Dr. Shitij Goel is a renowned Dermatologist and Professor & Head of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy at Sharda Hospital and the School of Medical Sciences & Research (SMSR), Greater Noida, with nearly two decades of clinical and teaching experience. He also consults at Dr. Shitij Goel's Skin Clinic. He completed both his MBBS (2002) and MD in Dermatology (2005) from the prestigious B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, one of India's leading dermatology training institutions. His career has spanned major dermatology departments across teaching hospitals in India, as well as international practice in the Kingdom of Bahrain, giving him a broad and diverse clinical perspective across varied patient profiles. He is fluent in English and Hindi. Dr. Goel is a strong advocate for genuine, ethical clinical dermatology. In addition to comprehensive management of general skin, hair, and nail diseases - including acne, psoriasis, eczema, alopecia, pigmentation disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, and leprosy, he has a special interest in Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss, psoriasis management, and cosmetic dermatology. He is proficient in a wide range of dermatological procedures including LASER therapy, dermabrasion, collagen induction therapy, phototherapy for psoriasis and vitiligo, vitiligo surgery, blister grafting, chemical peeling, and intralesional injections. As an MD guide and university examiner for MD Dermatology, he also plays an active role in shaping the next generation of dermatologists. An accomplished researcher and academic, Dr. Goel has 37 publications to his credit in reputed national and international medical journals, along with one authored book and two book chapters. He is a frequent panelist and chairperson at national and state dermatology conferences and CMEs, and was the recipient of the IADVL Travel Fellowship Award in 2009. He also regularly contributes expert commentary to healthcare publications and newspapers on topics including the gut-skin axis, eczema, vitiligo, and psoriasis.