Private Skin Cancer Treatment and Surgery in Berkshire
A skin cancer diagnosis is unsettling, but with prompt, expert treatment, most skin cancers are highly curable. At Apex Skin Medical, your treatment is planned and delivered by consultant plastic surgeons and dermatologists at Berkshire Grove Hospital, from straightforward excision under local anaesthetic through to reconstructive surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy and non-surgical therapies. Every treatment plan is built around your diagnosis, your circumstances, and the best possible cosmetic outcome.
Led by Skin Cancer Specialists You Can Trust
View our specialist professional biography.
Consultant-led Care
Led by a Skin Cancer
Specialist You Can Trust
Mr Kuen Yeow Chin
Apex Skin Clinic was founded by Mr Kuen Yeow Chin, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Skin Cancer Lead at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. He works closely with consultant dermatologists in both the NHS and private practice, and has extensive experience caring for patients diagnosed with melanoma and other skin cancers.
A Complete Diagnostic Service
Every Way We
Check Your Skin
Full body skin cancer checks
Digital mole mapping
Single mole reviews
High-risk patient monitoring
Digital dermoscopy
A complete diagnostic service:
Every Way We Check Your Skin
Skin cancer screening at Apex is not a single test, it is a set of diagnostic services matched to your level of risk and concern. Whether you need a rapid opinion on one changing mole or structured surveillance across hundreds, the pathway starts with the same thing: an expert looking properly.
You have existing moles across multiple parts of the body
You have fair skin, or skin that has frequently been exposed to the sun
You have a family history of skin cancer
ou have previously been diagnosed with melanoma, basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma
You are immunosuppressed — through medication, transplant or an underlying condition
You want a structured, expert answer rather than uncertainty
Arrange a check if you have noticed:
You have existing moles across multiple parts of the body
You have fair skin, or skin that has frequently been exposed to the sun
You have a family history of skin cancer
ou have previously been diagnosed with melanoma, basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma
You are immunosuppressed — through medication, transplant or an underlying condition
You want a structured, expert answer rather than uncertainty
Most skin changes turn out to be harmless, but the difference between a wart and skin cancer, or a freckle and an early melanoma, is not something to judge from pictures online. Our team will examine it properly and tell you clearly, one way or the other.
How Your Skin Cancer Screening Works.
A screening appointment is thorough but straightforward. Most assessments take under an hour, and you leave knowing exactly where you stand.
1
Consultation and history
We discuss your risk factors, sun exposure history, and any moles or changes that are concerning you.
2
Full body examination
A systematic top-to-toe skin check by a clinician trained in dermoscopy, including easily missed sites such as the scalp, nails and soles of the feet.
3
Dermoscopy and imaging
Any mole or lesion of interest is assessed under high magnification. Where structured monitoring would help, digital mole mapping builds a baseline for future comparison.
4
Diagnosis and planning
You receive clear findings on the day. Where a biopsy is needed to confirm a diagnosis, it is arranged promptly with our consultant team at Berkshire Grove Hospital.
Skin Cancers and Pre-Cancerous
Conditions We Diagnose
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1
Melanoma & Antypical Moles
The most serious type of skin cancer. It often appears as a dark mole or patch that changes over time, becoming larger, irregular in shape, or itchy. It may also present as a sore that does not heal.
2
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
The most common type of skin cancer in the UK. It often appears as a pearly bump, a red patch, or a scab that does not heal. Although it grows slowly, it can damage surrounding tissue if left untreated.
3
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
A common skin cancer that may spread if left untreated. It often appears as a thickened, crusted, or ulcerated patch, particularly on sun-exposed areas such as the face, scalp, and hands.
4
Bowen's Disease And Actinic Keratosis
Bowen's disease and actinic keratoses are both considered precancerous conditions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated.
5
Keratoacanthoma
Keratoacanthomas are fast-growing, dome-shaped skin growths that can closely resemble squamous cell carcinoma. Due to their rapid development and similar appearance to skin cancer, they are often removed to confirm the diagnosis.
6
Chainging Moles & Suspicious Lesions
Whether it’s a mole that has shifted in size, shape, or colour, or a new lump, bleeding patch, or persistent sore, early evaluation is key.
Where treatment is needed, it is planned by our consultant plastic surgeons and dermatologists, from surgical excision with cosmetic outcomes in mind, through to non-surgical options such as photodynamic therapy, cryotherapy and prescription topical treatments.
Who you'll see
Your screening is delivered by an experienced skin cancer nurse specialist and overseen by our consultant, Mr Kuen Yeow Chin, working within a regulated private hospital setting – with the full backing of a specialist team should you ever need it.
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
Lead Consultant & Clinical Director
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
Lead Consultant & Clinical Director
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
Lead Consultant & Clinical Director
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
Lead Consultant & Clinical Director
Scheduled skin checks
Follow-up reviews every 3–12 months depending on your diagnosis, consultant – or nurse-led – full body examinations, with particular focus on previously affected areas.
Mole mapping for high-risk patients
Digital mole mapping tracks change over time, and is particularly valuable after melanoma, or for patients with atypical or numerous moles.
Lymph node monitoring
If you have had a sentinel lymph node biopsy or lymph node clearance, we monitor for regional recurrence, including ultrasound or clinical review where indicated.
"From the moment i walked in, the team made me feel relaxed and welcome. Jackie was calm, kind, and clearly very knowledgable. I left feeling very reassured and well looked after."
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
"From the moment i walked in, the team made me feel relaxed and welcome. Jackie was calm, kind, and clearly very knowledgable. I left feeling very reassured and well looked after."
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
"From the moment i walked in, the team made me feel relaxed and welcome. Jackie was calm, kind, and clearly very knowledgable. I left feeling very reassured and well looked after."
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
"From the moment i walked in, the team made me feel relaxed and welcome. Jackie was calm, kind, and clearly very knowledgable. I left feeling very reassured and well looked after."
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
"From the moment i walked in, the team made me feel relaxed and welcome. Jackie was calm, kind, and clearly very knowledgable. I left feeling very reassured and well looked after."
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
"From the moment i walked in, the team made me feel relaxed and welcome. Jackie was calm, kind, and clearly very knowledgable. I left feeling very reassured and well looked after."
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
"From the moment i walked in, the team made me feel relaxed and welcome. Jackie was calm, kind, and clearly very knowledgable. I left feeling very reassured and well looked after."
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
"From the moment i walked in, the team made me feel relaxed and welcome. Jackie was calm, kind, and clearly very knowledgable. I left feeling very reassured and well looked after."
Mr. Kuen Yeow Chin
Apex Medical
Consultant-led private skin, hand and aesthetic care across Berkshire. Precise, caring and expert.
