Educational Qualifications and certifications
- MD (Dermatology and Venereology): PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
- MRCP (UK): Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
- SCE Dermatology (UK): Specialty Certificate (SCE) in Dermatology
- DDV: (UEMS-EBDV European board of dermato-venereology)
- ECFMG certified (USA)
Area of expertise
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General clinical dermatology in adults and children: Skin, hair and nail disorders.
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Management of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis using the latest and advanced biological treatment.
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Office cosmetic procedures: Platelet rich plasma (PRP), chemical peels, Botox injections for wrinkles and hyperhidrosis.
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Lasers: Unwanted hair removal, pigmentary disorders, post-acne scars, and skin rejuvenation.
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Phototherapy: Narrowband UVB for treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, etc.
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Dermatosurgical procedures: Mole excision, cyst and skin tumour excision, skin biopsies, ingrowing toe nail avulsion, intralesional injections for alopecia/keloid scars, cryotherapy, and electrosurgery.
Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati
Awards/Scholarships/Other achievements
- Travel grant for attending and presenting an oral presentation at the upcoming 96 th Annual meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists, 5-7 July, 2016 at ICC Birmingham, UK
- Registration Fellowship for attending and presenting a poster at the 24 th European academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, 7-11 October 2015.
- ISA 2015 travel grant for giving a podium presentation at the 4 th Munich International Summer Academy ISA 2015 of Practical Dermatology, 28 July – 1 August 2015, Munich, Germany.
- Registration Fellowship for attending and presenting a poster at the 23 rd European academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress in Amsterdam from 8-12 October 2014.
- ‘IMRICH SARKANY MEMORIAL NON-EUROPEAN SCHOLARSHIP’ at the 8 th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Spring Symposium, April 2011, Carlsbad, Czech Republic.
- Reviewer of Periodicals: JAAD Case reports (August 2014- present), International Journal of Dermatology (April’2011-present), Acta Paediatrica (Dec’2011-present)