About Dr. Ram Malkani

Presently working as a Consultant Dermatologist at the Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai from October 1978. He has done research in HIV/AIDS along with a department of molecular medicine & biology at jaslok hospital mumbai.

CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGIST

• Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai (since 1978)
• Breach Candy Speciality Clinic, Mumbai (2008 )
• Guru Nanak Hospital,Bandra (E ).(1998-2007)

Visiting Skin Specialist

• Al Amal Medical Centre, Muscat, Oman from 1996- 2005. Restarted March 2008.

Visiting Skin Specialist

• Acne
• Hair Loss
• Psoriasis
• Psychocutaneous Diseases

Speciality Clinic at Dr.Skin emd

At 104, Doctor House
opp. Jaslok Hospital
Mumbai 400026.
Timing : 9 am to 5 pm.
Telephone : 65201515 / 65200505

F-6, Model House, Plot 158, Near Sion Circle,
Sion (East), Mumbai - 400 022.
Timing : 3pm to 5 pm.
Tel. : 2407 8958

Guaranteed complete remission offered in a 6 month package scheme. www.drskinemd.in

Lectures Conducted :-

Gave a talk on `Psyche & Skin Part I`- psychophysiology, on Jan 24`09 at the Al Amal clinic, Muscat ,Oman

Gave a talk on `Psych & Skin II' - psychocutaneous diseases.on Feb 21`09 at the Al Amal clinic, Muscat, Oman

Poster Presentation :-

Importance of Molecular Diagnostics in HIV Detection and Drug Resistant Phenotypes in Indian Population Daswani B, Rane N, Malkani Ram, Harjani R, Potdar P.

Department of Molecular Medicine & Biology, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, 15, Dr.G.Deshmukh Marg, Peddar Road, Mumbai 400026, India.

Research

• Conducted Phase III drug trails of Azithro mycin for Pfizer India & Mofloxacin for Bayer India.
• Conducted research projects on Acne, Hirsutism at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre.
• Conducted Research on Acanthosis Nigricans, its relation to PCOD & hyperinsulinemia at Jaslok Hospital & Research centre.
• Conducted Research on multibacillary Leprosy patients, comparing prophylactic cortisone treatment alongwith anti leprosy treatment to prevent nerve damage versus giving only anti leprosy treatment. A 4-year study in 40 untreated cases of leprosy at the Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai.
• Ongoing research at the Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai to study the prevalence of drug resistance in HIV patients, both drug naïve and those on treatment developing immunological, viral or clinical failure.
• Conducted Research on multibacillary Leprosy patients, comparing prophylactic cortisone treatment alongwith anti leprosy treatment to prevent nerve damage versus giving only anti leprosy treatment. A 4-year study in 40 untreated cases of leprosy at the Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai.
• Teacher And guide in Dermatology for Diplomatic National Board, New Delhi. Presently two students, their thesis subjects - (a) Psychological profile of patients of lichen planus, lichen amyloidsis & Acne excoriee. A study of 50 patients & comparision with normal controls. (b) Female pattern hair loss. A study of 50 patients, their tricholgram use, hormonal profile & demographic data. Histopatholgy carried out in severe cases only.

Member

• Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
• Member of the European Academy of Dermatology
• Member Editorial Board, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre

Research conducted :

• 2nd National Conference on HIV/AIDS Therapy 10th and 11th Jan, 2009,Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.

Author

• Authored papers and columns in publications on Dermatology, STD, HIV in India's leading medical and beauty related journals.
• Authored a chapter on ‘psychocutaneous diseases’ in the textbook, the first Edition by the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venreologists, Leprologists. Editor Valia & Valia.

Activities

• Clinics in countries outside India - Muscat ( Oman ) for 8 yrs monthly visits for two days each visit. Dubai.
• Specialised training in the understanding of Counselling Technique
• Undergone psychoanalysis for 15 years. Initially 5 times a week for 5 years then, 3 times a week for 10 years.