Dr. Amiti Shah is a Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive surgeon based in Mumbai, India. The field of Plastic Surgery piqued her interest right from the days when she was training to become a general surgeon. After completing her training as general surgeon, Dr. Shah went on to specialise in Plastic, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, undergoing intensive training to build her knowledge and hone her skills in the field. She had the unique opportunity to work and train with eminent Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Shah believes in continuous learning and gaining a global experience, thus regularly visits premier institutes worldwide to perfect and update her signature Breast Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery procedures.
Expertise: Her forte lies in Body Shaping procedures such as Liposuction, Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Body Contouring post massive weight loss, as well as Cosmetic Gynecological procedures.
Affiliations: Dr. Shah is affiliated with many private hospitals in South Mumbai, which include Saifee Hospital, Bhatia Hospital, Breach Candy Hospital, Wockhardt Hospital, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Apollo Spectra Clinic and ACI Cumballa Hill Hospital. She was also affiliated with K. J. Somaiya Medical College where she performed many reconstructive surgeries for the under privileged. Dr. Shah holds the tenant of “giving back” which is why she has been a part of surgical camps organised for the rehabilitation of burn victims in India.
Associations: Dr. Shah has had her research papers published in national and international journals, winning the Best Paper Award in 2016 for her paper on Liposuction in the Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons – Mumbai, Association of Medical Consultants Mumbai, Indian Medical Association and Mumbai D Ward Medical Association.
Personal Touch: Dr. Shah is one of the most progressive and approachable plastic surgeons in India. She believes that success in medicine is not in giving pleasure but in relief from pain, and Plastic Surgery goes a step beyond. She follows Michel Angelo’s philosophy: “Beauty lies in the stone, I just carve it out and set it free”. Dr. Shah is compassionate and patiently listens to her patients’ expectations and needs, she is determined to help patients boost their morale and self-confidence, and she is relentless in the pursuit of stellar medical results. Making a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients is what drives her day in and day out.