Dr Meera Bhagyanathan is a Senior Consultant in Dermatology at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, with over 45 years of distinguished clinical experience. She is renowned for her expertise in diagnosing and managing a comprehensive range of dermatological disorders, including leprosy, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and cosmetic dermatology.
Throughout her career in both government service and private healthcare, Dr Meera has played a pivotal role in strengthening dermatological care across North Kerala. Her leadership in public health dermatology, particularly in leprosy eradication and STD management, has contributed significantly to state and national health initiatives. A committed academician, she continues to engage in clinical research and is actively involved in national dermatological associations.
MBBS – Government Medical College, Kozhikode – 1974
DVD (Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology) – College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai – 1980
MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology) – Government Medical College, Kozhikode – 1986
by Memorial Hospital, Calicut – Senior Consultant – Dermatology – July 2011 – Present
MIMS, Calicut – Senior Consultant – Dermatology – June 2005 – July 2011
Government General Hospital, Calicut – Civil Surgeon, Head of Department – Leprosy Prevention Unit – Mar 1996 – Sep 2004
Government Leprosy Hospital, Calicut – Civil Surgeon – Jun 1994 – Mar 1996
Kerala Government Rural Health Services – Assistant Surgeon – Oct 1980 – Jun 1994
Areas of Expertise:
- Complex skin disorder diagnosis and treatment
- Leprosy management and eradication strategies
- Sexually transmitted infections and HIV dermatology
- Cosmetic dermatology and minor dermatologic surgery
- Paediatric dermatology and skin allergies
- Acne, pigmentation, and autoimmune skin diseases
Core Specialisations:
- Public health dermatology and leprosy control
- STD and HIV-associated dermatology
- Aesthetic dermatology and skin rejuvenation
- Systemic diseases with skin manifestations
Insulin resistance and dermatological correlations
- Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy (2011)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
- Indian Association for the Study of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS (IASSTD & AIDS)
- Indian Association of Leprologists (IAL)
- Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India (ACSI)
- Cosmetic Dermatology Society
- Three Physical Markers of Insulin Resistance (Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, and Acanthosis Nigricans): A Cross-Sectional Study Among Children in South India. Medical Practice in Review. Vol. 2(4), pp. 37–43, June 2011
- Acanthosis Nigricans: A Screening Test for Insulin Resistance and thereby for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – Accepted for publication, Indian Journal of Dermatology