Best Doctors for Dermatology in India

Compare 82 dermatology specialists in India across 26 hospitals, then reach out for a personal consultation.

82 dermatology specialists are listed in our India network, across 5 cities (Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad), at 26 hospitals, with 3–45 years of listed experience among them.

This page lists the dermatology doctors in our directory for India, drawn from hospitals including Fortis Memorial Research Institute, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals) and others. Doctors are listed across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.

Why Choose India for Dermatology?

India is one of GAF Healthcare's listed hubs for dermatology, with 82 specialists across 26 hospitals in our directory, offering 3–45 years of listed experience among them.

Of the hospitals listed here, 15 hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, and 24 hold NABH accreditation — recognised international and national benchmarks for hospital patient-safety and clinical-quality standards. Published patient guides on this site put typical India treatment costs at roughly 60–80% less than equivalent care in the US, UK or Gulf.

As with every doctor and hospital you find through GAF Healthcare, choosing India comes with our own coordination support: a single itemised quote, visa and travel arrangements, and a language-speaking companion where needed — see "How GAF Healthcare assists" below.

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Dr. Gowri Featured

Dr. Gowri

MD (Dermatology), MBBS
Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology · Dermatologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda Hyderabad, India45+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 45+ years of experience in Dermatologist
  • Consultant Dermatologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad — current role at one of Hyderabad's leading multi-specialty hospital groups.
  • Served as Organizing Secretary for DERMACON 2006, the national annual conference of Indian dermatologists.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Laser Treatment for Pigmentation
  • Laser Treatment for Acne Scars
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Scar Revision and Correction
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Dermatologist Experience: 45+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
Dr. Surendra V H H

Dr. Surendra V H H

MBBS, DVD (Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology), MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology · 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
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Dermatologist Experience: 45+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
Dr. Ameet Valia

Dr. Ameet Valia

MBBS, DVD (Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy), MD (Dermatology)
Consultant Dermatologist and Cosmetologist, Dermatology · Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai Mumbai, India42+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 42+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
  • Consultant Dermatologist and Cosmetologist at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai (Parel) — current, since 2016.
  • Long-standing clinical association with Sir HN Hospital, Mumbai, contributing to dermatology services over many years.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Medical Dermatology Consultation
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • Botox Injections
View all procedures →
Dermatologist & Cosmetologist Experience: 42+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai
Dr. Naresh Bhargava

Dr. Naresh Bhargava

MBBS, M.D. in Dermatology and Venereology
Senior Consultant, Dermatology · Senior Dermatologist
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh New Delhi, India42+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 42+ years of experience in Senior Dermatologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, Dermatology at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi.
  • Previously held consultant and senior positions at Moolchand Hospital, B.L. Kapoor Hospital, Tirath Ram Shah Hospital, Sunderlal Jain Hospital, Sant Parmanand Hospital, and Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital — all in New Delhi.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • Advanced Medical Hair Loss Treatment
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
  • Botox Injections
View all procedures →
Senior Dermatologist Experience: 42+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Dr. Girish Panth

Dr. Girish Panth

MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy), Fellowship in Dermatosurgery & Cosmetology, Advanced Training in Dermatology, International Training
Consultant, Dermatology · 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 Road
Dr. Ravi K. Joshi

Dr. Ravi K. Joshi

MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology), FRCP (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians), Fellow of the Academy of Medicine
Senior Consultant, Dermatology · Dermatologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India37+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 37+ years of experience in Dermatologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant in Dermatology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
  • Long-standing association with Apollo Hospitals, Delhi, contributing to clinical dermatology practice across medical, procedural, and cosmetic domains.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Laser Skin Rejuvenation and Pigmentation Treatment
  • Chemical Peels
  • Botox Injections
  • Dermal Fillers
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Dermatologist Experience: 37+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. D M Mahajan

Dr. D M Mahajan

MBBS, MD — Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Fellowship in Dermatology
Senior Consultant, Dermatology · Dermatologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 35+ years of experience in Dermatologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant in Dermatology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi.
  • Has practiced clinical and procedural dermatology continuously for over 35 years across leading healthcare settings in Delhi.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • Chemical Peels
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
View all procedures →
Dermatologist Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Dr. Nitin S. Walia

Dr. Nitin S. Walia

MBBS, DNB Part 1, MD (Dermatology, STD & Leprosy), DNB (Dermatology, STD & Leprosy), DNB (Dermatology & STD)
Principal Consultant, Dermatology · Dermatologist
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket New Delhi, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 35+ years of experience in Dermatologist
  • Principal Consultant, Dermatology — Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
  • Consultant, Dermatology — Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi
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: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Dr. Ramanjit Singh

Dr. Ramanjit Singh

MBBS, MS (Master of Surgery), MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Certificate Course in Dermatosurgery and Cosmetology
Associate Director, Dermatology · Cosmetic Dermatologist
Medanta – The Medicity Gurugram, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 35+ years of experience in Cosmetic Dermatologist
  • Currently serving as Associate Director, Dermatology at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram.
  • Has built a specialised practice in laser cosmetology and aesthetic dermatology over more than three decades of clinical work.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Pigmentation Laser Treatment
  • Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening with Energy-based Devices
  • Chemical Peels
View all procedures →
Cosmetic Dermatologist Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta – The Medicity
Dr. I S Reddy

Dr. I S Reddy

MBBS, MD – Dermatology, Diploma in Dermatology (DD), DNB – Dermatology, FIAMS – Fellow, Indian Academy of Medical Sciences, Diploma in Cosmetology
Senior Consultant, Dermatology · Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India32+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 32+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant Dermatologist at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad — one of India's leading tertiary care centres.
  • Affiliated with Apollo Health City, Jubilee Hills, contributing to its dermatology and cosmetology services.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acne Scar Laser Treatment
  • Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
  • Chemical Peels
  • PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
  • Skin Biopsy
View all procedures →
Dermatologist & Cosmetologist Experience: 32+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills

How we selected these doctors

A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Dermatology in India. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.

Leading Hospitals for Dermatology in India

KIMS Hospitals, Thane🇮🇳 Mumbai, India
Starting from$1,500

KIMS Hospitals, Thane

Est. 2025 NABH
DermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncology
1+
Doctors here
4.6
58 reviews
300+
Beds
1+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Ajay Dodeja
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$1,500

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Est. 2005 NABH · JCI
DermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
5+
Doctors here
3.8
49 reviews
539+
Beds
21+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Ajita Bagai KakkarDr. Lipy GuptaDr. Nitin S. Walia
+2 more
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, India
Starting from$1,500

Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)

Est. 1996 NABH · JCI
DermatologyLiver TransplantCardiac SurgeryOrthopedics
2+
Doctors here
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Ameet ValiaDr. Mahesh Patil
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$1,500

Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Est. 1988 JCI · NABH
DermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors here
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Amit Vij
Marengo Asia Hospitals🇮🇳 Faridabad, India
Starting from$1,500

Marengo Asia Hospitals

Est. 2007 NABH · NABL
DermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors here
4.4
54 reviews
450+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Anil K V MinzDr. Priyanka HemrajaniDr. Sunil Sanghi
+1 more
Apollo Hospitals🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$1,500

Apollo Hospitals

Est. 1983 JCI · NABH
DermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
8+
Doctors here
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Anju ManglaDr. Preema SinhaDr. D M Mahajan
+5 more
Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh🇮🇳 Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India
Starting from$1,500

Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

Est. 2010 NABH · JCI
DermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
7+
Doctors here
4.5
68 reviews
262+
Beds
16+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Anu JainDr. Arushi AroraDr. Mahima Aggarwal
+4 more
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Starting from$1,500

BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital

Est. 1959 JCI · NABH
DermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
6+
Doctors here
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Anuva BansalDr. Divya ChowdhryDr. Gaurav Bhardwaj
+3 more

Doctors in specific cities

How to Select the Best Doctor for Dermatology in India?

Choosing the right dermatology surgeon is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:

Experience and Expertise

Look for a surgeon with a strong track record in dermatology specifically, not just general surgery. Years of listed experience — shown on every profile below — is a reasonable starting point.

Specialization

Dermatology covers a wide range of procedures, from routine endoscopic work to complex organ transplants. Check that the doctor's listed procedures (see "Procedures in dermatology" below) actually match the treatment you need.

Hospital Affiliation

The hospital matters as much as the surgeon. Look for an accredited centre with a dedicated gastroenterology/HPB (hepatopancreatobiliary) unit, ICU support, and experience treating international patients — see "Hospitals where these doctors operate" below.

Communication and Second Opinions

You should be able to get clear answers about your case before committing to travel. Ask for a written second opinion on your reports, in a language you're comfortable in, before you decide.

Transparent Costs

Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — surgeon's fee, hospital charges and stay — before you travel, so there are no surprises once treatment begins. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.

How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Doctor for Dermatology in India

Discover the Top Doctors for Dermatology in India

This page lists 82 dermatology specialists across 26 hospitals in India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.

Support When You Need It Most

Share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp or email. Our medical team reviews them and comes back with a recommended doctor, hospital and treatment plan for your case.

Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs

We provide a single, itemised quote covering the doctor's fee, hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.

Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination

Once you choose a doctor, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking near the hospital, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.

On-the-Ground and Language Support

A dedicated, language-speaking companion can accompany you to appointments, and our team stays in touch after you return home to check on your recovery.

Curious what treatment might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about Dermatology in India

How many dermatology doctors are listed in India?
82 doctors are currently listed in our India directory for dermatology.
How do you choose which dermatology doctors to list?
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Dermatology in India. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
Can I compare the listed dermatology doctors before booking?
Yes. Review each profile's listed experience, qualifications, procedures and hospital affiliation, then discuss your reports and options with a qualified doctor before making a decision.
Do the listed doctors treat patients from outside India?
International-patient availability can differ by doctor and hospital. Contact the care team to confirm language support, appointment timing and whether the doctor can review your reports remotely.
Can I request a second opinion from a doctor on this page?
You can ask for a records review or second opinion through the enquiry form. The doctor must assess your reports and history before giving advice; this page is not a diagnosis.
What does dermatology care usually involve?
Dermatology covers different diagnoses and treatments. Your care plan may include consultation, investigations, treatment and follow-up, depending on your individual needs.
Who should consider seeing a dermatology specialist?
A referral or consultation may be appropriate when symptoms, a diagnosis or a test result requires this specialty's expertise. Suitability and urgency should be assessed by a qualified clinician.
What records should I bring to a dermatology consultation?
Bring relevant scans, laboratory results, pathology, medication details and previous treatment notes. The hospital or doctor can confirm what is needed for your specific appointment.
How long does dermatology treatment or recovery take?
Timing depends on the diagnosis, treatment approach and your health. Ask the treating team for a personalised schedule rather than relying on a general estimate.
What alternatives or risks should I discuss with a dermatology specialist?
Ask about the risks, expected benefits and non-surgical or alternative options relevant to your diagnosis. These questions require a patient-specific clinical assessment.
How much does dermatology treatment cost in India?
Cost varies by procedure, hospital, city and individual case. Published patient guides on this site put typical India treatment costs at roughly 60–80% less than equivalent care in the US, UK or Gulf. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Which cities in India have dermatology doctors listed?
Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad. Use the city links on this page to view doctors in a specific city.
What can change the cost of dermatology treatment?
The diagnosis, treatment approach, hospital, investigations, medicines, length of stay and any additional care can affect the final quote. Request an itemised estimate after records review.
What should international patients send before travelling for dermatology care?
Send relevant reports, scans, pathology results, medication details and a clear medical history for review. The care team can then ask the hospital what additional information is required.
Can GAF Healthcare help international patients coordinate care?
Our coordination team can explain the next steps and available support, including appointment communication and travel planning. Visa, transport and accommodation arrangements depend on the confirmed care plan.
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