We are proud to announce that Dr. Venkataram Mysore, Director of Venkat Centre for Skin and Plastic Surgery, has been recognized among the top 2% scientists globally in the field of dermatology, as per the prestigious Stanford University list of 2025.
A Unique Honor for a Clinician-Researcher
What makes this recognition especially remarkable is that Dr. Mysore is among the very few dermatologists in India from private practice to be featured in this elite global list. The majority of scientists recognized in the database are affiliated with academic institutions or research organizations, whereas Dr. Mysore’s inclusion stands as a testament to his exceptional dedication to research and publication while maintaining an active clinical practice.
His achievement highlights that meaningful scientific contributions are possible beyond academia — a rare distinction that blends clinical excellence, research innovation, and ethical medical leadership.
A Distinguished Career in Dermatology
With over 30 years of experience as a dermatologist and 18 years as a teacher, Dr. Venkataram Mysore is widely regarded as one of India’s foremost experts in dermatology. A rare combination of dermatologist, dermatopathologist, and hair transplant surgeon, he currently leads Venkat Centre in Bangalore — a premier institute known for its excellence in skin, hair, and aesthetic care.
After an illustrious early career in India, including service in the Indian Air Force, Dr. Mysore gained international experience in Muscat and Bahrain, becoming a Diplomate of the Royal College of Pathologists (London). In 2003, driven by a vision to establish a centre of academic excellence in India, he founded Venkat Charmalaya in Bangalore — one of the few university-recognized institutes offering postdoctoral dermatology fellowships. The centre has since trained numerous dermatologists from India and abroad.
Contributions and Achievements
Dr. Mysore has made pioneering contributions across multiple domains — vitiligo, leprosy, dermatopathology, dermatosurgery, and hair transplantation — and played a key role in developing evidence-based clinical guidelines for more than 20 dermatologic conditions.
His academic record includes:
- Over 90 peer-reviewed publications,
- 4 authored books and 11 book chapters,
- Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cutaneous Surgeons,
- Past President of three major national associations — IADVL, ACSI, and AHRS.
He has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cutaneous Surgeons and has presided over three major national associations — the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), the Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India (ACSI), and the Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons (AHRS).
On the international front, he currently serves as President of DASIL (Dermatologists and Aesthetic Surgeons International League) and has received numerous accolades, including:
- The Field Medal by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) — the first and only Indian to receive this honor,
- Honorary Fellowship (FRCP) from the Royal College of Physicians,
- Honorary Fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), ISHRS, and the Asian Academy of Dermatovenereology (AAD),
- International Appreciation Award from the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS), and
- An International Mentorship Award from ASDS.
Recognition in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientist List
As per Stanford University’s 2025 global database of top scientists, Dr. Mysore holds a world rank of 300,159 (based on composite score excluding self-citations) and 346,212 (including self-citations). By the end of 2024, his h-index stands at 8, with 206 citations recorded for 2024 (excluding self-citations).
This recognition reflects his sustained research excellence, scholarly impact, and contributions to dermatologic science at both national and international levels.
Commitment to Ethics and Community Service
Beyond academia, Dr. Mysore remains deeply committed to ethical practice and community dermatology. He has been instrumental in establishing Shraddha, a charitable dermatology service providing free treatment to over 15,000 patients from underprivileged backgrounds. His lifelong mission continues to embody compassion, education, and integrity in medical care.
A Proud Moment for Venkat Centre and Indian Dermatology
This prestigious recognition from Stanford University reaffirms Dr. Mysore’s lifelong commitment to advancing dermatologic science with integrity, compassion, and dedication — inspiring dermatologists across India and beyond.
