DermAlaya clinic is a Specialty Medical Center for Skin, Hair & Aesthetics. We aspire to provide Quality Medical & Aesthetic services that are Affordable to All. Our approach is honest, ethical, and compassionate. Your speedy recovery is our utmost priority.
Dermalaya Clinic was founded with a vision to provide comprehensive, ethical, and personalized dermatology care to every patient. From our early beginnings to becoming a trusted name in Chennai for both clinical and cosmetic dermatology, we have always placed patient well-being at the center of everything we do.
Our Team

Mrs. Anitha Gopalakrishnan – Chairman
As the guiding force of Dermalaya Clinic, Mrs. Anitha Gopalakrishnan embodies integrity, inspiration, and motivation. Her vision is to ensure that every patient experiences not only world-class dermatology but also warmth and empathy in their healing journey.
Our Chief Doctor
Our chief doctor Dr. Sugandhan S is the Medical Director and Senior Consultant Dermatologist & Trichologist at Dermalaya Clinic. Trained at premier institutions including AIIMS (New Delhi), National Skin Centre (Singapore), and Diplomate in Dermatology from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Glasgow (UK). He graduated (MBBS) from PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research, Coimbatore and did his M.D in Dermatology from KMC, Warangal. He brings global expertise with over two decades of experience in treating patients all over the world and has headed Departments in leading hospitals in Chennai. Known for his clinical excellence and compassionate care, Dr. Sugandhan is dedicated to making world-class dermatology accessible and affordable for all.
Dr. Sugandhan is not only known for his outstanding clinical expertise but also for his genuine, warmth, compassion and empathy he extends to every patient. His philosophy is simple yet profound: to bring global standards of medical treatment and destined to serve all needy with equality from all sections of society.

Our Staff – The Backbone of Dermalaya

Behind every successful treatment is a team that cares deeply. At Dermalaya, our nursing staff, therapists, and administrative team are trained not just in professional excellence but also in empathy and patient comfort. From the moment you walk in, our staff ensures that your experience is seamless, safe, and reassuring.
They are the silent strength of Dermalaya, making sure each patient is treated with care, dignity, and respect.
After completing his Senior Residency at AIIMS (New Delhi) and Fellowship at NSC, Singapore, Dr.Sugandhan.S chose to start his clinical practice in Chennai in 2008. From a humble beginning in a small 120 sqft sized clinic, this highly skilled and trained young doctor was determined to start a dedicated center of excellence in the field of Dermatology with a vision of providing global standards of care to the people of Chennai and beyond.

