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Dr Col Rajagopal A

Senior Consultant – Dermatology

الجلد (الأمراض الجلدية)

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January 1, 1962

Top Areas of Expertise

  • Acne & Pimple Management (including acne pimples and pimple‑free treatments)
  • Pigmentation Disorders (melasma, skin whitening, sunburn correction)
  • Autoimmune & Chronic Skin Conditions (psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema)
  • Infectious Dermatology (fungal infections like tinea versicolor, ringworm; leprosy)
  • Hair & Nail Disorders (hair loss, nail pathologies)
  • Cosmetic Dermatology (plasma pen treatments, stretch mark repair, scar management, Botox & fillers)
  • Papillon-Lefèvre Syndrome, Schopf-Schulz-Passarge Syndrome
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, Actinomycosis, Mycetoma
  • Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis, Mycosis Fungoides
  • Ocular and Oculocutaneous Albinism

Top Treatments Offered

  • Acne & Pimple Treatment, including plasma pen and chemical peel options
  • Pigmentation therapies, sunburn care, and skin-lightening procedures
  • Psoriasis & eczema management with appropriate medical protocols
  • Vitiligo treatment and fungal infection care (tinea versicolor, ringworm)
  • Cosmetic procedures: Botox, dermal fillers, scar revisions, stretch mark reduction, scar management
  • Hair and nail treatments, including therapy for hair loss and nail disorders
  • Wart/mole removal, burn treatment, corn & callus care
  • Skin Biopsies, Laser Surgeries
  • Body Contouring Procedures (Tummy Tuck, Nose Fillers, Breast Augmentation)

About Dr Col Rajagopal A

Dr. Col. A. Rajagopal is a distinguished dermatologist with over six decades of clinical expertise. His medical journey began in 1962, and he is renowned for his comprehensive care in treating a wide spectrum of dermatological conditions ranging from chronic skin diseases to cosmetic concerns. He has served in prestigious military medical institutions and is respected for his diagnostic accuracy and patient-centred approach. His contributions extend to medical teaching and mentoring, reflecting a legacy of excellence in dermatology.

Educational Qualifications:

  • MBBS – Madras University (1962)
  • DVD – Diploma in Dermatology & Venereology, Poona University (1974)
  • MD (Dermatology & Leprosy) – Banaras Hindu University (1981)

Professional Experience:

  • 60+ years of clinical practice in dermatology
  • Former Professor & Head of Dermatology at Command Hospital, Pune (Armed Forces)
  • Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai

Notable Achievements:

  • Lifetime Best Teacher Award by IADVL Academy
  • Examiner and post-grad mentor (MD/DVD) at Pune University and AFMC Pune
  • Retired as Senior Advisor (Armed Forces Medical Services), Ministry of Defence

Professional Memberships:

  • Member – Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists (IADVL)
  • Life Member – Indian Association of Leprologists
  • Member – Tamil Nadu Medical Council
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