Dr. Seerat Fatima, MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology)
Dr. Seerat Fatima is a dermatologist, academician, and researcher with over seven years of clinical and academic experience, including more than four years of post-MD experience in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. She completed her MBBS from Government Medical College, Srinagar, in 2018, where she was a merit holder in eight subjects and two annual professional examinations. She subsequently completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology from SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar, in 2022.
Dr. Fatima has worked in leading academic and clinical dermatology settings and has extensive experience in general dermatology, complex dermatoses, dermato-surgery, cosmetic and procedural dermatology. Her professional journey has maintained a strong emphasis on integrating clinical practice with academic medicine and research.
Research and academic scholarship form an important component of her career. She has been involved in clinical research, observational studies, case series, and academic projects across diverse areas of dermatology. Her work reflects a particular interest in clinically relevant research that can contribute to evidence-based practice and improve patient care. She has authored and co-authored scientific publications and dermatology book chapters and has actively participated in national and international scientific forums.
Her commitment to research has been recognized through multiple awards for scientific presentations. She has received the Best Research Paper Presentation Award at CUTICON-JK for three consecutive years, securing Second Prize, followed by First Prize and First Prize as well as the best award paper presentation at the International Vitiligo Masterclass. These achievements reflect her sustained engagement with dermatological research and scientific communication.
Dr. Fatima has also been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. She has contributed to academic teaching, clinical discussions, postgraduate training, and scientific mentorship, with an emphasis on clinical reasoning, evidence-based dermatology, and contemporary advances in diagnosis and management.
Her professional interests extend to procedural and aesthetic dermatology, with experience in dermato-surgical and cosmetic procedures. She has pursued additional academic and clinical exposure in aesthetic and surgical dermatology, complementing her core expertise in clinical dermatology.
Her career has encompassed academic institutions as well as hospital-based clinical practice, allowing her to develop a broad perspective on dermatological care, research, and medical education.
Dr. Fatima is particularly committed to advancing dermatology through meaningful clinical research, academic collaboration, scientific presentation, and evidence-based patient care. Her academic journey reflects a continued effort to bridge clinical practice and research, with the broader goal of contributing to the growth of dermatological science and improving patient outcomes.
The Researcher Award in Dermatology represents a significant recognition of her continued contribution to research, academic medicine, and scientific excellence.
