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.
Karnataka Medical Council Reg. No. 16115
MD, Dermatology & Venereology
1983
AIIMS, New Delhi
FRCP
2016
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom
In practice
43
years
About
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.
Special interests
- Acne and acne scarring
- Clinical dermatology
- Aesthetic dermatology
- Photodermatology
Career, year by year
- 1978MBBS, Bangalore Medical CollegeDr Satish qualifies in medicine at Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University, after a course begun in 1971. The degree is awarded on 27 April 1978.
- 1983MD in Dermatology and Venereology at AIIMS, New DelhiThree years of postgraduate resident training at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, under Dr L K Bhutani, Dr J S Pasricha and Dr R K Pandhi. His MD thesis studies the therapeutic and immunological aspects of vitiligo.
- 1984–1992Assistant Professor of Dermatology, M S Ramaiah Medical CollegeNine years teaching undergraduate dermatology in Bengaluru.
- 1988–1990Secretary and Treasurer, IADVL Karnataka–Tamilnadu State BranchDr Satish's first office-bearer post in the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists.
- since 1992The clinic opens in JayanagarDr Satish begins practice as Senior Consultant Dermatologist at the Skin, Cosmetic & ENT Care Centre in 4th T Block, Jayanagar, where he has practised ever since.
- 1992Founder, Bangalore Dermatological SocietyDr Satish founds the society and goes on to edit its newsletter from 1992 to 2002.
- 1993President, IADVL Karnataka–Tamilnadu State BranchIn the same year Dr Satish is Organising Secretary of the IADVL–KT State conference in Bangalore, attended by 250 delegates, and editor of its souvenir and IADVL history booklet.
- 1994–1996Member, Editorial Advisory Committee, IJDVLDr Satish joins the editorial advisory committee of the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, and has reviewed for the journal for over ten years.
- 1996Organising Secretary, 1st National Conference of the ADSIDr Satish organises the first national conference of the Association of Dermatological Surgeons of India, held in Bangalore in October 1996. He is also a Central Scientific Committee member of the 24th National Conference of IADVL at Ahmedabad that year.
- 2000National Vice-President, IADVLDr Satish is elected National Vice-President of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists.
- 2000Chairperson, Scientific Committee, Dermavision 2000Chairs the scientific committee of the National Conference of IADVL held in Bangalore.
- 2002–2022Senior Consultant and Chief of Dermatology, Sagar HospitalsTwenty years leading dermatology at Sagar Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bengaluru.
- 2003–2004President, Indian Society for Paediatric DermatologyDr Satish had been the society's Vice President in 1996 and chairs the organising committee of its national conference in 2005.
- 2007–2009President, Bangalore Dermatological SocietyDr Satish leads the society he founded fifteen years earlier.
- 2009Chairperson, Scientific Committee, Dermacon 2009Chairs the scientific committee of the National Conference of IADVL in Bangalore, where he also speaks on topical therapy in psoriasis.
- 2011Co-Chair and Speaker, World Congress of Dermatology, SeoulCo-chairs the Acne Treatment Session and speaks on the different clinical pattern of acne in dark skin and the different clinical approach it needs.
- 2013Dr Rajendran & Shivakumar Memorial OrationDelivered at Cuticon Karnataka, Shivamogga, on Pearls & Gems in Clinical Practice. The CV honours list dates this oration to October 2014.
- 2015Master Dermatologist AwardAwarded by the IADVL Karnataka State Branch at Mid-Cuticon, Hassan, for the best academic practising dermatologist in Karnataka.
- 2016FRCP, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of GlasgowDr Satish is elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom.
- 2016Oration of the Bangalore Dermatological SocietyDelivered in June 2016. In May of the same year he gave the keynote address on Career Opportunities in Dermatology at Decode, the Maharashtra State IADVL Conference.
- 2017Derma-practice Award, South ZoneIADVL National award for the best practising dermatologist in the South Zone. One later slide dates this award to 2018.
- 2017Vice-President and Local Scientific Committee Chairperson, World Congress of Cosmetic DermatologyHelps lead the World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology held in Bengaluru in May 2017.
- 2018Dr Siddappa Memorial Lifetime Achievement AwardAwarded by the IADVL Karnataka Branch.
- 2018Aryabhata International AwardAwarded in Bengaluru for excellence in medical service. The plaque reads 2017; the CV and the tribute video caption read 2018.
- 2019Dr J C Shroff Memorial AwardAn IADVL National award for meritorious contribution to dermatology.
- 2019Vice-Chairman, Dermacon International, BengaluruHelps lead the international edition of IADVL's national conference, held in Bengaluru in January 2019.
- 2021Inspiring Dermatologists of IndiaRecognised by The Economic Times on Doctors' Day.
- 2023IADVL Lifetime Achievement AwardThe national lifetime achievement award of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, conferred at Dermacon 2024 in Hyderabad.
- 2024Lifetime Achievement Award, AAD India ConclavePresented in August 2024 by the AAD India Conclave, an official licensee of the American Academy of Dermatology, for contribution to the state of dermatology.
Appointments
- 1992–presentSenior Consultant Dermatologist, Skin, Cosmetic & ENT Care Centre, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
- 2002–2022Senior Consultant Dermatologist & Chief of Dermatology, Sagar Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
- 1984–1992Assistant Professor of Dermatology, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
Offices held
- 1992Founder, Bangalore Dermatological Society
- 2000National Vice-President, IADVL
- 2003–2004President, Indian Society for Paediatric Dermatology
- 2007–2009President, Bangalore Dermatological Society
- 1993President, IADVL Karnataka–Tamilnadu State Branch
- 1991–1992Vice-President (Junior, then Senior), IADVL K-T Branch
- 1988–1990Secretary & Treasurer, IADVL K-T State Branch
- 1989–1995Central Council Member, IADVL National Executive
- 1996Vice President, Indian Society for Paediatric Dermatology
- 2014–2015Central Council Member, IADVL Karnataka
- 2015Member, IADVL Academy of Dermatology
Conferences organised
- 2000Chairperson, Scientific Committee, Dermavision 2000, National Conference of IADVL, Bangalore
- 2009Chairperson, Scientific Committee, Dermacon 2009, National Conference of IADVL, Bangalore
- 2017Vice-President & Local Scientific Committee Chairperson, World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology, Bengaluru
- 2019Vice-Chairman, Dermacon International, Bengaluru
- 2011Co-Chair & Speaker, Acne Treatment Session, World Congress of Dermatology, Seoul
- 2005Organising Committee Chairperson, National Conference on Paediatric Dermatology
- 1996Organising Secretary, 1st National Conference, Association of Dermatological Surgeons of India, Bangalore
- 1993Organising Secretary, IADVL–KT State Conference, Bangalore
- 2016 & 2017Organising Committee Vice-Chairman, National Symposium on Clinical Dermatology, Bangalore
- 1996Central Scientific Committee Member, 24th National Conference of IADVL, Ahmedabad
Editorial work
- 1994–1996Member, Editorial Advisory Committee, Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (IJDVL)
- over 10 yearsReviewer, Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (IJDVL)
- since inceptionEditorial Committee Member, Journal of Cutaneous & Aesthetic Dermatology
- 1992–2002Editor, Bangalore Dermatological Society Newsletter
- 1993–1997Editor, Dermanewstrack, quarterly update on Dermatology
Awards
Both doctors →- 2023IADVL Lifetime Achievement AwardIndian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (National)Conferred at Dermacon 2024, Hyderabad.
- 2024Lifetime Achievement AwardAAD India Conclave, an American Academy of Dermatology official licenseePresented August 2024 for contribution to the state of dermatology.
- 2016Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCP)Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United KingdomA qualification as well as an honour.
- 2021Inspiring Dermatologists of IndiaThe Economic Times, Doctors' Day
- 2019Dr J C Shroff Memorial AwardIADVL NationalFor meritorious contribution to dermatology.
- 2018Dr Siddappa Memorial Lifetime Achievement AwardIADVL Karnataka Branch
- 2018Aryabhata International AwardBengaluruFor excellence in medical service.year being confirmed
- 2017Derma-practice Award, South ZoneIADVL NationalAwarded in the practising dermatologist category for the South Zone.year being confirmed
- 2016Oration of the Bangalore Dermatological SocietyBangalore Dermatological SocietyAn invited oration, delivered June 2016.
- 2015Master Dermatologist AwardIADVL Karnataka State Branch, at Mid-Cuticon, HassanAwarded in the academic practising dermatologist category for Karnataka.
- 2013Dr Rajendran & Shivakumar Memorial OrationCuticon Karnataka, ShivamoggaOration title: Pearls & Gems in Clinical Practice.year being confirmed
- 2016Keynote Address — Career Opportunities in DermatologyDecode, Maharashtra State IADVL Conference
Memberships
- 01Life Member, Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL)
- 02International Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
- 03Fellow, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
- 04Life Member, Indian Society for Paediatric Dermatology
- 05Life Member, Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India
- 06Founder Member, Bangalore Dermatological Society
- 07Life Member, Indian Medical Association
Teaching and community work
- 01Skin camps in rural areas and in prisons with the Bangalore Dermatological Society.
- 02Television and radio talks on vitiligo, psoriasis, steroid misuse and vaccination.
- 03Dermaratha 2017, the state-wide vitiligo awareness programme of IADVL Karnataka.
- 04Volunteer with the Art of Living Foundation, Bengaluru.
- 05Instituted an award for the best outgoing student in Dermatology at Bangalore Medical College, and donated books and equipment to the college.