Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL)
Comprehensive care for skin, hair, nail, leprosy and venereal diseases with advanced diagnostic & cosmetic services.
Overview
The DVL Department at Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College delivers expert care for skin, hair, and sexually transmitted diseases. With advanced diagnostics, dermatosurgery, and laser therapy, it ensures cutting-edge treatment. The department excels in clinical practice, research, and medical education. It remains committed to patient care and community health initiatives.
The Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy (DVL) at Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College Hospital provides specialized care in clinical dermatology, cosmetology, and dermatosurgery. The department offers advanced procedures such as vitiligo surgery, scar revision, and laser treatments. Incorporating the latest advancements in dermatological care, it also administers modern therapies including biologics and biosimilars for chronic and complex skin conditions. With a notable rise in both outpatient and inpatient cases, the department reflects growing patient trust and clinical effectiveness. It continues to uphold high standards in patient care, education, and research, contributing significantly to the field of dermatology.
Dermatology FACULTY
Our team is over 400 strong. We combine experience from some of the leading financial services and fintech companies
Dr. Renuka Satish Ashtekar
Professor & HOD
Dr. Shantiprasad Tippanawar
Professor
Dr. Chandrashekhar Purandare
Associate Professor
Dr. Rajvardhan Bagane
Assistant Professor
Dr. Anup Phadke
Senior Consultant
Scope of Services
- OPD and IPD services for dermatology, leprosy and venereology
- Skin biopsy, cryotherapy, intralesional therapy
- Phototherapy for vitiligo and psoriasis
- Cosmetic dermatology: PRP, chemical peels, dermabrasion
- Laser treatments – Diode, CO₂, Nd:YAG
- Vitiligo surgery and scar treatment
- Management of sexually transmitted diseases
- Counseling and patient education services
Infrastructure & Facilities
Adequate consulting rooms (separate for males & females in DVL OPD)
Side Laboratory for diagnostic procedures:
Skin scraping
Slit-skin smear
Tzanck smear
Wood’s lamp examination
Dedicated Phototherapy Room
Laser Theatre with multiple laser technologies
Minor OT for dermatological procedures
Dermatology (DVL) Ward
High Dependency Unit (HDU)
Seminar Room for teaching & academic sessions
Departmental Library with latest editions of books
Demo Room
Research Lab & Museum
Counseling Room for STD patients
Frequently asked questions
What skin conditions do you treat?
Do you offer cosmetic procedures?
Is laser hair removal available at your centre?
Do you treat vitiligo?
Yes, we offer medical (topicals, orals & phototherapy) & surgical (MPG, SBG, NCMT) treatments for vitiligo.
What is PRP treatment?
What is phototherapy used for?
What is melasma? Do you treat it?
Do you offer treatment for nail disorders?
What are the treatment options available for acne scars?
Is IPD service availed for skin disorders?
Which type of patients is admitted in skin ward?
Which type of chemical peels is available in skin department?
Peels for pimples, pigmentation (darkening of skin).