Best Plastic Surgeons in Pune & PCMC: 5 Worth Knowing Before You Decide Anything

My colleague spent almost four months going back and forth before her rhinoplasty. She did the rounds. Big hospital names that sounded impressive but felt impersonal. Smaller clinics where consultations lasted 8 minutes. She eventually found someone she trusted and went ahead with surgery. She’s happy.

What she told me afterwards stuck with me: “I wish someone had just explained the difference between these doctors clearly. Not brochure stuff – actual differences.”

That’s what I’ve tried to do here.

This is a breakdown of five plastic surgeons across Pune and PCMC, what their training actually means, what they’re genuinely strong at, and who they’re the right fit for. No sponsored content, no ranking games.

First, Why Pune and PCMC Together?

If you live anywhere from Wakad to Chinchwad to Kiwale, you’re in PCMC. If you’re in Kothrud, Baner, Bibwewadi, or central Pune, you’re on the other side of the divide. But for plastic surgery purposes, the two cities are one search zone. Surgeons here operate across both — some have clinics in both areas. So rather than separating them artificially, this article covers the full region.

Best Plastic Surgeons in Pune & PCMC

Dr. Salil Patil — Dhanwantari's Chrysalis, Ravet (PCMC)

Dr. Salil Patil is probably the most prominent plastic surgeon in Pune & PCMC side, specifically Ravet, Punawale, Chinchwad, that belt. His clinic, Dhanwantari’s Chrysalis, is his own setup, not a corporate chain.

The training background is serious. MBBS from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital in Mumbai, one of the most competitive medical colleges in the country. Then an MS in General Surgery from BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, followed by MCh in Plastic Surgery from the same institution, which is the largest government health institution in India by patient load.

He won the P.K. Bilwani University Gold Medal in Plastic Surgery from Gujarat University, as well as two gold medals in General Surgery. These aren’t participation awards; they reflect where someone actually stood in their batch.

He also completed post-residency training in aesthetic surgery, hair transplant, and laser surgery, which means the cosmetic side isn’t self-taught; it was added on to an already solid reconstructive foundation.

What reviews consistently say about him: he doesn’t rush consultations, he answers phone queries properly, and he explains alternatives, including non-surgical ones, before pushing any procedure. One review mentioned going to large hospitals first and feeling confused each time, then coming to him and feeling certain after one conversation. That’s a specific kind of doctoring.

His clinic handles gynecomastia, rhinoplasty, liposuction, facial procedures, and laser treatments. He’s also attached to Dhanwantari Hospital in Nigdi and has previously worked at Niramaya Hospital, Chinchwad and Sterling Hospital, Nigdi, so he’s genuinely embedded in the PCMC healthcare network.

Best suited for: Anyone in the PCMC region wanting a surgeon who combines reconstructive training with cosmetic work, or patients who want a boutique-style clinic rather than a large hospital environment. Especially good for those who’ve had vague or rushed consultations elsewhere and want more clarity.

Location: 3rd Floor, Bhondve Corner, Sector 29, near DY Patil College, Ravet, Pimpri Chinchwad.

Dr. Dhruv Chavan (Dr. DC) — DC Plastic Surgery Centre, Multi-Location

If you’ve been researching plastic surgery in Pune for more than ten minutes, you’ve probably come across Dr. Dhruv Chavan. He operates under the brand “Dr. DC” and has clinics across Pune, including Sangamvadi, Kharadi, Undri, and a PCMC location in Pimple Saudagar, which means he genuinely covers both cities.

His training background is worth understanding. He completed his MCh residency at DY Patil Medical College and was first responder for all plastic and vascular emergencies there for three years, which means he wasn’t just doing cosmetic touch-ups during his training. He was handling trauma, burns, and complex reconstructive cases. That clinical depth usually translates into more careful surgical judgment on the cosmetic side.

What he’s become well-known for is gynecomastia surgery the volume of male patients who travel specifically for his 1cm scar technique is notable. Multiple reviews mention men coming from Mumbai, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh just for him. That kind of geographic pull is hard to manufacture.

He’s also one of the first in Maharashtra to use Arbrea simulation software, which lets patients visualise what post-surgery outcomes might look like before committing. That detail tells you something about how he runs consultations transparently, with the patient informed before anything is signed.

He publishes his pricing online. Not the actual starting figures. That’s rarer than it should be in this industry.

Best suited for: Men considering gynecomastia surgery, people wanting 360° liposuction or body contouring, patients who value being able to visualise outcomes before surgery.

Honest note: His practice is high-volume and cosmetically focused. If your case is complex from a reconstructive standpoint — post-accident work, burn reconstruction — his focus area is genuinely aesthetic surgery.

Location: Multiple clinics Sangamvadi (near Ruby Hospital), Kharadi, Undri, and Pimple Saudagar (PCMC).

Dr. Atul Gowardhan — Sarthak Clinic, Kiwale (PCMC)

Dr. Atul Gowardhan is a PGIMER-trained plastic surgeon, and that institution matters. PGIMER is not a place where you get an MCh in plastic surgery without having handled a serious range of reconstructive cases: burns, trauma, vascular surgery, and complex wound management.

He spent three years there in exactly that kind of surgical environment before spending a year in an intensive cosmetic surgery practice in Andheri, Mumbai. Then four more years across private hospitals in Navi Mumbai, Thane, Nanded, and Nasik before arriving in Pune.

That path gives him something that purely cosmetic-focused surgeons often don’t have: exposure to cases that go wrong, and the judgment to handle them. If you’re thinking about a surgeon and wondering what happens if something unexpected comes up during surgery or recovery, a PGIMER-trained reconstructive background is about as reassuring as it gets.

His clinic in Kiwale (Sarthak Maternity & Plastic Surgery Clinic) covers cosmetic surgery, breast surgery, maxillofacial work, hand and microvascular surgery, oncoplastic surgery, burns, and diabetic foot care. He also consults at Vedant Multispeciality Hospital in Chinchwad. The breadth of what he does is broader than a typical cosmetic-only clinic.

With over 20 years of practice, he’s been rated at 98% recommendation across platforms where patients have reviewed him.

Best suited for: Patients with medically complex cases or anyone who wants a surgeon with both reconstructive depth and cosmetic capability. Also good for anyone in the PCMC area who is dealing with a procedure that sits at the boundary of cosmetic and functional, like post-weight-loss body contouring or facial reconstruction after injury.

Location: Sarthak Clinic, Vansh Viva Housing Society, Kiwale, opposite PCMC Dispensary, Pimpri Chinchwad. Also: Vedant Multispeciality Hospital, Chinchwad.

Dr. Sushrut Tated — Sayar Clinic, Bibwewadi / Sahyadri Hospital

Dr. Sushrut Tated has an unusual profile for Pune’s plastic surgery scene. He’s an active academic an Associate Professor at SKN Medical College and Hospital, Pune, where he teaches both undergraduates and postgraduate students. That role matters more than people realise when choosing a surgeon.

Surgeons who teach are surgeons who stay current. They’re constantly revisiting the fundamentals, keeping up with what the field is producing, and being held accountable by students and peers in ways that a purely private practitioner isn’t. It also means Dr. Sushrut has handled the kind of case variety that a government medical college environment throws at you, which is not small.

His MCh in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery came from Aligarh Muslim University, a well-established residency programme. He’s a member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI), which is the speciality’s primary governing body.

What he does: cosmetic surgery, including rhinoplasty, breast procedures, liposuction, abdominoplasty, gynecomastia, but also hand surgery, microsurgery, burns, and facial trauma. He’s operated on everything from complex multiple lipoma removals to V-Y advancement flap surgeries for pilonidal sinus. That range shows up in how his practice handles unexpected situations, his patients mention this specifically.

Reviews are particular about one thing: he explains the reasoning behind his recommendations, and he’s accessible after surgery. Those two things separately are fine. Together, they make a real difference in recovery.

He operates at Sayar Clinic in Bibwewadi, and also sees patients at Pulse Multispeciality Hospital, Narhe and Sahyadri Hospital, Bibwewadi.

Best suited for: Patients who want an academically grounded surgeon with both cosmetic and reconstructive skills. Excellent for anyone dealing with hand injuries, complex reconstructive needs, or cases that require a doctor who will be genuinely present during recovery.

Location: Sayar Clinic, Ayodhya Complex, in front of Canara Bank, Bibwewadi, Pune.

Dr. Krishna Chaudhari — Cosmetic Laser Surgery Centre, Karve Road

Dr. Krishna Chaudhari is in a different category from the others on this list not in quality, but in what he represents. He’s been practising in Pune since 1978. That’s not a typo. He has over 15,000 procedures and nearly five decades of surgical experience behind him.

He graduated from the University of Pune, completed his MS in surgery from Mumbai University in 1978, and then went to Zurich University in Switzerland for specialised training in head and neck surgery. He later completed a fellowship from the International College of Cosmetic Surgery.

He was one of the first surgeons in Pune to use micrografting FUT for hair transplants, and one of the first to use tumescent anaesthesia for liposuction meaning he was doing these things before they became standard. That kind of pioneer status usually translates into very strong pattern recognition.

He’s a founder member of the Indian Society of Facial Plastic Surgeons and a life member of multiple professional bodies. He trained under globally recognised cosmetic surgery names, including Dr. Bernstein, Dr. Fournier, and Dr. Seager.

What his clinic offers is also genuinely broad: ultrasonic and power liposuction, fat grafting, FUE and FUT hair transplants, rhinoplasty, facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid surgery, breast procedures, gynecomastia, scar revisions. He’s affiliated with premier hospitals in the city in addition to running his own day-care facility.

The pricing structure stands out. Multiple reviews specifically note that his fees are far below those of comparable surgeons in Pune, without compromising on safety or outcomes. One review says, almost disbelievingly: “Surgery fee is very, very low. No overhead charges like other hospitals.”

A note from his own practice ethos: a telecon review mentions he recommended diet and exercise rather than surgery during a consultation, and the patient specifically praised him for it. A surgeon who tells you not to have surgery when you don’t need it is a surgeon worth paying attention to.

Best suited for: Patients seeking experienced, senior-level surgical care at affordable prices. Excellent for hair transplants, rhinoplasty, and facial procedures. Also, the right choice for anyone who prefers an older, extensively experienced hand over a newer but well-trained one.

Location: Prasad Chambers, 2nd Floor, near Ranka Jewellers, Karve Road, Erandwane, Pune.

How to Think About Who Fits Your Situation

Rather than a clean ranking, here’s an honest read:

For PCMC-based patients, Dr. Salil Patil at Ravet and Dr. Atul Gowardhan at Kiwale are the most embedded local options, with strong training, serious reconstructive backgrounds, and established in the region.

For purely cosmetic procedures focused on body work and gynecomastia, Dr. Dhruv Chavan’s volume and technique specialisation is hard to argue with. The multi-clinic network also means convenience.

For a surgeon who combines academic standing with both cosmetic and reconstructive depth, Dr. Sushrut Tated’s profile is distinctive, and the teaching background adds a layer of current clinical knowledge that pure private practice sometimes loses.

For anyone who prioritises experience measured in decades over experience measured in years, and wants genuinely affordable access to senior-level surgical care, Dr. Krishna Chaudhari’s nearly 50 years of practice in Pune is its own argument.

Three Questions Worth Asking Before You Commit

You can read about surgeons all day. But the consultation is where you actually learn what you need to know. These three questions tend to reveal things that profiles and ratings don’t:

How many of these specific procedures have you personally done in the last year? Not career total this year. What’s your process if the result doesn’t match expectations? And this one matters: what would make you tell a patient that surgery isn’t the right option for them?

That last question is the most useful. A surgeon who can answer it clearly and without hesitation is one who will also be honest with you about your own case.

One Honest Closing Note

Pune and PCMC have genuinely good plastic surgery options. The surgeons listed here are all qualified; they’re all practising legally and accountably; none of them appears to be in it primarily for sales volume.

What separates them is the emphasis on which kinds of cases they’ve built their careers around, and what their surgical philosophy looks like when you’re actually sitting across from them.

The best plastic surgeon in Pune for you is the one who leaves you with a clearer head than when you arrived. Not more anxiety, not more sales pressure, more clarity. That’s the one worth going back to.