Dr. Nikhil Madhavrao Ghubade

Dr Nikhil Ghubade is a highly experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Thane and Mumbai with 19 years of clinical and surgical experience spanning general surgery, plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, cosmetology, and burns management.

Dr Nikhil Ghubade trained at KEM Hospital, one of India’s premier teaching hospitals. He further completed a Fellowship in Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery from TSGH Hospital, making him one of the most comprehensively qualified specialists for patients seeking a cosmetic surgeon in Thane or a burns and reconstructive surgeon in Mumbai.

Whether you need advanced burn scar treatment, body contouring, or complex hand reconstruction, Dr Nikhil Ghubade combines rigorous academic training with hands-on expertise gained across government hospitals, international fellowships, and dedicated surgical camps.

Areas of Expertise

Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery

Dr Ghubade offers a full range of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical treatments at Pristine Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Cosmetology Centre, Naupada, Thane West, addressing concerns related to body shape, facial aesthetics, and hair restoration.

• Gynaecomastia Surgery (male breast reduction and chest contouring)
• Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
• Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, and Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
• Rhinoplasty (aesthetic and functional nasal correction)
• Liposuction and Body Contouring
• Autofat Grafting for body and facial applications
• Facial Aesthetic Surgery
• Thread Lift
• Hair Transplant
• Hair Fall Treatment and Mesotherapy
• Laser Hair Removal
• Botox (Anti-Wrinkle Injections)
• Dermal Fillers

Burn Surgery and Burn Wound Management

Dr Ghubade manages acute burn injuries, burn wound infections, and complex burn wound reconstruction, with a specific focus on minimising long-term scarring and functional loss. He has dedicated clinical and research experience in peri-oral burns, paediatric burns, and holistic burn rehabilitation.

• Acute Burn Management and Burn Wound Evaluation
• Skin Grafting for burns and traumatic wounds
• Post-Burn Contracture Release and Reconstruction
• Prevention of Microstomia in peri-oral burn patients
• Burn Scar Laser Treatment

Post-Burn Reconstructive Surgery

Patients with established burn scars, contractures, and deformities often require staged reconstructive procedures to restore both function and appearance. Dr Nikhil Ghubade has extensive experience managing these complex cases across multiple operative camps and at tertiary burn centres.

• Reconstructive Flap Surgery including local, regional, and free flaps
• Reverse Digital Artery Flap for fingertip amputation injuries
• Complex Wound Reconstruction
• OP Restore operative procedures for post-burn contracture patients

Hand Surgery and Microsurgery

Dr Ghubade treats traumatic hand injuries, fingertip amputations, congenital hand anomalies, and degenerative hand conditions. He received dedicated microsurgery training at Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH), Taiwan, covering free tissue transfer and replantation techniques.

• Microsurgery and Free Tissue Transfer
• Hand Surgery for trauma, congenital, and degenerative conditions
• Fingertip Reconstruction using digital artery flaps
• Leprosy Reconstructive Surgery

Keloids, Hypertrophic Scars, and Skin Lesions

Dr Ghubade treats patients with keloids, hypertrophic scars, acne scars, pigmentation disorders, and benign skin and soft tissue tumours including cysts and lipomas.

• Keloid and Hypertrophic Scar Treatment
• Laser Treatments for scars, pigmentation, acne, and skin rejuvenation
• Tattoo Removal using laser
• Cyst and Lipoma Removal
• Chemical Peels and Skin Rejuvenation

Professional Experience

Dr Nikhil Ghubade has independently managed OPD, wards, and operation theatres at every stage of his career, building extensive hands-on surgical proficiency across multiple high-volume institutions.

Current Practice

• Director, Pristine Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Cosmetology Centre, Naupada, Thane West
• Consultant, Skinfinity Aesthetics Laser Clinic, Airoli
• Consultant, Apex Hospital, Borivali West, Chandravarkar Road
• Consultant, Mercurrey Hospital, Majiwada

Previous Positions

• Consultant Plastic Surgeon, OSCAR Hospitality (Infinity Medisurg Center)
• Associate Consultant, National Burns Center, Navi Mumbai
• Post-MCh SSMO in Plastic Surgery, KEM Hospital, Mumbai 
• Resident in Plastic Surgery, KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
• Senior Resident in General Surgery, ESIS Hospital, Andheri, Mumbai
• Lecturer in General Surgery, MGM Hospital, Navi Mumbai
• RMO in General Surgery, Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital, Pune
• RMO in General Surgery, K.B. Bhabha Hospital, Bandra, Mumbai

Dr Ghubade has also served as Consultant at Universal Multispeciality Hospital, Royal Hospital at Castle Mill, Highland Hospital at Dhokali, Lifeline Hospital at Khopat, Diya Hospital at Patlipada, Thane Noble Hospital at Kasarvadavli, and Hira Mongi Memorial Hospital, Mulund.

Education and Credentials

Dr Nikhil Madhavrao Ghubade holds qualifications from nationally recognised institutions, with every postgraduate degree passed in the first attempt.

Degrees and Institutions

• MBBS, Dr D Y Patil Medical College and Rajawadi Hospital (completed 2007)
• DNB in General Surgery, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi at Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital, Pune (completed 2012)
• MCh in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik at GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (completed 2017)

Registration: Maharashtra Medical Council, Reg No 2007040976

Languages: English and Hindi

International Training and Fellowships

• Fellowship in Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery, TSGH Hospital, Taiwan (completed 2018), Taiwan, with focused training in microsurgery, burns management, and reconstructive surgery
• Observership at Englewood Hospital, New York, USA

Research and Publications

Dr Ghubade has contributed to peer-reviewed literature in burns and plastic surgery, reflecting a strong commitment to evidence-based clinical practice.

• "Holistic burn care: survival and beyond", published in the Journal of Burns, 2017
• "Prevention of microstomia in patients having peri-oral burns", published in the Indian Journal of Burns, 2018
• Co-author of the chapter "Acute Burn Management and Burn Wound Evaluation" in the Textbook of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery: Burns, Volume V, published by Thieme Publications

Conferences, Presentations, and Workshops

Dr Ghubade has actively presented research at national and international conferences over the past decade, keeping his practice aligned with the latest advances in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Podium and Poster Presentations

• NABICON, New Delhi (February 2017): Podium presentation on "Epidemiology of pediatric burn patients"
• NABICON, New Delhi (February 2017): Podium presentation on "Organizing Camp Karma: India's First Burn Survivor Camp"
• APSICON, Kochi (November 2017): Poster presentation on "McIndoe Vaginoplasty for Vaginal Agenesis: Our Experience Over 6 Years"
• ISSHCON, Indore (September 2015): E-Poster on "Reverse digital artery flap for fingertip amputation injuries: A case series"

Conferences and Workshops Attended

• APLAST 2017, Kochi
• NABICON, Chandigarh (February 2015)
• AESTHETICS Conference, New Delhi (August 2016), including Botox hands-on workshop
• Hands-on Flap Dissection Course, NAIR Hospital, Mumbai (July 2016)
• TSBIWH International Symposium on Skin Bank and Burn Wound Treatment, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taiwan (August 2018)
• AAPS CME "Fat is Future", Mumbai (September 2018)
• Workshop on Thread Lift for Micro Pigmentation, BYL Nair Hospital and TNMC, Mumbai (October 2018)
• Annual General Surgery Update, SRMC, Chennai (February 2012)
• MASICON 2012, Pune (January 2012)
• Annual General Surgery Update, MAMC, New Delhi (September 2012)
• Postgraduate Pre-Exam Workshop, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune (March 2013)

Social Service and Community Impact

Dr Nikhil Ghubade has dedicated significant time to providing free surgical care and psychosocial support to burn survivors and underserved patients.

• Organising Secretary for Camp Karma (2018, 2019), India's first and only Burn Survivor Camp, a three-day recreational programme for children who have suffered or are recovering from burns, designed to help them overcome psychosocial challenges, build new friendships, and share experiences with peers facing similar disfigurements. Dr Ghubade also participated in organising Camp Karma in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
• Provided free treatment to post-burn deformity patients through the ReSurge International programme at KEM Hospital (2015 to 2018)
• Participated in OP Restore, operative camps for post-burn contracture patients at National Burns Center, Airoli, Navi Mumbai (2017, 2018, 2019)
• Served at Plastic Surgery camps at Upleta, Gujarat (January 2018)
• Served in Leprosy Reconstructive Surgery Camp at Surat, Gujarat (February 2018)
• Participated in the Children Burn Survivor Camp organised by CBF in Taiwan (July 2018)

Professional Memberships

• Life Member, Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
• Life Member, National Association of Burns, India (NABI)

Book an Appointment with Dr Nikhil Ghubade, Plastic Surgeon in Thane and Mumbai

Book a priority appointment with Dr Nikhil Ghubade, a trusted plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Thane and Mumbai, at Pristine Plastic Surgery, Dermatology and Cosmetology Centre, Naupada, Thane West, and his affiliated hospitals. Check his consultation fee and contact details on HexaHealth, and book your consultation through HexaHealth's medical experts for a smooth and hassle-free experience.