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Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
The Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, JMCH started functioning from 16th October 2009 with the joining of Dr. Krishna Talukdar as Assistant Professor. The OPD started on the same day in a tiny room with minimum facilities, minimal furniture, and nominal human resources in the old JDS Civil Hospital Building. The department provided OPD, IPD, and emergency services with only one Dermatologist until the next incumbent joined as Registrar on 14/12/2010.
The department is the only Government Dermatological Centre that provides treatment to the needy people of six crucial districts of Upper Assam as well as parts of the neighboring state of Nagaland, which lacks adequate dermatological services. It provides treatment for various dermatological diseases, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and Hansen’s disease (Leprosy). Additionally, the department offers services for various cosmetic problems.
Currently, the department has been shifted to the New Hospital Building, which includes both OPD and indoor facilities. The department is equipped with a Minor OT/Procedure Room and Laser Therapy (EXCIMER & IPL) for various dermatological diseases.
Present Strength of the Department
The department consists of three faculty members, including:
- One Professor and Head of Department (HoD)
- One Assistant Professor
- One Registrar
Key Areas/Components of the Specialty
✔ Outpatient and Inpatient Department
✔ STD Clinic for the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
✔ Hansen’s Clinic for the detection, treatment, and prevention of deformities in Leprosy
✔ Laser Therapy for the treatment of:
- Vitiligo
- Alopecia Areata
- Vascular Lesions
- Acne Vulgaris
- Photorejuvenation
Patient Attendence :
| Date | OPD | IPD | Call Received & Attended (Other Depts.) | Minor OT Procedure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-07-2021 | NOD | 2 admissions, 1 discharged, 4 admitted | 2 | - |
| 07-07-2021 | 18 | 3 Admissions | 2 | - |
| 06-07-2021 | NOD | - | 2 | 4 |
| 05-07-2021 | 17 | Nil | 2 | Nil |
| 03-07-2021 | NOD | Nil | 4 | Nil |
| 02-07-2021 | 15 | 2 Discharged | 2 | 1 |
| 30-06-2021 | 26 | 1 Admitted | 2 | Nil |
| 29-06-2021 | NOD | 1 Admitted | 2 | 1 |
| 28-06-2021 | 12 | 1 Admitted | 3 | - |
| 26-06-2021 | NOD | 1 Admitted | 4 (1 from COVID ICU) | - |
| 25-06-2021 | 17 | 1 Discharged | 2 | 1 |
| 24-06-2021 | NOD | 2 Admitted | 3 | 1 |
| 23-06-2021 | 15 | 2 Admitted | 2 | 1 |
| 22-06-2021 | NOD | 1 Discharged | 3 | 3 |
| 21-06-2021 | 18 | 1 | 4 | - |
| 19-06-2021 | NOD | 1 | 1 (1 from COVID ICU) | - |
| 18-06-2021 | 21 | 1 Admitted, 2 Discharged | 4 | 0 |
| 17-06-2021 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Faculty List :
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| Sl. No. | Name of Faculty | Designation | Educational Qualification | Registration No. | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Krishna Talukdar | Professor | MD Dermatology | 1737 | |
| 2 | Dr. Minakshi Narah | Professor | MD Dermatology | 9223 |
Staff Details
| Designation | Name |
|---|---|
| Clerk cum Record Keeper | Munmi Gogoi |
| LDA | Paran Jyoti Baruah |
| Stretcher Bearer | Mridul Konwar |
PG Trainees
| PGT 1st YEAR | PGT 2nd YEAR | PGT 3rd YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Moon Das | Dr. Pallabi Hatikakoty | Dr. Aparajita Roy |
| Dr. Gitartha Boruah | Dr. Balu Haridas | Dr. Manotosh Das |
| Dr. Satyendra Singh | Dr. Harmeet Singh | Dr. Porimollika Boruah |
Ongoing Research Activities / PG Dissertations
| Faculty Name | Year | Title of Project |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Krishna Talukdar | 2021 | A clinical study of dermoscopic findings in patients of alopecia attending a tertiary health care centre – Dr. Porimollika Boruah |
| 2021 | Dermatology life quality index in patients with psoriasis – a dermatopsychological study – Dr. Aparajita Roy | |
| 2021 | Pattern of Cutaneous Manifestations in Patients of HIV with special reference to sexually transmitted infections attending a tertiary health care centre – Dr. Manotosh Das |
Services
Service Areas
- Bed Strength: 25
- Staff Description:
- Office Staff:
- Clerk cum Record Keeper – 1
- OPD Staff:
- Lower Division Assistant – 1
- Stretcher Bearer – 1
- Office Staff:
Average Monthly Case Load
OPD Case Load (Year-wise)
| Year | Average Monthly Case Load |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1213 |
| 2012 | 1182 |
| 2013 | 1458 |
| 2014 | 1248 |
| 2015 | 1750 |
| 2016 | 2167 |
| 2017 | 2686 |
| 2018 | 2839 |
| 2019 | 2772 |
| 2020 | 898 |
| 2021 (Till May) | 899 |
IPD Case Load (Year-wise)
| Year | Average Monthly Case Load |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 (Till May) | 7 |
ICU & Labs
- ICU: Nil
- Labs: Nil
Operation Theatre (OT)
- Minor OT
Special Equipment Available
- Intense Pulsed Light
- Excimer Laser
- Electrocautery Machine
- Radio Frequency Ablation Machine
Services Offered
- Highly specialized services with focus on dermatology treatments.
- Linked to ongoing national programs ensuring standard care protocols.
OPD Including Specialty Clinics
| Day | Specialty Clinic |
|---|---|
| Monday | Vitiligo Clinic |
| Wednesday | Pigmentary Clinic |
| Friday | Psoriasis Clinic |
Community Outreach Centres
- Urban & Rural Community Programs supporting dermatological care and awareness.
Awards & Achievements
Awards
| Name of Faculty | Details of Awards |
|---|---|
| Dr. Minakshi Narah | Winner of Ipca Derma Quiz, GMCH (05/01/2019) |
| Finalist of Association of Cutaneous Surgeons (I) – Dr. Reddy’s Dermatosurgery Quiz 2019, conducted on 21st April 2019 at ACSICON Gurgaon, Delhi |
Academic Achievements
| Name of Faculty | Details of Achievements |
|---|---|
| Dr. Chayanika Kalita | PhD Dissertation submitted to SSUHS: A Clinico-Epidemiological Study of Cutaneous Malignancy: A hospital-based study, 2017 |
| Name of Faculty | Details of Publication |
|---|---|
| Dr. Krishna Talukdar | Topic: A clinical study of Arthropod Linked Dermatoses Journal: International Journal of Medical and Pharma Research, ISSN 2277-2413 (Indexed in Copernicus), Dec 2015, Vol-5, Issue 1, pp. 25-30 |
| Topic: Randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of split thickness transplant versus autologous melanocyte transplant in the management of stable vitiligo Journal: International Journal of Medical Research and Review, ISSN 2321-127X (Indexed in Copernicus), Feb 2016, Vol-4, Issue-2, pp. 174-180 | |
| Topic: A cross-sectional observational study to evaluate various cutaneous manifestations in geriatric age group Journal: International Journal of Medical Research and Review, ISSN 2321-127X (Indexed in Copernicus), Feb 2016, Vol-4, Issue-2, pp. 186-192 | |
| Topic: Surgical options for stable lip vitiligo under local anesthesia Journal: International Journal of Surgery and Surgical Sciences, ISSN 2320-9240 (Indexed in Copernicus), Mar 2016, Vol-4, Issue 1, pp. 24-28 | |
| Topic: Disease Pattern among Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic Attendees: A Hospital-Based Study Journal: Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2018 Nov-Dec; 63(6):502-505 | |
| Topic: Solitary Growth on the Arm Journal: Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 10(2), 190, 2019 | |
| Topic: A Clinico-Epidemiological Study of Childhood Herpes Zoster Journal: IDOJ 107/2018 Nov | |
| Topic: A case of Paracoccidioidomycosis in an HIV-positive patient - Letter to Editor, IJSTD_80_20R2_LTE Journal: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS, Vol. XX, Issue XX, 2021 | |
| Dr. Chayanika Kalita | Topic: A Clinico-Epidemiological Study of Cutaneous Malignancy - A Hospital-Based Study at Guwahati Medical College & Hospital Journal: Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine & Health Care, Vol.3, Issue-37, May 09, 2016, PISSN 2349-2562, L ISSN-2349-2570 |
| Topic: Studies on Cutaneous Malignancy in Terms of Clinical Features and Different Anatomical Locations – A Tertiary Hospital-Based Study Journal: Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.81, Issue-4, April 2018, ISSN 2249-555X, IF:5.397 | |
| Topic: Association of Cutaneous Malignancy with Different Common Intoxicants: A Hospital-Based Study Journal: International Journal of Medical & Health Research, Vol.4, Issue 4, April 2018, pp. 42-46, ISSN 2454-9142 | |
| Topic: Common Risk Factors of Cutaneous Malignancy – A Hospital-Based Study at a Tertiary Referral Hospital Journal: International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.7, Issue-4, April 2018, ISSN 2277-8179 | |
| Topic: Risk of Cutaneous Malignancy in Patients with Past and Family History of Diseases – A Tertiary Hospital-Based Study Journal: GIRA Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vol.7, Issue-4, April 2018, ISSN 2277-8160 |