Dr. Najjia Ashraf

Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Laser Therapist, Aesthetic Physician & Pakistan’s First Artificial Intelligence Specialist in Dermatology

She is a seasoned professional, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Laser Therapist, Aesthetic Medicine & Pakistan’s First Artificial Intelligence Specialist.

In her quest for knowledge, she set out on an overland journey to Europe and validated herself by acquiring M.S.C Clinical Dermatology in, 2007 from St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Kings College London, United Kingdom. She is the only dermatologist in Pakistan who is officially using Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Pakistan dermatology industry.

Returning from London, she pursued with unwavering focus and unrelenting determination for disseminating awareness among masses of Pakistan especially for women’s (rural and urban both) about the overall health of Skin, Nails, Hair and derma-related issues.

Deeming it her responsibility she has been continuously contributing to the society’s welfare for past 17 years. She is living her life with purpose and for that she has devoted herself to this dignified cause for Pakistani women’s health. She has visited different parts of the country and contributes her expertise for women health; she managed many programs, relief camps, medical camps at the time of the devastating floods. She has worked with various NGO’s, Welfare Societies as a Board of Director.

In Aesthetic Medicine she has experience in working in laser hair removal devices, fractional laser, Q switched Laser, HIFU, Radiofrequency Devices, Fillers, Botox, Threads, PRP, Mesotherapy, Chemical Peeling, Exosomes other Artificial Intelligence Software and Dermatological Procedures.

After the COVID-19, the medical world has moved towards another directions which is Artificial Intelligence, where Dr. Najjia has accelerated and join Medical Information Technologies Communities to help facilitate the use of Artificial Intelligence in the Pakistan Dermatology Industry. Dr. Najjia has established and started “Pakistan’s First Artificial Intelligence Derma Clinic. She encourage the sharing of medical, molecular, and scientific datasets and models on collaborative platforms to help Artificial Intelligence researchers build effective tools for the medical community, and ensure that researchers have access to the necessary computing capacity. She is a well-known speaker mentored and trained many general practitioners, nurse practitioner and physician assistant students in her busy practice. Dr. Najjia enjoys teaching, research and writing. She has published in numerous peer reviewed journals, has presented at various local and international conferences and is actively involved in ongoing research and publications. Dr. Najjia has an interest in all areas of dermatology but in particular, medical dermatology, early diagnosis and management of skin cancer and melanoma, confocal microscopy; cutaneous eruptions secondary to cancer therapies, eczema, psoriasis, biologics, acne and rosacea.

In her numerous TV, Radio, Podcast and online presentations where she is giving Skin Cancer, Skin diseases, Health related tips, advises on live phone calls, are to her credit.

Her journey does not stop here. She attends many national and international conferences, artificial intelligence workshops and seminars to accentuate the need for improvement of usually neglected Skin issues like Skin Cancer, Nail and Hair care. She has contributed her expertise as leading KoL (Key Opinion Leader), Master Trainer, Train the Trainers to the dermatology professionals using the artificial intelligence expertise and tools.

Her experience is coupled with genuine concern for her patients. She truly loves what she does! She loves the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life by restoring & enhancing the health and appearance of their skin & hair through scientific and evidence-based medicine and technology.