About Dr Clayton
Dr Tim Clayton is a consultant dermatologist based in Manchester. He practices at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
DR TIM CLAYTON - LEADING DERMATOLIGST
Dr Tim Clayton MBChB MRCPCH FRCP(Edin) CCT Dermatology
Dr Tim Clayton is a highly experienced consultant dermatologist based in Manchester. He provides specialist care at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, and also offers private consultations at his Manchester clinic on 76 King Street and at Pall Mall Medical.
Fully trained in both adult and paediatric dermatology, Dr Clayton is listed on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register for Dermatology, reflecting his completion of extensive accredited training, including MRCP and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Dermatology.
Choosing a dermatologist you can trust is essential. To support transparency in specialist credentials, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) has introduced the Consultant Dermatologist Tick. This mark confirms that a doctor is:
A member of the BAD
Listed on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology
Fully trained through the recognised UK consultant pathway
When you see the Consultant Dermatologist Tick displayed alongside a GMC number, you can be confident that your dermatologist has the expertise required to provide safe, effective care.
Dr Clayton specialises in diagnosing and managing conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails in both adults and children. His practice covers the full spectrum of dermatology, and he is committed to offering clear, evidence-based guidance and treatment tailored to each patient’s needs.
Whether you’re seeking help with a chronic skin condition, a new concern, or a specialist opinion, Dr Clayton provides comprehensive and compassionate care backed by advanced training and many years of clinical experience.
He is fully trained in both adult and paediatric dermatology and is listed on the dermatology specialist register by the General Medical Council in London.
Dr Clayton specialises in the diagnosis and management of skin, hair and nail problems in adults and children. He is an expert on everything skin related.
Dr Clayton was named in the top 100 children’s doctors in the Times, one of only three dermatologists recognised in the UK.
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Tim is an official spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation and has been interviewed regularly on TV and radio.
Dr Clayton is a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh). He is also a member of the British Association of Dermatologists, the European Academy of Dermatologists, the British Society for Cutaneous Allergy and an executive board member of the British Society for Paediatric Dermatology.
He studied Medicine at Liverpool University and graduated with MB ChB in 1995. Whilst he was a medical student he undertook an elective study in dermatology working in a polyclinic in Bulgaria and another elective attachment in general surgery in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
After graduation Tim undertook general medical training at Manchester Royal Infirmary and completed general professional training in Paediatrics at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool in 2000.
Dr Clayton worked in Napier, New Zealand as a pediatrician from 2000 to 2001.
On returning to the UK Tim completed Higher Professional Training in Dermatology at the Leeds Centre for dermatology. As a dermatology resident he was given advanced training in dermatological surgery. Leeds General Infirmary has a worldwide reputation as a centre of excellence for acne and rosacea.
After completion of specialist training in Dermatology, Tim undertook a clinical fellowship in paediatric dermatology, in Dublin (Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children) for which he was awarded a scholarship by the British Society for Paediatric Dermatology.
During that time he was involved in a number of studies looking at the genetics of Atopic Eczema, in particular the discovery of filaggrin as major gene involved in eczema.
Tim regularly reviews manuscripts for The British Journal of Dermatology and Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. He has published over 35 book chapters, original journal articles, case reports, correspondence and abstracts, mostly on therapeutics and paediatric dermatology.
Throughout his training, he regularly presented at national and international meetings including the British Association of Dermatologists and the American Academy of Dermatology. Tim hosts the national eczema society meetings in Manchester and is the principal investigator for 2 research projects looking at the genetic basis of atopic eczema and acne.
His special interests include; Atopic Eczema, Vascular Birthmarks, Skin Cancer, Paediatric and Adult Dermatological Surgery, Genetic skin disease, Laser Surgery, Acne and inflammatory skin disease. Dr Clayton is an honorary senior clinical lecturer at the University of Manchester.