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.

43
Years in dermatology since qualifying
34
Years at this address in Jayanagar
1983
MD, Dermatology & Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
2016
FRCP, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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.
Training and qualifications
- 1978MBBS
Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University - 1983MD, Dermatology & Venereology
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi - 2016FRCP
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom - —International Fellow
American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), USA
Appointments
- 1992–Senior 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
- 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. REVIEW: the plaque reads 2017, the CV and the tribute video caption read 2018.
- 2017Derma-practice Award, South ZoneIADVL NationalAwarded in the practising dermatologist category for the South Zone. REVIEW: one later slide dates this 2018.
- 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. REVIEW: the CV honours list dates this October 2014.
- 2016Keynote Address — Career Opportunities in DermatologyDecode, Maharashtra State IADVL Conference
Teaching and community work
- Skin camps in rural areas and in prisons with the Bangalore Dermatological Society.
- Television and radio talks on vitiligo, psoriasis, steroid misuse and vaccination.
- Dermaratha 2017, the state-wide vitiligo awareness programme of IADVL Karnataka.
- Volunteer with the Art of Living Foundation, Bengaluru.
- Instituted an award for the best outgoing student in Dermatology at Bangalore Medical College, and donated books and equipment to the college.
Consulting hours
The two doctors sit at different times. These are Satish's hours; the clinic's own opening hours are on the visit page.
| Monday | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm 4:10 pm – 6:30 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 am – 1:30 pm 4:10 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm 4:10 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 1:30 pm 4:10 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Listed on Practo. Please call the clinic to confirm before you travel.
Karnataka Medical Council Reg. No. 16115