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Dr Birgit Pees

Dr Pees is a dermatologist.

Training and education

Graduated in Medicine at Giessen University, Germany (1989), MD in experimental immunology 1994 (Giessen University), Diploma in venerology and genito-urinary medicine 1996, two years training in general medicine and general surgery, full postgraduate training in dermatology, specialist accreditation in dermatology and venerology in Germany 2002 and dermatology UK 2008, currently studying for MSc Allergy at University of Southampton.

Experience

Dr Pees has worked for University Hospital Southampton since November 2003. Her role includes all aspects of dermatology, skin cancer, dermatological surgery, and cutaneous allergy

Key achievements

Substantive post as consultant dermatologist, development of nurse-led services for dermatology (patch testing, Botox, surgery).

Key awards and prizes

  • MD cum laude
  • Final medical exam with excellence
  • Dip ven with distinction

Research

Medical thesis: “Definition of the supertypical allele “WT” whcih is associated with HLA DPw1,w3,w5,w6”