Dr. Ashutosh Shah
Director and Chief Gender Affirmation Surgeon
Dr. Ashutosh Shah is a renowned cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon with over twenty two years of experience in plastic surgery. As Director of Elegance Transgender Clinic, he leads a team of skilled professionals and is recognised for his expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. He brings genuine precision to everything from refined cosmetic work to complex microvascular and reconstructive surgery.
Because he trained as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, he understands the face and body as a whole. So patients across Surat and beyond trust him for safe, ethical and natural looking results, delivered with warmth and complete privacy.
Education and training
- M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery, The M.S. University of Baroda
- Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Plastic Surgery, 2006
- General Surgery training, 2001
- Microvascular surgery training, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore
- Cosmetic surgery training, Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- Board certified plastic surgeon, Medical Council of India
- Postgraduate certificate in Andrology and Sexual Medicine
A landmark achievement
Dr. Shah performed Gujarat's first bilateral hand transplant, a landmark moment that reflects his command of microvascular surgery. Moreover, as the founder of a surgical training academy, he has personally guided many aspiring plastic surgeons through hands on workshops, lectures and mentoring.
His approach
Above all, he believes care is built on trust, time and a team that truly sees you. He leads with calm, honest guidance, so every person feels respected, informed and at ease throughout their journey.
Areas of focus
- Facial feminization and facial masculinization surgery
- Top surgery and chest procedures
- Body contouring and body transformation
- Cosmetic surgery, including rhinoplasty and facelift
- Microvascular and reconstructive surgery
- Hand, burns and trauma surgery
Qualifications & memberships
- M.Ch. in Plastic Surgery, The M.S. University of Baroda
- Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Plastic Surgery, 2006
- Board certified plastic surgeon, Medical Council of India
- Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
- Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS)
- National Burn Academy of India (NABI)
- Breast Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons Association (BRAS)
- Facial Aesthetic Dermatology Society of India (FADS)
- Cosmetic Dermatology Society of India (CDSI)
- Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons India (AHRS)
- Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH)
- Gujarat Plastic Surgeons Association (GPSA)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Questions about Dr. Ashutosh Shah
If your question is not here, simply write to us. We reply within one working day, and always in confidence.
He leads facial feminization and masculinization, top surgery, body contouring and the wider gender affirmation journey, with over twenty two years of plastic surgery experience.
He brings more than twenty two years of surgical experience and directs the clinic in Surat. Moreover, he has trained many other surgeons through hands on workshops.
Consultations are held in Surat. In addition, virtual consultations are available for patients who live elsewhere in India or abroad, so distance is never a barrier.
You can book online, call us, or send a quiet WhatsApp message. Your enquiry stays private, and a team member replies within one working day.
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