21 Indian Dermatologists, doctors, scientists listed in Stanford University 2025 list of World's top 2% scientists
New Delhi: Altogether 21 Indian dermatologists 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 PA Ioannidis of Stanford University, in collaboration with the Elsevier Data Repository.
This honour acknowledges their pioneering research, clinical achievements, and consistent impact on the field. The database of Stanford University for the year 2025 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.
Below are the details of the Indian dermatologists included in Stanford University's 2025 list:
1. Dr Maninder Singh Setia
Consultant Dermatologist and Epidemiologist, Dr Maninder Singh Setia, MD, PhD, MPH, 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 Setia has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 33,280 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 38,398 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 341 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
2. Dr Shyam Bhanushankar Verma
A dermatologist who runs Nirvana Skin Clinic in Vadodara, Dr Shyam B. Verma, is a familiar name in international dermatology circles by virtue of approximately 200 lectures around the world. He has about 130 scientific publications on clinical rarities, sociocultural dermatology, and the field of superficial dermatophytosis, especially against the backdrop of topical steroid abuse.
Dr Verma has been on the board of directors of the ISD for the past ten years. He also has the distinction of being one of the two International Board Members of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. He has been the Founding Editor of the Indian Dermatology Online Journal and has had several interesting assignments in IADVL, the national dermatology association. His hobbies include swimming, photography, and travelling, all of which he looks forward to zealously pursuing while participating in the ICD in Australia.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 98,958 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 93,070 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 10, with altogether 361 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
3. Dr Feroze Kaliyadan
With over 21 years of experience in Dermatology, Dr Feroze Kaliyadan is presently the Professor and Head of the Dermatology Department at Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Chalakka and also a consultant dermatologist at Skin 4 All in Ernakulam. 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.
He was trained in aesthetics and dermatosurgery by Dr Satish Sawant, Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai, and has completed a fellowship in Dermatologic Laser Surgery from Ramathibodhi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. He has a certification for Botox injection from Allergan.
He has worked as faculty in premier institutions in India and abroad, including Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi and King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. His areas of special interest include hair disorders, acne and pigmentation.
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.
Dr Feroze has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 129,314 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 139,654 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 13, with altogether 1,773 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
4. Dr Amrinderjit Kanwar
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 the 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 Science). 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 2025. He holds a rank of 174,580 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 206,418 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 323 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
5. Prof Archana Singal
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Prof. Archana Singal, Director Professor and Head of the Department of Dermatology & STD at the University College of Medical Sciences, has trained more than 70 post-graduate residents in Dermatology, Leprosy, and STIs. Her work focuses on tropical dermatology, particularly leprosy, cutaneous tuberculosis, mycoses, and nail disorders, with a strong passion for addressing Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) that affect economically disadvantaged communities worldwide, particularly in the Global South.
Prof. Singal is a prominent figure in dermatology, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (IJDVL), and as Associate Section Editor for the British Journal of Dermatology. She is also a key mentor for ILDS GLODERM and a board member of the NLR India Foundation, working towards the eradication of leprosy.
She has published extensively and has to her credit over 250 scientific publications and 45 chapters in different standard textbooks. She is the chief editor for the books, ‘Comprehensive Approach to Infections in Dermatology’, ‘Comprehensive Approach to Nail Disorders’, ‘Atlas of Infections in Dermatology’, and ‘Superficial Dermatophytosis’
Dr Archana has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. She holds a rank of 186,628 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 194,641 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 8, with altogether 371 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
6. Dr Ananta Khurana
She 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.
Dr Ananta has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. She holds a rank of 218,254 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 232,481 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 10, with altogether 325 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
7. Dr Kabir Sardana
Prof Kabir Sardana is a distinguished dermatologist with 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.
He earned his 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 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 Kabir has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 219,155 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 203,065 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 9, with altogether 438 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
8. Dr Anant Dhondopant Patil
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 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.
Dr Patil has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 225,868 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 252,162 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 9, with altogether 386 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
9. Dr Vinod Kumar Sharma
Prof. Vinod K. Sharma, MBBS, MD, FAMS, FIMSA, FRCP (London), is a globally acclaimed dermatologist with over four decades of academic and clinical experience. A graduate of Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, he completed his MD in Dermatology and Venereology from AIIMS, New Delhi, and later trained at PGIMER, Chandigarh and Juntendo University, Tokyo.
He has held several prestigious positions, including Professor and Head of Dermatology at AIIMS, New Delhi (2001–2020), and currently serves as Dean (Academic Affairs) and Head of Dermatology at Sharda University, Greater Noida.
Prof. Sharma has served as President of IADVL (2009), Vice President of the International Society of Dermatology (2014–2017), and Director at the American Academy of Dermatology (2016–2018).
A recipient of multiple national and international honours—including the Dr B.C. Roy National Award, ILDS Lifetime Achievement Award (2014), and Times of India Legend Award (2018)—he has authored over 350 publications, 15 book chapters, and 6 books. His research and leadership have significantly advanced dermatology, venereology, and contact dermatitis in India and abroad.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 232,674 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 222,073 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 6, with altogether 346 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
10. Dr Rashmi Sarkar
Internationally and nationally renowned dermatologist, Dr Rashmi Sarkar, is 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 did 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.
She did 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).
Currently she is President Elect 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.
Dr Rashmi has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. She holds a rank of 234,288 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 242,013 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 8, with altogether 315 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
11. Dr Vikram Kumar Mahajan
Presently working as Professor in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy at Dr Radhakrishnan Government Medical College, Hamrpur, Dr Mahajan's areas of interest include Clinical Dermatology, Contact dermatitis, Subcutaneous mycoses, particularly sporotrichosis, Cutaneous leishmaniasis, Leprosy, Melasma, Psoriasis, and Urticaria. He is a Section Editor at the Indian Dermatology Online Journal.
Dr Mahajan has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 244,643 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 268,044 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 6, with altogether 223 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
12. Dr Devinder Mohan Thappa
Dr Devinder Mohan Thappa is currently serving as Professor (Senior Scale) in the Department of Dermatology and STD at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, India, since 23rd September 2025. He 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 2025. He holds a rank of 246,900 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 286,928 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 320 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
13. Dr Anupam Das
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).
Dr Anupam has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 248,757 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 271,196 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 9, with altogether 359 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
14. Dr Davinder Parsad
Currently working as 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 council member of International Fedrarion of Pigment Cell Societies. He is associate editor - Dermatology Therapy , Archives of Dermatology Research.
Dr Anupam has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 253,936 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 264,155 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 10, with altogether 595 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
15. Dr Niti Khunger
With a wide experience in the field of Dermatology and Dermatosurgery, Dr Niti Khunger is a Professor and Consultant Dermatologist at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. 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.
Dr Niti has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. She holds a rank of 254,047 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 273,290 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 6, with altogether 130 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
16. Dr Tasleem Arif
Presently working at Ellahi Medicare Clinic, Srinagar, Dr Arif previously worked as Assistant Professor/Consultant in the department of dermatology at JNMCH in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). He has done his MBBS from Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Science (SKIMS), Srinagar, Kashmir. He did his MD in Dermatology, STDs and Leprosy from the Government. 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 is the discoverer of the sign “Tasleem’s water jet sign” in dermatology. He has also discovered an innovative technique to measure the area of graft required for Vitiligo surgeries.
He has also innovated a technique for administration of botox for axillary hyperhidrosis. He is the World Champion-2019 in Dermatology (Scleroderma) recognised by International Agencyfor Standards and Ratings (IASR).
His thrust area of research is scleroderma. He has more than 25 international publications dedicated to scleroderma. He is the editor and author of the upcoming book titled "Morphea and Related Disorders". He is a reviewer for more than 15 journals, including top impact dermatology/Rheumatology journals, including JEADV, JDDG, Acta Derm ven, Dermatol Ther, The Journal of Rheumatol, EJD, etc. He is serving editorial board member of some 25 journals. He is a Life member of IADVL, ISPD, PDS, ACSI, CDSI, HRSI, IASSTD & AIDS, NSI, CODFI.
His Famous research on esophageal involvement in systemic sclerosis and morphea has received worldwide attention. [Arif T, Masood Q, Singh J, Hassan I. Assessment of oesophagal involvement in systemic sclerosis and morphea (localized scleroderma) by clinical, endoscopic, manometric and pH metric features: A prospective comparative hospital based study. BMC Gastroenterology** 2015; 15:24]. This article was reviewed by NEJM Journal watch and they concluded that routine gastroesophageal evaluation is not needed in morphea (localized scleroderma) based on this study. That is probably the biggest reward for any research.
Dr Arif has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 285,205 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 238,017 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 5, with altogether 138 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
17. Dr Venkataram Mysore
With over 30 years of experience as a dermatologist and 18 years as a teacher, Dr Venkataram Mysore is one of the foremost dermatologists in India and the world. He is a unique combination of dermatologist, dermatopathologist, and hair transplant surgeon who is currently the director of Venkat Centre for skin and plastic surgery. Dr. Venkataram Mysore started his career in India, where he also served in the Indian Air Force. He then went abroad for further experience and established himself first in Muscat, then in Bahrain.
He became a Diplomate member of the Royal College of Pathologists (London). However, it was his dream and commitment to establish a centre of excellence in India, and he moved to Bangalore in 2003 when he started Venkat Charmalaya, which is one of the very few universities recognised institutes in India for a postdoctoral fellowship. The centre has trained scores of dermatologists from India and other countries.
Dr. Venkataram Mysore became an authority in dermatology in the country. He is a pioneer in the field of Hair Transplantation, having been trained in Korea, Orlando, Poland, and other countries.
Dr Venkataram Mysore has made important contributions to the field of academic dermatology (vitiligo, leprosy, evidence-based guidelines), online dermatological education, dermatopathology, dermatosurgery (hair transplantation, liposuction), community dermatology – and has received several awards for the same.
Dr. Venkataram Mysore has a passion for teaching and writing. He is the author of a book on clinical dermatology, dermatology, cutaneous and aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation.
He has also been Editor in Chief Journal of Cutaneous Surgeons and has over 90 publications, 4 books, and chapters in eleven books. He has been the president of three national associations Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, the Association of Cutaneous Surgeons and the Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons.
He has also conducted several workshops and congresses for dermatologists, including the prestigious World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology. All these achievements have led to International recognition. He has received an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), an International mentorship from the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), an Hon Fellowship from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS) and for Asian Academy of Dermatovenereology (AAD).
He is currently the President of DASIL-Dermatologists and Aesthetic Surgeons International League. He was also awarded the prestigious Field Medal by the American Society of Dermatosurgery (ASD)- the first and only Indian to receive this honour. He was awarded International Appreciation from the International League of Dermatological Societies in 2016.
Dr Venkataram Mysore is concerned deeply about the commercialisation of health care and has a deep commitment to ethical practice. He has been instrumental in drafting guidelines of care for over 20 different diseases. Dr Venkataram Mysore has been at the forefront of community health education and compassionate delivery of skincare to poorer sections. Shraddha, a daily service started by him for poor patients, has delivered care for over 15000 patients so far. He has truly embodied the motto.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. He holds a rank of 300,159 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 346,212 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 8, with altogether 206 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
18. Dr Jaishree Sharad
Dr Jaishree Sharad is India’s leading celebrity cosmetic dermatologist. For over 23 years now, Dr Jaishree has touched the lives of thousands of people from Bollywood to Politicians to sportsmen to everybody, with her commitment to bringing the very of essence of skin care to India. Her work is her passion, and her ethos is to make people confident in their own skin.
She is an International Trainer for Fillers and Botox. And has delivered over 500 lectures nationally and internationally, and conducted over 200 workshops. She is the Director of Skinfinitii Aesthetic Skin and Laser Clinic, Mumbai
After completing her MBBS, she did her post-graduation in dermatology in Mumbai. She further completed a fellowship in laser surgery from Bangkok and another fellowship in Cosmetic Dermatology from the USA. She has also been trained by various renowned names in the field of Cosmetic Dermatology in the USA and Germany.
Although she started working in January 2000, she started her own clinic called Skinfinitii in Bandra and Vashi in the year 2006. Her current clinic in Khar, Mumbai, is a state-of-the-art Aesthetic clinic with the latest US FDA-approved lasers and machines.
Dr Jaishree has authored 2 lifestyle books on skin care called “Skin Rules” and “Skin Talks”, both published by Penguin Random Book House in October 2018 and Oct 2014, respectively, both of which were released by none other than Shri Amitabh Bachchan and both of which have been bestsellers.
Dr Jaishree has also been the Vice President of the Cosmetic Dermatology Society of India and the Executive Board Member of the European Society of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery.
She has been recognised as one of the top 2% scientists across the world, as per Stanford University's list of 2025. She holds a rank of 319,565 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 368,284 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 5, with altogether 76 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
19. Dr Chander Grover
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 2025. She holds a rank of 367,096 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 330,499 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 210 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
20. Dr Asheesh Gupta
Recognised for his remarkable contributions to Dermatology, Dr Asheesh Gupta has been featured in the esteemed Stanford list. As per the list, Dr Gupta holds a rank of 225,136 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 246,807 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 12, with a total of 554 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
21. Dr Virendra Nath Sehgal
Dr Virendra Nath Seghal, dermatologist and owner of Sehgal Nursing Home, has earned a place on Stanford’s prestigious list in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of Dermatology.
As per the list, Dr Sehgal holds a rank of 209,324 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 243,654 when all citations are included. By the end of 2024, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 5, with a total of 182 citations for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
