Dr. Saniya Akhtar is a Consultant Dermatologist and Dermatosurgeon with over a decade of experience treating skin, hair and nail conditions. She completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy from Government Medical College, Srinagar, and has since built a practice spanning routine dermatology, cosmetic procedures and dermatosurgical care across Jammu.

Her clinical scope covers the full range of skin health – from acne, pigmentation and infections to chronic conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo and eczema, as well as hairfall, scalp and nail disorders. She has additionally completed an IADVL Observership in Dermatosurgery & Lasers, reflecting focused training in procedural and surgical dermatology alongside general skin care.

Dr. Akhtar is a member of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL), the Pigmentary Disorders Society (PDS), and the Contact and Occupational Dermatoses Forum of India (CODFI) – affiliations that reflect ongoing engagement with specialised areas within dermatology, including pigmentary disorders and occupational/contact skin conditions. At SDDM Hospital®, she brings this combined medical and procedural expertise to patients seeking both routine and advanced skin care close to home.