Debraj Shome
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Debraj Shome is a noted India
n facial
plastic surgeon. He specializes in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, facial and ocular oncology (cancers) and orbital surgery. He is currently the Head of Institute for Aesthetics and Cosmetic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals
, Hyderabad, India. He headed and developed the Department of Facial Plastic Surgery at one of India's leading hospitals, Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital
, Mumbai
. and at the Tata Memorial Hospital
, Mumbai. He is also visiting faculty to the department of Head & Neck Surgery at the M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
, Chennai. He obtained the degrees of F.R.C.S. (Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
) in 2003 and also his Diplomate of National Board
(D.N.B.) in 2004. Over the years, he has specialised in facial plastic and aesthetic surgery. He has also completed his MBA in Healthcare Management from Vanderbilt University, USA.
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India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n facial
Facial
A facial is a procedure involving a variety of skin treatments, including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, facial masks, peels, and massage...
plastic surgeon. He specializes in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, facial and ocular oncology (cancers) and orbital surgery. He is currently the Head of Institute for Aesthetics and Cosmetic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals
Apollo Hospitals
Apollo Hospitals is a major hospital chain based in Chennai, India. It was founded by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy in 1983. Apollo is private healthcare provider in Asia with hospitals in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Ghana, Nigeria, Republic of Mauritius, Qatar,Oman and Kuwait.Several of the group's...
, Hyderabad, India. He headed and developed the Department of Facial Plastic Surgery at one of India's leading hospitals, Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital
Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital
Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital is one of Mumbai's leading eye hospital. It was rated as 'the best eye hospital in Mumbai' by Outlook , an Indian weekly news magazine in its July 2002 issue.- History :...
, Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
. and at the Tata Memorial Hospital
Tata Memorial Hospital
The Tata Memorial Hospital is situated in Parel, Mumbai in India. It is a specialist cancer treatment and research centre, closely associated with the Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer . One of the fields of specialization of this hospital is in the treatment of acute...
, Mumbai. He is also visiting faculty to the department of Head & Neck Surgery at the M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Medical Education
Shome completed his undergraduate medical education from Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, one of India's oldest medical schools. He went on to specialize in ophthalmology and completed his residency from Sankara NethralayaSankara Nethralaya
Sankara Nethralaya is a not-for-profit missionary institution for ophthalmic care located in Chennai, India. "Sankara Nethralaya" means "The Temple of the Eye"....
, Chennai. He obtained the degrees of F.R.C.S. (Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, is an institute of physicians and surgeons in Glasgow, Scotland.Founded by Peter Lowe after receiving a royal charter by James VI in 1599, as the Glasgow Faculty, this institution originally existed as a regulatory authority to ensure that...
) in 2003 and also his Diplomate of National Board
Diplomate of National Board
Diplomate of National Board is the title awarded by the National Board of Examinations , an autonomous body of very high academic standing under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to candidates who successfully complete their postgraduate or postdoctoral medical...
(D.N.B.) in 2004. Over the years, he has specialised in facial plastic and aesthetic surgery. He has also completed his MBA in Healthcare Management from Vanderbilt University, USA.
- Dr. Shome specialized in oculoplastic surgery, ocular oncology and orbital surgery from L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. He then completed a Fellowship in Facial Plastic surgery from the USA. Shome was also the head of the department of Facial Plastic Surgery, Aditya Jyot Eye HospitalAditya Jyot Eye HospitalAditya Jyot Eye Hospital is one of Mumbai's leading eye hospital. It was rated as 'the best eye hospital in Mumbai' by Outlook , an Indian weekly news magazine in its July 2002 issue.- History :...
, Mumbai, India. - Shome was an honorary Consultant - Ocular Oncology & Facial Plastic Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
- He was also a part of the academic team of Aditya Jyot Institute of Optometry, Mumbai, India.
Publications
- Dr. Shome has over 30 national and international peer reviewed publications.
- He is a columnist for the Times of India, Hindustan Times, and DNA - Daily News and Analysis, leading English dailies in India. He has had numerous articles published on his work in print and on the web.
Awards/Recognitions
- Winner of Eye Quest 2006. Eye Quest is the official quiz of the AIOS (All India Ophthalmological Society) ; held at the annual conference. For this honour, he along with noted cornea surgeon, Dr. Vandana JainVandana Jain- Medical Training :Vandana was born and brought up in New Delhi. She received her undergraduate medical training from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College. She went on to pursue her residency in Ophthalmology from the Guru Nanak Eye Centre which is affiliated with MAMC.Dr...
were congratulated by The President of India, His Excellency, The Honourable Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. - Co-author of a paper on Orbital Tuberculosis, which was awarded the 'Best Paper' (Inflammation Session) at the Annual Conference of AIOS, 2006.
- A member of a team of Indian doctors who created a 'nano' version of Carboplatin. This won the 'Best Paper' award in Pediatric OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems...
session in the AIOS Annual meeting held at Hyderabad when presented as "Periocular Carboplatin in RetinoblastomaRetinoblastomaRetinoblastoma is a rapidly developing cancer that develops in the cells of retina, the light-detecting tissue of the eye. In the developed world, Rb has one of the best cure rates of all childhood cancers , with more than nine out of every ten sufferers surviving into...
with vitreous seeds" - Reviewer for the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, the flagship journal of the All India Ophthalmological Society. and 'Ophthalmology' - The American Academy of Ophthalmology flagship Journal.
- Featured as an 'Achiever' by Health Care Express, a leading weekly healthcare publication by the Indian Express group.
- Won the prestigious Hanumantha Reddy and Colonel Rangachari Gold Medal awards at the All India Ophthalmological Society's annual conference in January 2010 held at Kolkata. The paper was based on the development of a novel PMMA carried nano sized molecule of Carboplatin, a chemotherapeutic agent used for neural cancers.
- Awarded the Davies Grant Foundation Award by the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow. He is the youngest recipient of this prestigious award awarded for his ground-breaking work in oncology.
Entrepreneurial ability
Dr. Shome started The Esthetic Clinic, a chain of aesthetic surgery centers in 2009, along with Dr. Rinky Kapoor. The first center was started in collaboration with the Apollo Hospital group, in Hyderabad, India. Shome is also the co-founder of MediangelsMediangels
MediAngels is a India-based multi-speciality 'e-hospital' service provider, managed by Angels Health Private Limited, a private medical consulting firm. Dr Debraj Shome and Dr...
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