Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Personal Information
Languages
Awards
Presentations
Areas Of Interest
Certification
Publications: International: 5; National: 4
Project
Conferences Participated
Personal Skills
Declaration: I, hereby, declare that the above information is all true to my knowledge.
Timeline
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Dr Varsha Gowda V.M

Dr Varsha Gowda V.M

Bangalore

Summary

  • Dr. Varsha Gowda V.M., MBBS (Gold Medalist), MD, DNB, a highly proficient clinical dermatologist, cosmetologist, and trichologist has a total of three years of experience in the field after post graduation.
    Areas of interests are clinical dermatology, aesthetics and pediatric dermatology. Interested in learning latest procedures, and keen for research work, kind and passionate for patients and ensures compliance with current medical trends. Have attended and gained knowledge from various workshops, conferences and also has presented posters, award papers at various state, national and international conferences. Published in various National and International journals. Ability to learn quickly from more experienced colleagues and engage in self-directed study to keep up with the rapidly advancing field of dermatology to provide exceptional healthcare service to all.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Kishan Skin Care & Aesthetic Centre
BENGALURU
09.2023 - Current
  • Clinical Expertise: Proficient in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic dermatologic conditions, including Skin, Nail, Hair.
  • Surgical Skills: Expertise in dermatologic surgeries of benign skin conditions.
  • Cosmetic Dermatology: Experienced in Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, and laser skin resurfacing procedures.
  • Diagnosis & Management: Strong focus on early detection, biopsy, and treatment of skin conditions.
  • Patient Education: Skilled in educating patients on prevention, skin care, and long-term management of dermatologic conditions.
  • Collaboration: Collaborative approach with healthcare teams to manage complex cases and improve patient outcomes.
  • Medical Research: Published research in reputable dermatology journals and contributions to clinical trials

Senior Resident

Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences
Mangalore
06.2022 - 07.2023

1. Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Patient Diagnosis and Management.
  • Supervised Junior Residents.
  • Performed Dermatologic Procedures.

2. Teaching and Training of Medical Students & Junior Residents:

Through conducting classes, webinars, workshops, journal clubs.

3. Research and Academic Activities:

Participated in research projects, clinical trials and studies that contribute to the advancement of dermatology knowledge. Published research papers in various national & International Journals

4.Organizing Dermatology Camps and Outreach:

Involved in organizing community outreach programs, such as skin camps, awareness programs, and free consultation services, which help the department’s engagement with the community.

5. Assisting in Departmental Management:

Assisted faculty with the day-to-day running of the department, including maintaining clinical schedules, managing resources, and supporting the training of residents.

Junior Resident

Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Rohtak
04.2019 - 05.2022
  • Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis
  • Follow-up care of admitted Patients
  • Performed Basic Dermatological Procedures.
  • Assisted in Advanced Procedures with senior faculties.
  • Publications in various Indexed journals
  • Regular case presentations, webinars and actively participated in journal clubs.
  • Organising CME along with senior faculties.
  • Worked effectively as part of a healthcare team, collaborating with other departments and professionals.


Education

DNB -

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
04.2023

MD - Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology

Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Rohtak
05.2022

MBBS -

ESICMC & PGIMSR
Bangalore
01.2018

Class XII -

Vidya Mandir Ind. Pre University College
Bangalore
01.2012

Class X -

M.E.S English School
Bangalore
01.2010

Skills

  • Clinical Dermatology
  • Aesthetic dermatology
  • Paediatric Dermatology
  • Dermaroller
  • Microneedling
  • Subcision
  • PRP
  • Botox
  • Fillers
  • Threadlift
  • Hair transplantation
  • Microblading
  • Microshading
  • Chemical peeling
  • TCA CROSS
  • Fractional CO2 laser
  • Diode laser
  • Q-switched Nd YAG
  • Pico laser
  • Nail surgery
  • Skin biopsy
  • Radiofrequency
  • Electrocautery
  • PRP for alopecia, acne scars
  • Vitiligo surgeries
  • Narrow Band UVB therapy
  • PUVA
  • Comedone extraction
  • Molluscum extraction
  • Sebaceous cyst excision
  • Lipoma excision
  • Ear lobe repair

Affiliations

  • Life Member of IADVL (Indian Association of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology)
  • Member of International Society of Pediatric Dermatology

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/09/94

Languages

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Hindi

Awards

  • Healthcare Professional Scholarship ticket for EADV congress at Berlin Germany 2023
  • International Society of Pediatric Dermatology Mentorship Program 2023-2024
  • Second prize at e-poster on stage at CDSI Cosderminida-2023

Presentations

  • Oral presentation:
  • International presentation: A lecture on “Burden of Leprosy in India” at IADVL sister society meeting, SARCD XII 2023
  • National Presentation:
  • Presented an award paper in national conference in Stalwarts of Dermatology Congress 2021.

Areas Of Interest

  • Clinical Dermatology
  • Aesthetics
  • Lasers
  • Dermatosurgery

Certification

Posters presented in the following conferences:

1. KARNATAKA E-CUTICON, 2020

2. E-PGCON, 2021

3. ANDHRA PRADESH E-CUTICON, 2021

4. KARNATAKA E-CUTICON, 2021

5. E-DERMACON 2022

6. CDSI Cosderminida 2023

7. EADV Congress, Berlin 2023

8. MIDDERMACON, Kerala 2023

Publications: International: 5; National: 4

1. Sharma S, Dayal S, Gowda V M V, Dhankar N, Pathi RL, Aggarwal K. Story of a Scalp Studded with (Crateriform) Scars. Skin Appendage Disord. 2021 Nov;7(6):515-519. doi: 10.1159/000517239. Epub 2021 Jul 9. PMID: 34901187; PMCID: PMC8613546.
2. Sharma, S., Dayal, S., Aggarwal, K., Gowda V.M, V. and Kaur, R. (2022), Scrutinising the role of simvastatin in a patient of Pachyonychia Congenita with KRT6A gene mutation. Australas J Dermatol. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajd.13835
3. Gupta S, Gowda V M V, Dayal S, A large disabling intramuscular venolymphatic malformation in Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome. Indian J Dermatol. 2023;14(1):123-6
4. Kaur L, Dayal S, Singh J, Gowda VMV. Ibrutinib associated multifocal paronychia with periungual pyogenic granulomas involving concomitant finger and toe nails. Indian Dermatol Online J 0;0:0.
5. Gowda VMV, Shenoi SD, M AK. Anaphylactic shock secondary to topical EMLA. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. Accepted for publication on March 2023.
6. Gowda V M V, Singh J, Dayal S, Kaur L, Sen R. Cutaneous sarcoidosis mimicking linear morphea: a rare case of morpheaform sarcoidosis. Int J Dermatol. 2023 Dec;62(12):e611-e612. doi: 10.1111/ijd.16822.
7. Surve RR, Shenoi SD, Meghashree G, varsha GVM, Zoya A. Management of leucocytosis in erythroderma. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. doi- 10.25259/IJDVL_567_2023
8. Shenoi SD, Gowda VVM. Psychodermatology liason clinic. In: Handbook of Psychodermatology. Ed: Latheef AEN, 2nd ed, 2024, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, p286-290
9. Gowda VMV, Shenoi SD, Khan SA, Surpur G. Alopecia Areata with Renal Dysgenesis. Int J Trichology. 2023 Nov-Dec;15(6):258-259. doi: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_10_23. .

Project

“STUDY OF OCCURRENCE OF METABOLIC SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH ACROCHORDONS”

Conferences Participated

1. Attended DERMACON-2025 on February 6-9th 2025 at Jaipur and attened hair transplantation workshop
2. Attended DERMACON-2024 on February 22nd-25th 2024 at Hyderabad.
3. Attended and presented a poster at MIDDERMACON 2023 on November 3rd- 5th 2023
4. Attended and presented a talk on “Burden of Leprosy in India” at IADVL sister society meeting, SARCD XII, Colombo, Srilanka on 6th & 7th October 2023.
5. Attented and presented E-poster at CDSI, Cosderminida-2023 from Aug4th & 6th at Goa (won second prize for e-poster on stage)
6. Attended kalike 3 workshop at BMCRI on basic suturing techniques 2023
7. Attended Hair transplantation workshop at Roots-VI conference 2023 on June 16-18th 2023
8. Attended microblading & lasers workshop at Roots-VI conference 2023 on June 16-18th 2023
9. Attended and presented poster at Roots-VI conference 2023 on June 16-18th 2023.
10. Joint organizing secretary for CME at Kanachur institute of medicsl sciensces, Mangalore on April 7th- Newer trends in dermatological management.
11. Mullers derma national conference on 1st & 2nd of April 2023.
12. Cme talk on Acne Scar management at Karavali dermatology society CME on March 8th 2023.
13. Attended Dermacon International Conference 2023 and attended workshop on Fillers from Feb 23-26th 2023.
14. Attended procedural workshop on botox and fillers at Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences in Jan 2023.
15. Attended microblading and microshading workshop at Karwar institute of Medical Sciences in Jan 2023.
16. Participated as a delegate in Venkat Academy Web Lecture Series conducted by Venkat Centre of Advanced Dermatology & Post Graduate Training, Bangalore
17. Participated in e-DERMACON 2022 held in February 2022 by IADVL Academy.
18. Participated in Andhrapradesh e-Cuticon 2021 held on 27th &28th November 2021.
19. Participated in National PG Update- North & South Zone held in November 20th & 21st 2021.
20. Attended as a delegate in SODC 2021 organised on 16th-17th October 2021.
21. Participated as a delegate in e-ASTICON 2021 held on 12th September 2021
22. Participated in e-PGCON 2021 (North Zone) held in September 2021 by IADVL
Academy held on 24th & 25th of July 2021,
23. Participated as a delegate in the Practical approach to hair loss management course conducted by Venkat Centre for Skin and Plastic Surgery.
24. Participated in PGPDT workshop as a Delegate on 29th August, 2021.
25. Participated as delegate in e-Dermacon 2021, 49th National Conference of IADVL held from 5th-7th February, 2021 and e-Dermacon workshops (4) held on 31st January 2021.
26. Participated as a delegate in Karantaka e-Cuticon, held in November 2020.
27. Delegate in the virtual CME “Beyond Skin Deep”, conducted by Department of Dermatology, KMC Mangalore, KMC Manipal on 22nd November 2020.
28. Participated in e-PGCON 2020 (North Zone) held in September 2020 by IADVL
Academy.
29. Participated as a delegate in e-ASTICON 2020 held on 13th September 2020.
30. Participated in PGPDT workshops as a Delegate conducted on 6th September 2020.
31. Completed LASER E-WORKSHOP on Rejuvination and Antiageing held on 16th August 2020 by IADVL Academy.

Personal Skills

1. Thrive in both team and individual work environment
2. Quick learner
3. Team Leader: [General Secretary of Students Union at ESIC Medical College: 2015]
4. Organising CME and conferences
5. Interested in learning latest procedures
6. Keen for research work
7. Kind and compassionate to patients
8. Ensure compliance with current medical laws and ethics.
9. Enthusiastic in working and learning new skills for overall growth and development.

Declaration: I, hereby, declare that the above information is all true to my knowledge.

Dr V.M Varsha Gowda
7411730896
varshagowda94@gmail.com

Timeline

Associate Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Kishan Skin Care & Aesthetic Centre
09.2023 - Current

Senior Resident

Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences
06.2022 - 07.2023

Junior Resident

Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences
04.2019 - 05.2022

DNB -

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences

MD - Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology

Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences

MBBS -

ESICMC & PGIMSR

Class XII -

Vidya Mandir Ind. Pre University College

Class X -

M.E.S English School
Dr Varsha Gowda V.M