Designation of Dr. Murlidhar Rajagopalan
Dr. Murlidhar Rajagopalan
Dermatologist
Senior Consultant
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Profile Snapshot of Dr. Murlidhar Rajagopalan
- Dr. Murlidhar Rajagopalan is a renowned Dermatologist with more than 33 years of experience. He is currently associated with Apollo Hospital, Chennai.
- Dr. Rajagopalan specializes in treating a range of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, and fungal infections. In addition, he is a specialist in skin inspections, care, hardness, and polishing.
- He is also adept at performing various procedures such as skin biopsies, cryotherapy for warts, chemical peels for rejuvenation, laser therapy for hair removal, and removal of scars and moles.
- In 1991, Dr. Murlidhar Rajagopalan established the Department of Dermatology at Apollo Hospitals Chennai, laying the groundwork for its current success.
- He assembled a team of eight specialized dermatologists and focused on integrating the latest technology for managing complex dermatological and internal medicine cases.
- Under his leadership, the department has developed comprehensive standard operating procedures and clinical pathways, incorporating dermatopathology and immunodermatology into its practice.
- Dr. Rajagopalan was also instrumental in introducing the use of biological treatments in India and has worked with many critically ill dermatology patients. He also founded the Apollo Dermatology Forum to provide ongoing medical education. Through this forum, he has trained 30 post-MD dermatologists in advanced dermatology and assisted them in establishing their practices or joining Apollo Hospitals.
- Additionally, he regularly hosts dermatology residency students from various universities and colleges for short-term observational stints, enhancing their learning in advanced clinical and immunodermatology.
- Dr. Rajagopalan earned his MBBS and MD in Dermatology from PGIMER Chandigarh, showcasing his strong educational background.
- Furthermore, he is an esteemed member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council and the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL), and holds international memberships with the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).
Dr. Murlidhar Rajagopalan’s Expertise
- Acne
- Bacterial Skin Infection Treatment
- Hair Loss Treatments
- Hardening of the skin
- Laser Hair Removal
- Eczema
- Vitiligo
- Fungal infections
- Immunodermatology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Autoimmunity
- Mouth ulcer
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Psoriasis treatment
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Checks
- Skin Polishing
Work Experience of Dr. Murlidhar Rajagopalan
- HOD – Dermatology at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai (1991-Present)
- Coordinator for Apollo Dermatology in PGIMER, Chandigarh
Dr. Murlidhar Rajagopalan’s Qualifications
- MBBS from JIPMER, Madras University, Chennai in 1986
- MD (Dermatology) from PGIMER, Chandigarh in 1991
Memberships of Dr. Murlidhar Rajagopalan
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council
- European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology
- The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists
- European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- International Society of Dermatology
Awards & Recognitions received by Dr. Murlidhar Rajagopalan
- Secretary, ISPD
- Started the Apollo dermatology forum
- Educated 30 dermatologists who completed their MDs in advanced dermatology
- Established the dermatology department at Apollo Chennai in 1991