Qualifications & Credentials

MCh Plastic Surgery, DNB and board certification, backed by advanced fellowship training at leading Indian institutions.

Surgical outcomes rest on training, and the training behind Elegance Clinic runs deep. Dr. Ashutosh Shah completed his MCh in Plastic Surgery at The M.S. University of Baroda and is a Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Plastic Surgery, New Delhi, making him a board certified plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon.

His advanced training includes microvascular surgery at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, one of Asia’s most respected reconstructive centres, and cosmetic surgery training at Apollo Hospital, Chennai. He also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Andrology and Sexual Medicine.

Degrees & Certifications

  • MBBS
    Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
  • MS, General Surgery
    Completed 2001
  • MCh, Plastic Surgery
    The M.S. University of Baroda
  • DNB, Plastic Surgery
    National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2006
  • Board Certified
    Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery
  • PG Certificate
    Andrology & Sexual Medicine

Fellowships & Training Timeline

  1. MBBS & MS

    Medical education and general surgery training, completed 2001

  2. MCh

    Super speciality training in Plastic Surgery, The M.S. University of Baroda

  3. 2006

    Diplomate of National Board (DNB), Plastic Surgery, New Delhi

  4. Fellowship

    Microvascular surgery training, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore

  5. Training

    Cosmetic surgery training, Apollo Hospital, Chennai

  6. Certificate

    Post Graduate Certificate in Andrology and Sexual Medicine

FAQ

Qualifications, Answered

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What does MCh in Plastic Surgery mean?

MCh is the highest surgical super speciality degree in India, earned after MBBS and MS through years of dedicated plastic surgery training.

What is board certification?

It means the surgeon has cleared the national examinations and standards set by the National Board, confirming verified surgical competence.

Why does fellowship training matter?

Fellowships add focused expertise, for example microvascular reconstruction, beyond the core degree, which widens the range of cases handled safely.

Are the qualifications verifiable?

Yes. Degrees and registrations are registered with the medical council and can be verified through official registries.

Do qualifications affect results?

Strongly. Technique, judgement and complication management all come from structured training and decades of practice.

How do I book a consultation?

Use the Book Consultation button, call +91 83205 00350, or message us on WhatsApp.

Ready to discuss your goals in person?

Consult Dr. Ashutosh Shah at Adajan or Vesu, Surat.

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