Mariana Grigore MD, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor
I am a consultant Dermato-Venerologist, Doctor in Medical Sciences and University Assistant in Dermatology at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest. I graduated from the same faculty and took the national residency exam ranking 10th out of over 5000 candidates. I chose to practice dermatology out of passion and completed my training in residency under the direct coordination of Prof. Univ. Dr. Olga Simionescu, with whom I have been working as a team for almost 10 years. I defended my PhD thesis in 2015 with a research topic related to skin cancer. The teaching activity, which I have been practicing since 2014, has taught me to be patient and to explain diseases clearly and understandably.
I believe that the doctor-patient relationship, based on trust and communication, is an essential element for therapeutic success. No patient should leave the office without understanding their diagnosis or what to do next. Even if we are talking about the same condition, no two patients are ever the same, and the diagnostic and treatment protocol must be adapted to the particularities of each case.
I like to read, especially Russian and contemporary literature, I adore cats, and in my spare time I like to go to the mountains and travel.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Feb 2014 – Present – Assistant Professor of Dermatology
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bucharest (Romania)
– teaching students theoretical and practical dermatology, both Romanian and English teaching modules
– student evaluation, for the practical part
– supervising students’ graduation thesis
– supervising students research and preparation of scientific presentations
– participating in all teaching related activities of Dermatology discipline and internal university exams
-research in skin cancer (risk factors for skin cancer/melanoma/non invasive treatments in non-melanoma skin cancer)
2020 – Present – M.D. Dermatology (Consultant)
Top Derm Clinic, Bucharest (Romania)
– dermatology
– venereology
– skin cancer
– dermatoscopy
– cryosurgery
– skin surgery
– pediatric dermatology
– autoimmune disease
2015 – June 2020 – M.D. Dermatology (Specialist)
Top Derm Clinic, Bucharest (Romania)
– dermatology
– venereology
– skin cancer
– dermatoscopy
– cryosurgery
– skin surgery
– pediatric dermatolog
– autoimmune disease
2011 – 2014 – M.D. Medical Resident in Dermatology
University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest (Romania)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
June 2020 – M.D. Primary in Dermatology
Health Minister, Bucharest (Romania)
Oct 2011 – Oct 2015 – PhD in Dermatology
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bucharest (Romania)
Thesis title: “The iris – a phenotypic marker in skin cancer.”
2011 – 2014 – M.D. Specialist in Dermatology
Health Minister, Bucharest (Romania)
4 year national training program of residency in Dermatology at 1st Clinic of Dermatology Colentina Clinical Hospital
2004 – 2010 – Medical Doctor
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, Bucharest (Romania)
2000 – 2004 – Bachelor’s Degree
“Grigore Moisil” Theoretical Highschool, Tulcea (Romania)
Natural sciences profile
Training courses
1. The use of botulinum toxin in cosmetic and medical dermatology” Workshop, 28th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, Madrid, October 2019
2. “Laser Treatment” workshop, 28th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, Madrid, October 2019
3. “Morphology and anti-aging” Workshop, Iasi, May 2019
4. EUROSON School Sono-Derm – Cutaneous Ultrasonography, Cluj-Napoca February 2019
5. 7th European School of Dermato-Oncology: Update on Cutaneous Oncology course 2019, Berlin January 2019
6. “New and advanced techniques on facial rejuvenation with Hyabell hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers with lidocaine” training, Bucharest, November 2018
7. Course “Surgical techniques in nail disorders” Bucharest 2018
8. “5th World Dermoscopy Congress” Thessaloniki, June 2018
9. Course “Practical aspects in dermoscopy” Iasi, April 2018
10. “Skin Cancer International Course of Dermoscopy “Bucharest, March 2017
11. European School of Oncology “Updates in the Management of Melanoma”, Bucharest, October 2014
12. “Dermoscopy: getting closer to reality” International Conference, Bucharest, November 2012
13. “Electroporation for Medicine: Basic Knowledge, Applications and Technologies”, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, October 2012
14. “Molecular imaging course”, “Victor Babes” National Research and Development Institute Bucharest, February 2012
15. “Up-dates in the management of peripheric venous disease” course, Bucharest, May 2011
16. General Dermoscopy Course, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, March 2011
Publications
1. Grigore M, Costache M, Simionescu O. Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Mimicking Pemphigus Vulgaris Associated With Castleman Disease. Cureus 2023 Mar 14. 15(3): e36114. (PubMed)
2. „A Conservative Combined Laser Cryoimmunotherapy Treatment vs. Surgical Excision for Basal Cell Carcinoma”. Scurtu LG, Petrica M, Grigore M, Avram A, Popescu I, Simionescu O. J Clin Med. 2022 Jun 15;11(12):3439 (IS 4,964)
3. „Personalized management of dermatology patients – case presentations”. Grigore M. Octombrie 2020, online conference
4. „Granuloma Gravidarum on the Post-Excisional Scar for an Atypical Melanocytic Lesion During Pregnancy”.Grigore M, Costache M, Simionescu O. Modern Medicine 2020 Jun; (27)2:125-131
5. „A peculiar case of mild diffuse hair loss as the only clinical sign in chronic mercury overload form old amalgam dental fillings”. Grigore M, Costache M, Simionescu O. 28th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, Madrid, 2019 (poster)
6. „Getting back on track in the skin cancer management failure”. Simionescu O, Grigore M, Costache M. 28th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, Madrid, 2019 (poster)
7. „Plaque-Like Atypical Fibroxanthoma – an unusual case report”. Barsevschi M, Simionescu O, Grigore M, Matei A, Coiman C. 28th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress, Madrid, 2019 (poster)
8. „Non-surgical treatment of basal-cell carcinoma.” Grigore M, Costache M, Simionescu O. „Zilele Gh Nastase” Conference, Iasi, 2019
9. „State of the art in skin cancer – 2019.” Simionescu O, Grigore M.„ Zilele Gh Nastase” Conference, Iasi,2019.
10. „Conservative treatment in basal-cell carcinoma – a valid option besides surgery.” Grigore M. National Conference of The Medical College Bucharest, 2019
11. „The iris signal: blue periphery, tan collaret and freckles pattern – strong indicators for epidermal skin cancer in South-Eastern Europe”. Grigore M, Furtunescu F, Minca D, Costache M, Garbe C, Simionescu O. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2018 Oct;32(10):1662-1667. (PubMed) (ISI 5,113)
12. „Xantogranulom juvenil e with adolescence onset”. Grigore M, Costache M, Simionescu O. The National Conference of Dermatology, Brasov, 2017 (poster)
13. „Xanthomatosis tuberosus in diabetes melitus. Differential diagnosis.” Simionescu O, Grigore M, Costache M. National Conference of Dermatology, Brasov, 2017
14. Non surgical treatment in basal cell carcinoma – alternative therapeutical approach.” Grigore M , in Dermatology Sesion – National Conference of Medical College Bucharest, March 2019
15. „The iris signal: blue periphery, tan collaret and freckles pattern – strong indicators for epidermal skin cancer in South-Eastern Europe”. Grigore M, Furtunescu F, Minca D, Costache M, Garbe C, Simionescu O. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2018 Oct;32(10):1662-1667.
16. „Guidelines of diagnosis and treatment in non-melanocytic skin cancer.” Grigore. M – in dermatology sesion „Epidermal skin cancer in 2017 translational medicine.” – Congress of University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, May 2017
17. „The eyes signal: blue periphery, tan collarette and freckles iris pattern – strong indicator for epidermal skin cancer.” Grigore M, Furtunescu F, Minca D, Costache M, Simionescu O. Maedica Supplement. Congress of University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Carol Davila” Bucharest, May 2017.
18. “Learning from mistakes: errors in melanoma approach, the urgent need for updated national guidelines.”, Simionescu O, Blum A, Grigore M, Costache M, Avram A, Testori A. Int J Dermatol. 2016 Sep;55(9):970-6.
19. “Iris colour classification scales – then and now”. Grigore M, Avram A. Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015;59(1): 29-33.
20. „Improving melanoma path reports: the importance of histopathological parameters of cutaneous melanoma.” Avram AM, Simionescu O, Costache M, Grigore M. Maedica. 2015; Vol 10, Nr 3: 226-230.
21. “Phenotypic pigmentary traits – important risk markers in skin cancer”. Grigore M, Avram A. Practica Medicala (Medical Practice). 2015; Vol 10, Nr 2 (39):89-91.
22. “A Novel Iris Colour Classification Scale” , Simionescu O, Grigore M, Furtunescu F, Minca D, Chitu V, Costache M, Annual Research and Review in Biology, 2014;4(15):2525-34.
23. “Iris – predictive phenotypic character for skin cancer”. Simionescu O, Grigore M, Costache M, Minca D, Chitu V, Furtunescu F. First National Conference of Oculo-Plastic Surgery, Bucharest, December 2012.
24. „Dermoscopic differences between superficial spreading melanoma and nodular melanoma”. Simionescu O, Grigore M, Avram A. National Dermatology Conference, Sinaia, Nocember 2011.
25. „The conservative treatment of cutaneous and mucosal carcinomas”. Grigore M, Avram A, Simionescu O. National Dermatology Conference, Sinaia, Nocember 2011.
