Department Overview
Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy is a clinical subject taught during Final year of M.B.B.S course. The Department is situated on the 4th floor of Building no 3 & Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy OPD is situated on the Lower Ground Floor of Building no 2 of Symbiosis Medical College for Women at the Lavale Hill-base Campus.
The Department is committed to train medical students and impart them knowledge and skills about evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with skin, hair, nails and venereological diseases.
Vision
Evaluation and treatment for all Skin, Hair and Nail disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, leprosy and HIV, nutritional deficient disorders of skin, and Skin cancers etc.
Mission
- Continuous updating knowledge of latest advancements in the field of Dermatology, Venereology And Leprosy
- Promoting quality research.
- Use of latest advances in information and communication technology.
- To provide treatments for the community via community outreach programs.
- Develop sub specialty clinics to full capacity.
HOD Profile
Dr. Neeta Gokhale (HOD)
M.B.B.S, MD (Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy) from Pune University
Won the Gokhale award for topping the MD exam in the University.
Experience
33 years of teaching experience for Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching in Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy.
Institutions worked
Expertise in HIV screening, counseling, and patient management; established cutaneous surgery centers; conducted various dermatological and laser procedures.
- Sassoon General Hospital and BJ Medical College (1990–2006)
- Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College (2007–2018)
- D.Y. Patil Medical College (2018–2019)
- MIMER Medical College (2021–2023)
Publications
35 articles in national and international journals.
Infrastructure Facilities
Department
Department infrastructure includes Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor Rooms, Departmental Library room, Dermatology Museum and Office.
OPD
Clinic rooms, minor procedure room, LASER procedure room, phototherapy room, STD counselling room, waiting hall, examination room, demo room, toilets.
Ward
Separate male and female wards with 10 beds total, nursing station, doctors’ room, clinic room, lab room, pantry, laundry room and toilets.
Laboratory
: Microscope available; procedures include Gram & AFB staining, KOH mount, Tzanck smear, skin biopsy, etc.
Library
97 books, national/international/e-journals, broadband internet 24x7.
Meet Our Faculty
Dr. Neeta Gokhale
M.B.B.S., MD (Dermatology Venereology and leprosy )
Professor & HOD
hod.dermatology@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Praneet Awake
MBBS, DNB (Dermatology)
Associate Professor
praneet.awake@smcw.siu.edu.in
Dr. Aditi Shende
MBBS, MD (Dermatology,Venereology and Leprosy)
Associate Professor
aditi.shende@smcw.siu.edu.in
Research Publications
Services
Comprehensive care for all skin, hair, nail disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, leprosy, and HIV, nutritional deficient disorders of skin, and Skin cancers, vesiculobullous disorders etc.
Procedures for
- Electrocautery and Radiofrequency:> Removal of benign lesions like DPN, seborrhoeic keratosis, skin tags, and warts
- Cryotherapy: For warts, corns, and callosities
- Skin Biopsy: Punch, shave, and excisional biopsies
- Intralesional Injections: For keloids and hypertrophic scars, alopecia areata
- Phototherapy: Narrowband UVB and PUVA for vitiligo and psoriasis
- Nail Avulsion Surgery: For ingrown nails
- Excision Surgery: Mole, lipoma, cyst
- Curettage: For molluscum contagiosum
- Comedone Extraction
- Vitiligo Surgeries: Punch grafting, suction blister grafting, NCET, split-thickness skin grafting
- Iontophoresis: For hyperhidrosis
Cosmetic & Aesthetic Services
- Chemical Peels: For acne and pigmentation
- Micro needling (Derma pen): For scars, skin rejuvenation
- PRP Therapy: For hair regrowth, skin rejuvenation
- Ear Lobe Repair and Ear Piercing
Laser Services
- Diode Laser: Laser hair reduction for facial hair, axilla, body hair
- Fractional CO2 Laser: For acne scars, hypertrophic scars, stretch marks
- Nd YAG Laser: For pigmentation, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, tattoo, freckles, nevus, and carbon peel
Key Focus Areas
Clinical Care
- Comprehensive Dermatology Services: Diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, psoriasis, acne, skin cancers).
- Innovative Therapies: Use of biologics, lasers, and teledermatology for remote care.
- Chronic Skin Conditions: Long-term management for conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
- Aesthetic Dermatology: Non-invasive procedures with a focus on safety and ethics.
Education
- Training: Comprehensive training programs.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Ongoing education and teamwork with other specialties.
- Patient Education: Resources on skin care, sun protection, and skin disease awareness.
- Global Initiatives: International partnerships for education in underserved areas.
Research
Psychosocial Impact
Exploring mental health effects of skin diseases and interventions.
Research
Superficial Dermatophytosis
- Research on antifungal resistance patterns.
- Investigate the role of environmental factors in transmission.
- Study the efficacy of combination therapies.
Research
Leprosy
- Early diagnosis and monitoring techniques.
- Study the impact of leprosy stigma on patient care.
- Investigate epidemiological trends and preventive strategies.
Dermatosurgery and Lasers
Laser technologies for skin resurfacing, scar management, and hair removal.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Early detection and management of dermatological manifestations of STDs (e.g., syphilis, herpes).
- Promoting awareness and preventive education.
Advancements in non-invasive cosmetic procedures (e.g., Botox, fillers).
- Early detection and management of dermatological manifestations of STDs (e.g., syphilis, herpes).
- Skin aging and anti-aging treatments (e.g., stem cells, growth factors).