19 Endocrinologists, Doctors, Scientists featured in Stanford University 2026 list of world's top 2% scientists
New Delhi: This year, a total of 19 Endocrinologists, doctors, and scientists from India's various prestigious health and medical institutes have been recognised among the world's top 2% of scientists in the prestigious database curated by Professor John P.A. Ioannidis of Stanford University, in collaboration with the Elsevier Data Repository.
Being recognised in Stanford University's top 2% list of scientists acknowledges their pioneering research, clinical achievements, and consistent impact on the field.
The database of Stanford University for the year 2026 of top-cited scientists provides standardised information on citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted h-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions, and a composite indicator (c-score). The selection is based on the top 100,000 scientists by c-score (with and without self-citations) or a 2% or above percentile rank in the sub-field.
Altogether, 19 Indian Endocrinologists, doctors, and scientists have been featured in Stanford University's list for 2026. Their subfield of research is Endocrinology and Metabolism. Below are their details:
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(1) Dr Viswanathan Krishna Mohan- Madras Diabetes Research Foundation
Dr Viswanthan Krishna Mohan is the Director at Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, which is an ICMR- Collaborating Centre of Excellence. He is an Indian Physician specializing in diabetology.
Dr. Mohan has been in clinical practice for over 53 years and has treated tens of thousands of patients with diabetes. He has published over 1,220 research articles and also serves on various national and international bodies and societies.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 3062 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 2053 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 44, with altogether 13480 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism, and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Mohan completed his MBBS and MD General Medicine from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India. In 1984 – 85, he worked for a year as a Welcome Trust Research Fellow at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School and Hammersmith Hospital, London, U.K and in 1985 – 86 as an Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow at the University of Ulm, Germany.
1984 – 85, he worked for a year as a Welcome Trust Research Fellow at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School and Hammersmith Hospital, London, U.K and in 1985 – 86 as an Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow at the University of Ulm, Germany.
(2) Dr Anoop Misra- Diabetes Foundation (India), New Delhi:
A leading Indian endocrinologist, diabetologist, and researcher, Dr. Anoop Misra, is Chairman, Fortis-CDOC Center of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic Diseases, and Endocrinology, New Delhi, and Director, National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation, and Diabetes Foundation (India).
Prof. Misra has extensive academic experience in universities overseas. After doing undergraduate and postgraduation from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, he has worked in Royal Free Hospital in London, UK and at Department of Medicine and Endocrinology at Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Texas, USA as WHO Fellow and faculty. In India, Dr Misra has been participant of top Advisory Committees relating to Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, and Nutrition in India. He has been advisor to Ministry of Health, Indian Council of Medical Research and Department of Biotechnology on several issues related to diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 5549 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 4448 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 23, with altogether 3122 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is Nutrition and Dietetics.
(3) Dr Chittaranjan Sakerlal Yajnik- KEM Hospital
Dr. Chittaranjan Sakerlal Yajnik is the Director and consultant in the Diabetes Unit at KEM Hospital. He completed his MD FRCP, Diabetes from the BJ Medical College, Pune, India.
His interests focus on the high susceptibility to diabetes in Indians, the intrauterine programming of diabetes, and the metabolism of Vitamin B12 and 1-C, contributing significantly to our understanding of diabetes and its implications.
His extensive contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Hellmut Mehnert Award from the International Diabetes Federation in 2009, the David Barker Medal from the International DOHaD Society in 2011, and the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in 2019.
Dr. Yajnik has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 16516 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 14932 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 26, with altogether 4134 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is Nutrition and Dietetics.
(4) Dr Ambady Ramachandran- Dr. A. Ramachandran’s Diabetes Hospitals
Dr. A. Ramachandran, M.D., PhD, D.Sc., FRCP, is a very well-known figure in the field of contemporary Diabetes Health Care and Research, has established Dr. A. Ramachandran’s Diabetes Hospitals (Dr.ARH) to provide state of the art tertiary care services in the management of diabetes mellitus and its complications. He has also established the India Diabetes Research Foundation to achieve the mission of collective action for sustained population wide improvement in diabetes health care in our country and other developing countries.
Prof. A.Ramachandran has contributed extensively for diabetes care and epidemiological research in India for more than three decades. His vast experiences and peerless performances have bestowed on him national and international recognition and awards besides, responsibilities in the international association and organisations. In addition to undertaking national and international clinical and epidemiological research, he has been collaborating with international multi centric research on diabetes. The Indian Diabetes Prevention Programme conducted by him has contributed significantly to the understanding of the preventive methodologies specifically effective in the Indian population.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 16595 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 16672 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 23, with altogether 4808 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(5) Dr Anjana Ranjit Mohan- Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre
Dr. R. M. Anjana is a renowned Diabetologist and accomplished clinical researcher, currently serving as the Managing Director of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and President of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF). With a deep commitment to transforming diabetes care in India, she has led numerous large-scale research studies and public health initiatives.
She has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. She holds a rank of 28622 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 21930 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 29, with altogether 9240 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(6) Dr Nikhil Tandon- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Dr Nikhil Tandon is the Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
He is a recipient of Dr. B. C. Roy Award, the highest Indian medical award in 2005 and was honoured by the Government of India in 2015 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award. He secured his master's degree (MD) from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, obtained his doctoral degree (PhD) from the University of Cambridge and returned to India in 1993 to join AIIMS as a member of its faculty.
Dr. Tandon has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 36000 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 36181 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 33, with altogether 8613 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(7) Dr Vijay J.Viswanathan - M.V. Hospital for Diabetes
Dr. Vijay J. Viswanathan is the Head & Chief Diabetologist of M.V. Hospital for Diabetes & President of Prof.M.Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre, Royapuram, Chennai.
After pursuing an MD in Internal Medicine, he obtained a PhD in Diabetic Nephropathy from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. He was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians London for Research Contribution in Diabetes. He has been Editor of Journal of Association of Physicians of India, Tamil Nadu Chapter (TAPIJ) from 2009, Chairman of API, Tamil Nadu Chapter for the period 2010 – 2011, and was elected as a National Governing Body Member of API for the second time in succession.
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(8) Dr. Awadhesh Kumar Singh - GD Hospital & Diabetes Institute
Dr. Awadhesh Kumar Singh is the Chief Endocrinologist & Diabetologist at GD Hospital & Diabetes Institute, Kolkata and Sun Valley Diabetes Hospita, Guwahati (India). He completed his DM in Diabetes & Endocrinology at India PGMER Kolkata, earning recognition as India's youngest endocrinologist in 2004.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 59068 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 62329 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 10, with altogether 444 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Singh has received several prestigious awards, including the “Most Inspiring Diabetologist & Endocrinologist of India,” presented by former President Sri Pranab Mukherjee in 2020, and the “Young Achiever Award” Gold Medal from NUCD, Bhubaneswar, in the same year. Such honors underscore his role as a mentor and leader in endocrinology, inspiring a new generation of healthcare professionals.
(9) Pradeepa Ghua Rajendra- Madras Diabetes Research Foundation
Pradeepa Ghua Rajendra is a Senior Scientist and Head of Research Operations at Madras Diabetes Research Foundation. After obtaining BSc and MSc degrees in Food Service Management & Dietetics, she obtained a PhD in Diabetic Complications from the University of Madras.
She has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. She holds a rank of 63084 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 56640 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 21, with altogether 4670 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
Pradeepa Rajendra has been a member of several key committees, including the Institutional Animal Ethical Committee at Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (since 2003) and the Institutional Human Ethical Committee at Saveetha Dental College (since 2017). She is also involved with the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and its Tamil Nadu Chapter, as well as the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS), highlighting her commitment to ethical research practices in diabetes and ophthalmology.
(10) Dr. Anil Kumar Bhansali- Ginni Health
Dr. Anil Kumar Bhansali is the Managing Director at Ginni Health. He pursued MBBS and MD Medicine from SMS Medical College, Jaipur and DM in Endocrinology from PGIMER, Chandigarh.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 79171 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 79534 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 19, with altogether 2815 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(11) Dr Jamal Ahmad- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
Dr. Jamal Ahmad is a renowned endocrinologist with an MD, FCCP, PhD, FRCP, and D.Sc in Endocrinology. He served as Ex-Director of the R. G. Centre for Diabetes & Endocrinology and was a Professor and Dean at J.N.M.M. AMU, Aligarh.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 122576 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 141724 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 8, with altogether 368 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is Microbiology.
(12) Dr. Rimesh Pal- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Endocrinology at PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr. Rimesh Pal's research interests focus on bone and mineral metabolism, metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis and primary hyperparathyroidism, sarcopenia, and diabetes mellitus and its complications. This focus reflects his commitment to understanding endocrine interactions and improving patient care through innovative research, ultimately aiming to enhance treatment options and health outcomes.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 127521 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 126809 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 10, with altogether 364 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(13) Dr. Nihal Jacob Thomas- Christian Medical College, Vellore
Prof. Nihal Thomas is Senior Professor in Endocrinology, Former Head and Head of Unit-1 at the Department of Endocrinology at the Christian Medical College, Vellore, India, former Vice Principal for Research, former Deputy Medical Superintendent and formerly Associate Director, at the Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
He completed his under graduation and postgraduation at the Christian Medical College Vellore in India, with an interim period of two years in Rural hospital in Gadag in Karnataka, India after his MBBS. He worked overseas at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Institute of medical and Veterinary science in Adelaide, Australia and the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney and the Islet and Pancreatic Research Laboratory in Sydney, Australia.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 130871 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 123933 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 36, with altogether 20008 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(14) Dr Deepa Mohan- Madras Diabetes Research Foundation
Dr. Deepa Mohan is a Senior Scientist at the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, where she earned her Ph.D. Her research focuses on diabetes epidemiology and public health. Dr. Mohan envisions strengthening public health strategies in India to combat non-communicable diseases. Through the PH-LEADER training program, she aims to enhance her knowledge and expertise in the field of public health.
Dr. Deepa Mohan has significantly advanced diabetes research, particularly through her work with the Chennai Urban Rural Epidemiology Study (CURES). She has examined the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and developed a diabetes risk score for identifying metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risks in Indians, published in Diabetes/Metabolism Research Review and Diabetes Obesity Metabolism. Additionally, her research has addressed community empowerment for preventing non-communicable diseases and analyzed trends in diabetes prevalence and mortality in urban South India. With over 600 publications, Dr. Mohan remains dedicated to enhancing the understanding and management of diabetes in the region.
She has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. She holds a rank of 133575 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 122474 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 21, with altogether 4687 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(15) Dr Sanjay Kumar R. Bhadada- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Dr. Sanjay Kumar R. Bhadada is a Professor and Head of Endocrinology Department at PGIMER, Chandigarh. He pursued his MBBS from RNT Medical College Udaipur, MD General Medicine from the same institute, and later DM degree from IMS BHU.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 143247 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 135536 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 14, with altogether 979 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(16) Dr Ambrish Mithal- Max Healthcare
Dr. Ambrish Mithal is a prominent figure in endocrinology, currently serving as the Chairman and Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Max Healthcare since December 2019. With over 35 years of experience, he previously led the Endocrinology and Diabetes division at Medanta the Medicity from 2009 to 2019, significantly advancing the field. Recognized as a thought leader in the medical community, Dr. Mithal has made substantial contributions to diabetes and metabolic bone diseases.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 145582 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 155029 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 15, with altogether 914 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(17) Dr Satinath Mukhopadhyay- Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research
Dr. Satinath Mukhopadhyay is a veteran endocrinologist and former Professor & Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IPGMER) and SSKM Hospital in Kolkata
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 147778 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 164255 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 22, with altogether 12182 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(18) Dr Arkiath Veettil Raveendran- Calicut Medical College
Dr. Arkiath Veettil Raveendran is serving in the Department of Internal Medicine at Govt Medical College, Kozhikode (Calicut Medical College) in Kerala, India. He has previously served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the same institution as well as Govt. Medical College, Manjeri.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. He holds a rank of 148645 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 161389 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 254 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(19) Dr Anuradha Vaman Khadilkar- Jehangir Hospital, Pune
Dr Anuradha Vaman Khadilkar from Jehangir Hospital, Pune has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2026. She holds a rank of 156293 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 167997 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 14, with altogether 956 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Endocrinology and Metabolism and subfield 2 is Pediatrics.
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