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St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, SE1 9RT
Dr Ravi Ramessur is a clinical-academic consultant dermatologist practicing in the UK. Ravi has always been driven by the reward of the application of acquired knowledge and science to improve the quality of life of patients. Alongside his clinical role, he is actively involved in research and teaching.
Dr. Ravi Ramessur is a consultant dermatologist and clinical-academic researcher with a focus on psoriasis, inflammatory skin diseases, and their broader impact on general health. He integrates clinical practice, research, and education, striving to advance patient care through evidence-based approaches.
Clinically, Dr. Ramessur manages a wide range of dermatological conditions, with a particular interest in inflammatory skin diseases. He has expertise in systemic therapies, advanced biologics, and complex case management, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. His involvement in national guideline development and policy work-through roles in the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) AI Working Party, Therapy & Guidelines Committee, Audit Committee, and the NICE Technology Appraisal Committee- reflects his commitment to improving dermatology services at a systemic level.
In research, Dr. Ramessur earned a PhD in psoriasis and cardiometabolic disease from King’s College London, working with the BIOMAP consortium, a pan-European initiative investigating biomarkers for precision medicine in inflammatory skin diseases. His research has resulted in high-impact publications in JAMA Cardiology and the British Journal of Dermatology and has been presented at major international conferences, including the International Society of Investigative Dermatology (Tokyo 2023) and the Psoriasis Gene to Clinic Congress (2024). In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the International Psoriasis Council (IPC) Fellowship, through which he will undertake a one-year post-doctoral research placement with Professor Joel Gelfand at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Ramessur is also deeply committed to mentorship and education, having developed online research resources for BAD and delivered talks at national conferences to support early-career dermatologists. Through his work with ESDR, IPC, and BAD, he continues to bridge clinical dermatology, translational research, and patient advocacy, driving forward innovations to improve long-term outcomes for patients.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Dermatology Specialty Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate , Royal College of Physicians
Award Date: 1 Nov 2019
Medical Education, Postgraduate Certificate , University of Cambridge
2015 → 2016
Award Date: 1 Sept 2016
MRCP (UK), Royal College of Physicians
2014 → 2016
Award Date: 1 Sept 2016
Associate Fellowship, Higher Education Academy
2014 → 2015
Award Date: 20 Feb 2015
Medical Sciences, Master of Arts, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 1 Apr 2014
Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Oxford University
2010 → 2013
Award Date: 14 Jul 2013
Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, University of Cambridge
2007 → 2010
Award Date: 7 Jul 2010
Post-doctoral fellowship, University of Pennsylvania
May 2025 → …
Research Fellowship, International Psoriasis Council
Jan 2025 → Dec 2025
Visiting Lecturer, King's College London (KCL)
Mar 2024 → …
Consultant Dermatologist, Watford General Hospital
Feb 2024 → …
Artificial Intelligence Working Party, British Association of Dermatologists
Oct 2023 → …
Therapeutic and Guidelines Committee, British Association of Dermatologists
Sept 2023 → …
Technology Appraisal Committee, National Institute of Clinical Excellence
Sept 2023 → …
Audit Committee, British Association of Dermatologists
Sept 2021 → …
Research Committee, British Association of Dermatologists
Sept 2019 → Sept 2023
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Ramessur, R. (Recipient)
Activity: Other › Types of Award - Appointment
Ramessur, R. (Visiting researcher)
Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
Ramessur, R. (Recipient)
Activity: Other › Types of Award - Fellowship awarded competitively
Ramessur, R. (Invited speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Ramessur, R. (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Ramessur, R. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Ramessur, R. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Ramessur, R. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Ramessur, R. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: National/international honour
Ramessur, R. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)