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| Doctor & Qualifications | Clinic / Location | Areas of Expertise | Why Choose Them |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Abhinav Kumar MBBS, MD (LHMC, Delhi) | The Skin Centre (Kankarbagh) | Hair Transplant (DHT) Acne/Pigmentation Pediatric Derm | 13+ years, state‑of‑the‑art clinic, highly rated for molluscum & scar revision; author of hair transplant textbook [citation:1][citation:9]. |
| Dr. Neha Kumari MD Dermatology (PMC) | Medanta Patna | Vitiligo surgery Fractional CO2 Botox/Fillers | AIIMS & JLNMCH trained, gold medalist, expertise in acne scar surgeries & pediatric derm [citation:2]. |
| Dr. Govind Kumar Singh MD (Era`s Lucknow) | Narsingh Derma Clinic (Kankarbagh) | Cosmetic Derm Dermatosurgery Lasers | 15+ years, trained under Dr. Sanjeev Kandhari (Delhi), free OPD camps, patient‑centric [citation:4][citation:6]. |
| Dr. Swati Suman MD Dermatology | Medipark Superspeciality (Patliputra) | Vitiligo surgeries Psoriasis Skin grafting | AIIMS senior resident, managed 350+ patients/day, 10 years experience, university ranker [citation:5]. |
| Dr. Shashi Kant Prasad MBBS, MD | NSMCH (Bypass Rd) | Medical Derm Leprosy STI | Professor & HOD, vast experience in complex dermatoses & academic leadership [citation:3]. |
| Dr. Richa Thakur MBBS, MD | NSMCH, Patna | Aesthetic dermatology Laser therapies | Assoc. Professor, skilled in chemical peels, microneedling & vitiligo grafting [citation:3]. |
| Dr. Annu Jayan MD Dermatology | Skinessence (Kankarbagh) | Aesthetic medicine Dermal fillers Lasers | National trainer for Restylane, trained under pioneers, 10+ years aesthetic focus [citation:8]. |
| Dr. Nawneet Kr Sinha MD | Skinessence, Kankarbagh | Aesthetic Derm Hair lasers | 10 years experience, IADVL member, dedicated to cosmetic dermatology [citation:8]. |
| Dr. Garima Gitanjali MBBS, MD | NSMCH, Patna | Pediatric derm Hair/nail disorders | Senior resident, compassionate care for children & adolescents [citation:3]. |
| Dr. Abhinav Kr (additional) MBBS, MD | The Skin Centre | Dermatosurgery PRP | Published researcher, iCliniq expert, COVID warrior award [citation:9]. |
Typically ₹300–₹600 for experienced dermatologists (e.g., Dr Swati Suman ₹300 [citation:5], Dr Abhinav ₹500 [citation:1]). Premium hospitals may charge ₹700–₹1000.
Dermatologists (MD/DNB) treat medical conditions (acne, infections, vitiligo). Cosmetologists focus on aesthetics; in Patna many top dermatologists also practice cosmetic derm (e.g., Dr Neha Kumari, Dr Annu Jayan) [citation:2][citation:8].
Yes with experts using ND:YAG / diode (NSMCH, Medanta). Always seek qualified dermatologist to avoid burns/pigmentation [citation:3][citation:10].
Clean face, list of current products/medications, medical history, and specific concerns. Many Patna clinics (The Skin Centre) offer thorough dermoscopy [citation:1].
Yes for early‑moderate alopecia. Offered at The Skin Centre, Narsingh, Medipark – maintenance sessions needed [citation:1][citation:5][citation:6].
Yes, several (Dr Abhinav on iCliniq, Dr Neha etc.). But first visit better in person for dermoscopy/palpation [citation:9].
Look for combination treatments (subcision, microneedling, lasers). Dr Abhinav, Dr Neha, Dr Govind offer comprehensive scar clinics [citation:1][citation:2][citation:6].
No, ethical derms focus on brightening & treating cause (melasma, post‑acne marks) with sunscreens, peels, oral meds – Dr Swati, Dr Richa [citation:3][citation:5].