Dr. Maria Kuruvila

Dr Maria Kuruvila is a Consultant Dermatologist in Mangaluru with 15 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

She specialises in clinical dermatology and connective tissue disorders, and is a distinguished academic dermatologist who founded the Karavali Dermatology Society, has authored over 30 national and 3 international publications, and co-authored a chapter in the IADVL Textbook of Dermatology.

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

Area of Expertise

Clinical Dermatology

Dr Maria Kuruvila evaluates and manages patients with a broad spectrum of skin disorders using evidence based dermatological care:

• Acne assessment and treatment
• Skin scar and blemish management
• Chemical peel procedures
• Inflammatory skin disease care
• Complex dermatological case management

Connective Tissue Disorders

Patients with connective tissue and autoimmune skin conditions are evaluated and managed by Dr Kuruvila with specialised clinical expertise:

• Connective tissue disease evaluation
• Autoimmune skin disorder management
• Systemic disease skin manifestation care
• Chronic inflammatory skin condition treatment
• Long term monitoring and therapy

General Dermatology

Dr Kuruvila provides comprehensive dermatological assessment and management across all age groups:

• General skin condition evaluation
• Pigmentation disorder management
• Infectious dermatosis treatment
• Dermatological screening and consultation
• Preventive skin care advice

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS
• MD Dermatology

Academic and Leadership Contributions

• Former Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
• Founder, Karavali Dermatology Society
• Co-author of chapter on Disorders of Connective Tissue in the IADVL Textbook of Dermatology

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)

Research and Publications

Dr Maria Kuruvila has authored more than 30 publications in national journals and 3 in international peer reviewed journals, covering clinical dermatology and connective tissue diseases.

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Maria Kuruvila currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Association

• Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

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