Upper Hill is where Nairobi’s hospitals and head offices sit shoulder to shoulder – Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, Afya House and the towers along Hospital Road, Ralph Bunche Road, Elgon Road and Mara Road. It is also full of people who have been meaning to get a skin problem looked at for six months and have never quite found a clinic that opens before their first meeting.
SkinByDrNancy is on the 2nd floor of Landmark Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Rd, on the Hurlingham edge of Upper Hill – close enough to walk from parts of the district and a five-minute drive from the rest. We open at 7:00am Monday to Friday specifically so that a consultation does not have to cost you a working day.
Why Upper Hill patients come to us
- Early appointments. From 7:00am on weekdays – before the Bunyala Road and Valley Road traffic builds, and before the office fills up.
- You see a dermatologist. Diagnosis and procedures by Dr Nancy Omwenga rather than a general clinic or a beauty therapist.
- One visit, one answer. Biopsies, cryotherapy, electrocautery and injections are done in-clinic, so most problems do not need a second referral.
- Insurance friendly. Most major schemes are accepted – useful when you are on a corporate cover.
- Discreet. A private consulting room, not a queue in a public corridor.
The skin problems we see most from Upper Hill
Adult and stress-related acne
Long hours, irregular meals and constant mask or headset contact keep adult acne going well past the twenties. It responds properly to prescription treatment rather than to another face wash – see acne treatment in Nairobi.
Pigmentation and uneven tone
Dark marks left by old spots, and melasma that darkens every dry season. Between the equatorial sun and the reflective glass of the office towers, sun exposure here is higher than people assume. See hyperpigmentation and melasma treatment.
Hair loss and thinning hairlines
Traction alopecia from years of protective styling, and post-illness or post-partum shedding. Both are treatable, and both do far better when they are seen early – see hair loss treatment.
Hand eczema and contact dermatitis in healthcare workers
Frequent handwashing, alcohol gel and glove use make hand eczema an occupational hazard for the nurses, clinical officers and lab staff who work in this district. We treat it around a job that cannot simply stop – see eczema and dermatitis treatment.
Keloids and old scars
Ear keloids after piercing, chest keloids after acne, and thickened surgical scars – treated with intralesional injections, cryotherapy or planned excision. See keloid treatment and removal.
Referrals from Upper Hill hospitals and clinics
Dr Nancy Omwenga welcomes referrals from the general practitioners, physicians, paediatricians and gynaecologists working across the Upper Hill medical cluster, and provides a written report back to the referring clinician. Patients are also free to book directly – no referral letter is required.
For urgent presentations – a spreading rash, a suspected drug eruption, an acutely infected skin condition – call 0728 566990 early in the day and we will do our best to fit you in the same morning.
Treatments booked most often from Upper Hill
Acne Treatment
Prescription acne care that fits around work, plus treatment for the marks it leaves.
Hyperpigmentation & Melasma
Dark spots and melasma treated safely on melanin-rich skin.
Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Traction alopecia, thinning and shedding – diagnosed before it is treated.
Eczema & Dermatitis
Hand eczema and dermatitis managed around a clinical or office job.
Keloid Treatment & Removal
Injections, cryotherapy and excision for ear, chest and surgical keloids.
Skin Biopsy & Mole Checks
Mole checks and in-clinic biopsies when a diagnosis has to be certain.
Getting to Landmark Plaza from Upper Hill
From the Upper Hill office and hospital cluster, head onto Argwings Kodhek Rd – from Ralph Bunche Road or Valley Road it is a straight run towards Hurlingham. Landmark Plaza is on Argwings Kodhek Rd; we are on the 2nd floor, and there are lifts and parking in the building.
On foot from the Hospital Road and Elgon Road end it is a comfortable walk; from Kenyatta National Hospital or Nairobi Hospital allow about five to ten minutes by car outside peak hours. Boda and taxi drivers know Landmark Plaza by name.
Dermatologist in Upper Hill – common questions
Is there a dermatologist near Upper Hill, Nairobi?
Yes. SkinByDrNancy is at Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd – on the Hurlingham edge of Upper Hill, a few minutes from the hospital and office cluster.
Can I get an appointment before work?
Yes – we open at 7:00am Monday to Friday, which is the most popular slot with Upper Hill patients. Saturday mornings are also available from 7:00am to 12:00pm.
Do I need a referral from my hospital?
No. You can book directly. We also welcome referrals from clinicians in the Upper Hill medical cluster and send a report back to the referring doctor.
Is there parking at Landmark Plaza?
Yes, there is parking in the building. Argwings Kodhek Rd gets busy between 8:00am and 9:30am and from 5:00pm, so allow a few extra minutes at those times.
Do you accept corporate medical insurance?
Most major schemes are accepted. Bring your card and call 0728 566990 beforehand so reception can confirm your cover and any pre-authorisation.
How quickly can I be seen for an urgent skin problem?
Same-day appointments are often possible for urgent problems. Call early in the day on 0728 566990 for the best chance of a slot.
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Book a dermatologist appointment from Upper Hill
Dr Nancy Omwenga sees patients at Landmark Plaza, Argwings Kodhek Rd – a short trip from Upper Hill. Same-day appointments and walk-ins where available, and most medical insurance schemes accepted.
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SkinByDrNancy
Landmark Plaza, 2nd Floor, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Nairobi
0728 566990
info@skinbydrnancy.com
Mon – Fri 7:00am – 6:30pm
Sat 7:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday closed