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RENAISSANCE DERMATOLOGY SPECIALIST CLINIC

Located at the heart of the vibrant medical hub of Novena , Renaissance Dermatology Specialist Clinic aims to stay true to its name by providing patients with a state-of-the-art one-stop treatment centre that they can trust . The clinic is fully equipped to care for both domestic and international patients with diverse dermatological needs . It is also widely accredited by top major health insurance agencies such as AIA , IXCHANGE , NTUC , Prudential , CIGNA , Great Eastern , and Parkway Shenton , among others . At the helm of Renaissance Dermatology Specialist Clinic is Dr Hanif , an award-winning consultant dermatologist who brings to the table over 20 years of medical experience . In keeping with the name of his clinic , Dr Hanif wields his experience and expertise in the most current treatments in medical and surgical dermatology , as well as aesthetic skin care .

Besides common dermatological problems such as eczema , psoriasis , skin cancer screening , hair loss and acne , patients in Singapore and from abroad consult him for surgical and aesthetic dermatological procedures including skin surgeries and lasers .

Upon graduating with an MBBS from the National University of Singapore , Dr Hanif underwent specialist training in Internal Medicine and attained the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom . Following this , Dr Hanif completed his Advanced Specialist Training in Dermatology at the National Skin Centre . He is an accredited specialist

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with the Ministry of Health ( MOH ) and was conferred as a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine ( Dermatology ).

Prior to setting up his own private practice at the reputable Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre , Dr Hanif spent most of his dermatological career at the National Skin Centre ( NSC ) and the dermatology unit of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital ( KTPH ).

Outside of his practice , Dr Hanif has carried over his medical expertise to the areas of research and teaching . He has not only written for several local and international peer-reviewed medical journals but has also coauthored one of the chapters in the Asian Skin : A Reference Colour Atlas of Dermatology and Venereology ( 2nd edition ). In 2011 , he received the prestigious Best Poster Award ( Clinical Research ) at the Singapore Health and Biomedical Congress . Dr Hanif has also

contributed to the academic world through his stint as a clinical tutor and examiner at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine , National University of Singapore ( NUS ). Besides publishing , he has presented academic papers in dermatology at numerous scientific meetings and seminars and has been invited as a speaker at several public forums to educate the public on common skin , hair and nail conditions . In addition , Dr Hanif has been featured as a medical expert in television and radio , as well as contributed many articles in print media . Dr Hanif is also the first MOH-accredited Malay dermatologist in Singapore and is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia .

Through his clinic , Dr Hanif makes a comprehensive suite of medical , surgical and aesthetic dermatological treatments more accessible to his patients .

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