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Dr. T. Salim

Clinical Head & Senior Consultant in Clinical, Surgical & Aesthetic Dermatology

Dr. T. Salim

MD, DNB, MNAMS

Dr. T. Salim is a senior dermatologist with more than 25 years of clinical experience in advanced dermatology, dermatosurgery, laser dermatology, pigment science, and aesthetic dermatology. He has contributed extensively to clinical education, research, and specialist training.

Experience

25+ years in clinical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology

Key Focus

Lasers, pigment disorders, dermatosurgery, vitiligo procedures

Current Position

Clinical Head & Senior Consultant, Cutis Institute

Professional Summary

Dr. Salim combines medical dermatology, procedural dermatology, and aesthetic medicine in a single integrated practice model. His work has strongly influenced pigment-cell therapies, scar-focused procedures, and laser-based skin correction protocols in the region.

He has also contributed to academic mentoring, conference teaching, and skill transfer for practicing dermatologists across India and international platforms, including his role as Adjunct Faculty at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal.

Clinical Expertise

  • Advanced clinical dermatology and difficult-case diagnosis.
  • Laser dermatology for scars, pigmentation, rejuvenation, and texture correction.
  • Dermatosurgical planning and procedure-led skin restoration.
  • Pigment-cell and vitiligo-focused intervention pathways.
  • Long-term evidence-based follow-up protocols for sustained outcomes.

Leadership Highlights

  • Adjunct Faculty, Department of Dermatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.
  • International Travelling Mentor for the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (since 2012).
  • National President, Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India.
  • Board member, Dermatologic and Aesthetic Surgery International League (DASIL).
  • Former Assistant Professor in Dermatology, Calicut Medical College.

Major Contributions & Recognition

  • Pioneered early melanocyte transplantation workflows for leucoderma care.
  • Trained in lasers, aesthetic dermatology, and dermatosurgery through multiple international programs.
  • Regular faculty and invited speaker at specialist dermatology and dermatosurgery platforms.
  • Recognized with multiple professional honors, including the ASDS ITMP Outstanding Achievement Award (2020).