Dr Raj Singh was born and brought up in Durban, South Africa. He completed his medical training in Mysore, India, and was awarded both the United Nations and Common Wealth Scholarships during his undergraduate training. He returned to South Africa and was in general practice before he decided to specialize in dermatology. He qualified as a specialist dermatologist in 2004. He is currently doing a private practice as dermatologist in Pietermaritzburg and Durban. He resides with his wife and three children in Durban.