Dr. Deepika Pandhi is one of India’s foremost dermatologist-academicians and clinician-scientists, currently serving as Director Professor, Department of Dermatology & Sexually Transmitted Diseases, University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) & Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, University of Delhi, New Delhi. With over 25 years of experience in clinical dermatology, teaching, and research, she is internationally recognized for her contributions to clinical dermatology, psoriasis, eczema, dermatophytosis, pigmentary disorders, nail disorders, dermoscopy, cutaneous tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections.

Dr. Pandhi completed her MBBS, followed by an MD in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, and later earned the prestigious Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Dermatology. Throughout her academic career at the University of Delhi, she has played a pivotal role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education while mentoring numerous MD, DNB, and PhD scholars. As director and professor at UCMS & GTB Hospital, she is actively involved in patient care, research, curriculum development, and advanced clinical training in dermatology.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Pandhi has authored more than 225 peer-reviewed scientific publications in leading national and international journals and has received over 2,800 scientific citations, reflecting the global impact of her research. Her work has significantly advanced understanding in areas such as atopic dermatitis, chronic dermatophytosis, psoriasis, autoimmune skin diseases, leprosy, onychomycosis, teledermatology, cutaneous tuberculosis, COVID-19–related dermatological manifestations, and evidence-based dermatology. She has also contributed to the development of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Standard Treatment Workflows and several national expert consensus guidelines for dermatological diseases.

Dr. Pandhi is widely respected for her expertise in clinical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, sexually transmitted diseases, contact dermatitis, dermoscopy, nail disorders, pigmentary disorders, and inflammatory skin diseases. She has served as an invited faculty member, keynote speaker, moderator, and scientific committee member at numerous national and international conferences, contributing to continuing medical education and the advancement of dermatological practice.

An active contributor to professional societies, Dr. Pandhi has been involved with the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL), the Skin Allergy Research Society, and several national expert task forces. She has authored textbook chapters, edited educational resources, and helped formulate evidence-based clinical guidelines that are widely used by dermatologists across India. Her academic leadership continues to influence dermatology education, clinical research, and patient care nationwide.

Through her exceptional achievements in clinical excellence, medical education, and translational research, Dr. Deepika Pandhi has established herself as one of India’s leading dermatologists. Her commitment to evidence-based medicine, innovation, and mentorship continues to shape the future of dermatology while improving patient outcomes through research-driven, high-quality clinical care.