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Qatar Health Care .com | Qatar Dermatology .com | Qatar Dental Clinic .com | Qatar Anti-
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Dr. Vandana Mehta
Dermatologist
PERSONAL DATA:
Nationality : Indian
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Diplomate National Board [2005]: Was awarded diplomate of national board in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology after completion of theory and viva voce examination in 2005 by the National Board of Examinations, India .
M.D [2000-2003]: Masters in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology from Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Karnataka , India .
M.B.B.S [1994 -2000]: from Kasturba Medical College , Manipal, Karnataka , India with a compulsory one year rotatory internship
School:
St Anthony's Sr Sec School, Hauz Khas , New Delhi 110016, India -- 10 years
Delhi Public School , R.K.Puram , New Delhi , India – 2 years
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS:
Life member of the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology.
Secretary of Manipal Association of Skin Alumni.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Currently employed as a Consultant dermatologist at Dr Hassan Al Abdulla Medical Centre, Doha , Qatar
Associate Professor of dermatology at the Dept of Skin and STD, KMC Manipal (May 2009 –Nov 2009)
Assistant Professor of dermatology at the Dept of Skin and STD, KMC Manipal (May 2004 - April 2009)
Trainee in the department of Skin & STD , All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (1 st Sept 2003 to 31 st Oct 2003).
Resident in the dept of Skin and STD , KMC Manipal (Aug 2000 – July 2003)
CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
* 30 th National Conference of IADVL held at Cochin from 24 th to 27 th Jan 2002.
* 66 th KT Branch Annual Conference of IADVL, held at Hubli on 11 th & 12 th May 2002.
* Karavalli Dermatological Society meet held at Manipal in March 2001.
* Karavalli Dermatological Society meet held at Manipal in March 2002.
* Workshop on ‘Continuing Dermatological Education' organised by Glaxo in Mangalore in Aug 2001
* Workshop on ‘Continuing Dermatological Education' organised by Glaxo in Mangalore in April 2002
* Fulford P.G clinics held in Chennai September 2002 and won first prize in the interesting cases presentation.
* Third National Conference of Indian Society of Paediatric Dermatology held at Bangalore from 21 st to 22 nd August 2004.
* Workshop on Dermatopathology on 15 th and 16 th October at KMC Manipal
* HIV/AIDS TOTC Workshop at St Johns Medical College from 28 th to 30 th October 2004
* Biennial Conference of Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India (ASCI) held at Pune from 26 th to 28 th November 2004.
* Teaching learning and HRD workshop held at manipal from 26 th to 30 th September 2005.
* National conference of Cosmetic Society of India held at Goa from 12 th to 13 th August 2006.
* CME on Dermatotherapeutics and KDS meet held in Manipal on 30 th Sept 2007.
* KT Branch conference held at Mangalore between 9 th and 11 th May 2008.
* South Zone conference held at Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District between 15 th to 17 th August 2008.
* Cosmetic Dermatology update held at Mangalore on the 9 th September 2008
* KDS meet and CME in Dermatology held at KMC,Manipal on 9 th November 2008.
*CME on Recent trends in Emergency and Pediatric dermatology held at KSHEMA, Mangalore on 14 and 15 th April 2009.
* Attended the 10 th GCC Dermatology Conference and exhibition held between 17 th and 19 th December 2009 at Doha , State of Qatar.
PUBLICATIONS:
Chapter in Textbook:
IADVL Drug Formulary (IDF) 2007 .Sunscreening agents. Edited by Dr Jayakar Thomas.
C. Balachandran
Vandana Mehta Rai.
PAPERS:
1. Vandana Mehta , Sandesh Gupta, Shrutakirthi D Shenoi. Acquired Lymphangioma of vulva secondary to radiotherapy for carcinoma cervix. Indian J Dermatol 2003; 48(4): 221-22.
2. Suraj V Davis, Umesh Nayak, Vandana Mehta , Shrutakirthi D Shenoi. Survey of food handlers for dermatological problems. Indian J Dermatol 2003; 48(2); 92-3.
3. Vandana Mehta , S.D.Shenoi, C.Balachandran, Sathish Pai. Minimal erythema response to solar simulated irradiation in normal indian skin using solar simulator. Indian Journal of Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2004;70:277-279.
4. Mehta Vandana Rai , Shenoi SD. Extensive Larva Migrans. Indian Journal of Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2004;70:372-3.
5. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Flutamide in Hirsuitism. Continuing Medical Education in Dermato-Venero-Leprology. Selected topics in Dermatology. A publication of IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatologists Venereologists, Leprologists) Kerala Branch, Calicut 2002.
6. Salim T, S.D.Shenoi, Balachandran C, Vandana Mehta Rai . Lichen Amyloidosus – a study of clinical , histopathologic and immunofluorescence findings in 30 cases. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2005 ; 71 : 166--169
7. Kamal Jeet Brar, Shenoi SD , Balachandran C, Vandana Mehta Rai . Clinical Profile of forefoot eczema - a study of 42 cases. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2005; 71:179--181
8. Vandana Mehta Rai , Shenoi SD, Benjamin Joseph. Ganglion cyst of the proximal tibiofibular joint causing foot drop -– Diagnostic problem of differentiating from Neuritic Hansens disease. Indian J Leprosy 2005;77(2):152-155
9. Vandana Mehta Rai , Balachandran C. Subacute Cutaneous lupus Erythematosus (SCLE) presenting in childhood. Dermatology online Journal 2005;11(2): 27
10. Vandana Mehta Rai , Shenoi SD , Gowrinath. Tuberculous gluteal abscess coexisting with scrofuloderma and tubercular lymphadenitis. Dermatology online Journal 2005;11(3):14
11. Vandana Mehta Rai , Balachandran C. Pseudovitiligo in Systemic Sclerosis. Dermatology online Journal 2005;11(3):41
12. Vandana Mehta Rai , S.D.Shenoi . Ichthyosis follicularis with congenital atrichia, nail dystrophy and palmoplantar keratoderma .Variant of IFAP syndrome or a new entity?” Dermatology online journal 2005; 11(3):36
13. Vandana Mehta Rai , S.D.Shenoi, Sathish Pai, Vinod Joseph Choondlal,. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with peripheral neuropathy – a rare occurrence. Dermatology online Journal 2005;11(3):43
14. Vandana Mehta Rai , Balachandran C. Multiple painful nodules. Indian J of Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2005;71:449-451
15. Balachandran C, Rai Vandana Mehta . Localised Bullous Pemphigoid in the breast. Indian J of Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2006; 72: 158-159.
16 . Rai Vandana Mehta , S.D.Shenoi. Ichthyosis follicularis with alopecia and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2006; 72: 136-138.
17. Rai Vandana Mehta , Balachandran C. Actinomycotic mycetoma of the hand - a rare occurrence. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2006;72: 178.
18. Ramesh M, C.Balachandran , Shenoi S.D , Rai Vandana Mehta . Efficacy of oral minipulse therapy in Lichen Planus – an open trial in 35 patients. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2006;72:156-157.
19. Vandana Mehta Rai , SD Shenoi, SN Rao. Guillain Barre syndrome like presentation in BL Hansens disease with Type 2 reaction. Dermatology Online Journal 2006;12(2):21.
20. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran. Disseminated discoid lupus erythematosus. Dermatology Online Journal 2006;12(4):23
21. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran. Necrotic Erythema nodosum leprosum (NENL). Dermatology Online Journal 2006;12(3): 12
22. Vandana Mehta Rai , S.D.Shenoi. Pseudotattoo dermatitis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2006;72: 232-234.
23. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran, Ranjini Kudva. Ulceroproliferative growth on the heel: Epithelioma cuniculatum. Dermatology Online Journal 2006;12(4): 8.
24. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran. Acanthosis Nigricans in childhood. Dermatology Online Journal 2006;12(6):14.
25. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran, Ranjini Kudva. Multiple infiltrated nodules and plaques. Dermatology Online Journal 2006;12(7):26
26. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran . Erythema nodosum leprosum(ENL) – a presenting manifestation of lepromatous leprosy. Dermatology Online Journal 2006:12(7):27
27. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran, Mary Mathew. Cutaneous sarcoidosis masquerading as lepromatous leprosy. Indian J Leprosy 2006,78(4):365-369.
28. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran. Wart like growth on the little finger. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2006;16:187-189.
29. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran. Multiple painful ulcers in a young boy. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2006;16:246-248.
30. Rai Vandana Mehta , Balachandran C. Widespread induration of skin. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2007;73:66.
31. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran. Bilateral Nevus of Ota. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists March 2007;17(1):59-61.
32. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran, Bansal P, K Geetha. Eczematous lesion on the breast. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2007;73:210.
33. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran , Sunaina Hameed. Generalized linear scleroderma in childhood. Dermatology Online Journal 2007;13(3):34.
34. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran, Mathew M. Scar sarcoidosis sparing post surgical scar. Dermatology Online Journal 2007;13(3):37.
35. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Verrucous growth on the toe. MJAFI 2007;63:258.
36. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Widespread acral erythematous plaques with palmoplantar keratoderma. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2007;17(2):130 -133.
37. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran, B. Sudha, V.Geetha. Scaly erythematous plaque on the chest. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2007;73:447-8.
38. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran, Mary Mathew. Multiple skin coloured papules. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2007;73:368.
39. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran. Noduloinfiltrative lesions in a child. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2007;17:209-211.
40. V Mehta , S.Hameed, C.Balachandran, A.Roy . Peripheral T cell lymphoma presenting with hypereosinophilia. MJAFI 2008;64:89-91.
41. Vandana Mehta Rai , C.Balachandran. Nasal NK/T cell lymphoma presenting as a lethal midline granuloma. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2008;74(2):145-147.
42. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran, Vrushali Lonikar. Blueberry muffin baby (Review article). Dermatology Online Journal 2008;14(2):8.
43. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Biologicals in psoriasis (Review Article). J Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2008;18:100 -109.
44. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Primary cutaneous actinomycosis of the chest wall. Dermatology Online Journal 2008;14(8):13.
45. Puja Monga , Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran, Mary Mathew. Wade Histoid leprosy masquerading as eruptive xanthomas. Dermatology Online Journal 2008;14(8):21.
46. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Idiopathic vulvar calcinosis: a counterpart of idiopathic scrotal calcinosis cutis. Indian J Dermatol 2008;53(3):159-160.
47. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran, Nayak Sudhir. Herpetiform pemphigus clinically resembling Bullous pemphigoid. Indian J Dermatol 2008;53(3):158-159.
48. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Localized flexural bullous pemphigoid. Indian J Dermatol 2008;53(3):157-158.
49. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Pigmented Basal cell carcinoma treated successfully with 5% imiquimod cream. Indian J Dermatol 2008;53(3):140-141.
50. Vandana Mehta , Vani Vasanth, C.Balachandran. Yellow nails following hemodialysis in chronic renal failure – Is it Yellow nail syndrome or a variant. Dermatology Online Journal 2008;14(11):20.
51. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Generalised lichen nitidus in childhood. Indian J Dermatol 2008;53(4):221.
52. Vandana Mehta , Laxmi Indusri, C.Balachandran. Tense bullae in a young lady. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2008;18(4):245.
53. Vandana Mehta , Kislaya Saurav, C.Balachandran. Dark Ground Microscopy. Indian J Sex Trans Dis 2008:29:105-6.
52. Vandana Mehta , Vani Vasanth, C.Balachandran. Pap Smear. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2009;75:214-16.
54. Vandana Mehta , Abhishek De, C.Balachandran. Dhat syndrome. Indian J Dermatol 2009;54(1):89-90.
55. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran, Raghavendra Rao, Sumeet Kaur Dil, Laxmi Indusri. Diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis in HIV.Dermatology Online Journal 2009;15(4):9.
56. Vandana Mehta , Abhishek De, C.Balachandran, Puja Monga. Mucocutaneous histoplasmosis in HIV with an atypical ecthyma like presentation. Dermatology Online Journal 2009;15(4):10.
57. Vandana Mehta , Aarti Sarda, C.Balachandran, Raghavendra Rao,Puja Monga. Late onset nodular prurigo – the sole and initial manifestation of occult Hodgkin's lymphoma. Indian J Dermatol 2009;54(2):192-3.
58. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran, Raghavendra Rao. Arndt Gottron Scleromyxedema – Successful response to treatment with steroid minipulse and methotrexate . Indian J Dermatol 2009;54(2):193-5.
59. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran, Abhishek De. Painful hemorrhagic nodule on the chin. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2009;19:121-123.
60. Vandana Mehta , Vani Vasanth, C.Balachandran. Xanthinol nicotinate induced bullous drug reaction. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2009;19:124-5.
61. Vandana Mehta , Kislaya Saurav, C.Balachandran. Leflunomide. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2009;75:422-24.
62. Vandana Mehta , Vani Vasanth, C.Balachandran. Palmar involvement in lichen planus. Dermatology Online Journal 2009;15(6):12.
63. Vandana Mehta , Vani Vasanth, C.Balachandran, Rao R. Peripheral limb edema in Lepromatous leprosy – could Thalidomide be the culprit. Indian J Leprosy 2008;80:345-346.
64. Puja Monga , Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Migratory polycyclic skin lesions with facial eczema since childhood. Indian J Dermatol in press.
65. Vandana Mehta , Sudhir Nayak, C.Balachandran. Multifocal bullous fixed drug eruption to azithromycin. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2009;19:185-186.
66. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Simultaneous co- occurrence of Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis with Porokeratosis of Mibelli. Indian J Dermatol 2009;54(4):390-91.
67. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Reticulate eruption on thighs – Erythema ab igne. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2009;75(5):509.
68. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Norwegian scabies presenting as erythroderma.Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2009;75(6):609-10.
69. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Trichoadenoma of Nikolowsky. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2009;19:250-1.
70. Vandana Mehta ,Sudhir Nayak, C.Balachandran, Rao R, Monga P. Congenital vulvar lymphangioma mimicking extensive genital warts. Indian J Dermatol 2010;55(1):121-122.
71. Vandana Mehta , Sudhir Nayak, C.Balachandran. Pigmented contact cheilitis to paraphenylenediamine. Indian J Dermatol 2010;55(1):119-20.
72. Vandana Mehta , Vani Vasanth, C.Balachandran. Lichen planus in association with malignancy – a new paraneoplastic marker- a report of two cases. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2010;20:39-41.
73. Vandana Mehta , Laxmi Durga, C.Balachandran, Laxmi Rao. Scleredema diabeticorum. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2010;20:51-52.
74. Vandana Mehta , Abhishek De, C.Balachandran. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in dermatology. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2009;19:164-167.
75. Vandana Mehta , Aarti Sarda, C.Balachandran. Sarcoidosis – The great imitator. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2009;19:178-181.
76. Vandana Mehta , Bipin Bhattachan, C.Balachandran. Co occurrence of Isotopic and Isomorphic phenomenon in the same individual. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists 2009;19:251-2.
77. Vandana Mehta , Aarti Sarda, C.Balachandran. Lupus Band Test. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2010;76(3):298-300.
78. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran, Laxmi Rao. Giant Granular cell tumour of the vulva. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2010;76(3):263-265.
79. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Adult onset eccrine angiomatous hamartoma. Dermatology Online Journal 2009;15(10):18.
80. Vandana Mehta , C.Balachandran. Persistent nodular contact dermatitis to gold. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol in press.
81. Vandana Mehta , Sunaina H, C.Balachandran. Lymphocytoma cutis following excision arthroplasty . Indian J Dermatology in press.
82. Vandana Mehta. Systemic contact dermatitis to Copper intrauterine device. Gulf Journal of Dermatology in press.
83. Vandana Mehta , Vani Vasanth, C.Balachandran. Conjugal Leprosy – a rarity. Dermatology Online Journal 2010;16(5):15.
84. Vandana Mehta , Laxmi Durga, C.Balachandran, Laxmi Rao. Verrucous growth on the vulva. Indian J Sex Trans Dis 2009;30:125-6.
85. Vandana Mehta . Cutaneous Hyalohyphomycosis in an immunocompetent host in press.
86. Vandana Mehta , Vani Vasanth, C.Balachandran. Pigmentation along the lines of Blaschko. Int J Dermatology in press.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Have written articles on hair loss and HIV for local kannada newspapers "UDAYVANI" as part of postgraduate training.
Have given an interview on skin care which was published in “Windows and Aisles” the inflight magazine of Paramount Airways.
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