Dr. Dronavalli received his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Biological Sciences from Stanford University.  He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School.  He then completed residencies in both dermatology and internal medicine at Georgetown University Hospital / Washington Hospital Center.  He was selected as Chief Resident in his final year of residency.  More recently, Dr. Dronavalli worked as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where he taught residents and medical students.  He was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2014 for his efforts. In addition, he has multiple peer-reviewed publications in medical journals, and has authored numerous textbook chapters on various topics in dermatology.

Dr. Dronavalli is a board-certified dermatologist and internist.  He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Maryland Dermatologic Society, and American Medical Association.