Head of Dermatology Department, MediClubGeorgia
Head of Residency Program, Tbilisi Medical Academy
President, Georgian Hair Research Society
President, Eastern Europe and Asia Hair Research Society
Contact Information
- Email: ninolort@yahoo.com
- Phone: +995 599 58 24 08
- Website: trichology.ge
- LinkedIn: Nino Lortkipanidze
- ORCID: 0000-0001-7547-1171
- Google Scholar: Nino Lortkipanidze
Professional Summary
Prof. Nino Lortkipanidze is a distinguished Georgian dermatologist and trichologist with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience. She is recognized for her expertise in hair disorders, particularly alopecia areata, and her contributions to psychodermatology.
As a full professor at D. Tvildiani Medical University and head of the dermatology residency program at Tbilisi Medical Academy, Prof. Lortkipanidze has significantly influenced dermatological education in Georgia. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored books on trichology.
Her leadership extends to her roles as President of the Georgian Hair Research Society and the Eastern Europe and Asia Hair Research Society. She is also an active member of several international dermatological organizations.
Education & Training
- MD: Tbilisi State Medical Institute, Georgia (1996)
- PhD in Medicine: Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia (2006)
- Dissertation: “Clinical-immunological and morphological characteristics of different types of alopecia areata”
- Medical Education Without Borders: The American-Austrian Foundation, Open Medical Institute (2009)
Professional Experience
MediClubGeorgia, Tbilisi, Georgia
Head of Dermatology Department
2022 – Present
- Lead the dermatology department, overseeing clinical services and staff.
- Specialize in dermatological conditions with a focus on hair disorders.
Tbilisi Medical Academy, Tbilisi, Georgia
Head of Dermatology Residency Program
2018 – Present
- Direct the residency program in dermatovenereology, shaping the curriculum and training future dermatologists.
D. Tvildiani Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Full Professor
2022 – Present
- Teach and mentor medical students in dermatology, contributing to academic development.
Healthy Hair Center, Tbilisi, Georgia
Medical Director
2015 – 2016
- Managed clinical operations and provided specialized care for patients with hair disorders.
S/R Institute of Dermatology and Venereology, Tbilisi, Georgia
Dermatologist
2004 – 2012
- Diagnosed and treated a wide range of dermatological conditions.
- Served as Deputy Chairman of the Board (2004–2007).
Family Medicine Clinic of National Health Management Center, Tbilisi, Georgia
Family Physician/Dermatologist
1997 – 2001
- Provided comprehensive medical care with a focus on dermatology.
Research & Publications
- Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in dermatology and trichology.
- Books:
- Co-author of the second edition of the book Trichology.
- Co-author of Trichopathy in Children.
- Clinical Trials:
- Principal Investigator in a phase I/IIa study evaluating the safety and efficacy of human autologous hair follicle dermal sheath cup cells in androgenetic alopecia.
- Secondary Investigator in a clinical project on the molecular genetics of alopecia areata.
Professional Affiliations
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV): Member since 2005
- Georgian Association of Dermatologists and Venereologists: Member since 2006
- International Dermoscopy Society (IDS): Member since 2006
- International Society of Teledermatology (ISTD): Member since 2007
- International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI): Member since 2007
- European Hair Research Society (EHRS): Member since 2012
- International Trichoscopy Society: Member since 2017
- Honorary Member of the Ukrainian Hair Research Society: Since 2017
- Honorary Member of the Association of Dermatovenereologists of Uzbekistan: Since 2019
- Honorary Member of the Georgian Society of Aesthetic Medicine: Since 2019
- International Society of Dermatology: Member since 2019
Languages
- Georgian: Native
- Russian: Fluent
- English: Fluent
Additional Information
- Date of Birth: June 7, 1972
- Consultation Fee: 100 GEL
- Consultation Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 – 17:00
- Clinic Address: MediClubGeorgia, 22a Tashkent St., Tbilisi, Georgia
- Phone: (+995) 599 58 24 08
Email: ninolort@yahoo.com
