Prof. Dr. Dattatray G. Saple is a senior dermatologist, cosmetologist, and venereologist based in Mumbai, India. His clinical and academic work spans general and clinical dermatology, hair and nail disorders, aesthetic medicine, laser treatments, dermatosurgery, and the management of sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS. The supplied profile identifies him as Medical Director and Senior Consultant at La’Mer Clinic in Dadar, Mumbai, and lists senior consulting roles at Breach Candy Hospital Trust and S. L. Raheja Hospital.

Dr. Saple completed his medical education and postgraduate training in dermatology at Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Hospital, Mumbai. The qualifications listed in the supplied material include MBBS, MD, DDV, and FCPS. He served at Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals from 1979 to 2007, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and holding a senior academic role in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology. He has also served as an examiner for postgraduate medical qualifications at universities across India for more than 25 years.

His clinical interests include acne, pigmentation, psoriasis, eczema and other forms of dermatitis, urticaria, vitiligo, fungal infections, skin allergies, scarring, and disorders of the hair and scalp. His aesthetic and procedural practice includes laser treatments, skin rejuvenation, anti-ageing therapies such as Botox and fillers, hair restoration and hair transplantation, mole and wart removal, chemical peels, and selected dermatosurgical procedures. The source also highlights his work in HIV/AIDS, leprosy, and sexually transmitted infections, as well as his involvement in clinical research and public health initiatives.

Dr. Saple has contributed to medical education through lectures, conference presentations, textbook chapters, editorial responsibilities, and international academic collaborations. The supplied profile credits him with more than 1,040 lectures, participation in over 108 international events, more than 40 peer-reviewed publications, and over 55 papers presented at international conferences. He has received multiple professional honours, including Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Indian Medical Association and the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, as well as a Best Practitioner Award at Dermacon International Congress.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS — Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Hospital, Mumbai (as listed in the supplied profile).
• MD — Dermatology / Skin Diseases.
• DDV / D.D.V. — Dermatology and Venereology.
• FCPS — Dermatology and Venereology.
• Research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA (listed in the supplied profile).

Fellowship & Areas of Interest

• Clinical dermatology, including acne, psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, vitiligo, fungal infections, and skin allergies.
• Hair and scalp disorders, hair-loss management, trichology, and hair transplantation.
• Cosmetology, skin rejuvenation, anti-ageing treatments, Botox, fillers, and other aesthetic procedures.
• Laser dermatology, laser hair reduction, scar treatment, and dermatosurgery.
• Venereology, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, and leprosy-related care.
• Pigmentation disorders, mole and wart removal, chemical peels, and treatment of skin and nail disorders.

Research Contributions & Publications

The supplied profile reports more than 40 peer-reviewed publications, contributions to medical textbook chapters, and more than 55 papers presented at international conferences. Selected academic contributions and roles include:

• Editorial Board Member — IADVL Textbook of Dermatology.
• Editorial Board Member — Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS (IJSTD) and Indian Journal of Dermatology (IJD), as listed in the supplied material.
• Academic research collaborations with Harvard School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Yale University, the Universities of Toyama and Osaka, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and the University of Rome.
• Delivered more than 1,040 lectures and represented India at over 108 international events, according to the supplied profile.
• Organized national conferences on sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS therapy, including conferences listed for 1998 and 2007–2015.

Awards, Honours, and Recognitions

• Lifetime Achievement Award — Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mumbai, 2017.
• Lifetime Achievement Award — Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), Maharashtra, 2018.
• Best Practitioner Award — Dermacon International Congress, Bengaluru, 2019.
• Recognized at Dermacon 2020, Pune, for successfully running the IADVL HIV/AIDS fellowship programme for nearly 20 years.

Specialization

• Clinical dermatology and skin disorders
• Hair loss, trichology, and hair transplantation
• Cosmetology and aesthetic dermatology
• Laser dermatology and laser hair reduction
• Dermatosurgery and scar treatment
• Acne, pigmentation, psoriasis, eczema, and urticaria
• Vitiligo, fungal diseases, skin allergies, and nail disorders
• Venereology, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, and leprosy
• Anti-ageing procedures, including Botox, fillers, micropigmentation, and threads

Professional Leadership & Academic Contributions

• Editorial board roles with dermatology and sexually transmitted infection publications listed in the source.
• Academic collaborations with universities and public health institutions in India and internationally.
• Organized national conferences focused on STD and HIV/AIDS therapy.
• Extensive teaching, examination, lecture, and conference contributions across clinical dermatology and public health.

• Medical Director and Senior Consultant — La’Mer Clinic, Dadar, Mumbai.
• Senior Honorary Consultant — Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai.
• Senior Consultant — S. L. Raheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai (listed in the supplied profile).
• Teacher and senior academic in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology — Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, 1979–2007.
• Postgraduate examiner for MD, DDV, and FCPS examinations at universities across India for more than 25 years.
• Trainer of healthcare providers nationally and internationally.