Dermatology, an essential part of medical science is making sky-high advances thus remaining at par with other specialties. The dermatology department at Amala strives to make fruitful contribution to this growing field.
Facilities:
An out-patient department functions daily from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm. Well trained staff cater to the needs of in-patients in the in-patient department ward. Department undertakes undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, Skin ICU for seriously ill patients, Acne clinic on Saturdays, paediatric Dermatology clinic on Fridays and Hair clinic on Thursday.
Procedures:
Phototherapy unit functioning on a daily basis
Patch testing
Vitiligo surgeries
Dermabrasion
Microdermabrasion
Cryosurgery
Radiofrequency 0 Chemical peeling 0 Iontophoresis
Laser
Electrolysis
Achievements:
National Paediatric Dermatology Conference was held in Nov.2007 attended by 500 and more dermatologists and paediatricians from different parts of our country.
This institute is recognized as a center for dermatosurgical training by the IADVL. The department provides dermatosurgery training for dermatologists once a year.
Amala Gold Medal exam for postgraduates in the field of dermatology is held in the month of June every year. Two such examinations have been conducted till date with overwhelming reponse.
Clinical dermatology training for upcoming dermatologists is conducted regularly.
Faculty Details:
Name
Designation
PG Qualification and Year
Post PG Teaching Experience
Date of Birth
Communication Address
Phone No.
Dr. Sebastian Criton V.J.
Professor & Hod
MD Dermatology & Venereology 1991
20 years
16.05.1956
'The Criton', Fr.Dismas Road, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur
Ph: 0480 2832495 Mob: 9447009990
Dr. Sandhya Acharya
Professor
MD Dermatology & Venereology 1991
13 years
03.07.1964
Vrindavanam, Thrissur - 680551
Ph: 0487 2308027
Dr. Abel Francis
Associate Professor
MD Dermatology & Venereology 1991
6 years & 6 months
07.09.1964
Kunnath House, East Fort, Thrissur -680555
Ph: 0487 2421296 Mob: 9447773934
Dr. Mohamed Nazeer K.V
Assistant Professor
MD Dermatology & Venereology 1991
1 year & 2 months
08.05.1965
Zabi, Civil Line Road, Ayyanthol Chungam, Thrissur - 680003