Dr Mukta Sachdev is a board-certified dermatologist and leads the Department of Dermatology at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. She holds advanced qualifications from the UK and USA, and has extensive experience in lasers, aesthetic dermatology and research on skin of colour. Her global lectures (over 250) and textbook contributions underline her academic engagement.

Educational Qualifications

• MBB
• MD (Dermatology)
• DPD (Diploma in Practical Dermatology) -UK
• DD (Diploma in Dermatology) - UK
• FCD (Fellowship in Cosmetic Dermatology) - USA

Professional Experience

• HOD & Consultant – Dermatology, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru.
• Engaged in clinical research in dermatology, especially laser dermatology in darker skin types.
• Delivered more than 250 lectures globally in dermatology and lasers.

Awards & Achievements

• Selected as part of the “10,000 Women Scholarship” by the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad and Goldman Sachs in 2009.
• Awarded the first prize for Women 10,000 Goldman Sachs Certificate Programme for Women Entrepreneurs (with ISB) in 2009.
• Vital Voices Global Women’s International Fellowship.
• Numerous national and international scholarships for dermatology conferences and meetings.

Fellowships

• Fellowship in Cosmetic Dermatology (USA)

Publications

• Contributed to 10 textbook chapters on dermatology in national and international textbooks.
• Co-authored 2 textbooks for aesthetic dermatology.
• Published numerous articles in medical journals and magazines.

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