Hello! I'm Dr. Isabelle

I believe understanding your skin is the first step to feeling better in it. That’s why I make dermatology approachable, evidence-based, and personal—so you always feel seen and supported.

A Little About Me

I’m originally Belgian, raised in the South of France, and French is my first language.

Outside the clinic, I spend most of my time with my husband and two little boys.

My Credentials

Skilled. Certified. Here for Everyone.

Current Practice

  • NHS: Seeing patients at Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading
  • Private: Practising at Quinn Clinics, Bristol

Professional Summary

  • Dr. Isabelle Vandormael MBChB, MRCP (UK), PG Dip Clin Derm
  • Consultant Dermatologist specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology
  • Experienced in diagnosing and managing a wide range of skin conditions including:
    • Skin cancers
    • Acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea
    • Hair loss and scalp disorders
    • Hyperhidrosis
    • Skin rashes and pigmentary disorders (e.g., vitiligo)
  • Skilled in advanced skin surgery, including:
    • Removal of benign and cancerous lesions
    • Minor cosmetic procedures for improved skin appearance

Education & Training

  • Keele University – MBChB with Honours (2008–2013)
  • Foundation Training – Royal Preston Hospital, Preston (2013–2015)
  • Core Medical Training – Lister Hospital, Stevenage (2016–2018)
  • Clinical & Research Fellowship – Royal Brompton Hospital, London & St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester (2015–2016)
  • Dermatology Clinical Fellow – Royal Free Hospital, London (2018–2020)
  • Specialist Dermatology Training – South Wales Deanery
    (Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend) (2020–2024)
  • Trained across the UK, including the North (Preston), South Coast (Chichester), Central (London, Stevenage), and Wales

Awards & Recognition

  • Euroderm Excellence 2024
    Selected among the top dermatology residents in Europe– Organised by the European Dermatology Forum, held in Budapest

Professional Memberships

  • British Association of Dermatologists (BAD)
  • British Society for Dermatological Surgery (BSDS)
  • British Society of Medical Dermatology (BSMD)
  • European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)
My Philosophy

What Makes Me Different

I treat more than just your skin

My approach is patient-centered and holistic, combining expert knowledge with compassion.

Always staying up to date

I believe my patients deserve the best, so I never stop learning and growing.

Part of a global network

I regularly attend and speak at national and international conferences to keep improving and share what I know.