Dr. Shafia Nisar Kakroo

Dr. Shafia Nisar Kakroo is a Specialist Dermatologist at Lifecare Hospital in Musaffah with over nine years of clinical experience. She holds an MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Manipal University in India, an MSc in Dermatology from the University of Hertfordshire in the UK, and completed a clinical observership at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Her broad training spans both medical and aesthetic dermatology.

Dr. Kakroo treats the full range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, from acne and eczema to psoriasis and skin cancer. She offers advanced laser treatments, cosmetic procedures including injectables and skin rejuvenation, and specializes in hair disorders (trichology), nail conditions (onychology), and skin cancer diagnosis and management. Her research explores links between skin diseases and systemic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.

She is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Kashmiri, making her accessible to patients from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Kakroo is a good choice if you need comprehensive skin care—whether managing chronic conditions, investigating rashes linked to other health issues, or exploring cosmetic skin treatments.