If you're thinking about cosmetic surgery in India, you're not alone. Every year, thousands of patients from the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and beyond travel to India for procedures that cost a fraction of what they'd pay back home, and the quality is genuinely on par with what you'd find in the US or UK. The reason is simple: India has some seriously well trained surgeons. Many of them studied or trained in the US, UK, France, or Japan, came back to India, and built careers doing the procedures they specialize in day in, day out.
Whether you're considering a rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, facelift, body contouring, or a scar revision after cancer treatment, picking the right surgeon matters enormously. Results vary, not just hospital to hospital, but surgeon to surgeon.
This list is for patients who want to do their homework before reaching out. We've pulled together 10 of India's most qualified, experienced cosmetic surgeons where they trained, what they specialize in, and why they stand out. At the end, you'll also find answers to the questions patients ask us most.
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Top 10 Cosmetic Surgeons in India for International Patients
1. Dr. Rashmi Taneja
Location: New Delhi, India
Specialization: Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Craniofacial & Microsurgery
Experience: 35+ Years
Why She's One of the Best:
Dr. Rashmi Taneja is one of the very few surgeons in India who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, she trained at USC and UCLA School of Medicine in Los Angeles, and that's where she built her foundation in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Now Additional Director of Plastic Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, she has over 35 years of performing facelifts, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring and her American training shows in the quality of her results.
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2. Dr. Manoj Johar
Location: Ghaziabad (NCR), India
Specialization: Cosmetic Surgery, Laser Treatments, Reconstructive Surgery, Hair Transplant
Experience: 30+ Years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Manoj Johar has trained in laser and cosmetic surgery at Harvard University (USA), SUNY, ESC Sharplan (Israel), and Uppsala University (Sweden), which is a pretty rare combination even by global standards. Director of Plastic Surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, he is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS) and Founding Member of the Indian Association of Laser Surgery and Medicine, and is considered one of the go to laser cosmetic specialists in North India.
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3. Dr. Anil Behl
Location: Gurugram, India
Specialization: Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Craniofacial Surgery, Microsurgery
Experience: 38+ Years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Anil Behl trained in Craniofacial Surgery at Providence Hospital, USA and in Hand Surgery in the UK and went on to receive the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) from the President of India in 2010 and was later appointed as Honorary Surgeon to the President of India in 2013. Now Director of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Fortis FMRI, Gurugram, he has over 35 publications and close to four decades of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical practice.
4. Dr. Devayani Barve Venkat
Location: Mumbai, India
Specialization: Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Body Contouring, Post Mastectomy Reconstruction
Experience: 14+ Years
Why She's One of the Best:
Dr. Devayani Barve Venkat spent over three years training in the USA and was selected for the International Aesthetic Fellowship by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) one of the most competitive cosmetic surgery fellowships in the world. At Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, she focuses on cosmetic breast surgery, mommy makeovers, post bariatric body contouring, and post mastectomy aesthetic reconstruction.
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5. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh
Location: Gurugram, India
Specialization: Cosmetic Surgery, Microvascular Reconstruction, Aesthetic Breast Surgery
Experience: 17+ Years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh did his Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery at St. Louis Hospital in Paris, not a bad place to learn cosmetic surgery. Now heading the Department of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, he performs rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast augmentation, facial rejuvenation, and post cancer cosmetic procedures with a clean, precise aesthetic approach.
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6. Dr. Richie Gupta
Location: Delhi, India
Specialization: Cosmetic Surgery, Microvascular Reconstruction, Cleft & Craniofacial Surgery
Experience: 31+ Years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Richie Gupta is Senior Director of Plastic Surgery at Fortis Super Specialty Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, and brings over three decades of experience in cosmetic facial surgery, body contouring, microvascular reconstruction, and post cancer aesthetic restoration. He is also the Founding Director of the Association for Transgender Health in India (ATHI) and co-authored India's first Standards of Care for gender incongruence, which speaks to the breadth and inclusivity of his practice.
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7. Dr. Avtar Singh Bath
Location: Delhi, India
Specialization: Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Microsurgery, Burns Reconstruction
Experience: 33+ Years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Avtar Singh Bath is a Major General (Retd.) who trained in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in the UK, and received the Sena Medal (2004) and Vishisht Seva Medal (2007) from the President of India, along with the Doctor of the Year Award (2012). Now at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, he applies over three decades of surgical discipline to a full range of cosmetic procedures, from facial surgery to body contouring and complex reconstruction.
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8. Dr. S.C. Sood
Location: New Delhi, India
Specialization: Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Microsurgery, Cleft Surgery
Experience: 35+ Years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. S.C. Sood holds an MCh in Plastic Surgery from King George's Medical University and has spent over 35 years doing cosmetic and reconstructive work at Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi. He has performed over 2,200 cleft surgeries in partnership with Smile Train and has served as Course Director for advanced surgical technique workshops, a surgeon who has both the breadth and the depth that complex cosmetic cases demand.
9. Dr. Mandeep Singh
Location: Gurugram, India
Specialization: Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Microsurgery, Post Trauma Reconstruction
Experience: 20+ Years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Mandeep Singh is Director of Plastic Surgery at Paras Hospital, Gurugram, with 20 years of experience covering cosmetic surgery, microsurgery, post trauma aesthetic restoration, and burn reconstruction. Patients in the NCR region choose him for his ability to handle both routine cosmetic procedures and the more complex reconstructive cases that require both surgical and aesthetic judgment.
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10. Dr. Manish Nanda
Location: Faridabad, India
Specialization: Cosmetic Surgery, Scar Management, Burns Reconstruction, Microvascular Surgery
Experience: 22+ Years
Why He's One of the Best:
Dr. Manish Nanda holds an MCh in Burns & Plastic Surgery from Aligarh Muslim University, received an ICMR Scholarship for his research, and was featured in a BBC documentary for his surgical work. Practicing at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, he is a member of the National Association of Burns India (NABI) and specializes in cosmetic surgery, scar revision, and post-burn aesthetic restoration, particularly for patients who need functional and cosmetic results combined.
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If you're ready to take the next step, HOSPIDIO can help. We work with all the surgeons on this list and handle everything, finding you the right doctor, putting together a treatment plan, helping with your medical visa, and coordinating your hospital visits once you're in India.
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Conclusion
India has some genuinely excellent cosmetic surgeons, trained in the US, UK, France, and Japan, with decades of hands on experience. The cost advantage is real, but what makes it worth the trip is the quality of care you get. If you want help figuring out which surgeon is the right fit for what you need, reach out to HOSPIDIO. We'll make it simple.
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