Dr. Devinder M. Thappa

Dr. Devinder M. Thappa

MD, DHA, FRCP (Edin), FRCP (Glasg), FAMS, FIMSA, FIAD

Professor, Dermatology, Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan

🎓 Professional Summary

Dr. Devinder Mohan Thappa is a distinguished dermatologist and academic leader currently serving as Professor of Dermatology at Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan. He is the Former Dean Research at JIPMER, Puducherry (2021–2025) and Former Director of NEIGRIHMS, Shillong (2017–2020). With over 30 years of teaching and research experience, he is a Highly Cited Researcher (Thomson Reuters 2016) and consistently listed among the top 2% of Indian scientists (Stanford University ranking, 2020–2025). He ranks among the most productive Indian authors in medicine and holds an H-index of 50 (ResearchGate) / 56 (Google Scholar). His extensive contributions include over 700 publications (425 PubMed-indexed), multiple textbooks, and leadership roles in national dermatology associations.

📚 Educational Background & Titles

  • MBBS – University of Jammu (1984)
  • MD (Dermatology) – PGIMER, Chandigarh (1989)
  • DHA – Institute of Health Care Administration, Madras (1994)
  • FRCP (Edinburgh), FRCP (Glasgow), FAMS, FIMSA, FIAD
  • WHO Fellowship on STD and AIDS, Seattle, USA (1999)
  • Teaching Experience: 30+ years (UG & PG)

🔬 Research Focus

  • Tropical dermatology and infectious disorders
  • HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases
  • Bullous disorders of the skin
  • Pediatric dermatoses and pigmentary disorders
  • Clinical research, medical journalism, and dermatosurgery

📖 Publications & Achievements

  • Published over 700 articles (425 in PubMed-indexed journals) in national and international journals
  • Author of key textbooks including Textbook of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (4th edn), Clinical Pediatric Dermatology, and multiple edited volumes
  • Editor-in-Chief of Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (2009–2013), Pigment International, CosmoDerma, and others
  • Research grants exceeding ₹2 crore from ICMR, DBT, DST, and IADVL-L’Oréal
  • H-index: 50 (ResearchGate) / 56 (Google Scholar); Ranked among top 2% Indian scientists (Stanford, 2020–2025)

🏅 Recognition & Honors

Recipient of Prof. KC Kandhari Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award (2023), Prof. VN Sehgal Award for Excellence in Dermatology (2016), multiple prestigious orations (Ambady, RV Rajam, AN Coondo, Sardarilal Memorial, and others), and Fellowship of the Indian Academy of Dermatology (2025). Served as President of IASSTD, Vice President of IADVL, and held numerous leadership positions. Highly Cited Researcher (Thomson Reuters 2016), ranked among the most productive Indian authors in medicine, and listed in ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholars (Lifetime Dermatologists). Extensive contributions as university examiner, PhD evaluator, journal reviewer, and expert for MCI, NBE, and government bodies.

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