Dr. Samkit Shah is a Dermatosurgeon and Laser Expert with over 10 years of clinical and academic experience
in dermatology, dermatosurgery, and advanced laser procedures. He is currently working as a Consultant Dermatologist at Urmil Skin Clinic, Vapi, and serves as an Associate Professor at Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences, Dahanu, Palghar.
He is also the Founder and Partner of YNSCULPT Academy, actively involved in training and mentoring dermatologists in dermatosurgery and procedural dermatology.
Dr. Shah is a recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the Dr. A. C. Parikh Award at CUTICON Maharashtra 2013, the Dr. S. L. Wadhwa Award at CUTICON Maharashtra 2014, the Best Poster Award at the International Congress of Dermatology, Delhi 2013, and the Best Oral Presentation Award at Mid Dermacon, Aurangabad 2014. He was further honored with the Rising Dermatologist Scholarship at the World Congress of Dermatology, Vancouver 2015.
An active academician, he has delivered over 100 scientific presentations at national and international forums and has more than 10 publications in indexed journals. With a strong foundation in dermatosurgery and laser science, Dr. Samkit Shah continues to be a respected clinician, educator, and faculty speaker.
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Dr. Yogesh Bhingradia is a senior Dermatosurgeon with over 23 years of clinical and academic experience
in dermatology and dermatosurgery. He is the Director at Shivani Skin Care and Cosmetic Clinic and the Founder of YNSculpt Academy, a dedicated dermatosurgery training academy committed to advanced procedural education for dermatologists.
He is an approved observership centre coordinator in Dermatosurgery by the IADVL Academy and the Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India (ACS[I]). He has served as the Coordinator, SIG Dermatosurgery (2023–24), IADVL Academy, and is currently the Joint Secretary of ACS(I) (2023–25). He also holds the position of Vice President, IADVL Gujarat State Branch (2024) and is a core member of the SCAR Task Force, IADVL Academy.
Dr. Bhingradia is a recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the Best ACS(I) Innovation Award at ACSICON 2023, the N. Umashankar Video Presentation Award at ACSICON 2021, and the P. B. Haribhakti Oration Award at CUTICON 2023 (Gujarat).
An active academician, he has authored a chapter in the IADVL Textbook of Innovations in Dermatosurgery, delivered over 250 national and international presentations, and has more than 25 publications in indexed journals. Widely respected for his contributions to dermatosurgery, scar management, and surgical innovation, Dr. Bhingradia continues to play a pivotal role in advancing dermatosurgical education and training in India.
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Dr. Nandita Patel is a dynamic Dermatologist with specialized expertise in dermatosurgery, injectables, and
regenerative aesthetics, with a strong academic and organizational presence at both state and national levels. She is currently serving as the Joint Secretary, Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India (ACSI) for the term 2025–2027.
She has been an active contributor to the IADVL Gujarat State Branch, serving as a member during 2022–23 and 2023–24, and is part of the IADVL GSB Media Cell (2024). She has also been actively involved with ACSI as part of the Young Brigade (2023–24, 2024–25) and is a Member of SIG Dermatosurgery (2025–2026). She currently holds the position of Scientific Co-ordinator, MID DERMACON 2025.
Dr. Patel has made significant academic contributions, having authored four chapters in IADVL textbooks. She was awarded the Best Paper Award at the Asia Pacific Summit on Dermoscopy, 2017, reflecting her commitment to academic excellence.
Her teaching experience includes working as an Assistant Professor at Kiran Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, and she continues her clinical work as a Primary Consultant at Kiran Hospital, Surat. She is also a key faculty member at YNSculpt Academy, actively involved in structured training in dermatosurgery and aesthetic procedures.
An active academician, Dr. Patel has over 20 publications in indexed journals and has delivered more than 50 scientific presentations at various national and international forums. Her core areas of expertise include dermatosurgery, skin boosters, botulinum toxin injections, and monothreads, making her a sought-after clinician, speaker, and mentor.
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Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Pattnaik is a senior dermatologist with extensive clinical and academic experience
in dermatology, dermatosurgery, and aesthetic medicine. He is currently working as the Chief Consultant Dermatologist at Aarogyam Clinics, Cuttack, Odisha, where he is actively involved in comprehensive dermatological care and advanced procedural treatments.
He has made significant contributions to academic dermatology with more than 100 national and international presentations, five chapters in medical textbooks, and four scientific publications. He also serves as a reviewer for articles in Dermatologic Therapy, reflecting his strong engagement in evidence-based medicine and research.
Dr. Pattnaik is a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Regional ACD Chronicles Award (2022), the IADVL–GSK Quiz State Winner (2012), the HAIRCON Quiz Winner (2014), and the Best Paper Award at CUTICON Odisha (2011), recognizing his excellence in academics and professional development.
He has conducted five national-level dermapractice hands-on workshops and has delivered more than 20 national masterclasses for dermatologists across India. His dedication to training and skill development has benefited numerous practitioners.
In leadership roles, he has served as the Former Honorary State Secretary of IADVL Odisha (2018–2020) and as the Organising Secretary for IADVL Odisha CUTICON 2018. He has also been Joint Organising Secretary for PCGCON East 2019 and CUTICON Odisha 2021. Additionally, he has been an active faculty member at multiple state and national IADVL conferences and is a former member of the National IADVL Dermapractice Cell.
He is also an Honorary Member of the PCOS Society of India, reflecting his multidisciplinary engagement in dermatology and allied fields.
Widely respected for his clinical expertise, academic excellence, and commitment to dermatology education, Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Pattnaik continues to contribute significantly to advancing dermatological practice and training in India.
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Dr. Dhanraj Dhananjay Chavan is a highly accomplished dermatologist and dermatosurgeon with extensive clinical, academic,
and entrepreneurial experience in advanced aesthetic and procedural dermatology. He holds an MD in Dermatology and currently serves as a Consultant Dermatologist and Varicose Vein Specialist at Clear Skin, VeinMD, and HairMD Clinics in Pune, Maharashtra.
Dr. Chavan has received advanced international and national training in key procedural domains, including autologous fat grafting, foam sclerotherapy, endovenous management of varicose veins, aesthetic dermatology, and laser therapies. He has trained under renowned global experts in Italy and India and has completed multiple fellowships in hair transplantation and aesthetic dermatology, having performed over 300 hair transplant procedures independently.
He has a special clinical interest in microfat, nanofat, and SVF grafting for acne scars, facial rejuvenation, and periorbital correction, as well as comprehensive management of varicose veins using laser ablation and foam sclerotherapy. He is also proficient in advanced laser platforms, including Q-switched Nd:YAG, CO₂, Er:Glass, and diode lasers.
An active academician, Dr. Chavan has presented numerous oral papers and posters at prestigious national and international conferences, including WCD Milan, ACSICON, IADVL, DASIL, and VAICON. He has contributed multiple publications in indexed medical journals and has been invited as faculty for workshops and conferences across India and abroad, particularly in the fields of sclerotherapy, fat grafting, and hair restoration.
Dr. Chavan is the recipient of several academic awards, including the S. L. Wadhwa Award for Best Research Paper, Young Dermatologist Dermoscopy Award, and multiple national quiz rankings in dermoscopy and hair transplantation. He has also secured top ranks in national and state-level medical entrance examinations.
In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Chavan serves as Executive Director and Co-owner of Clear Skin Pvt. Ltd. and Transplant Hair MD Pvt. Ltd., where he actively contributes to strategic planning, clinical standardization, technology integration, and quality improvement in patient care.
Widely respected for his clinical precision, research orientation, and commitment to education, Dr. Dhanraj Chavan continues to play a vital role in advancing procedural dermatology, aesthetic medicine, and regenerative therapies. His association with YNSculpt Academy strengthens its vision of delivering world-class, evidence-based, and skill-oriented dermatology training.
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