24 Indian Dermatologists, doctors, scientists get recognised in Stanford University's 2026 list of the world's top 2% scientists
New Delhi: In 2026, Stanford University's list of world's top 2% scientists has recognised altogether 24 dermatologists, doctors and scientists for their research in Dermatology and Venereal Diseases.
The prestigious database of world's top 2% of scientists has been 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 these doctors' and scientists' pioneering research, clinical achievements, and consistent impact on the field.
Altogether, 24 Indian dermatologists, doctors and scientists have been featured in Stanford University's list for 2026. Their subfield of research is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases. Below are their details:
(1) Dr Maninder Singh Setia- Consultant Dermatologist and Epidemiologist:
Dr. Maninder Singh Setia (MD, PhD, MPH) is a consultant dermatologist and epidemiologist who is proficient in statistical modelling, analysing large longitudinal datasets, panel data analysis, systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
His research interests include Nicotine Dependence, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory, Observational Studies, Wilson's Disease, Echography, Mental Health, Femoral Vein, Coronavirinae, and Mycobacterium Bovis BCG. He completed his PhD at McGill University and MD from the University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Singh 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 44124 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 50859 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 6, with altogether 332 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases, and subfield 2 is Ophthalmology and Optometry.
In 2025, Dr. Setia held a rank of 33,280 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 38,398 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stood at 7, with altogether 341 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(2) Dr Feroze Kaliyadan- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Kochi
Dr. Feroze Kaliyadan is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Amrita Hospital, Kochi. He holds memberships in various professional organisations, including Fellow of IADVL Academy of Dermatology, International Fellow American Academy of Dermatology, FIMSA, FRCP (London).
He completed his MBBS from the Government Medical College, Trivandrum in 2000 and his MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy from Govt Medical College, Kottayam, in 2004. He also has DNB (Diplomate National Board) qualification in Dermatology and has also cleared the SCE (speciality certificate examination) in Dermatology (Royal College of Physicians, UK) and the Diploma European Board of Dermatovenereology examination. He was conferred FRCP (London) in 2019. He has also been an international fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology since 2008.
Dr Feroze is also an avid researcher and has more than 200 scientific publications and has authored 15 textbook chapters. He is on the editorial board of reputed journals like PLOS-One and the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy. He is a reviewer for many national and international journals. He has had numerous presentations in national and international conferences.
He is the recipient of several awards, including the Young Dermatologist Fellowship with reduced registration to attend the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress at Istanbul, Oct 2013, Global Education Award for young dermatologists from the International Society of Dermatology– CCD Manila, Nov 2014 and many more.
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 73706 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 75857 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 16, with altogether 7643 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases, and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
In 2025, Dr Feroze held a rank of 129,314 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 139,654 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, was 13, with altogether 1,773 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(3) Dr Shyam Bhanushankar Verma- Nirvan Skin Clinic:
Dr. Shyam Bhanushankar Verma is an MBBS, DVD, PhD FRCP (London), and consultant at Nirvan Skin Clinic and In Skin Clinic.
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 101662 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 93398 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 10, with altogether 446 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Microbiology
(4) Dr. Vikram Kumar Mahajan-Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College:
Dr. Vikram Kumar Mahajan is the Professor and Head of the Dermatology Department at Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College.
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 136592 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 156965 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 258 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases, and subfield 2 is Tropical Medicine.
(5) Dr. Anant Dhondopant Patil- Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai:
Dr Anant Patil is an MBBS, MD (Pharmacology) from India. He is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Dr DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai. Dr Patil is an Associate Editor of a book, "Urticaria-Interesting Cases" (Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, India, 2020). This book contains 33 cases related to chronic urticaria from different GA2LEN Urticaria Centres of Reference and Excellence (UCARE) all over the world. He has co-authored a case report in this book.
Dr. Anant Patil has co-authored a chapter “Need of Consent for Drug Administration: Is it Necessary?” in the textbook “Medico-legal Aspects of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery” by Dr. Venkataram Mysore, Dr. Satish Bhat and Dr. Subodh Sirur, Published by Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) (Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, India 2019)).
He has also co-authored a Chapter “Urticaria, angioedema, and reactive erythemas” in IADVL’s Concise Textbook Of Dermatology, 5th edition (Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, India 2019). He is also invited peer reviewer of several international journals. He has delivered several lectures at different conferences and workshops. His areas include clinical research, urticaria, skin allergy and clinical pharmacology.
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 153537 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 177122 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 11, with altogether 450 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Pharmacology and Pharmacy
In 2025, Dr. Patil held a rank of 225,868 in Stanford University's list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 252,162 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stood at 9, with altogether 386 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(6) Dr. Archana Singal- University College of Medical Sciences:
Dr. Archana Singal is the Director Professor and Head of the Dermatology Department at University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS).
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 172641 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 180194 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 9, with altogether 407 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Tropical Medicine
(7) Dr. Rashmi Sarkar- Lady Hardinge Medical College:
Dr. Rashmi Sarkar is an internationally and nationally renowned dermatologist and the founder of the Pigmentary Disorders Society (PDS) and Indian Women’s Dermatologic Association (IWDA) and also the Joint WDS-Indian WDS International Chapter of WDS. She is currently working as Director Professor (Senior Professor) in the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated SSK and KSC Hospitals, New Delhi, India, of Delhi University.
She pursued her M.D. (Postgraduation in Dermatology and Venereology) from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India, in 1995 and has been teaching for 24 years in prestigious medical institutes in India, including Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, Govt. Medical College, Chandigarh and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Dr. Sarkar completed her visiting fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology under Career and Community Development Award from the Women’s Dermatologic Society under Prof. Ilona J. Frieden at UCSF, San Francisco, USA in 2012. She is an examiner of MD, Diploma and PhD in Dermatology and also a DNB Examiner. Her special interests are in Pigmentary Disorders and Pediatric Dermatology.
She has been teaching for 23 years in five prestigious Medical colleges in India. She has published over 200 articles in international and national journals, 80 chapters in textbooks and edited 16 books, including the popular book "Chemical Peels- A Global Perspective" with Dr Wendy Roberts and ”Melasma - a Monograph” in its third edition. Additionally, she is a popular speaker at conferences all over the world, including the Annual AAD. She was Editor in Chief, Pigment International journal(2016-2020) and Co Editor, Asian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology(AJPD).
She is an Editor Emiretus in the IADVL, Founder Chair and President of of the Pigmentary Disorders Society, Vice-President of the International Society of Dermatology and Asian Society of Pediatric Dermatology, Chair of ISD International Mentorship Committee and board member in many other national and international societies including SOCS and WDS and also a recipient of several prestigious awards including Member Making a Difference Award from AAD.
She was honoured internationally as one of the four women dermatologists (representing Asia) "Making a Global Impact" in a large painting by Women’s Dermatologic Society at 23rd World Congress of Dermatology at Vancouver in 2015.
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 192087 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 217188 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 9, with altogether 359 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases, and subfield 2 is Pediatrics.
In 2025, Dr. Rashmi held a rank of 234,288 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 242,013 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stood at 8, with altogether 315 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(8) Dr. Kabir S. Sardana - DR RMLH ABVIMS:
A distinguished dermatologist, Prof Kabir Sardana has extensive experience in clinical and academic dermatology. He is the Head of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
After pursuing his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College (1991 batch), Dr. Sardana pursued MD in Dermatology from Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi, in 2000, followed by DNB from the National Board of Examinations (NBE) in 2001, and MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) in 2002. He has worked as a Faculty member at Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalya, Maulana Azad Medical College and was a professor of dermatology before joining RML Hospital.
He did his schooling from Army Public School Dhaulakuan and belongs to a 3rd-generation Army family. His Father is a retired Major General and was Principal DPS Mathura Road. His areas of interest include Drug monitoring, JAK/STAT signalling and JAKiBs, Acne and hidradenitis management, Pregnancy and hormonal acne
Dr Sardana has authored papers on JAK/STAT expression in autoimmune disorders and conducted original research on JAK and cytokine expression using qPCR in steroid-modified dermatoses, along with ICMR and CSIR. He is a Member of DFG Dermatology on Biologics and Small Molecules, CGHS, and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India.
Dr. Sardana 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 210042 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 222546 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 10, with altogether 487 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Tropical Medicine
In 2025, Dr Kabir held a rank of 219,155 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 203,065 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stood at 9, with altogether 438 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(9) Dr. D. M. Thappa- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
A Professor (Senior Scale) in the Department of Dermatology and STD at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India, Dr. Devinder Mohan Thappa previously held the positions of Dean (Research) at JIPMER (2021–2025) and Director at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, Meghalaya (15th April 2017–30th May 2020). He also served as Faculty Research (January 2016–April 2017) and as Professor-in-Charge and Head, Faculty Publications (September 2013–May 2016).
He completed his specialisation in Dermatology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and has extensive teaching experience with both undergraduate and postgraduate students at LHMC, New Delhi (1989–1992), before joining JIPMER, Puducherry, in 1994.
A distinguished academic dermatologist, Dr Thappa has over 675 scientific publications in national and international speciality journals, particularly in the fields of Leprosy, STD, and AIDS. He has authored three books, edited three others, and contributed four chapters to the STD textbook and three chapters to the IADVL Textbook of Dermatology.
He has served as Editor of the Indian Journal of Pediatric Dermatology (2004–2008), Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (2009–2013), Indian Clinical Updates–Dermatology (2009–2013), International Journal of Advanced Medical Research (2014–2016), and Pigment International (2014–2016). He is currently Editor Emeritus of Pigment International (since 2017).
Dr. Thappa has received numerous awards, including the Ambady and Dr. Sardarilal Memorial Oration Award by IADVL, a WHO Fellowship on STD and AIDS (USA), the Fellowship of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India, 2013), the Professor V.N. Sehgal Award (Dermacon 2016, Coimbatore), Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow, 2016), and Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh, 2017).
He has also delivered several prestigious orations, including the Dr R.V. Rajam Oration at NAMSCON 2019 (AIIMS, Bhopal), the Senior Faculty Research Oration Award (2021, JIPMER), Dr A.N. Coondoo Oration Award (2022, Pigmentary Disorders Society), Annual Faculty Oration (2022, JIPMER Scientific Society), and the Dr K.C. Kandhari Lifetime Achievement Award (DERMACON INTERNATIONAL 2023, IADVL).
He was listed among “2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 20th Century” by IBC, London (2000), and featured in Marquis WHO’S WHO in the World (2016) for his academic achievements.
Dr. Thappa 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 222605 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 257719 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 6, with altogether 332 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Tropical Medicine
In 2025, he held a rank of 246,900 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 286,928 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stood at 7, with altogether 320 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(10) Dr. Asheesh K. Gupta- DRDO Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences
Dr. Asheesh K. Gupta from DRDO Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences 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 225353 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 251007 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 11, with altogether 585 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Microbiology
(11) Dr Ananta Khurana- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital:
Dr. Ananta Khurana is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. Dr Ananta previously worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Dr RML Hospital and PGIMER, New Delhi, since January 2022 and as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dermatology at Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya from December 2013 to June 2014.
A dedicated medical professional with a strong academic foundation, Dr Archana completed her Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Dermatology Residency Program from the University College of Medical Sciences in 2010, following her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Maulana Azad Medical College in 2006.
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 227367 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 238753 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 11, with altogether 410 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
She main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Microbiology
In 2025, she held a rank of 218,254 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 232,481 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stood at 10, with altogether 325 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(12) Dr. Davinder Parsad - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
A professor at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, Dr Davinder Parsad is also Professor of Dermatology University of Rome "G.Marconi", Rome, Italy.
His special interests are the pathogenesis and management of vitiligo and other pigmentary disorders. He has published 290 papers in various International Journals (more than 140 papers on vitiligo only) with an h-index 41 (Google Scholar).
Dr Davinder Parsad has written or co-written several chapters in major textbooks on pigmentary disorders and vitiligo. He has Chaired/co-chaired, presented invited/guest lectures, papers at more than 150 International conferences/meetings. He has received many awards/orations on his work on vitiligo.
He was President of the Asian Society for Pigment Cell Research from 2011- 2014. He is also a council member of the International Fedrarion of Pigment Cell Societies. He is associate editor - Dermatology Therapy , Archives of Dermatology Research.
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Oncology and Carcinogenesis
In 2025, he held a rank of 253,936 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 264,155 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 10, with altogether 595 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(13) Dr. Tasleem Arif - Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr Tasleem Arif pursued his MBBS from Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar Kashmir, India and pursued MD in Dermatology, STDs and Leprosy from Govt. Medical College Srinagar Kashmir (April 2014).
He has more than 140 research publications in both national and international journals. He has authored/coauthored several book chapters. He has co-authored the article on Melasma Severity Index (MSI), a new melasma scoring system, which has received a national award (Dr S. Premalatha Award-2016) by IADVL.
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 255786 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 292791 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 6, with altogether 152 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine
In 2025, Dr. Arif held a rank of 285,205 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 238,017 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stood at 5, with altogether 138 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(14) Dr. Kaliaperumal Karthikeyan - Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital
Dr. Kaliaperumal Karthikeyan is a Professor and Head in the Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology and serves as Dean Academic at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry.
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 256625 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 295685 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 6, with altogether 203 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine
(15) Dr Kiran Vasant Godse- D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai
Dr. Kiran Godse completed MD, DVD from B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai. He is an Associate professor of dermatology at Dr D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. He has more than 40 publications in Indian and international journals. He has more than 50 presentations at various National and International conferences.
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 265494 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 280547 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 11, with altogether 681 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Allergy.
(16) Dr Niti Khunger- VMMC & Safdarjang Hospital
Dr. Niti Khunger is a Professor and Consultant Dermatologist at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi and has a wide experience in the field of Dermatology and Dermatosurgery.
She was Editor in Chief of the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, an indexed journal and the author of the national guidelines on Chemical Peels, Acne Surgery and Sclerotherapy.
She has authored a highly popular book on Chemical Peels, Acne Scars and Cosmeceuticals, has contributed chapters in several books and several peer-reviewed publications. She is Ex-President of the Association of Cutaneous Surgeons India and Delhi State Branch of IADVL. Her special interests include Acne and Acne surgery, Chemical peels, Pigmentary disorders, Vitiligo and Sclerotherapy for Vascular lesions.
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 295802 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 340360 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 6, with altogether 152 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
In 2025, she held a rank of 254,047 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 273,290 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stood at 6, with altogether 130 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(`17) Dr Virendra Nath Sehgal - Sehgal Nursing Home
Prof. Virendra Nath Sehgal was an academician with several prestigious contributions to his credit. A graduate of the Government Medical College, Amritsar and a postgraduate in dermatology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, his academic career started with appointments in the Banaras Hindu University and the Aligarh Muslim University in the mid 1960s. His speciality, at that time, was virtually nonexistent.
Professor Sehgal was responsible for starting/establishing five units/departments in the country, and brought each one of them to the postgraduate level. He had been Professor/Head of the Department in Goa Medical College (1969–1978); the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), Safdarjung Hospital (1978–1981); Maulana Azad Medical College/Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital (1981–1991); Lady Hardinge Medical College (1991–1993); and UCMS-Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) Hospital (1993–1994). In the last three medical colleges/hospitals, he was also Director/Medical Superintendent. His contributions need to be recognized as of someone who established medical specialties and who worked tirelessly for medical education for long years. Professor Sehgal grew with the specialty and vice versa over five decades.
He created “schools of thought” in several areas of tropical dermatology. His work on “cutaneous tuberculosis,” in particular, has a huge number of citations. Besides, he has written popular books in these areas for undergraduates and postgraduates, namely, “Textbook of Clinical Dermatology” (four editions), “Sexually Transmitted Diseases” (four editions), “Clinical Leprosy” (four editions), and monographs on “Histoid Leprosy” (three editions), “Donovanosis” (two editions), “Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Skin Disease” (two editions) and “Atlas of Sexually Transmitted Diseases” (one edition). His works have been widely acclaimed and have been indexed for “Medline.”
He represented India on the advisory editorial boards of several international journals of repute (International Journal of Dermatology, SkinMed, Dermatology Clinics and the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology). In addition, he had been actively engaged as a reviewer for several publications such as Archives of Dermatology, British Journal of Dermatology, American Journal of Clinical Dermatology and International Journal of Leprosy. He was honoured with the Dr B.C. Roy National Award, Jalma Trust Fund Oration Award of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for excellence in leprosy and many such awards.
Since his retirement from service, he actively engaged in practice and participated in continuing medical education. During this time, he brought out several updates and reviews on current developments, besides the publication of Clinical Reports. These, too, have been widely appreciated, and are now a part of “Medlars Index.” Ninety-seven publications during this period since retirement stand testimony to his continuing active academic pursuits. He had also been invited to contribute to Clinics in Dermatology and Dermatology Clinics.
He had a total of 390 publications since 1965. Prof. Sehgal was a great author, thinker, philosopher and guide to many. He mentored numerous disciples and taught them not just the science of dermatology but also the art of paper writing and publication. He was a great orator who put across his viewpoint emphatically and effectively. His prowess in administration was scintillating, especially during his tenure in the Lady Hardinge Medical College and GTB Hospital, where he remarkably contributed to improving infrastructure and raising standards of patient care.
Dr. Sehgal holds a rank of 301223 in the Stanford University's list of top 2% scientists based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 344820 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 6, with altogether 163 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(18) Dr Chander Grover- University College of Medical Sciences
Dr Chander Grover is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology and STD at the University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Delhi. She has vast and varied experience in academics, research, and clinical care and is highly skilled in dermatosurgical techniques, particularly nail surgery. She holds an MD (Gold Medalist) in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, along with DNB Dermatology and Venereology, MNAMS, and FAAD. She has over 18 years of undergraduate and 15 years of postgraduate teaching experience and is a recognised postgraduate supervisor, co-supervisor, and examiner.
Dr Grover has made significant contributions to dermatology through various professional roles and responsibilities. She is the Founder Secretary of the Nail Society of India (2012–present) and serves as the Section Editor of the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. She has also been actively involved in the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL) as the Coordinator (2019–2020) and Convener (2017–2018) of the Special Interest Group on Dermatosurgery, Honorary Secretary of the IADVL Delhi State Branch (2017), and its Vice President (2018–2019). In addition, she is an editorial board member of several reputed journals, including Skin Appendage Disorders, Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS, Indian Journal of Medical Specialities, and Onychoscope.
A prolific academic, Dr Grover has over 120 PubMed-indexed publications and more than 50 non-indexed papers to her credit. She has edited two books — Comprehensive Approach to Infections in Dermatology (2015) and NSI Textbook of Onychology (2020) — and authored three others, namely Atlas of Infections in Dermatology (2017), Superficial Fungal Infections (2019), and Current Perspectives in the Management of Psoriasis (2003). She has also contributed over 40 chapters to various books and delivered more than 150 invited lectures, including the prestigious “DERMAGYAN” lecture of IADVL.
In recognition of her outstanding work, Dr Grover has received numerous awards, including the ACS(I) Young Dermatosurgeon Award from the Association of Cutaneous Surgeons (I) in 2019 and the BM Ambady Oration of National IADVL in 2018. Earlier in her career, she was awarded the American Academy of Dermatology Scholarship (San Francisco, 2006), Best Poster Award at Dermafest (2004), and the Young Dermatologist Award by IADVL Delhi State Branch (2002 and 2003 – Runner-up). She is also the recipient of the Dr V.N. Sehgal Gold Medal for Excellence in Dermatology (2002).
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 304443 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 344820 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 8, with altogether 261 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Tropical Medicine.
In 2025, she held a rank of 367,096 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 330,499 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, her h-index, excluding self-citations, was 7, with altogether 210 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(19) Dr Anupam Das- KPC Medical College & Hospital:
A dermatologist with over 13 years of experience, Dr Anupam is an associate professor at KPC Medical College and Hospital. He specialises in disorders of the skin, hair, nails, and sexually transmitted diseases. He provides treatment for conditions such as dermatitis, skin rash, sunspots, vitiligo, and tinea versicolor, and performs procedures including skin biopsy, botox injections, chemical peels, hair removal, hair transplantation, and tattoo removal. He also offers aesthetic dermatology consultations.
He completed his MBBS in 2011 and MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy in 2015 from Medical College, Kolkata, where he received a gold medal in dermatology for outstanding performance. Dr. Das has received several awards for paper presentations at national and international conferences and has published numerous research articles in reputed journals such as Clinical and Experimental Dermatology and the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology.
He is a member of leading professional bodies, including the International Society of Dermatology (ISD) and the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL).
He 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 310651 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 354583 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 9, with altogether 412 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Pediatrics
In 2025, he held a a rank of 248,757 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 271,196 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stood at 9, with altogether 359 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(20) Dr Somesh M. Gupta - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
A Professor of Dermatology and Venereology at AIIMS New Delhi, Dr. Somesh M. Gupta has an MBBS, MD, DNB, MNAMS, Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
He 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 313580 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 347463 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 9, with altogether 479 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Microbiology.
(21) Dr Amrinderjit Kanwar- Dr A.J. Kanwar Clinic
Dr Amrinderjit Kanwar, Director and Founder of Dr A.J. Kanwar Clinic, New Delhi, and former Head of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology at PGI Chandigarh, is a renowned dermatologist of national and international fame and a recipient of the Dr B.C. Roy National Award. Dr AJ Kanwar went on a teaching assignment to Benghazi, Libya, from 1977 to 1987 and on his return, joined the Department of Dermatology at PGI, Chandigarh, as an Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology (Skin Specialist).
In 1995, he went on a Commonwealth Medical Fellowship to St. John's Institute of Dermatology and, on his return, joined the department of Dermatology and Venereology at Government Medical College, Sector 32, Chandigarh as Professor & Head, Department of Dermatology (Skin) for six years.
Besides being a life member of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), Prof Kanwar is a member of the Pediatric Society of Dermatology, USA, and is on the editorial board of Pediatric Dermatology and Annals of Dermatology, South Korea. He is also a reviewer for Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, the British Journal of Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology.
He is the winner of Dr B.C. Roy National Award given by the President of India in 2016 (Pranab Mukherjee) - The Highest Honour Given to People in the Field of Medicine, Dr RV Rajam Oration (2013-2014 Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Medical Sciences). He was awarded the ICMR Lala Ram Chand Kandhari Award-2010 for his work on therapy and other aspects of vitiligo.
Dr Kanwar is an expert and specialist in the management of Acne, Pemphigus, Vitiligo, Atopic Eczema, Psoriasis and other skin diseases. Author of more than 580 publications in various national and international skin and skin-related journals and textbooks of Dermatology
Evidently, because of association/interaction with various reputed hospitals, Dr AJ Kanwar has vast experience of seeing all kinds of patients, including international ones, being a proficient Dermatologist at AIIMS and PGI Hospital. Apart from managing Pediatric Dermatology and Pregnancy-related skin disorders during his experience, he has a keen interest in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology and Laser Surgery. He effectively disseminates awareness about the facts/myths relating to skin disorders through interviews on TV, radio and print media, etc.
He 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 324894 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 362302 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 292 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
In 2025, he held a rank of 174,580 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 206,418 when all citations were included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stood at 7, with altogether 323 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
(22) Dr. K. Vinay- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Dr. K. Vinay is a dermatologist, academician, and researcher with over a decade of experience at PGIMER, Chandigarh, where he currently serves as Additional Professor of Dermatology.
He 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 346247 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 351821 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 8, with altogether 450 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Arthritis and Rheumatology
(23) Dr. Sanjeev Handa- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh:
Prof. Sanjeev Handa is the Head of the Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology Department at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
His areas of interest are pediatric dermatology, contact dermatitis, psoriasis and pigmentary disorders. He 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 355770 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 347406 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 366 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is Microbiology
(24) Dr Indrashis Podder - College of Medicine & Sagore Dutta Hospital
Dr Indrashis Podder is an Assistant Professor (Dermatology) at College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata, India.
He 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 368368 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 366265 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 8, with altogether 1590 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dermatology and Venereal Diseases and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
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