- 9 centres at Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata
- Treated 150,000+ patients from 25+ Countries
- More than 1000 doctors trained Globally in Cosmetic Medicine
- 100+ Research Papers Published in Top Line Pubmed Indexed International Journals
- Clinical Research Arm, Institutional Ethics Committee Approved by CDSCO
- 100+ Research Papers Published in Top Line Pubmed Indexed International Journals
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- 31,300+ beneficiaries
- 3,500 in 2024
Providing Free Care to Acid-Attack Survivors, Cancer Patients, and Community Clinics
- 2 Patents, 5 in Pipeline
- Co-inventor of QR678® & Range of Hair & Skin Products
- 20+ Years of Experience
- Patients from 25+ countries including UAE, USA, UK, Nigeria, Singapore & Australia
- American Board Certified in Facial Cosmetic Surgery, the First in Asia
- Key Opinion Leader – Allergan Asia-Pacific
Author Of
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- Dear People With Love & Care, Your Doctors (25,000+ Copies Sold)
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- Doctors Are Not Murderers — A Powerful Book Capturing Real Stories from Frontline Doctors.
Who is He?
A Doctor Who Builds More Than Beauty — He Builds Institutions, Knowledge & Lives
Professor Dr. Debraj Shome is internationally trained and globally acclaimed as one of the best known experts in Facial Plastic and Facial Cosmetic Surgery. He is a multi-dimensional leader in clinical innovation, academic mentorship, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and healthcare governance.
He is the first in Asia to be American Board Certified in Facial Cosmetic Surgery — an additional qualification officially registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council and forming part of the National Medical Commission Medical Register.
He has pioneered the invention of the QR678® for hair regrowth treatment which has treated 150,000+ hair patients across 25+ countries, authored bestselling books, trained 1,000+ doctors in cosmetic medicine, and founded research and academic bodies that have set benchmarks in aesthetic medicine.
He is often referred to as “the celebrity surgeon,” having operated on renowned personalities across Bollywood, Hollywood, and royal families globally.
Dr. Shome combines clinical expertise with a background in business administration, enabling him to critically assess healthcare systems and continually seek more efficient models of care delivery.
He founded and served as CEO of MediAngels, a healthcare startup backed by leading private equity and venture capital firms. MediAngels was later acquired by 1MG, which eventually became part of Tata Digital.
What drives Dr. Shome professionally is the opportunity to build and scale people, systems, and processes that can deliver long-term impact in healthcare.
Education & Clinical Training
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- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS)
- American Board Certified in Facial Cosmetic Surgery, the First in Asia https://ambrdfcs.org/doctors/debraj-shome/
- This is registered as an additional qualification on the Maharashtra Medical Council, which forms part of the National Medical Commission Medical Register.
- MBBS – Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India
- DO, DNB,
- FRCS (Glasgow) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow
- FICO (USA), MNAMS
- MBA in Healthcare Management – Vanderbilt University (USA) – Getting a MBA from one of the top healthcare MBA programs in the USA enables Dr Shome to scale and grow people, teams and processes
- Superspecialty Fellowships & Trainings:
- Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Facial Plastic Surgery Surgery – L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
- Facial Plastic Surgery – Utah, USA
- Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery – Morriston Hospital, Glasgow, UK – This Fellowship was awarded by AOCMF,as one of the 5 international fellowships that year
- Head & Neck Surgery – MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA), Houston, TX, USA
Clinical Roles & Affiliations
- Head of Facial Plastic & Facial Cosmetic Surgery at The Esthetic Clinics, having 9 operational centres across India
- Consultant & Head, Facial Plastic Surgery at:
- Apollo Spectra Hospital – Chembur (Mumbai flagship)
- Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
- S L Raheja Fortis Hospital
- Saifee Hospital
- Parkview Specialty Hospital, Kolkata
- Co-founder & Head – Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Apollo Health City, Hyderabad (2009–2011)
- Started career from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai and Tata Memorial Center, Navi Mumbai, India (2005-2007)
Organizations He Has Built
- Director, The Esthetic Clinics having 9 centres at Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai & Kolkata
- Esthetic Centers International Pvt. Ltd. – Innovation, education, retail & distribution arms
- IAFCS – Trained 1,000+ doctors globally
- TECCRO – Leading research and clinical innovation platform
- Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation (DAF) – Philanthropic foundation for health and education
Research & Innovation
- Dr. Debraj Shome has over 50+ research papers and book chapters in peer-reviewed international journals To Read: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YDEaMnIAAAAJ&hl=en
- 100+ peer-reviewed Pubmed indexed, research publications in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and oncology. H index of 27.
- Part of the founding team of QR678® Research Platform which has developed multiple products for hair growth
- Collaborated with IIT Mumbai for translational hair science research
- Recipient of the Davies Foundation Grant, Royal College of Surgeons (UK)
Awards & Honors
- Best Facial Plastic Surgeon in India, by GOAL, 2018
- Times Power Men, by The Times Of India, 2019
- Best Cosmetic Surgeon in India at India’s Best Doctors Awards, 2016
- Best Plastic Surgeon in India at The National Healthcare Excellence, 2016
- Indian Of The Year at The Indian Leadership Conclave, 2017
- Breakthrough Innovator in Facial Plastic Surgery at Annual Power Brands Award, 2015
- Best Plastic Surgeon in India – National Healthcare Excellence Summit, 2015
- India’s Most Promising Face in Facial Plastic Surgery Innovations at India Leadership Conclave Power Brand, 2015
- Colonel Rangachari Award & Hanumantha Reddy Award at AIOS Conference, 2010
- Hanumantha Reddy Award for Best Paper Presentation at AIOS Annual Conference, 2010
- Davies Foundation Grant Award, Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, 2010
- Best Paper Award in Trauma Session at AIOS, 2011
- Distinguished Contribution by American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2011
- Best Paper Award in Pediatric Session at AIOS, 2010
- Best Paper Award – AIOS Pediatric Session, Kolkata 2010
- Best Paper Award – AIOS Pediatric Session, Jaipur 2009
- Fellowship of International Council of Ophthalmology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
- Vanderbilt University Grant (USA), 2007 – Healthcare MBA
- Asia/Pacific Who’s Who – Selected Personality, 2004 onwards
- Best Paper Award – AIOS Pediatric Session, Hyderabad 2007
- Best Video Award – American Academy of Ophthalmology, Las Vegas 2006
- Reviewer – Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (Oculoplasty & Oncology)
- Reviewer – Ophthalmology (Oculoplasty & Oncology)
- Reviewer – American Journal of Ophthalmology (Oculo-Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplasty & Ocular Oncology)
- Reviewer – Dermatologic Surgery (Facial Plastic Surgery)
- Winner – All India Ophthalmological Society Annual Quiz, Bhopal 2006
- Best Paper Award – Orbit Session, AIOS Bhopal 2006 (Implant & Prosthetic Motility Following Enucleation)
- Travelling Fellowship – Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, UK (Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, 2005)
- Young Scientist & Researcher Travelling Grant – Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, 2005 (AAO Chicago, USA)
- Young Scientist & Researcher Travelling Grant – Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Govt. of India, 2005 (AAO Chicago, USA)
- Travel Grant – Bharat Biotech / L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, 2005 (AAO Chicago, USA)
- Sir Ratan Tata Trust Young Researchers Award, 2005 (AAO Chicago, USA)
- Best Paper Award – AIOS Uvea Session, Kolkata 2003
- Awarded ‘Distinguished Merit Scholarship’ of the National Scholarship Scheme, 1992
Dr. Debraj Shome – Rated Plastic Surgeon in Mumbai, India
Botox, Dermal Filler Injections & Skin Lasers: What you need to know
Facial Plastic Surgeon in India Award in India Leadership Conclave
Global Leadership & Positions
- Governor-at-Large & Treasurer, American College of Surgeons (India Chapter)
- General Secretary, Indian Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ISFPRS)
- Board Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Advocacy Committee
- Director, Global Cosmetic Surgery
- Former Leadership Roles:
- Joint Secretary at Oculoplastics Association of India (OPAI)
- Executive Council Member at Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (APSOPRS)
- Executive Council Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Executive Council Member of the Association of Medical Consultants (AMC)
Awards & Honors
Times Power Men Award
2019
Best Facial Plastic Surgeon In India By Goal
2018
Indian Of The Year At The Indian Leadership Conclave
2017
Best Cosmetic Surgeon In India At India’s Best Doctors Awards
2016
Best Plastic Surgeon In India At The National Healthcare Excellence
2016
Breakthrough Innovator In Facial Plastic Surgery At The Annual Power Brand Awards
2015
First in Asia to win the RCS (Glasgow) Davies Foundation Award
2010
Authorship
- Chief Editor & Author, Dear People, With Love & Care, Your Doctors – Bloomsbury India
- Amazon Best Seller, 25000 copies sold
- Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Proceeds pledged to fund 100+ free surgeries for underprivileged patients
- Described as “riveting and unputdownable” by critics – bestselling non-fiction in India
Fitness & Wellness Advocacy
Former professional bodybuilder – early training shaped surgical dexterity
Viral LinkedIn quote: “Strength is not about ego, fitness is not about aesthetics – it is preparation.”
Advocates intermittent fasting, strength training, and healthy lifestyle
Inspires patients to view fitness as a foundation for well-being and confidence
Podcast & Media Presence
- Featured on shows like
- Dostcast Dare to Transform
- Pinkvilla
- Gunjan Shouts
- Conducts Q&A livestreams and educational video series for The Esthetic Clinics
- Shared expert insights on ethics in cosmetic surgery and doctor-patient trust
- Speaker at global events in USA, Europe, Singapore, and India
Humanism & Ethical Care
- “Treat every patient like your own family” – his mantra for compassionate healthcare
- Known for dedicating time to explain procedures and earning patient trust
- Believes: “Medicine must serve the marginalized” – a Sri Aurobindo inspired philosophy
- Recognized as a humanist leader by NGO GOAL for promoting affordable healthcare
Digital Influence
Philanthropy
Through the Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation (DAF), Dr. Shome provides:
- Free surgeries for acid attack survivors, trauma patients & burns
- Women Empowerment
- Scholarships for aspiring medical professionals
- Mobile health clinics in underserved communities
- Support for Children’s education and art programs
Where To Find Him
Patients from 25+ countries including UAE, USA, UK, Nigeria, Singapore & Australia
Consultations & surgeries offered across India in: Mumbai | Delhi | Hyderabad | Bengaluru | Kolkata | Chennai
A Final Word
“Aesthetic care should empower people — not just in how they look, but in how they live, feel, and rise. My mission is to make cosmetic science safe, ethical, inclusive, and globally respected.” “On the Face, every mm is an inch.”
Professor Dr. Debraj Shome
