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Dr. Sheela Kuruvila

Dr. Sheela Kuruvila

Professor & Head

Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology

Profile Biography

Qualification: MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology)

Dr. Sheela Kuruvila is a Professor and Head of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology at Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital. The department is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the skin, hair, nails, and sexually transmitted infections. It is equipped with an Advanced Phototherapy Unit, a Minor Operation Theatre, and a Laser Clinic with state-of-the-art Q-switched Nd:YAG and Fractional CO₂ laser technology for dermatosurgical and cosmetic procedures.

Profile Details

Department

Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology

Designation

Professor & Head

Qualification

MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology)

Email

Sheela.kuruvila@avmc.edu.in

Phone

9047038527

Key Achievements

  • Organized World AIDS Day CME with national guest lecture on HIV cutaneous manifestations
  • Organized World Psoriasis Day 2024 with national-level guest speakers
  • Organized CUTICON Puducherry 2025, a state dermatology conference
  • Advanced Phototherapy Unit (whole-body, hand-foot, and targeted) and Laser Clinic
  • Dermoscopy-assisted diagnosis and digital clinical documentation

Publications

Publications will be updated after department verification.

Awards & Recognitions

Awards and recognitions will be updated after department verification.