Dr. Kusuma Narayana (Head of Dermatology)
Consultant Dermatologist
UK-trained consultant dermatologist and head of dermatology, with over 25 years' experience and a former regional lead role for biologic therapies.
LocationMediclinic Parkview Hospital
Experience25-30
LanguagesHindi, Telugu, Kannada, English
NationalityUnited Kingdom
About
Dr. Kusuma treats skin, hair, and nail conditions in adults and children, from psoriasis, eczema, acne, and vitiligo to skin cancer screening and mole mapping, blistering diseases, and cutaneous lymphoma. She performs dermatological surgery, including excisions and biopsies, and uses laser treatments for both medical and aesthetic needs. She holds the UK CCT in dermatology and the MRCP, and combines clinical work with research, clinical trials, peer-reviewed publications, and mentoring the next generation of dermatologists.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
BSc
MBBS
MRCPUK
MRCP DermUK
CCT DermUK
Special interests
Clinical expertise paediatric and adult dermatology care for skin, hair and nailsChronic inflammatory skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea, urticaria, vitiligo, hidradenitis suppurativa)Skin cancer screening and mole mappingBlistering skin conditions like bullous pemphigoid, pemphigusCutaneous lymphoma and other complex dermatological conditionsExpert in facilitating biologic therapy for eczema, psoriasis, urticarial and hidradenitis suppurativaProcedural expertise skin biopsies and excisionRemoval of benign lesions (cysts, lipoma and warts) and malignant lesions (melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer)Cryotherapy, curettage and cauterizationIntralesional steroids and bleomycin
