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Dr.Pranav Pancholi is a Practicing Dermatologist, the CEO and Proprietor of Avane Dermatology Clinic, with Centres in Nairobi (Yaya Centre,  Parklands and Gigiri) Kenya offering specialised dermatological conditions treatment and aesthetic Cosmetic procedures.

Educational Background

 * University of Queensland (2013) holding a Masters of Medicine in Skin Cancer Surgery.
 * The American Academy of Laser Surgery (2011) with a Diplomate in Cosmetic Laser Surgery.
 * Has Board Certification with the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (2010)
 * A Diploma in Practical Dermatology from Cardiff University (Sept 2008- June 2009)
 * At Harvard Medical School he obtained an International Fellowship in Dermatology between 2006 and 2007 and earned a Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine and Venereology between January 2006 and April 2008
 * His humble Journey began in his hometown between 1996-2004 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Nairobi, Kenya

He is a contributor to the East African Medical Journal 2007; 84: 188-193 on Sexual Transmission of Hepatitis C. He is also the co-Author of Lippincotts Primary Care Dermatology, published in the USA and has made multiple presentations for the Kenyan Medical Association, He has facilitated and participated in many International Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine Congresses and trainings throughout the world. Some of the countries Dr. Pancholi has had the pleasure of training at are: USA, France, Germany, UK, Dubal, South Africa, India, Spain and Switzerland.

Certifications and Memberships:
He holds numerous professional memberships as listed below:
 * Member of the International Society of Teledermatology in Vienna
 * An Associate Member of the Kenya Association of Dermatologist as well as a Member of the International Society of Dermatology.
 * He has been a Project Coordinator at the Kenya Medical Association at the Thika Division between 2005 and 2006
 * A Member of the World Society of Anti-Ageing Medicine, and is also a Special Advisor to The American Board of Laser Surgery for Sub Saharan Africa.
 * He is also Board Certified with The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and The American Board of Laser Surgery, as well as being on the Board of The Spa and Wellness Association of Africa

A firm believer in Community Spirit and People Empowerment, he has collaborated with various Non Governmental Organisations and participated in numerous medical Camps providing free medical assistance and treatment to the underprivileged. He is also an Executive Member of The Kenya Bhrama.Sabha Community as well as the Head of Community Services at the Aga Khan Academy and also a Life Member of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness.and in 1997 achieved an Award for Outstanding Community Service.

He has full command of English, Swahili, French, Gujurati, Hindi, Punjabi and is currently adding Spanish to his colorful and multilinguist belt. He enjoys skiing as his favorite sport and recreational activity, and despite all his successes in the dermatology and cosmetology world, he remains humble, modest and empathetic  always which has earned him great success in his line of business.