Manual of Primary Care Dermatology - by D Kishore Yellumahanthi (Paperback)

From the Back Cover

This manual describes the issues of diagnosing and managing skin diseases relevant to primary care, where the vast majority of dermatology patients are initially investigated. In most circumstances, primary care physicians need to assess and diagnose skin conditions without the aid of any laboratory or other diagnostic tests. Given that dermatological training for primary care providers is limited, this can make it challenging to diagnose skin diseases accurately, more so for those in the early stages of their career.

The Manual of Primary Care Dermatology is written by a dermatologically trained practicing primary care physician to address the issues in managing skin diseases in primary care medicine. It provides readers with practical guidance on the differential diagnosis of skin diseases. The anatomical approach presented makes it easy for the reader to manage their patients' skin condition. With chapters dedicated to lesions of the scalp, face or upper extremity, it represents a quick reference book even for a busy practitioner. It is therefore essential reading for all primary care physicians and dermatologists looking for a compact reference to the differential diagnosis of all skin diseases.

About the Author

Dr. Yellumahanthi, who is a Dermatologist from India, currently works as Family Physician for Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama (AL), USA. He practices primary care with a strong affinity for dermatological diseases.

He is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Family Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Huntsville Regional Medical Center, AL & Adjunct Assistant Professor at Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. He also serves as Adjunct faculty at the Department of Family Medicine, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL.

Dr. Yellumahanthi's educational background is unique in that he has expertise in both Family Medicine and Dermatology. He has completed his Residency in Family Medicine at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Prior to that, he had also completed Post Graduate training in MD Dermatology (Equivalent to Residency in Dermatology) in India and worked as Consultant Dermatologist for few years before deciding to apply his knowledge and skills for the benefit of the people of America.

Dr. Yellumahanthi contributed significantly to medical community through his work. He has published in reputed journals and presented his scientific work at several national and international conferences including American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meetings. His research work has won several accolades including the 'Best Scientific Paper' (Southern Surgical Association Annual Meeting, Palm Beach, FL), and Outstanding Research Award' (Residency, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL).

Dr. Yellumahanthi is a distinguished Fellow of American Academy of Family Physicians, and a member of American Contact Dermatitis Society, International Dermoscopy Society & National Psoriasis Foundation.