Dr. Kavya Chikkanna is a highly skilled Pediatric and Aesthetic Dermatologist with expertise in medical, procedural, and cosmetic dermatology. She is trained in lasers, injectables like Botox and Fillers, and advanced dermatosurgery. With experience across multiple centers in Bangalore, she combines evidence-based pediatric dermatology care with aesthetic dermatology. Dr. Kavya is passionate about medical education and actively trains undergraduate and postgraduate students. She has multiple national and international publications and regularly presents at conferences and CMEs to stay at the forefront of dermatology.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• MD Dermatology
• FRGUHS Pediatric Dermatology

Professional Experience:

• Consultant Dermatologist, Pediatric & Aesthetic Dermatology, Rainbow Children’s Hospital
• Multiple years of experience in pediatric and aesthetic dermatology across Bangalore

Professional Memberships / Fellowships:

• Member, Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
• Member, International Society for Pediatric Dermatology
• Member, Indian Society for Pediatric Dermatology
• Member, Bangalore Dermatological Society
• FRGUHS Fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology
• International observership in Aesthetic Dermatology

Publications:

• Nodular Malignant Melanoma on the Abdomen of a Lactating Lady – Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology
• Geriatric Health: Assessment of Nutritional Status and Functional Ability of Elderly Living in Rural Bangalore, Karnataka, India – International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health.

Affiliations & Fellowships:

• Presented Paper titled “Pigmented Raised Lesion in Elderly Male” in Karavali Dermatology Society-Clinical meet at KS Hegde Medical Academy on 6/11/2022.
• Presented Paper titled “Serum iron profile evaluation in Psoriasis: A cross sectional study” at MID=DERMACON 2022 on 25/09/2022 at LUCKNOW.
• Presented E-Poster titled “Solitary Fleshy Nodule on abdomen of Lactating Woman: Cause of Concern”-at MID DERMACON 2022 on 25/09/2022 at LUCKNOW.
• Presented a paper at KSHEMA- CLINICAL SOCIETY MEETING, titled “Solitary Fleshy Nodule on -abdomen of Lactating Woman: Cause of Concern” on 15/07/2022.
• Presented a paper at Karavali Dermatology Society CLINICAL MEET, Kasturaba Medical College, Manipal titled “Solitary Fleshy Nodule on Abdomen of Lactating Woman: Cause of Concern” on 26/06/2022.
• International Undergraduate Medical Conference- EQUINOX 2017, SRMC, Chennai- Poster titled “Geriatric health: assessment of nutritional status and functional ability”.
• Presented Poster titled “PLC following Covid 19 vaccination- A rare case report” at DERMACON, 2022, NATIONAL LEVEL ANNUAL IADVL CONFERENCE.
• Presented Poster titled “Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica, post-vaccination: A rare case report” at CUTICON KN 2021, STATE LEVEL ANNUAL IADVL CONFERENCE.
• Presented Poster titled “A rare intriguing case of DOWLING DEGOS DISEASE in an Indian male” at MID CUTICON 2021, STATE LEVEL ANNUAL IADVL CONFERENCE.