Is Your Hair Transplant Surgeon Qualified?
Most patients book without checking surgeon credentials. This tool covers 195 verified surgeons across 45 cities. Use it before your consultation.
Every listed surgeon’s credential has been verified from their clinic’s own website.
🔍 Search by doctor name (e.g. “Dr. Madhu”) or clinic name (e.g. “Dermasculpt”)
Not finding your surgeon? They are not in our verified directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What credentials does Costacea verify before listing a surgeon?+
Costacea requires the lead operating surgeon to hold at least one of the following: MD Dermatology, DNB Dermatology, or MCh Plastic Surgery. These are the three postgraduate qualifications that confirm specialist-level surgical training in India. Credentials are verified through the clinic’s own website and practitioner profiles before a surgeon is listed. Clinics where the operating surgeon cannot be identified by name are excluded.
My surgeon is not listed. Does that mean they are unqualified?+
Not necessarily. Costacea currently covers 45 cities and is expanding its directory on a rolling basis. A surgeon not appearing in this tool has not yet been reviewed by Costacea — it does not indicate a credential problem. Use the NMC Indian Medical Register at nmc.org.in/imir to verify any surgeon’s qualifications independently.
What is the difference between MD Dermatology, DNB Dermatology, and MCh Plastic Surgery?+
MD Dermatology is a university-awarded postgraduate degree in skin and hair medicine, typically completed at a medical college. DNB Dermatology is awarded by the National Board of Examinations and is equivalent in standing to the MD. MCh Plastic Surgery is a superspeciality degree focused on reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. All three qualify a surgeon to perform hair transplant procedures at a specialist level.
Does a Costacea listing mean the clinic is recommended?+
No. Costacea is an independent directory. A listing confirms that the lead surgeon holds a qualifying credential and that hair transplantation is an active primary service at that clinic. It is not an endorsement, ranking, or recommendation. Costacea does not accept payment for listings and does not rank clinics by quality.
Which credentials should I be cautious about?+
Costacea excludes clinics where the lead surgeon holds only MBBS, DDVL, FCPS, FMAS, or MDS Maxillofacial as their primary qualification. These do not represent specialist postgraduate training in dermatology or plastic surgery. If a clinic lists only these credentials for their operating surgeon, ask specifically whether a qualified specialist will be personally performing your procedure.
How do I verify a surgeon independently using the NMC register?+
Visit nmc.org.in/imir and search the doctor’s full registered name. The register shows their qualification, the institution that awarded it, and their state medical council registration. Confirm that the qualification matches what the clinic states — MD Dermatology, DNB Dermatology, or MCh Plastic Surgery. If the name does not appear, contact your state medical council directly.
How often is the Costacea directory updated?+
The directory is reviewed and updated on a rolling basis as new cities are added and existing entries are re-verified. If you believe a listing contains an error or a surgeon’s details have changed, contact Costacea at contact@costacea.com with the relevant information.