About Dr. Sylvia - The Skin GP

Dr. Sylvia McKenna IMC No. 023640 MB BCh BAO, MICGP, HDipMed (Dermatology) DME, DCP, DCH, DRCOG Dr. Sylvia McKenna is a General Practitioner with advanced training and a special interest in medical dermatology, skin surgery, and aesthetic skin treatments. She provides comprehensive, assessment-led skin care within a primary care setting, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, education, and evidence-based practice. Dr. McKenna graduated in Medicine from Trinity College Dublin and completed her Specialist Training in General Practice with the North Eastern Regional GP Training Programme. She is a member of the Irish College of General Practitioners, and her registration and qualifications are listed on the Irish Medical Council Register. Her specialist interest in skin health developed through completion of a Higher Diploma in Dermatology (UCD), followed by further training in skin surgery with the University of Hertfordshire, London. She has also completed accredited training in dermoscopy (skin microscopy) with Cardiff University and the Skin Cancer College of Australasia, supporting detailed and accurate assessment of skin lesions. Dr. Sylvia is not a consultant dermatologist, but a General Practitioner with advanced postgraduate training and extensive experience in dermatology and skin surgery. She does not provide treatment for melanoma or high-risk skin cancers. Management of complex or high-risk cancers is appropriately undertaken in secondary care or hospital settings, in line with national guidelines. Any atypical or uncertain cases are referred promptly to a consultant specialist. The majority of skin conditions seen in the community are not complex and can be safely and effectively managed within general practice by a GP with advanced training. This allows patients to access timely, high-quality skin care closer to home.