2024 AADA Fellowship Course Speakers

Aishwarya Patil MD

General Physician | United Arab Emirates

Dr Aishwarya Patil, M.B. B .S, postgraduate diploma in Dermatology from India has more than 10 years of experience in Aesthetics and cosmetology in UAE. Her special interests are in chemical peels, LASERS, PRP, Mesotherapy, body contouring, and injectables. Today she will be talking about chemical peels, the latest trends and their applications in our practice.

Andre Mattos MD

Plastic Surgeon | Brazil

Dr. André Mattos is a Plastic Surgeon who graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and a former student of Professor Ivo Pitanguy. Director of Doktor Health Solutions for 20 years committed to global patient care. Full member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery of the Brazilian College of Surgeons and several International Societies, among them American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Emirates Society of Plastic Surgery among others. Director of Dynasty Clinic in Dubai and member of the staff of Cosmesurge Hospital also in Dubai. Consultant Plastic Surgeon in the United Arab Emirates, where he has outstanding teaching activity. Body Contouring and Face Rejuvenation are his favourite areas.

Maria Cristina Puyat MD

Dermatologist & Medical Director | Philippines

Dr. Maria Cristina Puyat is a Medical Specialist III and holds subspecialty clinics in Procedural Dermatology and Cosmetic Dermatology in Rizal Medical Center. Dr. Puyat is the founder Asian Stem Cell Institute, Inc. where she practices aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. She graduated Doctor of Medicine from the University of Santo Tomas – Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed her Residency Training in Dermatology at Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center. She is also a Fellow of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, USA, and a Fellow of Stem Cell Therapy at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Biotechnology, as well as in Preventive and Regenerative Medicine which she earned from the American University, Washington DC USA, and from the Dresden International University, Germany, respectively. Dr. Maria Cristina Puyat is also a member of the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Masuma Molvi MD

Board Certified Dermatologist and Cosmetologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Masuma Molvi is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Cosmetologist, associated with Minal Medical centre , a renowned dermatology , laser and aesthetic clinic located in Dubai. An outstanding physician and fervent aesthetician, she specialiizes in lasers , injectabes , hair restoration and immune disorders . She is a proud member of the Indian association of Dermatologists , Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) and constantly fortifies her knowledge and improvises on her aesthetic sensibility by being involved in various national and international conferences and global events. A profound writer, she has authored several articles on skin disorders, lasers and injectables in national and international medical journals and textbooks.

Minal Patwardhan MD

Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr Minal Patwardhan started Minal Medical Centre in 1997. Throughout her illustrious career spanning over 21 years, she has contributed significantly to the health and beauty industry in the UAE for which she has been awarded multiple accolades. She obtained her Certification in Dermatology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai. She has had training in USA, France and London and she holds the distinction of being the first dermatologist to start Laser Hair removal in UAE in 1997. She has presented numerous papers all over the world e.g. U.S.A, India, Australia, Singapore, Seoul etc. and contributed excerpts in books such as “Cosmetic Dermatology Textbook: A Practical and Evidence-based approach” and also in “Cosmetic Dermatology Textbook”. She has conducted workshops in subjects as diverse as skin diseases to lasers in dermatology. Dr Minal Patwardhan is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, The European Academy of Dermatology, the European Society of Cosmetic Dermatology, Indian Association of Dermatology, Leprology & Venereology, Indian Society of Aesthetic and Surgical

Qassim Ahli MD

Consultant Plastic Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Qassim Ahli is an Emirati physician specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery and treating the effects of burns, in addition to non-surgical aesthetic surgeries. He heads the Department of Plastic Surgery at Sheikh Rashid Hospital in Dubai. He holds the Swedish Board in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Burn Surgery. Dr. Ahli is a board-certified medical doctor who is highly-qualified, with over 12 years of medical and surgical experience in many forms of aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures which include face fillers, facelifts, eyebrow jobs, blepharoplasty (surgical modification of the eyelids), ear pinning, rhinoplasty and breast surgery (augmentation, lifts and reconstruction). He is also experienced in the latest techniques for liposuction, tummy tucks, buttock augmentation, thigh lifts, calf augmentation, ankle shaping and more. After earning his medical degree (M.B.B.Ch) from Gothenburg University’s Faculty of Medicine in Sweden in 1998, Dr. Ahli completed his internship and residency program at Rashid Hospital, Dubai before undertaking his post-graduation specialist training in plastic surgery at the Plastic Department in Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden

Seema Satyapal Singh MD

Specialist Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr Seema Satyapal Singh is a Specialist Dermatologist working in UAE since 2005. After having graduated in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, with Honours from Mumbai University, India in 1998, she shifted to the Middle East in 2001. She has done a fellowship with National Skin Centre, Singapore in 2004. She has been awarded ‘The Late Shri Kishinchand Thawerdas Khilnani Prize ’for standing first in the Post Graduate examination. Her paper on the Immunofluorescence salt split technique in Bullous Pemphigoid was also judged the best paper for dissertation at Indian National Dermatology Conference in Bangalore in 2000. Her poster Isotretinoin and Laser: Friends or Foes ’was nominated as a feature poster for a special display at World Congress Dermatology 2015 international poster gallery. She has presented multiple papers and posters at various conferences and has publications in Indian and International Journals. She is a life member of the Indian Association of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. She has a special interest in Cosmetology, Injectable and Dermatopathology.

Shady Mahmoud MD

Professor of Dermatology & Venereology | Egypt

Dr. Shady Mahmoud is a Professor of Dermatology and venereology at the Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University. He holds a Diploma degree in Laser Medical Applications 2009 from, the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Science. Cairo University. Dr. Mahmoud got his M.D degree in Dermatology and Venereology at the Faculty of Medicine Al Azhar University Cairo -Egypt 2011. He is a Diplomate of the American board of laser surgery 2014 Harvard Medical School Associate “Clinical Scholars Research Training” 2020.

Shweta Singh MD

Specialist Dermatologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr Shweta Singh Bhandari is a very renowned Dermatologist, Dermatosurgeon, Cosmetologist and Aesthetic Injector with 10 years of vast clinical experience in India and UAE. She is working at Minal Medical Center, Jumeriah She has done her DNB in Dermatology and Cosmetology from Nanavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. Dr Shweta Specializes in Basic and Advanced Botox, Fillers, Skin Boosters and Non-surgical Face-lift. She does body fillers, lasers, PRP, Regenra, mesotherapy, non-surgical lipolysis, body contouring and dermatosurgery. She has been trained extensively by Allergan Medical Institute, Galderma and Aptos in botox, fillers and Thread lifts. Dr Shweta has worked as a Clinical Assistant in many Dermatosurgery workshops and aesthetic and Laser surgery workshops conducted in India. She is a life member of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists. She has been an international speaker at the Dubai Derma Conference.

Sonja Sattler MD

Dermatologist, Aesthetic Physician and CEO | Germany

Dr. Sonja Sattler specializes in skin: Laser therapy, wrinkle treatments, facial rejuvenation – including with Botox, fillers – as well as in general dermatology and skin surgery. She is also an expert in body contouring as well as cellulite and is an initial consultant for patients for liposuction. Dr. Sonja Sattler founded Rosenpark Clinic in 1996 with her husband, Dr. Gerhard Sattler. Since that time, she has been the guiding hand of the clinic and is responsible for financial, personnel and organizational issues.

Victoria Inene MD

Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Victoria Inene is a specialized Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor. Her Career bridges experience as an academic and practicing physician. Dr. Victoria Inene holds a Doctorate in Medicine (1999) and a Master's degree in Dermatology & Venerology from Damascus University (2004) She also holds the American Board in Aesthetic Medicine certificate and Arab board in Dermatology. Dr. Inene received different types of training in the field of aesthetic in different countries. She participated in numerous educational workshops and completed an advanced training in treating dark circles around the eyes. Dr. Victoria has vast experience in the field of Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine for more than 15 years. She started her private practice in 2005 Damascus where she was performing a wide range of aesthetic procedures such as Dermabrasion, Chemical peeling, Botox, Fillers, Mesotherapy, and Localized Liposuction and Fat Transfer. Dr. Victoria has a very good experience in using wide range of lasers in Dermatology used for hair reduction, vascular lesions treatment and skin resurfacing and Radiofrequency machines for rejuvenation and skin tightening. Prior to joining Junqueira Medical Clinic, Dr. Victoria worked at Cosme Surge for 5 years in the United Arab Emirates as a Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Doctor. Dr.Victoria is a speaker in Dubai Derma and Dermatology conference. Other notable institutions that Dr.Inene has also had the privilege of working including the Red Crescent Medival Center, Homs Branch, Hims, Syria Minstry of Health, Hims Directorate of Health, Hims Syria(2000 – 2012 ) and Dermacare Center, Hims, Syria. Dr. Victoria is a member of the International Society of Dermatology and the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. She is fluent in both Arabic and English. Dr Inene's main strategy is creating ultimate solutions for each individual that guarantee healthy functional and youthful skin.

Zahra Refaie MD

Consultant Plastic Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Dr Refaie is a consultant plastic surgeon at DHA Rashid Hospital. MBBS MSC king college MRCS FRCS Glasgow She is also a Fellow of European oncoplastic surgery and a Fellow of MOHS surgery kings college