Dr. Vaishnavi S
Experience: | 2 years |
Education: | J. J. M Medical College, DAVANGERE
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences |
Academic degree: | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
Area of specialization: | I am someone who’s spent a lotta time figuring out the skin—like, really understanding what goes wrong and how to handle it without just patching things up on the surface. I mostly deal with a wide mix of stuff: everything from plain acne or pigment issues to more complex conditions like STIs, leprosy, and skin problems linked to HIV/AIDS. My work at Bapuji and C.G. Hospital gave me solid hands-on experiance... I mean like real, everyday problem-solving type of exposure, not just textbook knowledge.
I'm super into using tech the right way, not just because it's “advanced” but because it actually helps when done right. Whether it’s NBUVB or PUVA for psoriasis, electrosurgery for stubborn lesions, intralesional therapy for those deep nodules, or laser stuff like diode and fractional CO2—I try to figure out what the skin really needs instead of jumping to the fanciest option. Sometimes I use PRFM or PRP when regeneration makes sense. Cryotherapy, chemical peels, even radiosurgery—all that’s in the mix too.
I also do work in special clinics—psoriasis, pigmentary issues, vitiligo, allergy setups, and yeah leprosy too. You learn a lot when you keep seeing the same conditions in so many different people, with different triggers and skin types and all.
Oh and, I’m into teaching too. Like, guiding undergrads, taking journal clubs, doing CMEs—keeps me fresh and also lowkey reminds me what I actually know vs what I still need to catch up on lol. At the end of the day, I try to stay rooted in real, evidence-based care, but without losing sight of how personal skin issues can feel to each patient. |
Achievements: | I am someone who honestly loves the mix of academic work + hands-on derm practice—maybe that’s why I end up everywhere from Tokyo (yeah, the International Dermatology Congress) to home turf stuff like Resicuticon KN. Kinda wild but cool to present there. I’ve published in journals like IJSR and International Journal of Mycobacterial Diseases—those writeups took forever lol but worth it. I’ve also led workshops, mod sessions, and somehow picked up awards for papers on PRP, leprosy, rare conditions etc—still feels surreal tbh. |
I am a dermatologist who kinda found my space right at the edge where medicine meets aesthetics. I got deep into cosmetic dermatology and dermatosurgery early on—partly because I liked the blend of precision and creativity, partly coz I wanted patients to feel seen, not just treated. I work with all sorts of devices, lasers, blades—name it—and every single time, I make sure what I do actually makes sense for the patient, both medically and visually. Skin, scars, pigment, texture—those tiny details matter more than people realize. In clinical work, I’ve handled everything from acne scars to pigmentation issues and done tons of minor surgical procedures. Sometimes it’s a chemical peel, other times I’m revising an old scar or doing a punch excision that looks simple but means the world to that person. I don’t rush anything. Like, a 10-minute procedure might take me 20, but that extra time usually saves a lot of worry later. Honestly, patients just want to know you care, that you’re not just ticking boxes. I try to be that doc who listens properly and breaks things down w/o the jargon. People tell me I come off friendly n easy to talk to, which I like hearing 'cause it means they feel safe. And safety—that’s non-negotiable. If something feels off, I won’t go ahead until we're sure it’s right. And yeah, time management is a thing I do take pride in. Even on days when the OPD is overflowing or three laser cases run back to back, I try not to let that affect how I deal with each person. I keep things organised (tho my desktop’s a mess sometimes, lol), make sure follow-ups are tracked, and everyone knows where their treatment is headed. One more thing—I genuinely enjoy working in teams. Dermatology isn’t solo work. There’s nurses, assistants, sometimes even a plastic surgeon or endocrinologist in the loop. Staying in sync, updating each other, adapting quickly—that makes the care consistent. Whether it's planning a cosmetic tweak or clearing up a stubborn rash, I aim to do it with balance—between empathy, expertise and honestly, a bit of gut instinct too.
