Westlands, Parklands and Riverside run on a tight schedule, and Waiyaki Way does not make it easier. SkinByDrNancy is at Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd – straight down through Chiromo and Valley Road, and considerably quicker than it looks on a map if you travel early.
We open at 7:00am Monday to Friday, which is the slot most Westlands patients take: in, seen by a dermatologist, and at your desk before the morning meeting.
What we treat for Westlands patients
Adult acne and skin under pressure
Long hours, late nights and constant travel show up on the skin. Adult acne needs prescription treatment rather than another cleanser – see acne treatment in Nairobi.
Pigmentation and photodamage
Melasma, dark marks and uneven tone. Frequent travel between climates and inconsistent sun protection make this worse, and it is entirely treatable – see hyperpigmentation and melasma treatment.
Mole checks and skin surveillance
Dermoscopy, mole checks and in-clinic biopsies with histology, including surveillance for people at higher risk. See skin biopsy and mole checks.
Keloids and scars
Ear keloids after piercing, chest keloids after acne, and thickened surgical scars – treated with injections, cryotherapy or planned excision. See keloid treatment and removal.
Chronic conditions that need a specialist
Psoriasis, vitiligo, hidradenitis suppurativa, chronic urticaria and long-standing eczema – conditions where a general clinic can only do so much and a dermatologist changes the outcome.
Second opinions and continuity of care
A lot of Westlands patients arrive for a second opinion, often after a stretch of treatment abroad or a course of something that half worked. Bring your previous prescriptions, laboratory results, biopsy reports and photographs of the condition at its worst – all of it is useful, and it usually shortens the path to a diagnosis considerably.
Because biopsies, cryotherapy, electrocautery and intralesional injections are all done in-house, most problems can be diagnosed and treated without another referral or another month of waiting.
Practical details for travelling from Westlands
Traffic on Waiyaki Way and Uhuru Highway is the main variable. Before 7:30am and after 10:00am the run down is usually straightforward; at peak it is worth allowing extra. If you would rather avoid the highway entirely, Riverside Drive to Ring Road Kilimani and across to Argwings Kodhek Rd is a decent alternative.
Most major insurance schemes are accepted, and we also take cash, card and M-Pesa.
Services we offer for Westlands patients
Specialist medical dermatology plus doctor-led aesthetic treatments, with in-clinic diagnostics so you are not sent elsewhere for a biopsy.
Popular with Westlands patients
Treatments booked most often from Westlands
Acne Treatment
Adult acne treated with prescription therapy that fits a busy schedule.
Hyperpigmentation & Melasma
Melasma and dark marks treated safely on melanin-rich skin.
Skin Biopsy & Mole Checks
Mole checks, dermoscopy and in-clinic biopsies with histology.
Keloid Treatment & Removal
Keloid injections, cryotherapy and planned excision with recurrence prevention.
Chemical Peels
Medical peels prescribed after a proper skin assessment.
Eczema & Dermatitis
Long-standing eczema and dermatitis brought under control.
Getting here from Westlands
Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd
From Westlands, take Waiyaki Way towards the city, continue through Chiromo onto Uhuru Highway, then turn onto Valley Road and follow it to Argwings Kodhek Rd. Landmark Plaza is on Argwings Kodhek Rd; we are on the 2nd floor.
An alternative that avoids the highway is Riverside Drive to Ring Road Kilimani and across to Argwings Kodhek Rd. Allow around twenty minutes off-peak, longer at rush hour. Parking is available in the building.
- Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
- 0728 566990 – call or WhatsApp
- Mon – Fri 7:00am – 6:30pm · Sat 7:00am – 12:00pm · Sun closed
FAQs
Dermatologist in Westlands – common questions
How long does it take to get from Westlands to the clinic?
Around twenty minutes off-peak via Waiyaki Way, Chiromo and Valley Road, or via Riverside Drive and Ring Road Kilimani. Allow longer during rush hour – early morning appointments from 7:00am are popular for this reason.
Do you have early morning appointments?
Yes, from 7:00am Monday to Friday, and 7:00am to 12:00pm on Saturdays.
Can I get a second opinion on a diagnosis made abroad?
Yes, and it is a common reason for booking. Bring previous prescriptions, laboratory and biopsy reports and photographs of the condition at its worst.
Do you do skin cancer and mole checks?
Yes – dermoscopic examination, with excision and histology where a lesion is suspicious. See skin biopsy and mole checks.
Do you accept international or corporate insurance?
Most major medical insurance schemes are accepted. Call 0728 566990 with your scheme details and reception will confirm before you travel.
Is the clinic accessible by lift?
Yes – we are on the 2nd floor of Landmark Plaza and there are lifts in the building.
Other areas we serve
Coming in for a second opinion
A good share of Westlands patients arrive having already been treated somewhere – sometimes here in Nairobi, often abroad during a work posting or a period of study. The condition improved, then stalled, or came back the moment the course finished.
Second opinions are straightforward, and they go much faster when you arrive prepared. What genuinely helps:
- Previous prescriptions – the names, strengths and how long each was taken for. “A steroid cream” and “a strong steroid cream for eight months” lead to entirely different conclusions.
- Laboratory and biopsy reports, even old ones. A histology report from three years ago can save repeating the procedure.
- Photographs at the worst point. Conditions that flare and settle are often quiet on the day you are seen.
- An honest timeline. When it started, what it looked like then, what changed and what you were doing at the time.
The most common finding in a second opinion is not that the previous diagnosis was wrong. It is that the treatment was correct but stopped too early, or that a maintenance phase was never explained. Chronic skin conditions relapse when treatment ends abruptly, and a great deal of apparent treatment failure is really an interrupted plan.
Because biopsies, cryotherapy, electrocautery and intralesional injections are all done in-house, a second opinion that needs a tissue diagnosis does not turn into another month of referrals and waiting.
A note on timing your appointment
If you can choose your slot, choose early. The 7:00am appointment is not only the easiest to reach from Westlands, it is also the least likely to be delayed, because the day has not yet had a chance to run over. Mid-morning from about ten is the next best option. The hardest times to travel are the school run and the evening peak, when Waiyaki Way and Uhuru Highway can turn a twenty-minute journey into an hour with very little warning.
Book a dermatologist appointment from Westlands
Dr Nancy Omwenga sees patients at Landmark Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Rd – a short trip from Westlands. Same-day appointments and walk-ins where available, and most medical insurance schemes accepted.
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Same-day appointments and walk-ins are available. Most medical insurance schemes are accepted.
Book an Appointment WhatsApp Us Call 0728 566990Clinic details
SkinByDrNancy
Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Nairobi
Mon – Fri 7:00am – 6:30pm
Sat 7:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday closed
info@skinbydrnancy.com
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