About Dr.

A Specialist dermatologist with over eight years of clinical experience across India and the UAE, she brings a rare combination of rigorous academic training and hands-on expertise to every consultation. She also holds the prestigious Specialty Certificate in Dermatology from the Royal College of Physicians, UK. She remains updated with advances in dermatological patient care by regularly reviewing literature and participating in conferences and continuing medical education programs, reflecting an ongoing commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development, translating into improved patient care. She adopts a holistic approach to skin health, taking time to understand each patient’s unique medical history, lifestyle, and individual concerns before recommending a personalised treatment or skincare plan. Recognising that no two patients are alike, she works collaboratively with them to develop tailored solutions that are not only clinically appropriate, but also practical and sustainable within the context of their daily lives.

Qualifications:

– Doctor of Medicine (M.D) Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy,: Goa Medical College, Goa, India: 2015-2018
– Diplomate of National Board (DNB) Dermatology: 2018
– Specialty Certificate in Dermatology (SCE), Royal College of Physicians, UK: 2018
– Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): 2009-2015  Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai, India

Areas of Interest:

– Acne & scarring: Management of all types and grades of acne, hormonal acne, acne scars.
– Pigmentation disorders: melasma, freckles, vitiligo, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
– Dermoscopy & mole screening: Dermoscopic evaluation of moles and pigmented lesions, full-body skin checks
– General dermatology: eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, fungal and bacterial skin infections, rosacea, nail disorders, warts, and sexually transmitted infections.
– Hair & scalp conditions: male and female pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and scalp conditions. Trichoscopy for detailed scalp evaluation.
– Paediatric dermatology: Skin conditions in infants and children including eczema, warts, molluscum contagiosum and various rashes.
– Administration of biological therapies for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and urticaria.
– Management of cancer chemotherapy-induced side effects on the skin, hair and nails.
– Minor dermatosurgical procedures: removal of skin tags, warts, cysts, milia, moles; intralesional injections; skin biopsies; cryotherapy, electrocautery
– Aesthetic procedures: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss and facial rejuvenation, subcision, mesotherapy, chemical peels, botulinum toxin for facial lines as well as excessive sweating, skin boosters.
– Formulating personalised skincare regimes.

Nationality: Indian

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi