Dr. Vijendran Pragasam

Overview

Dr. (Lt. Col) Vijendran Pragasam, a renowned Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical Tutor at Apollo Hospitals, brings 20 years of experience in dermatology and venereology. In addition, having served as an Ex Associate Professor in the Indian Armed Forces, he possesses extensive knowledge in specialized dermatological procedures and teaching. Currently, Dr. (Lt. Col) Vijendran Pragasam is a distinguished Clinical Tutor at Apollo Hospital while practicing as a Consultant Dermatologist at Apollo Hospital, Seshadri Puram, and RT Skin & Hair Clinic, Vasanthanagar.

With extensive experience in dermatology and dermatosurgery gained from multiple Armed Forces Dermatology centers, Dr. (Lt. Col) Vijendran Pragasam is dedicated to providing quality care in Dermatology Outpatient services, Cosmetology, and Aesthetic Dermatology.

Work Experience

• Community dermatology
• Out and Inpatient services in Dermatology
• Postgraduate teaching

Education

• Dr (Lt Col) Vijendran Pragasam has completed his medical degree in MBBS from Mysore University.
• He pursued DM specialization in Dermatology, Leprosy & Venereology from a reputed medical institution.
• Furthermore, Dr. Pragasam is a Gold Medalist from RGUHS after completing a DNB specialization in Dermatology & Venerology.

Honors & Awards

Dr. (Lt Col) Vijendran Pragasam was deputed as a Dermatologist for the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

• He has organized live workshops in Hair Transplant, Melanocyte Transplant in Vitiligo, Peels, Botox and Fillers.
• He has also organized the National Armed Forces Dermatology CME at AFMC, Pune, in 2012 and at Command Hospital, Lucknow in 2017.
• He has been instrumental in the establishment of the FUE Hair Transplant Centre at Base Hospital, Lucknow.

Area of Expertise

• Teaching: Bedside clinical teaching and lectures to MD & DNB students at –
  • AFMC, Pune, as Associate Professor from 2010 to 2013, and
  • Command Hospital, Lucknow, as Associate Professor in Dermatology from 2016 to 2018.

• Dermato Surgical Procedures:
  • Melanocyte transplant, Punch and Suction blister grafting in Vitiligo,
  • Botox and Fillers, Chemical Peels, Microneedling, PRP, Dermabrasion.
  • Lasers: CO2, Q Switched and Long Pulse Nd:YAG
  • FUE – Hair transplant
  • Phototherapy (NBUVB & PUVA) for Psoriasis and Vitiligo.