Ms Joanna Skillman (Consultant Plastic Surgeon)

About Ms Joanna Skillman

Role: Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Year of First Medical Qualification: 1996
Location of Medical Training: Cambridge University, University of Oxford
Date Joined University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire: 2010
Membership of Professional / National / Regional Bodies:
British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS).
Chair of the BAPRAS Special interest group in Lymphoedema.
Other Professional Details:
I undertook medical and surgical training in Oxford, London, Birmingham and Sydney, developing particular skills in breast reconstruction, microsurgery and cosmetic surgery. I was awarded an oncoplastic fellowship and enhanced myaesthetic skills during a dedicated cosmetic fellowship. I have been a fully accredited specialist in plastic surgery since 2009.
In addition to clinical work, I am a trainer on the oncoplastic skills course at the Royal College of Surgeons and a faculty for the Masters in Oncoplastic Surgery.
I have published more than 30 articles on all types of cosmetic and plastic surgery. I also wrote the surgical section of the National Oncoplastic Guidelines, which sets quality standards in the UK and updated the national guidelines for lipomodelling in 2021.
Special Interests:
My main areas of interest are in breast reconstruction, particularly microsurgery. I am also interested in the surgical treatment of skin cancer and trauma.

Secretary: Jo Wallis
Telephone: 02476 965223
Email: Joanne.Wallis@uhcw.nhs.uk