DR. BETSY LAKSHMY NARAYAN, MD, DNB
Email: myhappyskins@gmail.com
License and certifications: DHA certified (Dubai), HAAD certified (Abu Dhabi); Indian Medical Association certified, ECFMG certified
Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam
EDUCATION
- Preceptorship Program on “Facial Aesthetic Procedures with Injectable Agents” with Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald MD in Los Angeles, California(June 2013)
(http://www.rebeccafitzgeraldmd.com/) - Observership on advanced uses of lasers in dermatology at Skin Care Physicians under Dr Thomas Rohrer and Dr Jeffrey Dover in Boston, Massachusetts(May 2013)
( http://www.skincarephysicians.net/) - Observership on Dermatology at Department of Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio (February 2013)
- Certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), USA
(January, 2013) - Diplomate of the National Board, DNB (DVL), India (May 08)
- MD (DVL), Government Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad (May 04 – May 07)
40th rank in the Post Graduate Entrance Examinations (Top 0.08 percentile of medical graduates) - MBBS, Government Medical College Trivandrum (August 97 – May 03)
53rd rank in the State-level Entrance Examinations (Top 0.03 percentile)
EXPERIENCE
Dermatologist, Mediclinic Welcare Hospital,UAE (November 2018-present)
(https://www.mediclinic.ae/en/welcare-hospital/home.html)
- Focus on delivering evidence based care according to best practices.
- Expertise in clinical dermatological diagnosis and treatment
- Highly specialized detection of skin malignancies especially malignant melanoma with sophisticated mole mapping services
- Focus on both clinical and aesthetic dermatology procedures including platelet rich plasma therapy, temporary fillers and neurotoxin injections
- Expertise in operation of various types of lasers for hair removal, acne scars, facial rejuvenation, dilated capillaries and others.
- Performs surgical dermatological procedures
Dermatologist, King’s College Hospital, Jumeira, Dubai, UAE (Aug 2017-November 2018)
(https://kingscollegehospitaldubai.com/)
- Instrumental in setting up all aspects of the dermatology department.
- Focus on delivering evidence based care according to best practices.
- Highly specialized detection of skin malignancies especially malignant melanoma with sophisticated mole mapping services
- Focus on both clinical and aesthetic dermatology procedures including platelet rich plasma therapy, temporary fillers and neurotoxin injections
- Expertise in operation of various types of lasers for hair removal, acne scars, facial rejuvenation, dilated capillaries and others.
- Performs multiple electrocautery and biopsy procedures
Dermatologist, Archer Dental and Dermatology Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE (December 2014 -present)
(http://www.archermedicalcenter.com/)
- Instrumental in setting up all aspects of the dermatology department.
- Focus on both clinical and aesthetic dermatology procedures including platelet rich plasma therapy, temporary fillers and neurotoxin injections
- Expertise in body contouring procedures such as CoolSculpt and ultrasound-radiofrequency-cavitation machines
- Involved in operation of various types of lasers for hair removal, acne scars, facial rejuvenation, dilated capillaries and others.
- Performs multiple electrocautery and biopsy procedures.
Dermatologist, Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute, Trivandrum, India (September 2014-November 2014)
(http://www.ananthapurihospitals.com/)
- Focused on the diagnosis, management and care of a wide spectrum of diverse dermatological conditions in patients of all ages.
- Concerned with attending referrals pertaining to all major departments including critical care units.
- Involved in camps offering dermatological care and advice to the underserved communities.
Observership at The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio (February 2013) (http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/dermatology-plastic-surgery)
- Observed more than 100 laser procedures, including pulsed-dye, Alexandrite, Nd Yag, Q-switched, and fractional carbon dioxide lasers
- Participated actively in clinical discussions
- Observed nearly 75 Moh’s surgeries
- Received training in advanced uses of Botox from the Ophthalmology Department
Dermatologist, Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad ( Joint Commission international accredited) (July 10 – July 2012) (https://www.apollohospitals.com/locations/india/hyderabad)
- Established a thriving Dermatology and Cosmetology consultation practice at the premier branch of India’s largest corporate hospital group while as one of its youngest consultants.
- Expanded the services offered by its cosmetology unit by initiating more and better procedures.
- Acquired hands-on professional expertise in the operation of all sophisticated laser equipments including CO2 laser, Fractional (both Erb and CO2), Diode and Nd Yag for hair removal, Q-switched Nd Yag for pigmentation and tattoos, and other procedures used for the various dermatological indications. On an average, performed around 500 laser procedures per year.
- Contributed significantly to making Apollo’s cosmetology center one of the premier laser cosmetology institutes in India.
- Offered voluntary consultation services in telemedicine camps for diagnosing and treating dermatological conditions for under-privileged people in Ajmer.
Specialist Dermatologist, Surya Skin Care Centre, Visakhapatnam (June 08 – March 10)
- Acquired proficiency in clinical correlations and prescription techniques by working under one of the most acclaimed dermatologists in the state.
- Involved in studies on several therapeutic trials in skin diseases including the use of Calcipotriol in chronic plaque psoriasis, Narrow-band UVB in Lichen Planus, plant-based calcitriol extract on psoriasis, among others.
- Published three papers based on several interesting cases and studies done on patients visiting the clinic, as a co-author.
- Participated in regular dermatology camps held for under-privileged people by a local non-profit organization in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Civil Assistant Surgeon, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada (July 07 – March 08)
- Sharpened diagnostic skills by examining patients with a wide variety of dermatological conditions.
- Strived to raise the quality of dermatological training of undergraduates and postgraduates by active, personal inclination and intervention.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Awards and Recognition
- Andhra Pradesh Dermatology State Conference, Award Paper – First Prize for the paper “Cutaneous Necrosis : A Grave Sign” (2004)
- First Prize in IADVL Dermatology Quiz for Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states (2006)
- Gold medallist in Paediatrics from Trivandrum Medical College (2000)
- National level third prize winner and State and South Zone first prize winner in the Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP) Quiz (2002)
- Research published in prestigious Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (IJDVL)
- Member of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (2004-present)
- Participated in more than 40 international, national and regional level Dermatology Conferences
- National Talent Search Examination Scholar (1995)
Publications
- Rao GR, Narayan BL, Durga Prasad BK, Amareswar A, Sridevi M, Raju B. Disseminated blastomycosis in a child with a brief review of the Indian literature. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol [serial online] 2013 [cited 2012 Dec 18];79:92-6. Available from: http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2013/79/1/92/104676
- Rao GR, Sandhya S, Sridevi M, Amareswar A, Narayan BL, Shantisri. Lupus vulgaris and borderline tuberculoid leprosy: An interesting co-occurrence. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol [serial online] 2011 [cited 2012 Dec 18];77:111. Available from: http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2011/77/1/111/74997
- Rama Rao GR, Sridevi, Narayan BL, Amareswar A, Sandhya S. Directly observed treatment short course and cutaneous tuberculosis: Our experience. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol [serial online] 2011 [cited 2012 Dec 18];77:330-2. Available from: http://www.ijdvl.com/text.asp?2011/77/3/330/79713
- Contributed to two textbooks on Paediatrics
Fundamentals of Paediatrics, Dr KE Elizabeth (2002)
Paediatric Digest for Post Graduate Entrance, Dr A Santosh Kumar (2002)
Personal Interests
Cosmetic dermatology, Cosmetic injectable fillers, aesthetic neurotoxins, procedures involving platelet-rich plasma, mole mapping and detection of melanomas, hair disorders, body contouring procedures including cryothermolysis and laser surgery.
References
- Dr. Allison Vidimos, Chairman, Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195; Tel:2164445724, 2164445729
- Dr. Christine Lopez, Vice chairman, Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195; Tel : 2164443345, 2164445729