Professional Summary:
Dr. Vinayak Viswanath is a highly trained Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatosurgeon with advanced expertise in clinical dermatology, skin allergies, aesthetic procedures, and surgical dermatology. He brings a strong academic foundation with multiple national and international publications and combines evidence-based clinical care with refined procedural skills to manage a wide range of dermatological and cosmetic conditions.
- Clinical Dermatology & Skin Allergy
- Acne Scar, Mole, Keloid, and Vitiligo Surgeries
- Lipoma, Cyst Excision & Earlobe Repair
- Oral, Lip & Nail Biopsies
- Laser Treatments, Chemical Peels, PRP/PRFM Therapy
- Botulinum Toxin & Dermal Filler Injections
- Scar Revision, Cryosurgery, Electrosurgery, and Radiofrequency Surgery
Areas of Expertise:
- FRGUHS (Dermatosurgery) – St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru (2023–2025)
- SCE (Dermatology) – Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom (2022)
- DNB (DVL) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2022)
- MD (DVL) – Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2019–2022)
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2012–2018)
Education & Qualifications:
- Consultant Dermatologist & Dermatosurgeon – Daya General Hospital, Thrissur (Present)
- Senior Resident – Dept. of Dermatology, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru (2023–2025)
- Senior Resident – Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2022–2023)
- Junior Resident – Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2019–2022)
Professional Experience:
- Dr. Vinayak has published 11 peer-reviewed journal articles in reputed journals such as the Indian Journal of Dermatology, IJDVL, JSSTD, and Indian Journal of Leprosy, with research covering urticaria, dermatomyositis, leprosy, drug reactions, and more.
Research & Publications:
- Poster and paper presentations at E-DERMACON, MIDCUTICON, and Bangalore Dermatological Society CME
- Participant in leading workshops including ACSICON, MIDDERMACON, and ROOTS VI
Presentations & Conferences:
- Gold Medal in Medicine, MBBS – 2017
- 3rd Place, IADVL National Research Quiz – 2020
- 2nd Place, IADVL GSK PG Quiz (Kerala) – 2021
- Top 5, Torrent Young Scholar Award (South Zone) – 2021
Awards & Honours:
- Immunology, NPTEL – IIT Kharagpur (2021)
- Epidemiology & Biostatistics Fundamentals, St. John’s Research Institute (2024)
- Basic Dermoscopy & Trichoscopy, Dermatoscopy Society of India (2024)
Certifications & Training:
- Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
- Association of Cutaneous Surgeons (India)
- Indian Association for the Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS (IASSTD & AIDS)
- European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EACCI) – Junior Member
Memberships & Affiliations:
- Dermatosurgery
- Urticaria & Immunodermatology
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Leprosy
