Onco Life Hospitals

Dr. Somnath Karad

Dr. Somnath Karad

MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), M.Ch (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)

Director – Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Onco-Life Cancer Centre (Talegaon Dabhade, Pune)

Academic & Professional Credentials
  • Graduated MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai (2014) 
  • Completed DNB in General Surgery through National Board of Examinations (2018) 
  • Earned M.Ch in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery from Aligarh Muslim University (2022) 
  • Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India 
Clinical Expertise & Practice

Dr. Karad brings over 11 years of surgical experience, with advanced training in:

  • Cosmetic and aesthetic procedures: rhinoplasty, liposuction, facial rejuvenation, and breast aesthetics
  • Reconstructive surgeries: post-tumour defect repair, flap surgeries, microsurgical reconstruction
  • Burn and trauma care, children’s reconstructive surgery, and hair restoration treatments
  • Highly skilled in microvascular and intricate reconstructive techniques, including addressing head and neck surgical defects

He served as a consultant at Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and previously held roles at Aligarh Muslim University Hospital

Onco-Life Leadership & Impact

Recently inaugurated as Director – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Onco-Life Cancer Centre, joining the team two months ago He plays a key role in:

  • Leading post-cancer reconstructive procedures to restore form and function
  • Coordinating with oncology teams to plan multi-stage, aesthetically focused surgeries
  • Raising the standard of reconstructive care within Satara and Pune centers
Patient-Centric Approach
  • Widely recognized for his warm demeanour, attentive listening, and genuine empathy, Dr. Karad ensures patients feel at ease throughout their treatment journey
  • Maintains an exacting approach to surgical planning, with a focus on precision, aesthetics, and natural results
  • Lauded for delivering consistently positive clinical outcomes by patients and referring doctors 
Why Patients Choose Dr. Karad
  • Dual expertise in aesthetic & reconstructive plastic surgery, with advanced microsurgical skills
  • Board-certified, professionally active, and nationally recognized for his surgical acumen
  • Trusted for his meticulous technique, ethical practice, and kind, supportive framework
  • A prominent figure in Pune’s plastic surgery community, known for both clinical and academic excellence