ANAHITA VALI SICHANI, M.D. 

 Sepid Laser Clinic, Arbab Ave. Po box: 81658 -13591, Isfahan, Iran

 T: +98 9133182496, Email: anahitavali09@gmail.com

 Instagram: @sepid.clinic.esf

Website: www.dranahitavali.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anahita-vali-851aa3214

Educational Records

1989 High school (1st rank)
1997 Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD), Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS).

Ranked 1st among 400 medical students.

Ranked 3th among 3000 students in the Residency exam.

2001 Ranked 1st in practical exam (oski). National Dermatology Board.

Ranked 2nd in written exam. National Dermatology Board.

Working Experiences

2001-2006 Faculty at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.

Instructor for residents, interns in dermatology department, Alzahra hospital.

2006-2007 Dermatologist, Red Crescent (Dubai Iranian Hospital), Dubai, UAE.
2008-2016 Dermatologist, private practice.
2016-present President and CEO of Sepid Laser Dermatology, Isfahan, Iran.

Clinical Skills 

  • Expert in the field of Dermatology with 20 years of experience.
  • Performing cosmetic procedures on more than 4000 patients.
  • Professional practice in rejuvenation using laser, Botox, filler.
  • Professional practice in Nano fat and micro fat transfer (2005-2021).
  • Professional experience in phototherapy (UVA, PUVA- NB-UVB- LLLT and quantum therapy.
  • Professional surgery of benign & malignant tumors (more than 2000 successful surgeries).
  • Expert in yoga therapy (yoga teacher, hatha yoga & Ashtanga Yoga), rejuvenation by face yoga.
  • Selection as Junior Dermatologist with 22 years clinical experience in 2ndAnnual congress of Iranian society of Dermatology, 17-19 Jan 2024.

 Appointments at Hospital/Affiliated Institutions

  • Navab Safavi Day Clinic (public hospital) (2002-2005).
  • Shahid Beheshti hospital (university hospital) 2 days a week (2001-2006).
  • Day clinic once a week [starting up genodermatosis clinic] (2005- 2006).
  • Presence and treating patients in Navab Safavi educational therapy center twice a week 2002-2006
  • Khorshid Hospital (University hospital) 3 days a week (2002-2007).
  • Alzahra Hospital (educational university hospital) 2 days a week at dermatology ward (2001-2006).
  • Iranian hospital of Dubai (excellent degree in Dubai Organization of Health exam (DOH)) (2007-2008).
  • Private Dermatology practice in office (2008-2016).
  • Dermatology & laser clinic (2016-present).

Teaching/Supervisory Experiences

2005 Scientific expert in the university research plans board.
2003-2006 Instructor/Advisor for Interns, Dept. of Dermatology, Isfahan, Iran.
2001-2006 Professor and Instructor for Residents Dept. of Dermatology, Isfahan, Iran.
2016-present President/Advisor for the physician and health care professionals, Sepid Laser Clinic.
2019-present Vice president of Esfahan Society of Dermatology ESOD.

 

Professional Qualifications

  • Member of European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology (EADV) 2005 – 2006.
  • Member of International Society of Dermatology, 2007.
  • Member of editorial board of journal of Isfahan Association of Dermatology, 2005-2008.
  • Member of scientific committee of the second national congress of dermatologic surgery, Isfahan. Iran.
  • Membership of Isfahan Society of Dermatology, head of dermatology syndicate (2019-present).
  • Member of Iranian Society of Dermatology (2001-present).
  • Member of ethic committee of Iranian society of dermatology from Nov 2023 and the author of the draft of the ethics committee’s charter
  • Member of Scientific committee of 22nd Annual congress if Iranian society of Dermatology, 17-19Jan 2024

Professional Training

2004 Workshop in new methods of medical training: new methods for medical teachers EDC (Education Development Center) in IUMS.
2010 Adoderm workshop about varioderm-hyaluronic acid filler, its injection techniques, Seckach, Germany 15th-16th April
2011 Workshop of hair transplant, Isfahan Congress of Dermatology.
2011 Training Program for senior dermatologists, by Vonage laboratories SARL, Isfahan, Iran , 22 December.
2011 Laser in medicine, 29-30 December.
2014  International Master Course on Aging Skin, Paris.
2016 International Congress of Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser, Olympic hotel, Tehran, Iran.
2016 Silhouette Soft training workshop.
2018 Practical laser applications in dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, 24 April.
2018 A comprehensive panel discussion about Dysport, 26 April.

Honors, Prizes and Awards

1989 1st rank in experimental sciences in high school students.
1991 Honored by Dr. Ebrahim Esfandiari, head of IUMS, for teaching Anatomy to the other students.
1992 3rd grade in basic sciences examination, Dr. Mohammad Reza Jafari, head of medicine faculty.
1996 1st rank in 400 medical students.
1996 3rd rank among 3000 MD students in residency exam.
1997 2nd grade in general medicine, Dr. Abbas Rezaei, head of IUMS.
1997 1st rank in the major of dermatology in 24th assistant physician exam (Average score: 18.40).
2001  

2nd rank in national board examination by Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Minister of Health, Iran (Distinguished Achievement Award for outstanding Physician in clinical activities), Ministry of health, Iran.

2nd rank in written exam of National Dermatology Board.

1st rank in practical exam (oski) of National Dermatology Board.

2002 1st rank in dermatology in EUMS (2000, 2001), Dr. Abbas Rezaei. Head of IUMS, Iran.
2007 Honorable mention for honest and valuable services to the patients, from medical services insurance organization.
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Honorable mention for participation in the 7th specialized fair of hygienic, cosmetic and detergent products and industries. Isfahan international exhibition center, Isfahan, Iran.

Member of the Board of directors of the Iranian society of Dermatology.

 

Selection as a scientific pioneer in the 22nd annual congress if Iranian dermatologists.

Chosen as the best specialized article in22nd annual congress if Iranian dermatologists.

Publications

2003 Cutaneous side effects of d-penicillamine, Indian Journal of Dermatology, 48(3):133-136. Faghihi, G. Asilian, A. Vali, A. 
2004 Comparison of intralesionally injected zinc sulfate and pentavalent antimony compound in treatment of acute cutaneous leishmaniasis, Dermatology, 209: 46-49.DOI:10.1159/000078586. Iraji, F. Vali, A. Asilisn, A. Shahtaleby, MA. Momeni, Z.
2005 Evaluation of the efficacy of topical caffeine in the treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris, Journal of Dermatologic treatment.16(4): 234-237

Vali, A. Asilian, A. Khalesi, E. Khoddami, L. Shahtalebi, MA. Mohammadi, M

 

2007 Evaluation of the efficacy of 50% citric acid in plain wart treatment,

Indian Journal of Dermatology. vl 52, no 2, 96-98. DOI:10.4103/0019-5154.33287. Vali, A. Ferdowsi, F.

 

2007 Evaluation of the efficacy of the salvia officionalis lotion in treatment of palmoplantar hyperhidrosis. Hamdard Medicus vol.50, No 168-71. Vali, A. Rokhforooz, M. Iraji, F. Shahtalebi, MA.

2009  

The efficacy of topical ciprofloxacin 0.03% solution in treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Iranian Red Crescent medical journal. VL11, 23-27, ISSN 1561-4395. Vali, A. Faghihi, G. Zaghian, N. Koosha. M.
2010 Double-blind, randomized trials of local formic acid puncture technique in the treatment of common warts. Skin med, 28 Feb 2010, 8(2); 70-71, Faghihi, G, Vali. A, Radan  M, Eslamieh. G, Tajammoli, Sh.
2011 Comparative efficacy of filtered blue light (emitted from sun light) and topical erythromycin solution in acne treatment: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologist, VL 21: 2011; 179-184.

Faghihi, G. Vali, A. Asilian, A. Elahidoost, M.

Papers in Persian with English Abstract

2001 Anemia in hemodialysis patients: Diabetic Versus non diabetic patients.  Research in Medical Sciences.‎ 6(4):307-309, Shahidi, Sh. Vali, A. Adili Pour. H.
2006  

Painful skin lesions. Journal of Isfahan Association of Dermatologists, 1(1):54-57, Vali, A. Izadi, F.
2006 Comparative study on the efficacy of Alexandrite & Diode laser for hair removal in Iranian women. Journal of Esfahan society of dermatologists. No 2. 37. Faghihi, G. Vali, A. Radan. M.
2007 A case report of pseudorheumatoid nodules. Quaternary Journal of Isfahan Association of Dermatologists. 3(3):24-30. Vali, A. Fatemi. F
2007 Storytelling: an effective method in medical education, Iranian Journal of Medical Education. Spr and Sum; 7(1):155-159. Vali, A.
2007 Fish consumption and skin health, Fish, healthy food.‎ 1(1):30-38, Vali, A.
2007 COPS syndrome in two Iranian sisters, Vali, A, Asilian. A, presented at Razi Congress of Dermatology, 2007 & published in abstract book, 200.
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The effects of Phototherapy with blue light in treatment of acne vulgaris in comparison with conventional therapy with tetracycline.  Journal of Isfahan Medical School. 28 (123), p1-7. 7p. Faghihi, G. Vali, A. Sarraf Bank, N. Ahmadieh. E.

Combination therapy for hair rejuvenation. Abstract book of 21Th annual congress of Iranian society of Dermatology.p44. Vali, A, Faghihi G.

Dos and don’ts and combination treatments in acne. Abstract book of 22nd Annual congress of Iranian society of Dermatology. p57. (The best research-based article) p16. Also printed in weekly medical news p 8.

 

 

 

 

 

Thesis Supervision

2002-2003 Evaluation of the efficacy of acid formic tattoo in treatment of verruca vulgaris.
2002-2003 Evaluation of the efficacy of topical caffeine in treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.
2002-2003 Evaluation of salvia officinalis 5 % lotion in treatment of palmoplantar hyperhidrosis.
2003-2004 Evaluation of the efficacy of topical Aluminium chloride solution (6.2% and 3%) compared to Erythromycin (4%) in acne vulgaris.
2003-2004 Evaluation of demographic data of patients with immunobullous disease at Alzahra Hospital.
2003-2004 Comparison of the efficacy of 50 % citric acid lotion and tretinoin in treatment of plane wart.
2004 Comparison of the efficacy of the topical ciprofloxacin solution (0.3%) versus topical erythromycin solution 4% in acne treatment.
2005 Evaluation of the efficacy of onion juice in treatment of alopecia areata.
2004-2006 Evaluation of the efficacy of calendula extract in treatment of acne vulgaris.

Books:

Comprehensive Textbook of skin surgery, 2006
Isfahan University of Medical sciences. [In Persian]. 330 pages, D&E06106377, ISBN: 978-600-5692-23-5, writers in alphabetical order: Asilian, A. Enshaeyeh, Sh. Iraji, F. Shahmoradi, Z. Shariati, F. Fatamy, F. Faghihi, G. Vali.

 

Books for children and adolescents

1-The key came to me, I’m grateful, hurray now I’m an angel. In Persian and English.16 pages, D&E3f8, ISBN: 8999570, Subject; Persian, Fiction, Friendship-Fiction, Children’s poetry.

 

2-Cats and sorrows In Persian and English.8pages, D&ED599/74, ISBN: 8996354, Subject; Persian, Fiction, Self-acceptance-Fiction, Friendship-fiction.

 

Theories, Discoveries and Inventions:

 

The Cause of Higher Prevalence of Autoimmune Diseases in Females: Psychoimmunologic View, 1993

 

Founding and Planning:

 

·         Consultation Center of Genodermatoses in Isfahan, 2006

·         Sepid Dermatology and laser clinic, 2016

 

Participation in International Conferences:

  • World Congress of Dermatology, Beijing, China, 2003.
  • EADV (European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology), Florence, Italy with 3 papers /FCO1 page 136 & 2 poster po69 po9.15, November, 2004.
  • 7th International Congress of Dermatology, Tehran, Iran (oral & poster presentation), 2004.
  • 14th congress of EADV, with 2 poster presentations, page 78, skin & sexual health the challenge for Europe, London, 2005.
  • World Congress of Dermatology, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 4 poster presentations, 2007.
  • 22nd World Congress of Dermatology, Seoul, 2011.
  • IMCAS (International Master Course on Aging Skin, Paris, France 2015.
  • International congress of dermatology, cosmetic, laser. Tehran, Iran, 2016.
  • Combination therapy for hair rejuvenation, 5 August, 2021.
  • Submitted for presentation to be held 10-11 September 2021 in 6th global summit on dermatology and cosmetology, Paris, France.

Participation in National Conferences

  • 5th congress of Laser in dermatology, Tehran Iran, 28-30 September 2006
  • Second congress of dermatology in Isfahan, as a member of scientific committee, 22-24 Nov 2006
  • Member of scientific committee, executive committee, Welcome committee, of second congress of hair & skin disease in Isfahan, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2006
  • 8th national congress of medical education, Kerman, Iran, March 2007
  • Razi congress of dermatology, Tehran, Iran, 7-25 April 2007
  • Committee member of assistant exam in the course of dermatology, 2004-2007
  • Member of editorial board to be inserted in the domestic news magazine of Iran society of dermatology, Isfahan, 2006-2007
  • Member of Second Congress of hair disease in Isfahan, Isfahan, 2007
  • Laser in medicine congress. Tehran, Iran, 29-30 Dec 2011. Spring continental congress of dermatology (SCCD), Tehran, Iran, 7-25 April 2018.
  • Member of Scientific Committee of second Iranian congress of dermatologic surgery. Isfahan, Iran.11-13 May 2016
  • Spring continental congress of dermatology (SCCD), Tehran, Iran, 7-25 April 2018
  • 15th congress of updates in Dermatology. Tehran, Iran. 5-7may 2023

 

  • Shiraz dermatology Summit II, Shiraz, Iran,8-10 Nov 2023
  • 22nd Annual congress of Iranian society of dermatology 17-19, january2024
  • The first dermatology congress of the north of the country 10-12April 2024 Sari, Iran.

Participation in Regional Conferences:

  • Effects of diabetes mellitus on anemia of hemodialysis patients, 1997, 8th Iranian congress of internal medicine association. (Oral presentation), Shahidi Sh, Vali A.
  • COPS syndrome in two Iranian sisters, 2007, Presented at Razi congress of Dermatology, Vali, A. Asilian, A.
  • Severity of hair loss in Iranian acne patient during Isotretinoin treatment, 2007, Presented at Razi congress of Dermatology
  • Fish consumption and skin health, 2007, Presented at Razi congress of Dermatology,Vali, A. Asilian. Ali
  • Storytelling: An effective method for teaching complicated concepts in medicine, March 2007, Presented as poster at 8th national congress of medical education Kerman, Iran, 244, article code: 204 Vali, A.

Presentations and Posters in Conferences and Congresses: 

  • Oral representation, Methods of education of Anatomy, 2nd congress of Iranian anatomists. Iran.1972.
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of acid formic tattoo in treatment of verruca vulgaris, 2002-2003, cutaneous leishmaniasis and skin disease, Fagihi, G. Vali, A
  • The side effects of d-penicillamine on human skin: A review article. 2004, Po 163. 9th international congress of dermatology, Beijing, China. Faghihi, G. Asilian. A. Vali.
  • A Comparison of intralesionally injected zinc sulfate & pentavalent antimony compound in treatment of acute cutaneous leishmaniasis. 2004, Poster presentation, P173 at International congress of Dermatology, Beijing, China, Iraji, F. Vali, A. Asilisn, A. Shahtalebi, MA.
  • The cause of higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases in females; psychoimmunologic view, 2004, 7th International Congress of dermatology and 4th annual meeting of focis.
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of the salvia officionalis lotion in treatment of palmoplantar hyperhidrosis, Poster presentation, No 9.15 at EADV 2004, Vali, A. Rokhforooz, M. Iraji, F.
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of onion juice in treatment of alopecia areata, 2005, poster presentation, 2nd national congress of updates in Dermatology and Leishmaniasis. Isfahan, Vali, A. Asilian, A. Gaviri, A.
  • Efficacy of citric acid solution in plane wart treatment, 2005, Poster presentation, P03.4 EADV congress, Vali, A. Ferdowsi, F.
  • Comparison of the efficacy of aluminium chloride solution (3.25 % & 6 %) versus 4 % erythromycin solution in acne vulgaris treatment, 2005, Poster presentation, 14th congress of EADV. 2005. London, Vali, A. Faghihi, G. karimian, N
  • Effect of cosmetic tattoo in eyebrow hair density, 2006. Oral presentation. 2nd congress of hair diseases, Isfahan, Iran
  • Hair shaft abnormalities in patients treated with Isotretinoin, 2006. Poster presentation. 2nd congress of hair diseases, Isfahan, Iran.
  • A case of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia with incontinentia pigmenti features, 2006. Poster presentation. 2nd congress of hair disease and what’s new in Dermatology. Faghihi, G. Vali, A. Radan. MR.
  • A Comparative study on the efficacy of Alexandrite and Diode lasers for hair removal in Iranian women, 2006. Poster presentation, 15th Congress of EADV, 2006: Greece-Rhodes. Faghihi, G. Vali, A. Radan, MR.
  • Efficacy of topical solution of ciprofloxacin in treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris, 2006, Poster presentation, 15th congress of EADV. Greece.
  • Psychological aspects of Alopecia, 2006, Oral representation, 2nd National congress of hair diseases. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.
  • Thread lifts for facial rejuvenation. May 11-13, 2016. Oral presentation. Second Iranian congress of dermatologic surgery. Isfahan, Iran. Vali, A.
  • Dos and don’ts and combination treatments in acne. Jan 17-19, 2024, oral presentation.22nd Annual congress of Iranian society of Dermatology. (The best research-based article)
  • Endolaser with 1047 nm for rejuvenation. The first dermatology congress of the north of the country 10-12April 2024 Sari, Iran. As lecturer and instructor cosmetic surgical workshop
  • What’s new in Acne treatment with 13-cis retinoic acid.15thAugust 2024 oral presentation, 10th national congress of dermatology,  laser and dermatosurgery of Isfahan. Isfahan, Iran.

Online Presentations:

  • Update on eczema, urticarial and angioedema. August 2020. Lecture on seborrheic eczema. A. Vali. Webinar.
  • Medical ethics, relationship between physicians, January 2021. Internet in medicine by A. Vali. Webinar.

Workshop instructor for dermatologists:

Important points about the 1470 nanometer endolaser in cosmetic skin field. (Lecture and workshop)1st dermatologic congress of the north of the country 10-12 April Sari, Iran.

Jury Membership in Thesis:

  • Investigating relative frequency of skin lesions in premature infants at Alzahra and Shahid Beheshti hospitals in the first half of 2002, (level: Doctoral degree), 2002
  • Investigating and comparing the effect of Erythromycin and Erythromycin + mandelic acid in treating Acne vulgaris, (level: Doctoral degree), 2002
  • Investigating frequency distribution of skin diseases in the elderly who referred to educational clinics, (level: Doctoral Degree), 2002
  • Investigating the therapeutic response of Alopecia areata to the treatment with oral zinc sulfate and comparing its results with oral B6 vitamin, (level: Doctoral degree), 2002
  • Investigating the effect of teaching hygiene on the mean score of awareness and preventing Leishmaniasis in the citizens of Dastgerd Borkhar, Isfahan province, (level: doctoral degree), 2003
  • Comparing irritating effect of three hand washing liquid types in young healthy volunteers, (level: Doctoral degree), 2003
  • Investigating the effect of diclofenac gel in Hyaluronan base, (Level: doctoral degree), 2003
  • Determining the effect of treating psoriasis and the existence of Candida albicans yeast in the oral cavity of the patients referring to dermatology clinics at university of medical sciences, Isfahan, (level: doctoral Degree), 2003
  • A comparative investigation on the effect of diclofenac gel in Carboxymethyl cellulose base and Carboxymethyl cellulose in two groups with Aphthous stomatitis, (level: Doctoral degree), 2003
  • Comparing the effect of clobetasol 0.05% cream besides zinc sulfate 2.5% in treating chronic hand eczema, (level: Doctoral degree), 2003
  • Comparing relative frequency of smoking in the people with frequent Aphthous stomatitis with healthy people in the city of Isfahan, (Level: doctoral degree), 2003
  • Investigating the relative frequency of diabetes in the patients with alopecia areata who refer to Alzahra, Sediqe Tahereh and Khorshid clinics, (level: doctoral degree), 2004
  • Investigating the frequency distribution of skin Leishmaniasis in the new center of Aran and Bidgol, (level: Doctoral degree), 2004
  • A comparative investigation of the effect of oral Terbinafine and oral prednisolone in treating seborrheic, (level: Doctoral degree), 2004

Scientific Paper Reviews:

  1. Comparison of efficacy and safety of topical ketotifen and cromolyn sodium in vernal keratoconjunctivitis, 2004
  2. Intensified pulse light and its application in unwanted hair, 2004
  3. Treatment of scabies with ivermectin, 2005
  4. Can really Aloe Vera accelerate skin wound healing process? 2005
  5. Clinical response of keloid and hypertrophic scars to three new treatment modalities, 2005
  6. The efficacy of Mohs micrographic surgery MMS in treatment of basal cell carcinoma, 2005

Interests & leisure activities:

  • Participation in poem, movies and literary criticism sessions as a critic, Isfahan University of Medical sciences, Shariati Hall. 1992 – 1994
  • Yoga teacher (3 years of education in a sports academy and 30 years of experience in Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga & Relaxation techniques) 1991 until now.
  • Gardening (House plant expert)
  • Persian literature (story teller & Researcher in Shahnameh & Roumy poems from 2000 up to the present time) & author of two books for 5 to 12 years old children and shahnameh researcher.
  • Movie criticism (analysis & evaluation of films).
  • Researcher of Shahnameh with regional lectures and public classes.