Dr. Ashutosh Shah

Dr. Ashutosh Shah

Dr. Ashutosh Shah

M.B.B.S., M.S., M.Ch., D.N.B. – Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Director of Elegance Clinic, Surat.

Who is Dr. Ashutosh Shah?

Dr. Ashutosh Shah is a board-certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon practising in Surat, Gujarat since 2004. He holds M.B.B.S., M.S., M.Ch. and D.N.B. qualifications, is Director of Elegance Clinic, and leads the training faculty at Elegance Vidhyalay, where doctors and paramedical students train in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

Qualifications and Surgical Training

A Navsari native, Dr. Shah joined Baroda Medical College in 1992 and completed his general surgery training in 2001. He then pursued super-specialty training in plastic surgery, receiving his M.Ch. from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in 2004, followed by the national diplomate degree (D.N.B.) in Plastic Surgery in 2006. During his residency he worked across the full range of plastic surgical procedures.

He completed microvascular training at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, along with reconstructive surgery training at the same institution, and cosmetic surgery training at Apollo Hospital, Chennai. His degrees are recognised in India and he is a registered board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon with the Medical Council of India.

M.B.B.S. Baroda Medical College (entered 1992)
M.S. General Surgery Completed 2001
M.Ch. Plastic Surgery The M S University of Baroda, 2004
D.N.B. Plastic Surgery National Board of Examinations, 2006
Microvascular & reconstructive training Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore
Cosmetic surgery training Apollo Hospital, Chennai
In practice Surat, Gujarat since 2004

What Does Dr. Ashutosh Shah Teach at Elegance Vidhyalay?

Elegance Vidhyalay is the training arm of Elegance Clinic, Surat. Dr. Shah designs and leads its programmes, which combine classroom teaching with supervised hands-on work in a live clinical setting. Training runs across three tracks.

Fellowships and observerships for doctors

  • Cosmetic Dermatology Fellowship India
  • Online IAAPS Fellowship
  • Fellowship in Diabetic Foot Surgery
  • Observership in Diabetic Foot Surgery

Certified paramedical and technician courses

  • Operation Theatre Technician / Assistant course
  • Anesthesia Assistant Course
  • Hair Transplant Technician Course
  • Laser and Cosmetic Procedure Technician Course
  • Diabetic Foot Technician Course
  • Online paramedical course after 12th

Hands-on workshops

  • Hair Transplant Hands-On Training Workshop
  • Botox, Filler and Anti-Ageing Workshop

Areas of Clinical and Teaching Focus

Dr. Shah’s academic and teaching work centres on aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Recurring subjects across his lectures, workshops and course curricula include:

  • Hair restoration and hair transplant surgery
  • Botulinum toxin and dermal filler techniques for the face
  • Gynecomastia surgery
  • Cosmetic gynaecology and vulvovaginal aesthetics
  • Diabetic foot management and reconstructive foot surgery
  • Laser and energy-based cosmetic procedures
  • Reconstructive and microvascular surgery

Conference Faculty and Academic Contributions

Dr. Shah is a regular invited faculty member, panellist and speaker at national and regional plastic surgery and dermatology conferences. His appearances include:

  • DFSICON 2025 – key contribution
  • GUJASICON 2025 – invited faculty; oration delivered at GUJASICON
  • MSPRS 2025
  • Global Aesthetic Summit 2025
  • Surat DiaFoot Summit 2025
  • FADS Goa 2021 – faculty
  • FADS 2019, New Delhi – lecture on botulinum toxin in the upper face
  • GPSACON 2019, Ahmedabad – lecture on gynecomastia
  • GPSACON 2020, Rajkot – faculty
  • IPCA 2020 – hair loss management update, faculty
  • IADVL Workshop on Vulvovaginal Aesthetics – panellist
  • Maitreycon 2020, Udaipur – faculty
  • Smilecon Medicon Vapi 2021 – faculty
  • Smith & Nephew diabetic foot programme, Chennai
  • Nadkarni Foundation cancer awareness panel

Membership List

Cosmetic Dermatology Society (India) (CDSI)

Cosmetic Dermatology Society (India) (CDSI)

Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Indian Medical Association

Indian Medical Association

Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons India

Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons India

Indian Podiatry Association

Indian Podiatry Association

Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons

Gujarat Plastic Surgeons Association

Gujarat Plastic Surgeons Association

Breast Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons Association

Breast Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeons Association

National Academy of Burns India

National Academy of Burns India

Face Aesthetic Dermatologists Society

Face Aesthetic Dermatologists Society

Diabetic Foot Society of India

Diabetic Foot Society of India

The Society of Cosmetic Surgeons

The Society of Cosmetic Surgeons

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What are Dr. Ashutosh Shah’s qualifications?

Dr. Ashutosh Shah holds M.B.B.S., M.S. (General Surgery), M.Ch. (Plastic Surgery, M S University of Baroda, 2004) and D.N.B. (Plastic Surgery, 2006). He is a registered board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon with the Medical Council of India.

How many years of experience does Dr. Ashutosh Shah have?

He established his cosmetic and plastic surgery practice in Surat in 2004, giving him over two decades of surgical experience.

Where does Dr. Ashutosh Shah practise?

He is Director of Elegance Clinic in Adajan, Surat, Gujarat, and heads the faculty at Elegance Vidhyalay, the clinic’s training institute.

Does Dr. Ashutosh Shah train other doctors?

Yes. He leads fellowships, observerships, certified paramedical courses and hands-on workshops at Elegance Vidhyalay for doctors, nurses and paramedical students from across India.

What courses can I join under Dr. Ashutosh Shah?

Programmes include the Cosmetic Dermatology Fellowship, IAAPS Fellowship, Fellowship and Observership in Diabetic Foot Surgery, OT Technician and Anesthesia Assistant courses, Hair Transplant and Laser Technician courses, and hands-on botox, filler and hair transplant workshops.

How do I contact Dr. Ashutosh Shah’s team?

Enquiries about training programmes, batch dates and eligibility can be made through the Elegance Vidhyalay contact page, or by phone or WhatsApp.

Enquire about a fellowship, course or workshop with Dr. Ashutosh Shah – view our courses or get in touch with the Elegance Vidhyalay team.