Introduction

Facial plastic surgery is one of the medical fields that is growing worldwide. Advancement in Science and concern among people to correct their facia features have led to the growth of this field. While many renowned doctors, surgeons, and specialists have carved a niche for themselves, one such name amongst them is Dr. Debraj Shome.

About Dr. Debraj Shome

Dr. Debraj Shome is a recognized and respectable name amongst facial plastic and cosmetic surgeons in India and the world, having learned from and worked with globally reputed institutions in the field of cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery.

Dr. Shome has wide-ranging expertise and his clinical interests include cosmetic and plastic surgery, ocular and facial oncology, and ophthalmology. Dr. Shome is the only surgeon from Asia certified by the American Board in Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Board certification in this niche specialty has only been awarded to around 100 plastic and cosmetic surgeons globally, and Dr. Shome is the only surgeon accredited from Asia.

Dr Shome is also the only surgeon from India and Asia to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS).

Educational background

Dr. Debraj Shome completed his MBBS from the prestigious Grant Medical College and the Sir J J Group of Hospitals in Mumbai. After obtaining his Bachelors in Surgery, Dr. Shome pursued a specialization in ophthalmology and completed his residency at Sankara Nethralaya in Chennai.

He subsequently received his degree 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 after completing 3 years of residency.

Dr. Shome further pursued one of the most distinguished fellowships in the Asia Pacific region, a residency program at the L V Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad in 2005, wherein he specialized in Orbital Surgery, Ocular Oncology, and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery.

His interest in the field of Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery led him to undertake an esteemed medical training at the University of Utah in the USA. He has also completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery from the MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Houston, USA.

Dr. Debraj Shome was the recipient of the prestigious AOCMF certified fellowship (awarded to only five surgeons globally, every year) in Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery from the Morrison Hospital in Wales, UK. Dr. Shome has also completed his MBA in Healthcare Management from the National University of Singapore, which has enabled him to develop and lead world-class surgery facilities in cities across India. Dr. Shome is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and amongst the very few plastic surgeons in the chapter from India.

Dr. Debraj Shome surgical expertise stands apart amongst all plastic surgeons in India for the simple reason that he has been trained independently and exclusively at some of the best centers across the globe in distinct fields of oculoplastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, facial plastic surgery, and cosmetic surgery of the face, head and neck surgery and Cranio Maxillofacial surgery.

His diverse and extensive knowledge in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery accompanied by years of practical experience make Dr. Debraj Shome one of Mumbai’s best cosmetic surgeons. Dr. Shome’s growing clientele is a testament to his dedication to his field of study and the quality of his work.

Dr. Shome is the only surgeon globally to have trained under 4 different fellowships, thus covering all aspects of facial surgery (Oculo-Facial Plastic Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic & Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), giving him unparalleled exposure and experience as a super-specialized face surgeon. Dr. Shome's diverse expertise plays an important role in winning the confidence of his patients.

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Debraj Shome has received various awards and accolades over the years for his distinguished contribution to plastic and cosmetic surgery. A few of these awards include:

• Being awarded a traveling fellowship grant to the UK from the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow to complete a 3-week observership at the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
• Awarded the largest sum of the grant, $ 56000, by the Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, USA to pursue their MBA in Healthcare Management. Vanderbilt was ranked second in the States for its MBA in Healthcare Management in 2007.
• Awarded the Fellowship of International Council of Ophthalmology after being awarded a sponsored (International Council of Ophthalmology Grant) fellowship in Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, the USA under Dr. Bita Esmaeli.
• Awarded the extremely prestigious Davies foundation Grant Award by the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, UK in 2010. Dr. Shome is the youngest recipient of this Award globally and the first person outside of the US and the UK to win this award.
• Dr. Debraj Shome was awarded as the 'Best Plastic Surgeon in India' for 2015, at the hands of Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Honourable Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare (Govt of India) & Dr. C P Thakur, MP & Former Union Govt of India Cabinet Minister, at the Healthcare Excellence Summit & Awards 2015.
• Dr. Shome was awarded the ‘Best Plastic Surgeon in India’ at the esteemed National Healthcare Awards, 2016
• Dr. Debraj Shome is the recipient of the “Indian of the Year” award at the Healthcare Forum, Indian Leadership Conclave in 2017 for his breakthrough innovation, QR 678Ⓡ, a revolutionary, non-invasive therapy for hair regrowth.
• Presented the “Times Power Men” by the Times of India Group in 2019 for his work and contribution in the field of Facial Plastic Surgery and Facial Cosmetic Surgery.

Leadership

Dr. Shome's pioneering work and wide-ranging experience in the field of facial plastic and cosmetic surgery have earned him respect among the medical fraternity. He is viewed as an industry leader for the various positions he holds in international committees and organizations.

Here are a few coveted positions held by Dr. Debraj Shome:

• The only Indian member in the international committee of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
• The Treasurer of the Indian chapter of the American College of Surgeons.
• The General Secretary of the Indian Society of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ISFPRS).
• The Joint Secretary of the Oculoplastic Association of India (OPAI).
• The Director of the Global Cosmetic Surgery (GCS) and the International Academy of Facial Cosmetic Surgery (IAFCS).
• Part of the managing committee of the Indian Medical Association and the Association of Medical Consultants, for multiple tenures.

Conclusion

As one of India’s leading plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons, Dr. Debraj Shome is a skilled and experienced professional who has helped transform many lives. At the heart of his work is a deep understanding of detail, precision, and intricacy that goes into uplifting an individual's face. He believes that keeping an individual’s ethnicity and uniqueness intact while still giving them a new look is what fulfills the ideals of a truly experienced plastic surgeon which Dr. Shome has proved very well.

Dr. Shome’s vision, as a surgeon and entrepreneur, is to touch and transform as many lives as possible through the growing chain of The Esthetic Clinics in cities and towns of India; building innovative products that transform science and create tangible impacts, and eventually creating a community of happy clientele using his expertise and skillsets. His dedication and the desire to constantly strive for excellence is what truly sets Dr. Debraj Shome apart from the rest.