Dr. Gatha M Upadya

Dr Gatha M Upadya is a Consultant in Dermatology in Mangaluru with 37 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

She specialises in clinical dermatology, cosmetology, paediatric dermatology, and HIV related skin conditions, and is a distinguished dermatologist with over 30 publications in national and international journals, serving as a reviewer for reputed journals and external examiner for health science universities.

She consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Clinical Dermatology

Dr Gatha M Upadya evaluates and manages patients with a broad range of acute and chronic skin conditions using evidence based dermatological care:

• Skin disease diagnosis and management
• Inflammatory skin disorder treatment
• Infectious skin condition management
• Autoimmune skin disease evaluation
• Complex dermatological case management

Cosmetology and Aesthetic Dermatology

Patients seeking cosmetic skin treatments and aesthetic dermatology interventions are assessed and managed by Dr Upadya with structured clinical evaluation:

• Cosmetic skin treatment and care
• Pigmentation disorder management
• Acne and scar treatment
• Anti ageing skin assessment
• Aesthetic dermatology procedures

Paediatric Dermatology

Dr Gatha M Upadya manages children presenting with skin disorders requiring age appropriate dermatological assessment and treatment:

• Paediatric skin disease evaluation
• Childhood rash and infection management
• Eczema and atopic dermatitis in children
• Neonatal skin condition assessment
• Long term paediatric skin care

HIV and Infection Related Dermatology

Patients with HIV related skin manifestations and dermatological complications of systemic infections are evaluated and managed by Dr Upadya:

• HIV related skin condition management
• Opportunistic skin infection assessment
• Sexually transmitted infection evaluation
• Infectious dermatosis management
• Systemic disease skin manifestation care

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Manipal University, Mangalore (1989)
• MD Dermatology, Manipal University, Mangalore (1993)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
• Contact and Occupational Dermatoses Forum of India (CSI)

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Gatha M Upadya currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Association

• Professor, Manipal University

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