Dr. Vinayak Viswanath
Consultant Dermatologist
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Profile Overview:
Dr. Vinayak Viswanath is a dermatologist with training and experience in clinical dermatology, dermatosurgery, and cosmetic dermatology. His areas of clinical interest include acne and acne scars, nail disorders, urticaria and skin allergies, pediatric dermatology, immunodermatology, and sexually transmitted infections. He has 1.5-year fellowship training in dermatosurgery at St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, and additional training in urticaria, dermoscopy and immunology. He has been involved in academic teaching and hands-on training in dermatosurgical procedures, acne-scar surgery, and nail surgery.
Qualifications & Education:
- FRGUHS (Dermatosurgery) — St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru
- SCE in Dermatology — Royal College of Physicians, UK
- DNB (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy) — NBEMS, New Delhi
- MD (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy) — Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
- MBBS — Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Areas of Expertise:
- Clinical Dermatology
- Dermatosurgery
- Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dermatology
- Acne and Acne-Scar Management
- Nail Disorders & Nail Surgery
- Urticaria & Skin Allergy
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Immunodermatology
- Pigmentary disorders
Clinical Skills & Procedures:
Clinical Dermatology & Diagnostics
- Diagnosis and management of skin, hair and nail disorders
- Dermoscopy and trichoscopy
- Skin biopsy
- Patch testing
Therapeutic Procedures
- Intralesional steroid therapy
- Cryotherapy
- Electrosurgery and radiofrequency ablation
- Chemical cautery
- 308 nm excimer phototherapy
Dermatosurgery
- Mole and cyst excision
- Keloid and scar procedures
- Earlobe repair
- Xanthelasma surgery
- Corn and callus removal
- Nail surgery: nail avulsion, nail biopsy and ingrown toenail surgery
- Vitiligo surgery: punch grafting and blister grafting
- Acne-scar procedures: subcision, TCA CROSS and punch excision
Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dermatology
- Chemical peels
- Fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing
- Microneedling and Microneedling radiofrequency (MNRF)
- Botulinum toxin injections
- Dermal fillers and skin boosters
- PRP, PRFM
- Mesotherapy
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology — Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
- Consultant Dermatologist and Cosmetologist, Daya General Hospital and MAcare Polyclinic, Thrissur
- Senior Resident / Fellowship in Dermatosurgery, St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru
- Senior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
- Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Academic Contributions:
- 14 peer-reviewed publications
- Faculty Speaker, “Office Procedures in Dermatosurgery,” MIDCUTICON Kerala 2026
- Faculty Speaker and Lead Trainer, “Hands-On Workshop in Acne Scar Surgeries,” Dr. SMCSI Medical College
- Faculty Speaker, “Basic Nail Surgery – Practical Tips,” MIDCUTICON Kerala 2025
Honours & Awards:
- Parikshith Maharaja Gold Medal in Medicine, MBBS
- IADVL Online National Quiz in Research Methodology — 3rd Place
- IADVL GSK Quiz for Postgraduates — 2nd Place, State
- Torrent Young Scholar Award — 5th Place, South Zone
Professional Memberships:
- Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL)
- Association of Cutaneous Surgeons India (ACSI)
- Indian Association for the Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS (IASSTD & AIDS)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
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