The Department of DVL at Gokuldas Tejpal (GT) Hospital, Mumbai, has its origins within the historic academic framework of Grant Medical College and the Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, one of India’s oldest and most prestigious medical institutions. Functioning for decades under this umbrella, the department contributed to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, while providing high-volume, affordable care to the urban population. The department boasts one of the most developed photodermatology services in entire India, since installation of multiple devices in 2011. In 2024, a significant transition occurred with the establishment of Government Medical College (GMC) Mumbai as an independent institution based at GT Hospital, along with Cama Hospital, marking the department’s evolution from the JJ Group system to an independent academic entity while continuing its commitment to quality training and comprehensive dermatology services.
Ex Heads of the department:
Dr Usha Khemani
Dr Rajesh Kumar
Courses offered by department with per year intake: MBBS
Vision / Mission statement:
Bringing back science and ethics to Dermatology
Recent Updates (Last 1 year, April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
(Eg awards to students / faculty, CME arranged, Camps arranged, guest lectures, new services started etc)
- Vitiligo Awareness Camp
- Leprosy Awareness Camp Skit
OPD number, location, days and timings: OPD 12 & 13, First floor, OPD building, GT hospital campus Mon to Sat 9am to 1pm
Last year data:
IPD count 125
OPD count 40512
| Name | Qualifications | Designation | Permanent / Contractual / Bonded | Total Teaching Experience | Specific Areas of Interest / Expertise | Special Awards Received by Faculty | Faculty Photo |
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| Dr Akshay Susvirkar | MBBS, MD DVL | Assistant Professor | Contractual | 2 years | Dermatosurgery, Dermatopathology, Photodermatology, Trichology | Invited as judge for paper presentation at National conferences |
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| Dr Bhakti Waghmode | MBBS, MD DVL | Senior Resident | Bonded | - | Clinical Dermatology | - |
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| Dr Srinivas Golapalli | MBBS, MD DVL | Tutor | Bonded | 1 year | Clinical Dermatology | - |
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| Dr Priyanka Malhotra | MBBS, MD DVL | Tutor | Bonded | 1 year | Clinical Dermatology | - |
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Services offered by department:
Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin, Hair and Nail disorders
Diagnosis and Treatment of Leprosy
Diagnosis and Treatment of Venereal Disorders
In patient care of Dermatological Emergencies and Severe Dermatological disorders such as Drug rashes, Erythroderma, Skin failure, Vesiculobullous disorders, Connective tissue disorders, etc
ICTC services
Specialised services offered by department:
Diagnostic:
- Cytology
- Skin biopsy & Dermatopathology
- Dermoscopy
- Microscopy
- Wood’s lamp examination
Therapeutic:
- Basic Dermatosurgery (Excision of Mole, Cyst, Lipoma, Ingrown toe nail, Skin masses)
- Electrocautery
- Laser surgery (CO2)
- Cryotherapy
- Chemical cautery
- Chemical peels
- Intralesional therapy
- Non surgical hair restoration
- Acne scar surgery
- Microneedling and Radio frequency Microneedling
- Advanced Dermatosurgery (Earlobe repair, Blepharoplasty, Hair transplant, Vitiligo skin grafting, Fat transfer)
- Advanced Cosmetosurgical procedures (Botulinum toxin, Dermal Fillers, Biofiller, Cog thread lifts, Biostimulator threads)
Phototherapy
- Full body NBUVB
- Full body PUVA
- Full body UVA1
- Hand foot NBUVB
- Targeted PUVA
- Targeted UVA1
- Photodynamic therapy
PUBLICATIONS:
Mane A, Unni M, Patankar AA, Malhotra PS, Fale P. Pitted Plaques of Palms and Soles. NJDVL 2025; 23(1): 63-64. htttps://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v23i1.73436
Malhotra P, Unni MM, Patil S. Cutaneous Alternariosis in a Patient with Pulmonary Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA): Is It a Marker of Immunosuppression or Immune Dysregulation? Indian J Postgrad Dermatol. doi: 10.25259/IJPGD_161_2024
Malhotra P, Morgaonkar M, Shetty AR, Rahangdale V. Unveiling the giant: understanding large vulvar fibroepithelial polyps: A case report with review of literature. NJDVL 2024;22(2):35-37. htttps://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v22i2.67155
Patil S, Malhotra P, Gondhali G. Herpes zoster in COPD cases: Does the use of high-dose inhaled corticosteroids associated asymptomatic hyperglycemia during treatment or COPD disease related comorbidity predispose reactivation? Ann Med Sci Res 0;0:0.
Malhotra P, Unni M, Vairagade A, Shital P. Skin Rash with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Chronic Miliary Tuberculosis: The Role of HRCT Thorax and Bronchoscopy as Diagnostic Tools. J Assoc Chest Physicians 2024;12:120-3.
Malhotra P, Unni M, Patil S. “Mechanics hand” as vaccine related adverse event after COVID-19 vaccination. Muller J Med Sci Res 2024;15:145-50.
Shital P,Gatagat A,Malhotra P,Unni M. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma masquerading as disseminated tuberculosis in the presence of constitutional symptoms,DRESS syndrome,and persistent generalized lymphadenopathy.J Assoc Chest Physicians 2025;13:11-6.
