Dr. R. Ramachandran

Professional Summary

Dr. R. Ramachandran is a highly qualified Dermatology and Cosmetology specialist with 15 years of clinical and academic experience, currently practicing at Gleneagles Global Health City in Perumbakkam, Chennai. A gold medalist from his medical school, Dr. Ramachandran brings a strong foundation in both clinical dermatology and cutting-edge cosmetology, backed by international training in the UK and Singapore. With 11 years of dedicated medical post-graduate teaching experience as Professor of Dermatology at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. Ramachandran combines academic rigor with hands-on clinical excellence. He has authored 17 peer-reviewed publications spanning a wide range of dermatological conditions, including sexually transmitted infections, pediatric dermatology, autoimmune skin disorders, vitiligo, and dermatosurgery. His international credentials — including a Specialty Certificate in Dermatology from the UK (Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians) and an observership in Dermatosurgery & Lasers at the National Skin Centre in Singapore — reflect his commitment to staying at the forefront of his field. Dr. Ramachandran is fluent in Tamil, English, and Hindi, making him an accessible and welcoming choice for both domestic and international patients seeking expert dermatological care.

Specializations

• Dermatology
• Cosmetology (Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery – dermatology-related procedures)

Procedures & Expertise

• Acne Scar Laser Treatment
• Laser Skin Rejuvenation
• Pigmentation Laser Treatment
• PRP Therapy for Hair Loss
• Chemical Peels
• Vitiligo (Extensive)
• Severe Psoriasis
• Chronic Eczema (Severe)
• Cutaneous Lupus
• Skin Tightening (Energy-based Devices)

Education & Qualifications

• M.B.B.S. — Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Pondicherry, 2008 (Gold Medalist and Best Outgoing Student)
• M.D. (Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy) — Madras Medical College & Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai, 2013
• Specialty Certificate in Dermatology — Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians, UK, 2017
• Observership (IADVL) in Paediatric Dermatology — Christian Medical College, Vellore, 2017
• Observer Fellow in Dermatosurgery & Lasers — National Skin Centre, Singapore, 2019

Hospital Affiliations

• Gleneagles Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Chennai (Visiting Consultant Dermatologist)
• SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai (Former Professor of Dermatology)
• Kauvery Hospital, Chennai (Senior Visiting Consultant Dermatologist)
• Rainbow Children's Hospital, Guindy (Visiting Consultant Dermatologist)
• LR Skin, Hair & Laser Clinic, Medavakkam (Consultant Dermatologist)

Awards & Recognition

• Gold Medalist — M.B.B.S., Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Pondicherry, 2008
• Best Outgoing Student Award — Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Pondicherry, 2008
• Author of 17 peer-reviewed publications in national and international dermatology journals, including the Indian Journal of Leprosy, International Journal of Research in Dermatology, Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Medical Journal Armed Forces India, and Pigment International

Publications

Dr. Ramachandran has contributed extensively to dermatological literature with 17 published papers covering diverse topics such as sexually transmitted infections, vitiligo management, pediatric dermatology (neurofibromatosis, paediatric skin disorders), onychoscopy, balanoposthitis, syphilis, porokeratosis, pseudoxanthoma elasticum, and nevus flammeus, among others.