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Clinic Locations

The map shows my Home Office. Further information on my other current, peripatetic clinic locations is provided below. Clients are more than welcome from as far afield as they wish to travel – some travel from Essex, Gloucestershire, Isle of Wight, London & Surrey – but only as long as their pet is not stressed by travel.

E-Consultations are available to Vets for dermatology cases throughout the UK
I have seen dermatology cases for over one hundred & seventy-five separate clinics in the South-East of England (not including branch surgeries within group practices) – some centres have referred over three hundred cases to me over the years.
I offer extended consultation periods, often ninety minutes duration, to encompass a complete discussion of the patient’s dermatological and general clinical history, including the response to previous treatments.

Current Clinics:

Adur Valley Vets (independent, no prescribing restrictions)

8 Lisher Rd. Lancing, E Sussex, BN15 9EY

(Wednesdays, Thursdays & some Tuesdays, by special arrangement)

Tel: 01903 680703
Web link: www.adurvalleyvets.co.uk
Train Station: Lancing, 1 mile
Bus Stops: 7, 9, 106

Brighton Veterinary Referrals, New Priory Veterinary Practice (IVC)

The Deneway, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8QR

(Wednesdays, Thursdays & some Tuesdays, by special arrangement)

Tel: 01273 540430
Web site: www.new-priory.com
Train Station: Preston Park, ~1.3 miles
Bus Routes: 5, 5A

As a combined general practice hospital, emergency and referral centre I have on-site access to Specialist CT scanning, digital radiography and ultrasonography plus experienced Video-otoscopy for Otitis cases (Vicky Butler-Ball BVM&S MRCVS).

Corporate-owned with prescribing restrictions imposed.

Downland Veterinary Group (IVC)

Stirling Lodge Clinic, 2 Stirling Road, Chichester, W Sussex, PO19 7DJ

(Weekly to Fortnightly Tuesday Clinics)

Tel: 01243 377141
Web site: www.downlandvets.co.uk
Train Station: Chichester, ~0.6 miles
Bus Routes: 51, 55, 56, 85, 85A, 99A, 700

Corporate-owned with prescribing restrictions imposed.

Oathall Veterinary Group (independent, no prescribing restrictions)

30 Oathall Rd., Haywards Heath, W Sussex, RH16 3EQ

(Wednesday or Thursday Clinics, by arrangement)

Tel: 01444 440224
Website: www.oathall-vets.co.uk
Train Station: Haywards Heath, ~0.8 miles
Bus Routes: 30, 31, 33, 166, 270

VetHouse (independent, no prescribing restrictions)

21-23 Queen Street, Arundel, W. Sussex, BN18 9JG

(Tuesday Clinics, by arrangement)

Tel: 01903 861711
Website: www.vethouse.co.uk
Train Station: Arundel, ~0.4 miles
Bus Routes: 1D, 9, 69, 85, 85A

Wilbury Veterinary Surgery (Linnaeus)

20 Wilbury Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6HR

(Wednesdays & Thursdays by special arrangement )

Tel: 01273 737924
Web site: www.wilburyvets.co.uk/referrals
Train Station: Hove, ~0.15 miles
Bus Routes: 21, 21A, 95, 95A

Corporate-owned with prescribing restrictions imposed.

Charlie has offered only the highest quality care to my feline referral patients & pet owners. Some of my complex medical cases arrive with many ailments, some who may require more in-depth dermatological assessments/investigations by a veterinary dermatologist. This collaborative relationship has maximised the quality of service I can offer to my clients & I cannot recommend him highly enough. He provides an extremely methodical & thorough service, something my feline clients not only deserve, but expect from a bespoke referral service. Thank you, Charlie, for offering a first-class dermatology service for my clients

Vet Colleague Dr Elise Robertson BSc BVetMed MACVSc (Feline) DipABVP (Feline) MRCVS American Board Certified Specialist Feline Practice
Thank for you this morning, it was extremely helpful. Being able to see you within a 48-hour period was reassuring, most appointments were a 2 week wait. The extensive information sheets & your valuable knowledge have made me feel so much happier that although this condition cannot completely be eliminated, I now feel at least we can manage 'Mischa’s condition to keep her comfortable. Thanks again for seeing 'Mischa' so quickly & the speedy receipt of your report.

Client Sue Knowles, Canine Hydrotherapist, with German Shepherd Dog ‘Mischa’
Having recently purchased our delightful new Cockapoo, following several visits to the vets, she was diagnosed with a multi-resistant ear infection which meant it would not respond to any treatment provided by the vet including 2 complete washouts & several types of ear cleaner & medication. This was clearly distressing our dog & us so our vet kindly referred us on to Charlie’s services. On meeting Charlie for the first time at his clinic, having already reviewed her previous clinical history prior to our consultation, he undertook a very thorough verbal & medical assessment of our dog to assess where the source of the problem possibly was. This included general history around diet & treatment provided so far, a microscopy wax smear & deep investigation of the ear canal using a camera that we were also able to view on his smart screen. Charlie explained the biology of the ear canal which made it understandable as to what was going on for our dog. From this Charlie was then able to make a diagnosis as to what was happening & tailor made a treatment plan with a full clinical report specifically for the diagnosis. We were sent away with detailed advisory sheets & written explanation of the diagnosis & treatment plan for us to refer to. It took a lot of commitment on our part to stick to the treatment regime (4 treatments a day) but after just 4 weeks we provided a bi-lateral wax smear test which Charlie processed (over a weekend) & we received the great news that the treatment plan had cleared up the ear infection. Based on this we were then provided with a revised regimen to maintain the condition of our dog’s ear health which we have continued to follow. Charlie has remained involved with Tiger’s progress & has always been at the end of an email for any questions or concerns that we’ve had, responding promptly. We have also had another meeting with Charlie as a follow-up & we know we can contact him should we need to. It takes commitment from owner & dog but Charlie’s input has been invaluable & we can’t thank him enough. We now are able to enjoy our dog so much more knowing that she is so much happier too. We would highly recommend Charlie’s involvement with your dog if you feel you have reached the limitations of your veterinary practice as Charlie has the depth of knowledge & experience plus technology to make a more in-depth assessment and diagnosis for treatment. …Thank you Charlie

Clients: Geoff & Annabelle Gray, Cocker Spaniel x Poodle ‘Tiger’

Other Information

In the event that a complicated case requires input from other visiting specialists it is sometimes possible for me to coincide my consultation with them. For example, this may be necessary for Video-otoscopy for recalcitrant Otitis cases or Feline Internal Medicine cases (Elise Roberston BSc BVetMed MAVSc Dip ABVP, www.felinevet.net and https://endoscopyvetreferrals.co.uk/), Behavioural dermatoses (Trixie Howard VN DipCABT DipNut, www.trixiespetbehaviourandtraining.com) or even Dental diseases (Rachel Perry BSc BVM&S MAVSc MRCVS, https://perryreferrals.co.uk/ ).

Vets, please contact me if you are interested in discussing regular peripatetic consultations at your own clinic.

Clients, please ask your vet to contact me in the first instance for a formal referral. I will need to see your pet at one of the clinics listed above. except under exceptional circumstances. You will be seen at the Dermatology clinic nearest to your usual veterinary practice as an external referral whenever this is possible and appropriate for the case concerned.

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