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Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
GMC Handwara

The department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, under the guidance of Principal GMC Handwara, is committed to provide quality healthcare, community service and academic research. We aim to provide professional services in the field of dermatology not only to the people of Handwara but also to the whole of District Kupwara and also to the people of adjoining areas of North Kashmir.

Mission:

  • To provide patients access to:
    1.Professional dermatological consultation.
    2.In -patient dermatological services.
    3.Dermato-surgical procedures.
  • To spread awareness about healthcare involving Skin diseases, Sexually transmitted diseases and Leprosy at hospital and community level.
  • To conduct both hospital and community based academic research.
  • Providing comprehensive teaching and training to under-graduate students.

Vision :

  • To develop a department with state of art facilities involving:
    1.Well-equipped Dermato-surgery theatre.
    2.Lasers for laser hair removal, pigmentary disorders, ablation and vascular disorders.
    3.Phototherapy units for vitiligo, psoriasis and other keratinisation disorders.
    4.Feasibility for diagnostic procedures like skin biopsy for HPE and DIF, patch tests and slit-skin smear for leprosy and leishmaniasis
    5.Separate special clinics for leprosy, contact dermatitis, connective tissue disorders, malignancies and others.
  • To conduct advanced clinical research in the field of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy and publish research papers in national and international journals.
  • To start post graduate programme in Dermatology, Venerology and Leprology at GMC Handwara.

Faculty Information:

S/no Name AEBAS Attendance Id Registration Number Qualification Department Designation Name of employment Teaching Experience (Years)
1 Dr Samia Aleem 1581 2143 2278 MBBS, MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy Assistant professor Permanent 6
2 Dr Rafiq Wani 22864139 4323 MBBS, MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy Associate professor Contractual 8+

1. Dr Samia Aleem

  • MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology and leprosy)
  • Assistant Professor
    I/C HOD
  • saimaaleem123@gmail.com

Education:

  • Post-graduation: MD (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy,) Post-graduate department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Govt Medical College Srinagar.
  • Under-graduation: MBBS Govt Medical College Srinagar.

Work Experience:

  • Senior residency: Post-graduate department of Dermatology, Venereology and leprosy, SKIMS Medical College Srinagar.
  • Medical Officer, Directorate of Health services Kashmir, J&K.

Books and book chapters:

  • Handbook of pruritus
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in dermatology
  • Skin grafting. In IADVL textbook of dermatology, edition 5 th , p3189-3198.

Presentation:

  • “Pattern of dermatosis in geriatric population in a rural area” A paper presentation in 3rd CUTICON J&K 2022.
  • “Fungal infections with a twist in the tail” – A poster presentation in 1 st CUTICON J&K 2017.
  • “Change in incidence of dermatological disorders after major floods in Kashmir valley”- A paper presentation in 1 st CUTICON J&K 2017.
  • “Corelation of mean platelet volume and CRP levels with severity of Chronic urticaria”- A paper presentation in Skin Allergy Meeting, Skin Allergy Research Society, Navi Mumbai 2014

Publications:

  • Pattern of dermatological manifestations among patients of rheumatic disorders at a tertiary care centre from Kashmir valley in North India. Sameem F, Aleem S, Majeed S, Aslam A, Fatima S, Manzoor S. Int J Res Dermatol 2023; 9(3):103-110.
  • Pattern Of Dermatosis in Geraritic Patients Attending A Secondary Health Care Centre In A Rural Area. Sidiq S, Aleem S. JPNR 2023; 14: 215-225.
  • Melasma: Update on Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation Assessment, and Scoring. Majid I, Aleem S. J Skin Stem Cell 2021; 8: e120283.
  • Unconventional Uses of Laser Hair Removal: A Review. Aleem S, Majid S. J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2019;12: 8-16.
  • Alopecia areata severity index (AASI): A reliable scoring system to assess the severity of alopecia areata on face and scalp-a pilot study. Majid I, Sameem F, Sultan J, Aleem S. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021:00:1-6.
  • Dermatology Inpatient consultations: A One Year experience from a Tertiary Care Centre in Northern India. Aleem S, Sameem F, Manzoor S. International journal of Contemporary Medical Research 2018;5(3):11-14.
  • Change in incidence of dermatological disorders after major floods in Kashmir valley. Sameem F, Aleem S, Manzoor. International journal of Contemporary Medical Research 2018; 5:1-3
  • Thyroid profile in premature canities: A study of 216 patients. Manzoor S, Aleem S, Qayoom S, Sameem F, Rather SR, Bukhari SS. International journal of Contemporary Medical Research 2016;3:690-692.
  • Correlation of mean platelet volume levels with severity of chronic urticaria. Aleem S, Masood Q, Hassan I. Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery 2015 ;19: 9-14.
  • Correlation of C-Reactive Protein levels with severity of chronic urticaria. Aleem S, Masood Q, Hassan I. Indian J Dermatol 2014; 59.
  • Biologics in Dermatology: A Brief Review. Hassan I. Aleem S, Sheikh G, Rather PA. BJMP 2013;6: 629.
  • Lichen planus pigmentosum a 3year old Kashmiri boy: Rare presentation. Hassan I, Rather PA, Sheikh G, Aleem S. Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. 2013; 17:21-23.
  • Perniosis. Hassan I, Sheikh G, Aleem S. KMJ 2012; 6: 958-59.

1. Dr Mohd Rafiq

  • MBBS , MD ( Dermatology ,venereology and leprosy)
  • Associate professor
  • .rafiqderma90@gmail.com

Education:

  • Post-graduation: MD (DVL) GMC JAMMU.
  • .MBBS ( GMC SRINAGAR).

Work Experience:

  • Associate professor (DVL) TMU Moradabad
  • Assistant professor (DVL) GMC Doda JK. Senior resident (DVL) skims medical Srinagar
  • Senior resident (DVL) skims medical Srinagar
  • Fellowship in aesthetic dermatology Mumbai

Publications:

  • Rather PA, Tilwani MR. Causative link between obesity, metabolic syndrome, and dermatoses: multicentre observational study from north india. J Contemp clin pract. 2025;11(5):267-278.
  • Rather PA, Tilwani MR .Synergistic effects of PRP and microneedling in hair growth: a multicentre controlled clinical study in north india. J Contemp Clin Pract.2025;11 (5) 313-321.
  • clinic-epidemiological study of cutaneous superficial fungal infections :multicentre descriptive study.2025 Natl J Med Res;15 (10):9-13.
  • Tilwani MR ,Rather PA, impact of environmental factors on the severity of rosacea: multicentre observational study. 2024;14(3).
  • Rather PA, Tilwani MR, association between lichen planus and dyslipidemia: an experience from north india.2022 eureka health sciences.
  • Tilwani MR,Lone MR,Sameen F. clinic -epidemiological study of childhood vitiligo in north india. 2020 ;IJMSCR.
  • 7.Lone MR, Tilwani MR, study of clinico-epidemiological and mycological aspects of tinea capitis in north india.2020.:IJMSCR.
  • Tilwani MR, Lone MR, Changing patterns of fixed drug eruptions.
  • sunscreen awareness among medical undergraduates . Tilwani MR, Sameen F 2020.
  • Tilwani MR, Dogra N, Dogra D. androgenetic alopecia as marker of metabolic syndrome in male patients of androgenetic alopecia . IJCMR 2017.

Books and book chapters:

  • Teledermatology: A guide to remote dermatological consultation.

Presentation:

  • Androgenetic alopecia as marker of metabolic syndrome
  • .Mesobotox in aesthetic dermatology
  • .Dermatological manifestations of monkey pox
  • .Dermatological manifestations of tuberculosis

Dr Danish Haji

  • (Senior Registrar) , Department of Dermatology GMC Handwara.
  • Contact: 7006070438,
  • danishhaji44@gmail.com.

Education:

  • MBBS Ascoms Jammu.
  • PGD Dermatology GMC Srinagar.

Achievements

  • Awards: Best Resident Award in SKIMS Soura.
  • Posters : 1) Graft Rejection in Vitiligo.
  • 2) Giant Penoscrotal Fibro Epithelial Polyp Secondary to Lymphedema Tarda.

2. Dr. Nahida Nabi

  • Registrar ( Senior Resident)
  • Department of Dermatology GMC Handwara & Associated Hospital
  • nahidanabi@ymail.com

Education:

  • MBBS SKIMS MC Srinagar.
  • MD DERMATOLOGY GMC SRINAGAR

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Comparative study of the clinico-trichoscopic response to treatment of hirsutism with long pulsed (1064 nm) Nd:YAG laser in idiopathic hirsutism and polycystic ovarian syndrome patients , Feb 2022 Lasers in Medical science
  • New Dermoscopic Sign in Leech Therapy July 2023 IDOJ
  • Clinical History Dermoscopic Clues in Diagnosis of Zosteriform Palisaded Encapsulated Neuroma Through the Dermoscope JUNE 2023 IDOJ
  • Dermoscopy of Hypopigmented disorders, 2022 pigment international
  • Dermoscopic Evaluation of CO2 Laser Treatment in the Scar of Lupus Vulgaris , Oct 2021 JCAS
  • IndianJDermatopatholDiagnDermatol72100-677602184920
  • Dermoscopy of disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis in skin of colour Dec 2020, IJDDD
  • Laser treatment of hirsutism, Apr,2020 DPC
  • Association of Dyslipidemia and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Control Study,July2019, IJCMR
  • Sunscreen Awareness in Medical Undergraduate Oct 2018, IJCMR

3. Dr Aadil Abdullah

  • Senior Resident (Registrar)
  • Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
  • GMC Handwara and Associated Hospital
  • 9149740950
  • aaydouble@gmail.com

Education:

  • MBBS GMC Srinagar
  • MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy
  • SKIMS MCH Bemina

4. Dr Rahit

  • Junior resident
  • MBBS (DU)
  • Registration no: 19728
  • Email: rahittantray222@gmail.com

5. Dr Ulfat Maqbool

  • Junior resident
  • MBBS (SKIMS- MCH)
  • Registration no: 19755
  • Email: drulfat12@gmai.com

Handwara

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