Biographical summary
Board-certified dermatologist trained in the United States and India, with clinical, research and mentorship experience. Holds the rank of Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester. Proven track record in conducting and publishing high impact peer-reviewed research and reviewer for reputable journals in Dermatology. Practices complex medical dermatology
with specific interests include gastrointestinal system related dermatoses, neutrophilic dermatoses (including pyoderma gangrenosum), hidradenitis suppurativa, complex wounds, granulomatous conditions, women's dermatoses, hair disease, and cutaneous oncology.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Complex Medical Dermatology
- Dermatologic conditions related to gastrointestinal conditions (inflammatory bowel disease)
- Neutrophilic dermatoses (including pyoderma gangrenosum)
- Granulomatous conditions including sarcoidosis, reactive granulomatous dermatitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Vasculitis
- Wounds
- Hair disease
- Women's dermatology
- Cutaneous oncology
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2024
ResidentDepartment of Dermatology
- 2020
Internship - Preliminary Internal Medicine ResidentRichmond University Medical Center
- 2019
Research Fellowship - NIH T32 Clinical Pharmacology Fellowship in melanoma therapeutics (Accredited by American Board of Clinical Pharmacology)Mayo clinic Rochester
- 2017
Research FellowshipUniversity of Miami
- 2014
Residency - Dermatology, Venereology and LeprosyMysore Medical College and Research Institute
- 2011
Internship - Translational yearRajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital
- 2010
MBBSRajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2023
JAAD Mentorship AwardJournal of American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD)
- 2022
Resident Scholarship to attend American Academy of Dermatology Association Legislative ConferenceAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 2022
Rise up Mentorship awardAmerican Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- 2022
Resident Scholarship to attend annual conferenceAmerican Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- 2021
Rising Dermatology Star AwardWinter Clinical Dermatology Conference
- 2021
"Attitude, Commitment, Excellence Award"
selected by co-residents from class Department of Dermatology
- 2020
“First place” UCB resident publication competition UCB Pharma
- 2019
Travel Award for presentation
American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- 2018
Registration Scholarship Award
for foreign dermatologistsAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 2017
Mentorship AwardSkin of Color Society
- 2011
Merit Certificate for Excellence in Academics
awarded to top 5/100 rankers in medical schoolRaja Rajeswari Medical College and Hospital
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Core MemberIndia MERG
- 2023 - 2026
Educational Programs Committee, MemberWomens Dermatology Society
- 2023 - 2025
MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology; Public Education Committee
- 2023 - present
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion AmbassadorAmerican Society of Dermatologic Surgery
- 2022 - 2023
Co-LeadMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2022 - 2024
Resident LiaisonWomens Dermatology Society
- 2021 - 2024
Resident MemberResident Wellness Committee, Department of Dermatology; Resident Wellness Committee
- 2021 - present
MemberDepartment of Dermatology Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
- 2016 - 2020
International MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
- 2015 - present
MemberIndian Association of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
- 2015 - present
MemberSouth Asian Regional Association Of Dermatologists
- 2000 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Dermatology
Publications