Best Dermatologists for Skin Lesions Requiring Biopsy in Bengaluru, India

This page lists 11 skin lesions requiring biopsy doctors in Bengaluru, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 11 skin lesions requiring biopsy doctors in Bengaluru, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy doctors in Bengaluru, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

About the Condition

What is Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy?

Skin lesions are abnormal changes in the color, texture, or structure of the skin that may range from benign growths — such as cysts, warts, or seborrhoeic keratoses — to potentially serious conditions including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or basal cell carcinoma. When a lesion has features that raise clinical concern, a biopsy is recommended to obtain a tissue sample for laboratory analysis, as visual examination alone cannot reliably distinguish benign from malignant changes. Risk factors include prolonged ultraviolet exposure, fair skin, a personal or family history of skin cancer, immunosuppression, and certain inherited conditions such as dysplastic naevus syndrome. Early and accurate assessment is important because some malignant lesions can spread to surrounding tissue or distant sites if not identified and managed promptly.

Individual assessmentEvery case is different
Complete evaluationUnderstand the condition first
Specialist reviewChoose the right approach
Medical assessment helps clarify severity and identify appropriate options.

Treatment options for Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy

Care may include lifestyle changes, medical treatment, specialist review or a procedure, depending on the diagnosis, associated conditions and individual goals. The options below are associated with this condition in the GAF Healthcare directory.

Skin Biopsy

A skin biopsy is a minor diagnostic procedure in which a small sample of skin tissue is removed and sent to a pathology laboratory for microscopic examination.

Why it may be consideredIt is commonly performed to diagnose skin cancers, unexplained rashes, infections, or other suspicious lesions, and helps guide further treatment planning. The procedure is typically done under local anesthesia in an outpatient dermatology clinic or minor procedure room.

Key distinction: Most Common

Wide Local Excision of Skin Lesions

Wide local excision is a surgical procedure in which a skin lesion, along with a margin of surrounding healthy tissue, is removed to ensure complete clearance of abnormal or cancerous cells.

Why it may be consideredIt is commonly performed for suspicious moles, biopsy-confirmed skin cancers (such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, or squamous cell carcinoma), or lesions with atypical histopathology. The excised tissue is sent for pathological analysis to confirm clear margins and guide further treatment if needed.

Key distinction: Most Common

How is Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy treated?

Care usually follows several stages, from assessment through treatment and follow-up.

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Assessment

Review medical history, BMI and overall health.

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Lifestyle & medical treatment

Diet, physical activity, behavioural support and medicines when appropriate.

3

Specialist evaluation

Assess whether additional treatment may be appropriate.

4

Treatment selection

Non-surgical or surgical options based on individual circumstances.

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Treatment & recovery

Follow the selected treatment plan and recovery guidance.

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Long-term follow-up

Monitor weight, health and response to treatment.

Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy doctors

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Dr. Amulya Ramamurthy

MBBS, MD in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (DVL)
Consultant Dermatologist · Specialty: Dermatologist
Apollo Specialty Hospital, Jayanagar Bengaluru, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 8+ years of experience in Dermatologist
  • Currently practising as Consultant Dermatologist at Apollo Specialty Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru.
  • Built over eight years of clinical experience managing medical and procedural dermatology across a diverse patient population.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
  • Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment
  • Alopecia Areata Treatment (Refractory Cases)
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Dermatologist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Specialty Hospital, Jayanagar
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Dr. Ashwini M Shetty

MBBS, MD (Dermatology) — 6th Rank, RGUHS MD Examinations, DNB (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy), Fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology (IADVL)
Consultant, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 8+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant, Dermatology at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
  • Completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology under the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), gaining specialist expertise in childhood skin conditions.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
  • Chemical Peels
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Dermatologist & Cosmetologist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Girish Panth

MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy), Fellowship in Dermatosurgery & Cosmetology, Advanced Training in Dermatology, International Training
Consultant, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist & Dermatosurgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India40+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 40+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Dermatosurgeon
  • Currently serving as Consultant, Dermatology at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
  • Built a 40+ year clinical career spanning general dermatology, dermatosurgery, and advanced cosmetic procedures.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • Chemical Peels
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
View all procedures →
Dermatologist & Dermatosurgeon Experience: 40+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Girishma J

MBBS, MD in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology (DVL), Certified in Trichology — FRGUHS
Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist & Aesthetic Skin Specialist
Medicover Hospital, Bangalore Bengaluru, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 8+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Aesthetic Skin Specialist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Dermatologist at Medicover Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
  • Built clinical expertise in both medical dermatology and aesthetic skin treatments over 8+ years of practice.
Expertise & Procedures
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening (Energy-based Devices)
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Dermatologist & Aesthetic Skin Specialist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital, BangaloreHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. Jaidev Yadav

MD (Dermatology), Fellowship in Practical Cosmetology & Lasers, Doctoral Fellowship (Trichology), Certificate Workshop — Fillers, Mesotherapy, CRL, Pluriyal, Certificate Workshop — Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Trichology & Skin Cosmetology
Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 16+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Dermatologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
  • Affiliated Consultant Dermatologist at Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram, Bangalore.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Advanced Laser Treatments
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
View all procedures →
Dermatologist & Cosmetologist Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Rajitha Alluri

MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy)
Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology · Specialty: Consultant Dermatologist
Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield Bengaluru, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 8+ years of experience in Consultant Dermatologist
  • Currently working as Consultant Dermatologist at Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, Bengaluru, providing medical and cosmetic dermatology services.
  • Built over eight years of clinical practice spanning dermatological diagnosis, procedural treatments, and cosmetic interventions.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Chemical Peels for Skin Rejuvenation
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • Laser Skin Rejuvenation
View all procedures →
Consultant Dermatologist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield
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Dr. Shoba Sudeep

MBBS, MD — Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, MRCP (UK equivalent) / CSID — Clinical Dermatology, Fellowship — Clinical, Procedural & Cosmetic Dermatology
Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 10+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
  • Previously associated with Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, providing specialist dermatology care.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • Botox Injections
  • Dermal Fillers
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Dermatologist & Cosmetologist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Surendra V H H

MBBS, DVD (Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology), MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India45+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 45+ years of experience in Dermatologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Dermatologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
  • Also affiliated with Apollo Specialty Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, extending his outreach across the city.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
  • Advanced Medical Hair Loss Treatment
View all procedures →
Dermatologist Experience: 45+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Vanita Mathew

MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology), Post-Graduation in Practical Dermatology, DNB (Dermatology)
Senior Consultant, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 20+ years of experience in Dermatologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, Dermatology at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
  • Has held consulting and senior clinical roles at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
  • Advanced Medical Hair Loss Treatment
  • Anti-Ageing Dermatologic Procedures
View all procedures →
Dermatologist Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Vijendran Pragasam

MBBS, MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL), DNB – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy
Senior Consultant, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist & Trichologist
Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 23+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Trichologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant Dermatologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, managing a wide range of medical and procedural dermatology cases.
  • Previously affiliated with Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Bengaluru, providing specialist dermatological care in an oncology setting.
Expertise & Procedures
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
  • Advanced Medical Hair Loss Treatment
  • Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment
  • Alopecia Areata Treatment (Refractory Cases)
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
View all procedures →
Dermatologist & Trichologist Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta RoadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH

Hospitals where these doctors practise

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road🇮🇳 Bangalore, India
Starting from$1,500

Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

Est. 2007
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
DermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
8+
Doctors here
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Ashwini M ShettyDr. Girish PanthDr. Jaidev Yadav
+5 more
Medicover Hospital, Bangalore🇮🇳 Bengaluru, India
Starting from$1,500

Medicover Hospital, Bangalore

Est. 2024
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
DermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncology
1+
Doctors here
4.7
68 reviews
300+
Beds
2+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Girishma J

Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for skin lesions requiring biopsy treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

Internationally accredited hospitals

Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.

Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

Care coordination support

A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.

How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.

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Common questions

FAQs about Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy in Bengaluru, India

What is Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy?
A skin lesion requiring biopsy is any growth, sore, pigmented area, or structural change on the skin that displays features — such as irregular borders, asymmetry, rapid change, bleeding, or unusual colour — that a clinician considers insufficient to classify with confidence on examination alone, making tissue sampling necessary for a definitive diagnosis.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy?
Concerning features that may prompt a biopsy referral include a mole or pigmented patch that is asymmetrical, has an irregular or poorly defined border, contains multiple colours, has grown beyond six millimetres, or has changed noticeably over weeks to months; a non-healing ulcer or sore; a firm, pearly, or translucent nodule; or a scaly, thickened plaque that bleeds easily. Some lesions that turn out to be significant cause no pain or discomfort at all, while others may itch, crust, or ooze. The presence or absence of these symptoms alone is not sufficient to confirm or exclude any particular diagnosis — a qualified clinician must evaluate each case individually.
How is Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy diagnosed?
Diagnosis begins with a thorough clinical history — including sun exposure habits, personal and family history of skin cancer, immunosuppression status, and how the lesion has changed over time — followed by a dermoscopic examination, which uses magnification and polarised light to assess subsurface structures. If dermoscopy does not provide sufficient clarity, a biopsy is performed; depending on the lesion's size, location, and suspected type, this may be an incisional, excisional, punch, or shave biopsy, with the tissue sent for histopathological analysis. For lesions confirmed as malignant, further staging investigations — such as sentinel lymph node assessment or imaging — may be required to determine whether spread has occurred.
How is Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy treated?
The appropriate management depends entirely on the biopsy result, lesion type, depth or stage, location, and the patient's overall health, and must be determined through individual clinical assessment. Confirmed malignant lesions such as melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma typically require surgical removal with defined clear margins, most often through wide local excision, and may additionally involve sentinel lymph node biopsy, topical or systemic therapies, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy depending on stage. Benign lesions confirmed on histology may require no further treatment, or may be managed with monitoring, cryotherapy, topical agents, or minor surgical removal based on the patient's symptoms and preferences.
Can Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy be treated without surgery?
For lesions confirmed as benign, non-surgical options such as active surveillance, cryotherapy (freezing), topical prescription creams (for example, those used for superficial actinic keratoses or certain low-risk basal cell carcinomas), or photodynamic therapy may be appropriate depending on the specific diagnosis and clinical context. However, for lesions confirmed as malignant melanoma or high-risk skin cancers, surgical excision is generally the primary treatment; non-surgical approaches alone are not considered sufficient and any decision to use adjunctive therapies must be guided by a specialist.
When is Skin Biopsy considered for Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy?
Skin Biopsy may be considered when conservative or medical options have not achieved enough improvement, or when the severity of the condition warrants it. The decision depends on clinical assessment, expected benefits and individual risks.
Which doctor treats Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy?
Skin lesions requiring biopsy are primarily evaluated and managed by a dermatologist, who performs the clinical assessment and biopsy; if a lesion is confirmed malignant, care is typically coordinated by a dermatologist alongside a plastic surgeon or surgical oncologist for excision, and may involve a multidisciplinary team including a medical oncologist or radiation oncologist depending on stage and type.
How do I choose a doctor for Skin Lesions requiring Biopsy?
When selecting a provider, it is worth asking about the clinician's specific experience with dermoscopy and the type of lesion suspected, whether histopathology is processed by a specialist dermatopathology laboratory, and whether the facility offers access to a multidisciplinary skin cancer team and clear pathways for follow-up or further treatment if results require it.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a medical summary, investigation and imaging or biopsy reports where relevant, a current medication list, previous diagnoses and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translation where needed.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team helps review initial medical information, connect you with suitable doctors and hospitals, explain next steps and indicative estimates, and organise a treatment plan before travel.