Profile
Dr. Kalpesh Gajiwala is a Top Plastic Surgeon in Mumbai and a Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, widely recognized as a pioneer in aesthetic and restorative surgery. With over three decades of clinical excellence, he is celebrated for exceptional surgical precision and his rare ability to blend the art of aesthetics with the science of reconstructive medicine.
Regarded among the top plastic surgeons in India, Dr. Gajiwala’s practice is deeply rooted in patient-centric care—ranging from advanced cosmetic enhancements to life-changing reconstructive procedures for trauma, burns, and congenital deformities. He is especially respected for his landmark contributions to cleft lip and palate surgery, dedicating a significant part of his career to delivering world-class surgical care to both private and underprivileged patients.
Currently practicing at premier medical institutions, including Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai, Dr. Gajiwala is highly sought after as a top plastic surgeon for his expertise in complex microsurgery, facial reconstruction, and refined aesthetic outcomes—where safety, precision, and natural results remain paramount.
Professional Highlights & Contributions
- Philanthropic Impact: Heavily involved in social initiatives, having performed hundreds of free surgeries for children with cleft deformities through charitable foundations.
- Research & Innovation: A prolific academician who has published numerous papers in national and international journals, specifically on innovative techniques in cleft surgery and aesthetic enhancements.
- Thought Leader: Regularly invited as a guest speaker and faculty member at Plastic Surgery conferences (ASPS, APSI) to share his insights on reconstructive challenges.
- Ethical Practice: Recognized for his "patient-first" philosophy, emphasizing honest counseling and realistic outcomes in aesthetic medicine.
Areas of specialization
Dr. Gajiwala specializes in a comprehensive range of plastic surgery disciplines, utilizing advanced techniques to ensure natural-looking results and minimal downtime.
- Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Surgery: Expertise in Rhinoplasty (nose job), Liposuction, Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck),Chin surgery onto fat grafting, Breast Surgeries and Facelifts.
- Gynaecomastia through minimum incision.
- Reconstructive Surgery: Advanced management of post-trauma defects, cancer reconstruction, and complex wound healing.
- Cleft & Craniofacial Surgery: Specialization in correcting congenital lip and palate deformities in infants and children.
- Hand & Microsurgery: Intricate surgical repair of hand injuries, nerve repairs, and tissue transfers.
- Burn Care & Post-Burn Reconstruction: Comprehensive treatment for acute burns and the correction of secondary burn contractures.
- Genital Surgery: Expert in specialized procedures such as Vaginoplasty and Hypospadias repair.
- Micosurgery – He has been operating arteriovenous fistula for failure through omni surgery(has record of creating it through 0.5cm a rear impossible tear.
- Trauma, Facial injuries.
- Chronic Wound management.
Education
- MBBS: Graduation from University of Mumbai.
- MS (General Surgery): Post-graduation from University of Mumbai.
- MCh (Plastic Surgery): Super-specialization from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital/Grant Medical College, Mumbai.
Affiliations
- MMC: Registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council.
- APSI: Life Member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India.
- IAAPS: Member of the Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
- Consultant: Holy Family Hospital (Bandra West).
- Consultant: Saifee Hospital (Charni Road), and Ramakrishna Mission Hospital (Khar).