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    Overview

  • Dr. Pooja Kanumuru is a highly skilled Consultant Dermatologist with advanced training in Clinical Dermatology, Aesthetic Dermatology, Dermatosurgery, and Dermatopathology. She brings years of experience from leading dermatology centres across India.

  • She completed her MD Dermatology with distinction, receiving gold-medal recognition for her academic excellence and later pursued the prestigious FRGUHS Fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology,  Dr. Pooja is known for her meticulous clinical approach, gentle patient care, and ability to blend evidence-based dermatology with advanced aesthetic treatments.

  • Her expertise covers a wide spectrum- acne and acne scars, pigmentation disorders, hair loss, melasma, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, nail disorders, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology procedures including lasers, injectables, PRP/GFC, skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, and minor dermatosurgery. She has special interest in delivering natural-looking aesthetic results and personalised skin and hair solutions for every age group.

  • Dr. Pooja is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic dermatology. She has delivered talks at national conferences, trained young dermatologists, published scientific papers in reputed journals, and contributed chapters to major dermatology textbooks. Her dedication earned her multiple awards, including the World Congress of Dermatology Rising Star Scholarship- 2023 and the ACSICON Presidential Appreciation Award 2024.

  • Known for her compassionate communication and patient-centric care, Dr. Pooja believes in understanding each patient’s concerns deeply and designing customised treatment plans that are safe, holistic, and effective. Patients appreciate her friendly approach, attention to detail, and commitment to long-term skin and hair health.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Clinical Dermatology
  • Aesthetic Dermatolog
  • Dermatosurgery
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Presidential Appreciation Award, ACSICON 2024 – for contribution to the organization
  • WCD Rising Star Scholarship, World Congress of Dermatology 2023
  • 1st Place, IADVL Maharashtra Dermatology Quiz – Pune Chapter, 2020
  • 1st Place, Poster Presentation: “Acne keloidalis nuchae – A cocktail sequential therapy” – Cosderma 2020
  • 3rd Place, Poster Presentation – Eczema Awareness Week (IADVL)
  • Top 5 Finalist, A.C. Parikh Award Paper Presentation – CUTICON Maharashtra 2019
  • International Student Travel Grant, ISCOMS (Netherlands), 2016
  • ICMR Short Term Studentship (STS) Award, 2014
  • Talks & Publications

  • Assistant Editor + Contributor of 3 chapters – Hair Transplantation, 2nd Edition.
  • Assistant Editor – Fundamentals of Pathology of Skin, 4th Edition.
  • Contributor of 3 chapters – Dermatological Diseases: A Practical Approach, 3rd Edition.
  • Contributed chapter – Successful treatment of severe cystic acne in a patient with PCOS in Difficult-to-Treat Acne.
  • Kanumuru P, Venkataram A, Singh S, Mysore VN. Surgical Innovation: Ultrasound gel – A dermal filler training tool for young injectors.
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery (JCAS), 2024.
  • Mysore V, Deepthi M, Chandrashekar BS, Shah SD, Gold MH, Shivani SR, Kanumuru P, Anirudh P.
  • Standard operating protocol for utilizing energy-based devices in aesthetic practice.
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024.
  • Pooja Kanumuru, Pratik Thacker, Mohan Kale, Balakrishna Nikam.
  • Dermatoses profile and its correlation with maternal factors among neonates admitted to a tertiary care hospital in coastal south India.
  • Annals of RSCB, 2021.
  • Balkrishna Nikam, Asma Arif Hussain, Varsha Jamale, Mohan S. Kale, Pooja Kanumuru.
  • Assessment of relationship between skin lesions and psychiatric illness.
  • Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research (JCR), 2020.
  • Balkrishna Nikam, Varsha Jamale, Asma Arif Hussain, Mohan S. Kale, Pooja Kanumuru.
  • Assessment of quality of life and depression in patients with lichen planus. JCR, 2020

    Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Hindi
  • Overview

  • Dr. Pooja Kanumuru is a highly skilled Consultant Dermatologist with advanced training in Clinical Dermatology, Aesthetic Dermatology, Dermatosurgery, and Dermatopathology. She brings years of experience from leading dermatology centres across India.

  • She completed her MD Dermatology with distinction, receiving gold-medal recognition for her academic excellence and later pursued the prestigious FRGUHS Fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology,  Dr. Pooja is known for her meticulous clinical approach, gentle patient care, and ability to blend evidence-based dermatology with advanced aesthetic treatments.

  • Her expertise covers a wide spectrum- acne and acne scars, pigmentation disorders, hair loss, melasma, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, nail disorders, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology procedures including lasers, injectables, PRP/GFC, skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, and minor dermatosurgery. She has special interest in delivering natural-looking aesthetic results and personalised skin and hair solutions for every age group.

  • Dr. Pooja is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic dermatology. She has delivered talks at national conferences, trained young dermatologists, published scientific papers in reputed journals, and contributed chapters to major dermatology textbooks. Her dedication earned her multiple awards, including the World Congress of Dermatology Rising Star Scholarship- 2023 and the ACSICON Presidential Appreciation Award 2024.

  • Known for her compassionate communication and patient-centric care, Dr. Pooja believes in understanding each patient’s concerns deeply and designing customised treatment plans that are safe, holistic, and effective. Patients appreciate her friendly approach, attention to detail, and commitment to long-term skin and hair health.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Clinical Dermatology
  • Aesthetic Dermatolog
  • Dermatosurgery
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Presidential Appreciation Award, ACSICON 2024 – for contribution to the organization
  • WCD Rising Star Scholarship, World Congress of Dermatology 2023
  • 1st Place, IADVL Maharashtra Dermatology Quiz – Pune Chapter, 2020
  • 1st Place, Poster Presentation: “Acne keloidalis nuchae – A cocktail sequential therapy” – Cosderma 2020
  • 3rd Place, Poster Presentation – Eczema Awareness Week (IADVL)
  • Top 5 Finalist, A.C. Parikh Award Paper Presentation – CUTICON Maharashtra 2019
  • International Student Travel Grant, ISCOMS (Netherlands), 2016
  • ICMR Short Term Studentship (STS) Award, 2014
  • Talks & Publications

  • Assistant Editor + Contributor of 3 chapters – Hair Transplantation, 2nd Edition.
  • Assistant Editor – Fundamentals of Pathology of Skin, 4th Edition.
  • Contributor of 3 chapters – Dermatological Diseases: A Practical Approach, 3rd Edition.
  • Contributed chapter – Successful treatment of severe cystic acne in a patient with PCOS in Difficult-to-Treat Acne.
  • Kanumuru P, Venkataram A, Singh S, Mysore VN. Surgical Innovation: Ultrasound gel – A dermal filler training tool for young injectors.
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery (JCAS), 2024.
  • Mysore V, Deepthi M, Chandrashekar BS, Shah SD, Gold MH, Shivani SR, Kanumuru P, Anirudh P.
  • Standard operating protocol for utilizing energy-based devices in aesthetic practice.
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024.
  • Pooja Kanumuru, Pratik Thacker, Mohan Kale, Balakrishna Nikam.
  • Dermatoses profile and its correlation with maternal factors among neonates admitted to a tertiary care hospital in coastal south India.
  • Annals of RSCB, 2021.
  • Balkrishna Nikam, Asma Arif Hussain, Varsha Jamale, Mohan S. Kale, Pooja Kanumuru.
  • Assessment of relationship between skin lesions and psychiatric illness.
  • Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research (JCR), 2020.
  • Balkrishna Nikam, Varsha Jamale, Asma Arif Hussain, Mohan S. Kale, Pooja Kanumuru.
  • Assessment of quality of life and depression in patients with lichen planus. JCR, 2020

    Field of Expertise

  • Clinical Dermatology
  • Aesthetic Dermatolog
  • Dermatosurgery
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Presidential Appreciation Award, ACSICON 2024 – for contribution to the organization
  • WCD Rising Star Scholarship, World Congress of Dermatology 2023
  • 1st Place, IADVL Maharashtra Dermatology Quiz – Pune Chapter, 2020
  • 1st Place, Poster Presentation: “Acne keloidalis nuchae – A cocktail sequential therapy” – Cosderma 2020
  • 3rd Place, Poster Presentation – Eczema Awareness Week (IADVL)
  • Top 5 Finalist, A.C. Parikh Award Paper Presentation – CUTICON Maharashtra 2019
  • International Student Travel Grant, ISCOMS (Netherlands), 2016
  • ICMR Short Term Studentship (STS) Award, 2014
  • Talks & Publications

  • Assistant Editor + Contributor of 3 chapters – Hair Transplantation, 2nd Edition.
  • Assistant Editor – Fundamentals of Pathology of Skin, 4th Edition.
  • Contributor of 3 chapters – Dermatological Diseases: A Practical Approach, 3rd Edition.
  • Contributed chapter – Successful treatment of severe cystic acne in a patient with PCOS in Difficult-to-Treat Acne.
  • Kanumuru P, Venkataram A, Singh S, Mysore VN. Surgical Innovation: Ultrasound gel – A dermal filler training tool for young injectors.
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery (JCAS), 2024.
  • Mysore V, Deepthi M, Chandrashekar BS, Shah SD, Gold MH, Shivani SR, Kanumuru P, Anirudh P.
  • Standard operating protocol for utilizing energy-based devices in aesthetic practice.
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024.
  • Pooja Kanumuru, Pratik Thacker, Mohan Kale, Balakrishna Nikam.
  • Dermatoses profile and its correlation with maternal factors among neonates admitted to a tertiary care hospital in coastal south India.
  • Annals of RSCB, 2021.
  • Balkrishna Nikam, Asma Arif Hussain, Varsha Jamale, Mohan S. Kale, Pooja Kanumuru.
  • Assessment of relationship between skin lesions and psychiatric illness.
  • Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research (JCR), 2020.
  • Balkrishna Nikam, Varsha Jamale, Asma Arif Hussain, Mohan S. Kale, Pooja Kanumuru.
  • Assessment of quality of life and depression in patients with lichen planus. JCR, 2020
  • Overview

  • Dr. Pooja Kanumuru is a highly skilled Consultant Dermatologist with advanced training in Clinical Dermatology, Aesthetic Dermatology, Dermatosurgery, and Dermatopathology. She brings years of experience from leading dermatology centres across India.

  • She completed her MD Dermatology with distinction, receiving gold-medal recognition for her academic excellence and later pursued the prestigious FRGUHS Fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology,  Dr. Pooja is known for her meticulous clinical approach, gentle patient care, and ability to blend evidence-based dermatology with advanced aesthetic treatments.

  • Her expertise covers a wide spectrum- acne and acne scars, pigmentation disorders, hair loss, melasma, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, nail disorders, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology procedures including lasers, injectables, PRP/GFC, skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, and minor dermatosurgery. She has special interest in delivering natural-looking aesthetic results and personalised skin and hair solutions for every age group.

  • Dr. Pooja is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic dermatology. She has delivered talks at national conferences, trained young dermatologists, published scientific papers in reputed journals, and contributed chapters to major dermatology textbooks. Her dedication earned her multiple awards, including the World Congress of Dermatology Rising Star Scholarship- 2023 and the ACSICON Presidential Appreciation Award 2024.

  • Known for her compassionate communication and patient-centric care, Dr. Pooja believes in understanding each patient’s concerns deeply and designing customised treatment plans that are safe, holistic, and effective. Patients appreciate her friendly approach, attention to detail, and commitment to long-term skin and hair health.

    Awards & Achievements

  • Presidential Appreciation Award, ACSICON 2024 – for contribution to the organization
  • WCD Rising Star Scholarship, World Congress of Dermatology 2023
  • 1st Place, IADVL Maharashtra Dermatology Quiz – Pune Chapter, 2020
  • 1st Place, Poster Presentation: “Acne keloidalis nuchae – A cocktail sequential therapy” – Cosderma 2020
  • 3rd Place, Poster Presentation – Eczema Awareness Week (IADVL)
  • Top 5 Finalist, A.C. Parikh Award Paper Presentation – CUTICON Maharashtra 2019
  • International Student Travel Grant, ISCOMS (Netherlands), 2016
  • ICMR Short Term Studentship (STS) Award, 2014
  • Field of Expertise

  • Clinical Dermatology
  • Aesthetic Dermatolog
  • Dermatosurgery
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Hindi
  • Talks & Publications

  • Assistant Editor + Contributor of 3 chapters – Hair Transplantation, 2nd Edition.
  • Assistant Editor – Fundamentals of Pathology of Skin, 4th Edition.
  • Contributor of 3 chapters – Dermatological Diseases: A Practical Approach, 3rd Edition.
  • Contributed chapter – Successful treatment of severe cystic acne in a patient with PCOS in Difficult-to-Treat Acne.
  • Kanumuru P, Venkataram A, Singh S, Mysore VN. Surgical Innovation: Ultrasound gel – A dermal filler training tool for young injectors.
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery (JCAS), 2024.
  • Mysore V, Deepthi M, Chandrashekar BS, Shah SD, Gold MH, Shivani SR, Kanumuru P, Anirudh P.
  • Standard operating protocol for utilizing energy-based devices in aesthetic practice.
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024.
  • Pooja Kanumuru, Pratik Thacker, Mohan Kale, Balakrishna Nikam.
  • Dermatoses profile and its correlation with maternal factors among neonates admitted to a tertiary care hospital in coastal south India.
  • Annals of RSCB, 2021.
  • Balkrishna Nikam, Asma Arif Hussain, Varsha Jamale, Mohan S. Kale, Pooja Kanumuru.
  • Assessment of relationship between skin lesions and psychiatric illness.
  • Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research (JCR), 2020.
  • Balkrishna Nikam, Varsha Jamale, Asma Arif Hussain, Mohan S. Kale, Pooja Kanumuru.
  • Assessment of quality of life and depression in patients with lichen planus. JCR, 2020
  • Overview

  • Dr. Pooja Kanumuru is a highly skilled Consultant Dermatologist with advanced training in Clinical Dermatology, Aesthetic Dermatology, Dermatosurgery, and Dermatopathology. She brings years of experience from leading dermatology centres across India.

  • She completed her MD Dermatology with distinction, receiving gold-medal recognition for her academic excellence and later pursued the prestigious FRGUHS Fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology,  Dr. Pooja is known for her meticulous clinical approach, gentle patient care, and ability to blend evidence-based dermatology with advanced aesthetic treatments.

  • Her expertise covers a wide spectrum- acne and acne scars, pigmentation disorders, hair loss, melasma, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, nail disorders, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology procedures including lasers, injectables, PRP/GFC, skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, and minor dermatosurgery. She has special interest in delivering natural-looking aesthetic results and personalised skin and hair solutions for every age group.

  • Dr. Pooja is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic dermatology. She has delivered talks at national conferences, trained young dermatologists, published scientific papers in reputed journals, and contributed chapters to major dermatology textbooks. Her dedication earned her multiple awards, including the World Congress of Dermatology Rising Star Scholarship- 2023 and the ACSICON Presidential Appreciation Award 2024.

  • Known for her compassionate communication and patient-centric care, Dr. Pooja believes in understanding each patient’s concerns deeply and designing customised treatment plans that are safe, holistic, and effective. Patients appreciate her friendly approach, attention to detail, and commitment to long-term skin and hair health.

    Talks & Publications

  • Assistant Editor + Contributor of 3 chapters – Hair Transplantation, 2nd Edition.
  • Assistant Editor – Fundamentals of Pathology of Skin, 4th Edition.
  • Contributor of 3 chapters – Dermatological Diseases: A Practical Approach, 3rd Edition.
  • Contributed chapter – Successful treatment of severe cystic acne in a patient with PCOS in Difficult-to-Treat Acne.
  • Kanumuru P, Venkataram A, Singh S, Mysore VN. Surgical Innovation: Ultrasound gel – A dermal filler training tool for young injectors.
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery (JCAS), 2024.
  • Mysore V, Deepthi M, Chandrashekar BS, Shah SD, Gold MH, Shivani SR, Kanumuru P, Anirudh P.
  • Standard operating protocol for utilizing energy-based devices in aesthetic practice.
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024.
  • Pooja Kanumuru, Pratik Thacker, Mohan Kale, Balakrishna Nikam.
  • Dermatoses profile and its correlation with maternal factors among neonates admitted to a tertiary care hospital in coastal south India.
  • Annals of RSCB, 2021.
  • Balkrishna Nikam, Asma Arif Hussain, Varsha Jamale, Mohan S. Kale, Pooja Kanumuru.
  • Assessment of relationship between skin lesions and psychiatric illness.
  • Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research (JCR), 2020.
  • Balkrishna Nikam, Varsha Jamale, Asma Arif Hussain, Mohan S. Kale, Pooja Kanumuru.
  • Assessment of quality of life and depression in patients with lichen planus. JCR, 2020
  • Overview

  • Dr. Pooja Kanumuru is a highly skilled Consultant Dermatologist with advanced training in Clinical Dermatology, Aesthetic Dermatology, Dermatosurgery, and Dermatopathology. She brings years of experience from leading dermatology centres across India.

  • She completed her MD Dermatology with distinction, receiving gold-medal recognition for her academic excellence and later pursued the prestigious FRGUHS Fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology,  Dr. Pooja is known for her meticulous clinical approach, gentle patient care, and ability to blend evidence-based dermatology with advanced aesthetic treatments.

  • Her expertise covers a wide spectrum- acne and acne scars, pigmentation disorders, hair loss, melasma, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, nail disorders, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology procedures including lasers, injectables, PRP/GFC, skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, and minor dermatosurgery. She has special interest in delivering natural-looking aesthetic results and personalised skin and hair solutions for every age group.

  • Dr. Pooja is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic dermatology. She has delivered talks at national conferences, trained young dermatologists, published scientific papers in reputed journals, and contributed chapters to major dermatology textbooks. Her dedication earned her multiple awards, including the World Congress of Dermatology Rising Star Scholarship- 2023 and the ACSICON Presidential Appreciation Award 2024.

  • Known for her compassionate communication and patient-centric care, Dr. Pooja believes in understanding each patient’s concerns deeply and designing customised treatment plans that are safe, holistic, and effective. Patients appreciate her friendly approach, attention to detail, and commitment to long-term skin and hair health.

  • Field of Expertise

  • Clinical Dermatology
  • Aesthetic Dermatolog
  • Dermatosurgery
  • Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Hindi
  • Awards & Achievements

  • Presidential Appreciation Award, ACSICON 2024 – for contribution to the organization
  • WCD Rising Star Scholarship, World Congress of Dermatology 2023
  • 1st Place, IADVL Maharashtra Dermatology Quiz – Pune Chapter, 2020
  • 1st Place, Poster Presentation: “Acne keloidalis nuchae – A cocktail sequential therapy” – Cosderma 2020
  • 3rd Place, Poster Presentation – Eczema Awareness Week (IADVL)
  • Top 5 Finalist, A.C. Parikh Award Paper Presentation – CUTICON Maharashtra 2019
  • International Student Travel Grant, ISCOMS (Netherlands), 2016
  • ICMR Short Term Studentship (STS) Award, 2014

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