How is MD Dermatology in VIMS? how many cases per day? and is there a good variety? what about lasers, RF machine and cosmetology procedures? What are the academic activities eg. weekly case discussions, journal clubs etc?

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The Department of Dermatology in the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre was established in 2002. The main aim of the Department has been to provide excellent tertiary skin care for all classes of patients at affordable prices. It has over a period of time been providing care to people not only in the nearby localities but also to people from far distant regions.

As the institution is located in the Vicinity of IT activity, amidst young and cosmetically conscious people, the latest cosmetic care is also being provided by the department and cases per day is undefined.

The department is attached to the medical college and thus is involved in various academic and research activities. As a part of this activity, it trains medical students of both undergraduate and post graduate (MD, DVD) courses

The department also provides a wide range of services by highly trained personnel to the patients ranging from diagnostic, therapeutic and cosmetic problems.

Some of the services are listed below.

Diagnostic:
The department has a well-equipped laboratory in addition to the central lab in the hospital. Various special diagnostic investigations like skin biopsies, staining techniques (for fungus, bacterial, viral and leprosy disorders), DGI, patch testing, etc. are being carried out.

Therapeutic:
Besides providing inpatient care this department also provides other specialized therapeutic services in the form of CO2 Laser, Phototherapy, Punch graft, Microdermabrasion/ dermabrasions, Electrocautery, Radiofrequency, Cryotherapy and other minor surgical procedures.

Cosmetic:
Procedures like facial rejuvenation, chemical peeling, Microdermabrasion and chemical cautery are also being carried out.
Health checkups / health packages
1. The department takes an active role in organising camps and taking part in various camps for the screening and detection of various skin disorders especially leprosy, and educating people on various disorders like Vitiligo, Leprosy, and STD’s and AIDS.
2. The institution has a variety of health care packages like Master Health Check-up, Executive Check-up etc. Our department also caters to those patients who desire a dermatology consultation.

Hope this answer helps you.

All the best!