Professor Dr. Debraj Shome
Surgeon. Medical Leader. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Innovator. Author. Global Thought Leader in Aesthetic Medicine.
Founder of The Esthetic Clinics & Esthetic Centers International Pvt. Ltd.
Trained 1,000+ doctors in Facial Aesthetics globally | Part of Inventing Team of QR678® | Amazon Bestselling Author | “Indian of the Year” in Healthcare
First Asian Surgeon Certified by the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (ABFCS) – Diplomate, American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Key Opinion Leader – Allergan Asia-Pacific | Faculty at the top global aesthetic forums 
WHO IS HE
A Doctor Who Builds More Than Beauty — He Builds Institutions, Knowledge & Lives
Professor Dr. Debraj Shome is a globally trained facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon, and a multi-dimensional leader in clinical innovation, academic mentorship, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and healthcare governance.
He has pioneered the invention of the QR678® for hair regrowth treatment which has treated 150,000+ hair patients across 25+ countries, authored bestselling books, trained 1,000+ doctors in cosmetic medicine, and founded research and academic bodies that have set benchmarks in aesthetic medicine.
He is often referred to as “the celebrity surgeon,” having operated on renowned personalities across Bollywood, Hollywood, and royal families globally.
Dr. Shome combines clinical expertise with a background in business administration, enabling him to critically assess healthcare systems and continually seek more efficient models of care delivery.
He founded and served as CEO of MediAngels, a healthcare startup backed by leading private equity and venture capital firms. MediAngels was later acquired by 1MG, which eventually became part of Tata Digital.
What drives Dr. Shome professionally is the opportunity to build and scale people, systems, and processes that can deliver long-term impact in healthcare.
EDUCATION & CLINICAL TRAINING
- MBBS – Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India
- DO, DNB,
- FRCS (Glasgow) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow
- FICO (USA), MNAMS
- MBA in Healthcare Management – Vanderbilt University (USA) – Getting a MBA from one of the top healthcare MBA programs in the USA enables Dr Shome to scale and grow people, teams and processes
- Superspecialty Fellowships & Trainings:
- Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Facial Plastic Surgery Surgery – L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
- Facial Plastic Surgery – Utah, USA
- Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery – Morriston Hospital, Glasgow, UK – This Fellowship was awarded by AOCMF,as one of the 5 international fellowships that year
- Head & Neck Surgery – MD Anderson Cancer Center (USA), Houston, TX, USA
CLINICAL ROLES & AFFILIATIONS
- Consultant & Head, Facial Plastic Surgery at:
- Apollo Spectra Hospital – Chembur (Mumbai flagship)
- Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
- S. L. Raheja Fortis Hospital
- Saifee Hospital
- Parkview Specialty Hospital, Kolkata
- Co-founder & Head – Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Apollo Health City, Hyderabad (2009–2011)
- Started career at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai and Tata Memorial Center, Navi Mumbai (2005–2007)
ORGANIZATIONS HE HAS BUILT
- The Esthetic Clinics®(TEC) – Multi-city dermatology & surgery chain in India, located in 6 cities in India
- Esthetic Centers International Pvt. Ltd. – Innovation, education, retail & distribution arms
- IAFCS – Trained 1,000+ doctors globally
- TECCRO – Leading research and clinical innovation platform
- Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation (DAF) – Philanthropic foundation for health and education
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
- 100+ peer-reviewed Pubmed indexed, research publications in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and oncology. H index of 27.
- Inventor of QR678® – US patented, FDA-approved growth factor therapy for hair regrowth
- Collaborated with IIT Mumbai for translational hair science research
- Recipient of the Davies Foundation Grant, Royal College of Surgeons (UK)
- Developed QR678 Neo for post-COVID hair loss – published across leading medical journals
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & POSITIONS
- Governor-at-Large & Treasurer, American College of Surgeons (India Chapter)
- General Secretary, Indian Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ISFPRS)
- Board Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Advocacy Committee
- Director, Global Cosmetic Surgery
Former Leadership Roles: Joint Secretary at Oculoplastics Association of India (OPAI), Executive Council Member at Asia Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (APSOPRS), Executive Council Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Executive Council Member of the Association of Medical Consultants (AMC),others
AWARDS & HONORS
- Indian of the Year – Healthcare – 2017
- Best Plastic Surgeon in India – GOAL, Worldwide Achievers
- Breakthrough Innovator in Cosmetic Surgery – Power Brand Awards
- Top 10 Cosmetic Clinics Globally – The Luxe Insider
- #1 Cosmetic Clinic in Mumbai – Times Health Survey (4 years)
- Times Power Men Award – by Neha Dhupia
- India’s Best Doctors Award – by Shekhar Suman
AUTHORSHIP
- Chief Editor & Author, Dear People, With Love & Care, Your Doctors – Bloomsbury India
- Amazon Best Seller, 25000 copies sold
- Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Proceeds pledged to fund 100+ free surgeries for underprivileged patients
- Described as “riveting and unputdownable” by critics – bestselling non-fiction in India
FITNESS & WELLNESS ADVOCACY
- Former professional bodybuilder – early training shaped surgical dexterity
- Viral LinkedIn quote: “Strength is not about ego, fitness is not about aesthetics – it is preparation.”
- Advocates intermittent fasting, strength training, and healthy lifestyle
- Inspires patients to view fitness as a foundation for well-being and confidence
PODCAST & MEDIA PRESENCE
- Featured on shows like Dostcast, Dare to Transform, Pinkvilla and Gunjan Shouts
- Conducts Q&A livestreams and educational video series for The Esthetic Clinics
- Shared expert insights on ethics in cosmetic surgery and doctor-patient trust
- Speaker at global events in USA, Europe, Singapore, and India
HUMANISM & ETHICAL CARE
- “Treat every patient like your own family” – his mantra for compassionate healthcare
- Known for dedicating time to explain procedures and earning patient trust
- Advocates dignity in medicine, including transgender surgery advocacy (#HumanFirst)
- Believes: “Medicine must serve the marginalized” – a Sri Aurobindo inspired philosophy
- Recognized as a humanist leader by NGO GOAL for promoting affordable healthcare
DIGITAL INFLUENCE
- YouTube: 102k+ subscribers
- Instagram: 150k+ followers
- Facebook: 42k+ followers
- LinkedIn: 6k+ connections – regularly posts on ethics, fitness & patient success
PHILANTHROPY
Through the Debabrata Mitalee Auro Foundation (DAF), Dr. Shome provides:
- Free surgeries for acid attack survivors, trauma patients & burns
- Women Empowerment
- Scholarships for aspiring medical professionals
- Mobile health clinics in underserved communities
- Support for Children’s education and art programs
WHERE TO FIND HIM
Consultations & surgeries offered across India in: Mumbai | Delhi | Hyderabad | Bengaluru | Kolkata | Chennai |
Patients from 25+ countries including UAE, USA, UK, Nigeria, Singapore & Australia
A FINAL WORD
“Aesthetic care should empower people — not just in how they look, but in how they live, feel, and rise. My mission is to make cosmetic science safe, ethical, inclusive, and globally respected.”
“On the Face, every mm is an inch.”
— Professor Dr. Debraj Shome
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