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Beauty is joy that comes from within. At the Dermatology Department of Aster Al Raffah Hospital, our aim is to ensure that we provide you not just superficial skin treatment, but care that heals you from within. With expert advice from our experienced doctors and state-of-the-art infrastructure, we promise comprehensive treatment for all your skin concerns. Our highly experienced Dermatologists, are accredited for performing numerable procedures with a balanced and consistent scale of patient satisfaction. Aster Al Raffah Hospital is one of the few hospitals in the region, which provides affordable world class procedures for the patients dealing with skin problems.

Consultation and treatment of various skin, nail & hair disorder
Laser Hair Reduction Therapy
PRP(Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy for hair & face
Woods lamp examination for pigmentary disorders
Radiosurgery or electrocautery for warts, Skin tags
Chemical cauterization
Intra-lesional therapy for alopecia areata and keloids
Chemical peeling
Lip augmentation
Thread-Lift procedure
Microderm abrasion for scars and superficial wrinkles
Cryotherapy for warts and other skin conditions
Removal of moles, corns and benign skin tumors
Derma Roller Therapy for removal of scars, spots, wrinkles & stretch marks

Meet our Specialists

Dr. Sowdhamani Bakthavatsalam

Specialist Dermatology
Aster Hospital, Sohar

Dr. Pushpa Satya Lalitha Biyyapu

Specialist Dermatologist
Aster Al Raffah Polyclinic, Al Khoud

Dr. Iram Qazi

Specialist Dermatologist and Cosmetologist
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Sohar

Dr. Dhwani Shah

Specialist Dermatology
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Ghubra

Dr. Lakshmi Indusri

Specialist Dermatology
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Ghubra

Dr. Sowdhamini Bakthavatsalam

Dermatologist
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Sohar

Dr. Kavita Kilaparty

Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
Aster Hospital, Ibri

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Patient Testimonials

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

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Dr. Pushpa Satya Lalitha Biyyapu

Dr. Iram Qazi

Dr. Dhwani Shah

Dr. Lakshmi Indusri

Dr. Sowdhamini Bakthavatsalam

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