Senior Consultant Dermatologist
Dr. D. A. Satish
MBBS, MD (AIIMS), FRCP (Glasgow), International Fellow AAD
Trained at AIIMS. In Jayanagar since 1992. Recognised with the IADVL Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. D. A. Satish took his MD in Dermatology and Venereology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, in 1983, under Dr L K Bhutani, Dr J S Pasricha and Dr R K Pandhi. He taught dermatology at M S Ramaiah Medical College for nine years and served twenty years as Senior Consultant and Chief of Dermatology at Sagar Hospitals. He founded the Bangalore Dermatological Society in 1992 and has led the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists as its National Vice-President. He has run his own practice in Jayanagar since 1992.
Karnataka Medical Council Reg. No. 16115
Qualifications
- 1978MBBSBangalore Medical College, Bangalore University
- 1983MD, Dermatology & VenereologyAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- 2016FRCPRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom
- —International FellowAmerican Academy of Dermatology (AAD), USA
43 years in specialist practice.
Appointments
- 2002–2022Senior Consultant Dermatologist & Chief of DermatologySagar Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
- 1992–Senior Consultant DermatologistSkin, Cosmetic & ENT Care Centre, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
- 1984–1992Assistant Professor of DermatologyM S Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
Offices held
- 1992FounderBangalore Dermatological Society
- 2000National Vice-PresidentIADVL
- 2003–2004PresidentIndian Society for Paediatric Dermatology
- 2007–2009PresidentBangalore Dermatological Society
- 1993PresidentIADVL Karnataka–Tamilnadu State Branch
- 1991–1992Vice-President (Junior, then Senior)IADVL K-T Branch
- 1988–1990Secretary & TreasurerIADVL K-T State Branch
- 1989–1995Central Council MemberIADVL National Executive
- 1996Vice PresidentIndian Society for Paediatric Dermatology
- 2014–2015Central Council MemberIADVL Karnataka
- 2015MemberIADVL Academy of Dermatology
Special interests
- Acne and acne scarring
- Clinical dermatology
- Aesthetic dermatology
- Photodermatology
Memberships
- Life Member, Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL)
- International Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
- Life Member, Indian Society for Paediatric Dermatology
- Life Member, Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India
- Founder Member, Bangalore Dermatological Society
- Life Member, Indian Medical Association
Beyond the clinic
- Skin camps in rural areas and in prisons with the Bangalore Dermatological Society.
- Television and radio talks on vitiligo, psoriasis, steroid misuse and vaccination.
- Dermaratha 2017, the state-wide vitiligo awareness programme of IADVL Karnataka.
- Volunteer with the Art of Living Foundation, Bengaluru.
- Instituted an award for the best outgoing student in Dermatology at Bangalore Medical College, and donated books and equipment to the college.
Recognition
| Year | Award | Conferred by |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lifetime Achievement AwardPresented August 2024 for contribution to the state of dermatology. | AAD India Conclave, an American Academy of Dermatology official licensee |
| 2023 | IADVL Lifetime Achievement AwardConferred at Dermacon 2024, Hyderabad. | Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (National) |
| 2021 | Inspiring Dermatologists of India | The Economic Times, Doctors' Day |
| 2019 | Dr J C Shroff Memorial AwardFor meritorious contribution to dermatology. | IADVL National |
| 2018 | Dr Siddappa Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award | IADVL Karnataka Branch |
| 2018 | Aryabhata International AwardFor excellence in medical service. | Bengaluru |
| 2017 | Derma-practice Award, South ZoneAwarded in the practising dermatologist category for the South Zone. | IADVL National |
| 2016 | Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCP)A qualification as well as an honour. | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom |
| 2016 | Oration of the Bangalore Dermatological SocietyAn invited oration, delivered June 2016. | Bangalore Dermatological Society |
| 2015 | Master Dermatologist AwardAwarded in the academic practising dermatologist category for Karnataka. | IADVL Karnataka State Branch, at Mid-Cuticon, Hassan |
| 2013 | Dr Rajendran & Shivakumar Memorial OrationOration title: Pearls & Gems in Clinical Practice. | Cuticon Karnataka, Shivamogga |
Further reading
- Publications and presentations →60 itemised entries, searchable by type and decade.
- The chronology →29 entries, from 1978 to 2024.
Consulting hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm4:10 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am – 1:30 pm4:10 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm4:10 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm4:10 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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