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About Severe Psoriasis Management doctors in 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.
Severe Psoriasis Management doctors
FeaturedDr. Ajita Bagai Kakkar
MBBS, MD (Dermatology & Venereology), DNB (Dermatology & Venereology), Short-Term Skin & STD Training
Director – Dermatology, Lasers & Aesthetic Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket · Specialty: Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket New Delhi, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
- Currently serving as Director – Dermatology, Lasers & Aesthetic Medicine at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, and affiliated with Max Hospital Panchsheel Park, New Delhi.
- Completed Senior Residency in Dermatology at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi (July 2000 – April 2001).
Expertise & Procedures
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Pigmentation Laser Treatment
- Skin Tightening (Energy-Based Devices)
- Chemical Peels
Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Specialist Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Max Super Speciality Hospital, SaketHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Amit Vij
MBBS, MD (Dermatology)
Consultant, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India19+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 19+ years of experience in Dermatologist
- Currently serving as Consultant, Dermatology at Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi.
- Previously practiced at Max Hospital, Noida, managing diverse dermatological caseloads.
Expertise & Procedures
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Pigmentation Laser Treatment
- PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
- Advanced Medical Hair Loss Treatment
Dermatologist Experience: 19+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Anju Mangla
MBBS, MD (Dermatology)
Consultant, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India26+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 26+ years of experience in Dermatologist
- Currently serving as Consultant, Dermatology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
- Associated with Apollo Hospitals Noida, extending specialist dermatology care across the Delhi NCR region.
Expertise & Procedures
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Pigmentation Laser Treatment
- Skin Tightening with Energy-Based Devices
- PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
Dermatologist Experience: 26+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Asmita Kapoor
MBBS, MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, DNB – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Fellowship – Admire Advanced Aesthetic Fellowship Program (AAAFP)
Visiting Consultant, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist
Medanta – The Medicity Gurugram, India8+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 8+ years of experience in Dermatologist
- Currently serving as Visiting Consultant in Dermatology at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, managing a broad range of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology cases.
- Previously worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune, contributing to academic teaching, research, and the hospital's aesthetics team.
Expertise & Procedures
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Pigmentation Laser Treatment
- Chronic Pigmentation Disorders Management
- PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
Dermatologist Experience: 8+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta – The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Preema Sinha
MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Dermatology Specialist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals · Specialty: Dermatologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India21+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 21+ years of experience in Dermatologist
- Currently serving as Dermatology Specialist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
- Served as Professor of Dermatology and Head of Dermatology Centre at a tertiary Army hospital in Pune, Indian Army.
Expertise & Procedures
- Chemical Peels
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Botox Injections
- Dermal Fillers
Dermatologist Experience: 21+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Ekta Nigam
MBBS, MD — Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Certification — Advanced Dermatological Procedures, Certification — Laser Treatment Techniques, Certification — Cosmetic Dermatology Training
Senior Consultant, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
Paras Hospitals, Gurugram Gurugram, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant in Dermatology at Paras Hospitals, Gurugram, one of North India's leading multispecialty hospital groups.
- Has mentored over 200 clinicians and students in aesthetic dermatology throughout her career, reflecting a longstanding commitment to advancing the field.
Expertise & Procedures
- Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Pigmentation Laser Treatment
- Skin Tightening with Energy-based Devices
- Botox Injections
Dermatologist & Cosmetologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Paras Hospitals, GurugramHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Pallavi Gaddam Reddy
MBBS, MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL), FDLS – Fellowship in Dermatological Laser Surgery
Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India13+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 13+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
- Currently serving as Consultant Dermatologist at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, providing advanced dermatological and cosmetic care to a wide patient base.
- Previously practiced at Kamineni Hospitals, King Koti, Hyderabad, gaining broad experience in clinical and complex dermatology.
Expertise & Procedures
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Pigmentation Laser Treatment
- PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
- Advanced Medical Hair Loss Treatment
Dermatologist & Aesthetic Medicine Specialist Experience: 13+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. R. Ramachandran
MBBS (Gold Medalist & Best Outgoing Student), MD — Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Specialty Certificate in Dermatology, Observership in Paediatric Dermatology (IADVL), Observer Fellowship in Dermatosurgery & Lasers
Visiting Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Chennai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Dermatologist & Cosmetologist
- Visiting Consultant Dermatologist, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai — current
- Senior Visiting Consultant Dermatologist, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai — current
Expertise & Procedures
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Pigmentation Laser Treatment
- PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
- Chemical Peels
Dermatologist & Cosmetologist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HealthCity ChennaiHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Rajiv Sekhri
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), Research Experience
Senior Consultant, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist
Fortis Hospital, Noida Noida, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 30+ years of experience in Dermatologist
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, Dermatology at Fortis Hospital, Noida.
- Has been in active dermatological clinical practice since 1992, accumulating over 30 years of patient care experience.
Expertise & Procedures
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Pigmentation Laser Treatment
- PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
- Advanced Medical Hair Loss Treatment
Dermatologist Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital, NoidaHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
Dr. Sachin Dhawan
MBBS, DVD (Diploma in Venereology and Dermatology), MD (Dermatology)
Senior Consultant, Dermatology · Specialty: Dermatologist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Dermatologist
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, Department of Dermatology, Fortis Hospital, Gurgaon.
- Has practiced clinical and procedural dermatology at a leading tertiary care institution for over 15 years.
Expertise & Procedures
- Acne Scar Laser Treatment
- Advanced Laser Skin Rejuvenation
- Pigmentation Laser Treatment
- PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
- Advanced Medical Hair Loss Treatment
Dermatologist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$500
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
Est. 2005
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Severe Psoriasis ManagementDermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Severe Psoriasis Management
3.8
49 reviews
539+
Beds
21+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$500
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Severe Psoriasis ManagementDermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Severe Psoriasis Management
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$500
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Severe Psoriasis ManagementDermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
3+
Doctors for Severe Psoriasis Management
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$500
Medanta - The Medicity
Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Severe Psoriasis ManagementDermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Severe Psoriasis Management
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$500
Paras Hospitals
Est. 2006
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Severe Psoriasis ManagementDermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Severe Psoriasis Management
4.4
59 reviews
300+
Beds
20+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$500
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Severe Psoriasis ManagementDermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Severe Psoriasis Management
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$500
Gleneagles Global Hospital
Est. 1999
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Severe Psoriasis ManagementDermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Severe Psoriasis Management
4.7
112 reviews
1000+
Beds
27+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Noida, IndiaStarting from$500
Fortis Hospital, Noida
Est. 2004
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Severe Psoriasis ManagementDermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Severe Psoriasis Management
4.5
88 reviews
236+
Beds
22+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$500
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Est. 1996
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Severe Psoriasis ManagementDermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Severe Psoriasis Management
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Bangalore, IndiaStarting from$500
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Severe Psoriasis ManagementDermatologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Severe Psoriasis Management
4.2
25 reviews
250+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for severe psoriasis 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.
About the Procedure
What is Severe Psoriasis Management?
Severe Psoriasis Management refers to a structured, hospital-supervised treatment program for patients with extensive plaque, pustular, or erythrodermic psoriasis that has not responded to topical treatments. It combines advanced diagnostics, systemic or biologic medications, and phototherapy under dermatology specialists to control flare-ups, reduce inflammation, and achieve long-term remission. This is typically recommended when psoriasis significantly affects quality of life, joints, or covers a large body surface area.
Who may be considered?
Severe Psoriasis Management may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
Targeted injectable biologic agents (such as IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors) that block specific immune pathways causing psoriasis, offering rapid and long-lasting clearance for moderate-to-severe cases.
3 approaches available for this procedure:
Biologic Therapy
Most EffectiveTargeted injectable biologic agents (such as IL-17 or IL-23 inhibitors) that block specific immune pathways causing psoriasis, offering rapid and long-lasting clearance for moderate-to-severe cases.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $300 - $700
CBC, liver and kidney function tests, Hepatitis B/C screening, tuberculosis screening (chest X-ray/IGRA), ESR/CRP, skin biopsy, PASI scoring
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $2,500 - $6,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1-2 days
Hospitalisation: ~1-2 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~7-10 days recommended
Total stay: approx 10-14 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Dermatology consultation
- Baseline investigations
- First biologic dose administration
- Nursing monitoring
- Follow-up review visit
Usually Not Included
- Ongoing biologic doses after discharge
- Travel and accommodation
- Long-term lab monitoring
- Visa and airfare
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients see visible improvement within 4-12 weeks depending on the therapy chosen, with periodic follow-up visits or lab monitoring recommended to track response and adjust treatment. Long-term management often continues after returning home under coordination with a local dermatologist.
Risks
Potential risks include infection susceptibility with immunosuppressive or biologic therapy, liver or kidney effects from systemic drugs, and skin irritation or burns from phototherapy if not properly monitored. Regular lab monitoring significantly reduces these risks.
Alternatives
Alternatives include topical corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues for mild cases, or combination therapy integrating phototherapy with systemic medication for enhanced results. Lifestyle and stress management measures are also advised alongside medical treatment.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Recent dermatology consultation notes
- PASI/BSA severity assessment
- Skin biopsy report (if done)
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Liver and kidney function tests
- Hepatitis B/C and tuberculosis screening
- Chest X-ray
- List of previous treatments tried and response
Patient information needed
- Duration and progression of psoriasis symptoms
- Body surface area affected
- History of joint pain or psoriatic arthritis
- Current and past medications including biologics
- Family history of psoriasis or autoimmune disease
- Any known allergies
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Coexisting conditions such as diabetes or liver disease
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Severe Psoriasis Management) and procedure (Severe Psoriasis Management) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Severe Psoriasis Management in India
What is Severe Psoriasis?
Severe psoriasis is a persistent inflammatory skin condition in which the immune system triggers abnormally rapid skin-cell growth, resulting in raised, scaly plaques, widespread redness, and significant discomfort across a substantial portion of the body. It is generally classified as severe when standard clinical scoring tools—such as the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), Body Surface Area (BSA) involvement, or the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI)—indicate high disease burden.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Severe Psoriasis?
Common features include thick, silvery-scaled plaques on the trunk, scalp, elbows, and knees; intense itching or burning; skin cracking and bleeding; and, in some forms, widespread redness affecting most of the body surface or pustular lesions. Associated health risks extend beyond the skin and may include joint pain and swelling consistent with psoriatic arthritis, as well as elevated cardiovascular risk linked to systemic inflammation. Experiencing these symptoms does not confirm a diagnosis—only a qualified clinician can determine whether psoriasis is present and assess its severity.
How is Severe Psoriasis diagnosed?
Assessment typically begins with a clinical skin examination and a detailed history of symptom onset, triggers, family history, and any prior treatments. A dermatologist will usually apply validated scoring tools such as the PASI (which grades redness, thickness, and scaling across body regions), BSA estimation, and the DLQI to quantify severity and quality-of-life impact. In cases where psoriatic arthritis is suspected, additional investigations—such as joint imaging or blood markers—may be ordered, and a skin biopsy is occasionally performed to confirm the diagnosis when the clinical picture is unclear.
How is Severe Psoriasis treated?
The appropriate treatment pathway depends on disease severity, affected areas, the presence of joint involvement, and individual health factors, and should only be determined after a qualified clinician has completed a full assessment. Mild-to-moderate presentations are typically managed with non-procedural approaches, while severe disease often warrants advanced systemic or biologic therapies that require specialist oversight. For eligible patients, procedures such as structured biologic therapy programmes may be recommended to achieve sustained disease control, though outcomes vary between individuals and no specific result can be guaranteed.
Can Severe Psoriasis be treated without a procedure?
Non-procedural management plays a meaningful role across all stages of psoriasis and includes topical treatments (corticosteroids, vitamin D analogues, retinoids, and calcineurin inhibitors), phototherapy (narrowband UVB or PUVA), and conventional systemic agents such as methotrexate, ciclosporin, and acitretin. For severe disease that has not responded adequately to these approaches, biologic therapies—including TNF inhibitors, IL-17 inhibitors, IL-23 inhibitors, and others—represent a well-established non-surgical treatment option that targets specific inflammatory pathways. Lifestyle modifications, including smoking cessation, limiting alcohol intake, managing body weight, and reducing known triggers, are also recommended as supportive measures alongside medical therapy.
When is Severe Psoriasis Management considered for Severe Psoriasis?
Severe Psoriasis Management may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Severe Psoriasis?
Severe psoriasis is primarily evaluated and managed by a dermatologist with experience in inflammatory skin conditions and biologic therapies. When joint involvement is present or suspected, co-management with a rheumatologist is often recommended, and some centres operate dedicated combined dermatology-rheumatology clinics for this purpose.
How do I choose a doctor for Severe Psoriasis?
When selecting a specialist for severe psoriasis, it is worth comparing the clinician's experience with biologic and systemic therapies, their access to multidisciplinary support including rheumatology and mental-health services where relevant, and the centre's capacity to offer structured monitoring and long-term follow-up to manage treatment response and any side effects over time.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.