Dr. Rahul Shukla is a Board-certified dermatologist both in Canada and in the United States and a board certified specialist in Obesity Medicine. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor (adjunct), for the Department of Medicine at McMaster University and an active member of many professional associations such as the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA), American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and the Canadian Laser & Aesthetics Specialists Society (CLASS).

Currently, he serves as President of CLASS.

Since starting his practice, he has received many accolades for his work which includes the following:

Top 3 Dermatologists – Three Best Rated Certificate of Excellence Hamilton, ON– 2022
Dermatologists – Three Best Rated Certificate of Excellence Hamilton, ON– 2022
The Readers’ Choice Hamilton Spectator, Hamilton’s #1 ranked dermatologist Hamilton, ON– 2022
Top 3 Dermatologists – Three Best Rated Certificate of Excellence Hamilton, ON– 2021
Dermatologists – Three Best Rated Certificate of Excellence Hamilton, ON– 2021
The Readers’ Choice Hamilton Spectator, Hamilton’s #1 ranked dermatologist Hamilton, ON– 2021
Consumer Choice Award, Business Excellence Award – drs skincare Hamilton/Niagara– 2020
Top 3 Dermatologists – Three Best Rated Certificate of Excellence Hamilton, ON– 2020
The Readers’ Choice Hamilton Spectator, Hamilton’s #1 ranked dermatologist Hamilton, ON– 2020
Consumer Choice Award, Business Excellence Award – drs skincare Hamilton/Niagara– 2019
Top 3 Dermatologists – Three Best Rated Certificate of Excellence Hamilton, ON– 2019
The Readers’ Choice Hamilton Spectator, Platinum Dermatologist Hamilton, ON– 2019
Top 3 Dermatologists – Three Best Rated Certificate of Excellence Hamilton, ON– 2018
The Readers’ Choice Hamilton Spectator, Top Ten Dermatologist Hamilton, ON– 2017
Top 3 Dermatologists – Three Best Rated Certificate of Excellence Hamilton, ON– 2017
The Readers’ Choice Hamilton Spectator, Top Ten Dermatologist Hamilton, ON– 2016

He has served as a reviewer for the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology of Venereology, published several peer-reviewed manuscripts and has had abstracts presented on a national as well as international level.

Currently, Dr. Shukla serves as the lead dermatologist at drs skincare in Hamilton. He is experienced in a variety of aspects of dermatology including medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Shukla also enjoys teaching and frequently teaches residents and medical students.

Outside the office Dr. Shukla thoroughly enjoys sports, spending time in nature (especially hiking) and spending time with family, friends and his dog Nala.