Prof. Dr. R. Ramachandran

Prof. Dr. R. Ramachandran is an experienced and highly skilled dermatologist specializing in medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatosurgery, and aesthetic treatments. He completed his MBBS at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Pondicherry, followed by an MD in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy from Madras Medical College, Chennai.

With nearly a decade of experience as a medical faculty member, Dr. Ramachandran has served as a professor at SRM Medical College and consultant dermatologist at multiple leading institutions, including Gleneagles Global Health City and Rainbow Children’s Hospital. He holds specialized training in pediatric dermatology from Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore and an observer fellowship in dermatosurgery and lasers from the National Skin Centre, Singapore.

Dr. Ramachandran is actively involved in academic research, has over 20+ publications in national and internationally indexed journals, and is an examiner and reviewer for reputed dermatology journals.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Pondicherry (2003–2008)
• MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy) – Madras Medical College & Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai (2010–2013)
• Specialty Certificate in Dermatology – Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians, UK (2017)
• Observership in Pediatric Dermatology – Christian Medical College, Vellore (2017)
• Observer Fellowship in Dermatosurgery & Lasers – National Skin Centre, Singapore (2019)

Area of Expertise:

Academic Achievements & Research:

• Awarded Best Outgoing Student & received 5 subject gold medals in MBBS
• Winner of National Conference Award Paper – Bronze Medal (2011)
• Published 20+ research papers in national & international journals (PUBMED/SCOPUS indexed)
• Served as an examiner for MD Dermatology post-graduate exams since 2021
• Reviewer for SCOPUS-indexed international dermatology journals

Publications & Paper Presentations:

1. “A Study on Male Homosexual Behavior” – Indian J Sex Transm Dis (SCOPUS)
2. “Comparative Study of Dexmedetomidine & Clonidine in Intracranial Tumor Surgery” – National Neuro-Anesthesia Conference
3. “Lumpy Bumpy Weepy Face – A Rare Case Report” – Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences (2020)
4. “Segmental Neurofibromatosis with Lisch Nodules” – Medical Journal Armed Forces India (SCOPUS)
5. “Hand & Foot Syndrome Secondary to Capecitabine” – International Journal of Research in Dermatology

Work Experience:

• Professor – SRM Medical College & Hospital, Chennai (2022–Present)
• Associate Professor – SRM Medical College & Hospital, Chennai (2019–2022)
• Assistant Professor – SRM Medical College & Hospital, Chennai (2015–2019)
• Assistant Professor – Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry (2013–2015)
• Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist – Kaya Skin Clinic, Chennai (2015–2017)
• Visiting Consultant Dermatologist – Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam (2018–Present)
• Consultant Dermatologist/Pediatric Dermatologist – Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Guindy & Sholinganallur (2022–Present)
• Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist – LR Skin, Hair & Laser Clinic, Medavakkam