Dr Mia Jing Gao

MBBS MA (Cantab) MRCP (Derm)

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Mia Jing Gao is a Consultant Dermatologist with extensive experience in treating a wide range of skin and hair conditions. Her clinical expertise has been shaped by years of practice in internationally renowned centres of dermatology excellence and she currently holds a substantive consultant post at a leading London teaching hospital. 

Mia studied medicine at the University of Cambridge, earning a Master’s degree in Physiology and Development. She completed her clinical training at University College London, graduating with distinction and receiving multiple academic awards. She was ranked second nationally for entry into dermatology training, which she completed at some of the top centres in central London.

Her clinical interests include the early detection of skin cancer, skin surgery, acne, hair conditions, and common skin concerns like eczema, psoriasis, and pigmentation disorders. As the Skin Cancer Lead in her hospital, Mia is a skin cancer expert and works closely with patients and colleagues to ensure the highest quality care.

With hundreds of hours of surgical experience, Mia is a skilled dermatological surgeon known for her precision and thoughtful approach. She regularly performs cryotherapy, biopsies and excisions, as well as the removal of benign skin lesions such as cysts, warts, and skin tags.

She is actively involved in medical education and dermatology research, staying at the forefront of new treatments and innovations in skin health.

Outside of her work, Mia is a mum to her young son and cherishes family time, good food, and seeing the world with her loved ones.  

Areas of Specialist Interest

  • Skin lesion diagnosis and removal
  • Skin cancer
  • Hair loss/alopecia
  • Inflammatory skin disease (for example, eczema, psoriasis, rashes)
  • General dermatology
  • Acne and rosacea

Articles

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beauty-hair/beauty-trends/a43426367/cerave-blemish-prone-skin/

Cosmopolitan – 2023

https://www.boots.com/skincare-beauty-advice/skincare-advice/skincare-routines/how-to-look-after-mature-skin

Boots – 2020

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sun-selects/8680517/best-spf-acne/

The Sun – 2023

https://www.getthegloss.com/beauty/hair/best-supplements-for-hair-loss

Get the Gloss – 2023

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