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Renowned Dermatologist in Mumbai, associated as a Consultant with Lilavati Hospital.

• 32 years of experience in Dermatology & Venereology.
• Completed MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1991.
• MD - Dermatology from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1994.
• Diploma in Dermatology from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital in 1993.
• Former Joint Secretary of Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists, Maharashtra branch (1998 – 2000).
• Referee for Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology.
• Fellowship in Dermatopathology: Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology, New York, USA (June - August 2002).
• 10 years of teaching experience.
• Lecturer in Dermatology: teaching and supervising clinical work of postgraduate & undergraduate medical students and nursing staff.
• Recognized as a postgraduate teacher by Mumbai University.

Area Of Interest

• Skin in Complex Multisystem Diseases like Connective Tissue Disorders.
• Monoclonal Antibodies in Dermatology.
• Dermatopathology.
• Chemical Peels.
• Trichology.

• First Rank with Distinction in MD Examination held by Mumbai University in July 1994.
• Dr. A.C. Parikh Award for the year 1993-1994 for the paper 'Bathing Brush Induced Macular Amyloidosis' at the State Level.
• Best Resident Award at B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital for the year 1994-95.
• Ranbaxy Postgraduate Clinical Research Award for the year 1995.

Contribution to Textbook:

• Khopkar UK, Phadke VA. Basic dermatopathology, In: Textbook and Atlas of Dermatology. Valia RG, Valia AR (eds), 2nd edition, vol. 1. Mumbai: Bhalani Publishing House; 2001. p 49-71.

Publications in Journals:

• Phadke VA, Joshi RS, Khopkar US, Wadhwa SL. Unilateral Solar Purpura as a Manifestation of Asymmetrical Photodamage in Taxi Drivers. Arch Dermatol 1996; 132: 715-6.
• Phadke VA, Patel RP, Parikh SS, Vora IM, Kalro RH. Diffuse Gastrointestinal Involvement in Henoch-schonlein Purpura. Indian Journal of Gastgroenterol 1996, 15(1): 32-4.
• Phadke V.A., Joshi R.S., Khopkar U.S., Wadhwa S.L. Comparison of Topical Methenamine, Glutaraldehyde And Tap Water Iontophoresis For Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis. Ind J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1995; 61:346-8.
• Phadke VA, Mayekar Avinash, Wadhwa SL. Proteus Syndrome. Ind J Dermatol Venerol 1997; 63: 44-6.
• Tank SJ, Phadke VA, Khopkar US. Pemphigus Foliaceus in an Infant. The Indian Practitioner 1999; 99(9); 655-7.
• Phadke VA. Dressing materials – current scenario. Skintone; Jan 2001.
• Phadke VA, Khopkar US, Wadhwa SL. Bathing Brush Induced Biphasic Amyloidosis. What’s New in Dermatology, STD and Leprosy? 1998; 14: 34.
• Budharaja V, Phadke VA, Khopkar US. Erythema Chroniicum Migrans; What’s New in Dermatology, STD and Leprosy? 1998; 14: 34.
• Sapale S, Phadke VA, Khopkar US, Wadhwa SL. Darrier’s Disease. What’s New in Dermatology, STD and Leprosy? 1998; 17:19-22.
• Shah P, Phadke VA, Khopkar US, Wadhwa SL. Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia. What’s New in Dermatology, STD and Leprosy? 1998; 17: 23-6.
• Chavan R, Phadke VA. Khopkar US. Mixed tumour. What’s New in Dermatology, STD and Leprosy? 1997; 13: 34.
• Dey S, Phadke VA, Khopkar US. Kyrle’s disease. What’s New in Dermatology, STD and Leprosy? 1999; 19: 18-22.
• Shinde A, Phadke VA, Khopkar US. Hidradenitis supparativa. What’s New in Dermatology, STD and Leprosy? 1999; 19: 23-7.
• Durve U, Phadke VA, Khopkar US. Oil acne. What’s New in Dermatology, STD and Leprosy? 1999; 21: 23-6.
• Gurav G, Phadke VA, Khopkar US. Acrodermatitis Enteropathica. What’s New in Dermatology, STD and Leprosy? 2000; 25:25-8.
• Chourasia U, Phadke VA, Khopkar US. Pachyonychia Congenita. What’s New in Dermatology, STD and Leprosy? 2000; 25: 21-4.

Scientific Presentations:

• 'Hypopigmented Macules in Darrier's Disease' presented in Intercollegiate Clinical Meeting held in July 1992 at Nair Hospital.
• 'Bathing Brush Induced Macular Amyloidosis' presented at VIIth International Conference of Dermatology & Venereology which was held in Feb.1994 at Delhi.
• 'Topical Methenamine in treatment of palmoplantar hyperhidrosis' presented at XXIIIrd National Conference of IADVL in Jan.1995 at Madras.
• 'Lichen nitidus like polymorphous light eruption (PLE) – a distinct clinicopathologic correlation' presented at 26th National Conference of IADVL in Jan 1998 at Chandigarh.
• 'A combination of 2% Ketoconazole plus 1% Zinc Pyrithione is more effective than 2% ketoconazole alone in the treatment of Dandruff' presented at 28th National Conference of IADVL in Jan 2000 at Bangalore.
• 'DCP pulse treatment for chronic vesicobullous diseases' a poster presented at 28th National Conference of IADVL held during Jan 2000, at Bangalore.