About the Doctor

Dr. Anuja Shirke

Consultant Dermatologist
M.B.B.S., M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
Appointment
Dr. Anuja Shirke

Education

2016 – 2019

M.D. Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy

Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & Hospital, Sion, Mumbai
2010 – 2016

M.B.B.S. + 1 Year Internship

Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai
M.B.B.S. followed by 1 year internship.

Professional Experience

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr. Anuja Shirke’s SkinMatters Clinic, Mumbai · 2021
Founder and lead dermatologist, managing two branches. Specialised in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dermatological conditions.

Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology

G.M.C. & C.P.R. Hospital, Kolhapur · 2019 – 2021
Conducted daily OPDs and rounds, managed admitted patients. Managed the Department of Dermatology independently, overseeing 40 COVID-admitted patients and handling additional COVID-related responsibilities during the pandemic.

Assistant Dermatologist

Lakshyakiran Cosmetic & Laser Centre, Kolhapur · 2019 – 2021
Worked under the mentorship of a plastic surgeon, Dr. Uddhav Patil, for cosmetic, aesthetic and laser surgeries and procedures.

Resident Doctor (Dept. Skin & VD)

LTMMC & General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai · 2016 – 2019
Managed admitted inpatients with severe dermatological conditions. Performed dermato-surgical and aesthetic procedures. Performed skin biopsies and conducted dermato-histopathology slide examination and reporting during 3 years of residency. Contributed to departmental teaching and research.

Areas of Expertise

Clinical Dermatology
Cosmetic Dermatology
Surgical Dermatology
Laser Treatments
Dermoscopy
Patient care and counselling
Dermatopathology
Continued Medical Education

Achievements & Awards

First Prize in Award Paper Category
Rita Skin Foundation Dermoscopy Workshop, Kolkata.
Best Poster — Second Prize
Asia Pacific Summit of Dermoscopy, Delhi.
Dr. R. R. Chougule Best Paper Award
Kolhapur Dermatologists Association Annual Conference.
National Scholarship
For paper presentation, awarded by the Indian Academy of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists for the national conference Dermacon, Kochi, Kerala.
Travel Grant
Travel grant for the World Congress of Dermoscopy in Greece, awarded after winning First Prize in the award paper category.
50+ Conferences and Events
Participated in and presented at more than 50 conferences and events across various subfields, including Pigmentarycon, Pediatric Dermatology, Trichology Update, Psoriasis and Vitiligo Clinical Meets, Cosdermindia and Dubai Derma 2023.

Memberships & Affiliations

International Dermoscopy Society

Pigmentary Disorders Society, India

Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists

Indian Medical Association

Research & Publications

Trichoscopic assessment of hair diameter diversity and single follicular units in women presenting with Female Pattern Hair Loss and comparison with age matched controls

Detection of Early Cases of Female Pattern Hair Loss in Women Presenting with Diffuse Hair Loss

Comparative Study of Dermoscopic Features of Hypertrophic Lichen Planus, Prurigo Nodularis, and Reactive Perforating Collagenosis

Dowling Degos Disease case series

Multiple Agminated Melanocytic Nevi case

Presentations

Oral Paper Presentation: Trichoscopic assessment of hair diameter diversity & single follicular hair units

First Barcelona Hair Meeting
Spain
2022. Oral paper presentation.

2 Poster Presentations: Multiple agminated melanocytic nevi; Dermoscopy to the rescue

24th World Congress of Dermatology
Milan, Italy
2019. Two poster presentations.

Oral Paper Presentation: Comparative study of dermoscopic features of inflammatory skin disorders; 2 Poster Presentations

5th World Congress of Dermoscopy
Greece
2018. Oral paper presentation and two poster presentations.
Personalised Dermatology Care

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Dr. Anuja Shirke