Care Guided by Medical Expertise
ZARS Dermatology is founded and led by doctors who believe that skin, hair and aesthetic care should always
be guided by medical understanding, not cosmetic trends.
Dr. Deepti Ghia
Dr. Deepti Ghia is a highly qualified dermatologist with over a decade of experience in clinical dermatology, dermatosurgery, and aesthetic medicine. She completed her MD in Dermatology from Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai, and holds additional qualifications including FCPS and DNB in Dermatology.
She further honed her expertise with a Fellowship in Phototherapy and Lasers from the prestigious Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI), Chandigarh, and has trained at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, USA. Her research on vitiligo surgeries earned her the Dr. Arvind Lonkar Award from IADVL Maharashtra for Best Research Project.
Dr. Deepti is the founder of the Vitiligo Foundation of India and has served as Convenor of the IADVL Vitiligo Task Force (2024–2026). She is an internationally recognised faculty member, having presented at conferences across India, the USA, Egypt, Poland, Sri Lanka, and the UAE. She currently serves as Consultant Dermatologist at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai.
At ZARS, Dr. Deepti leads dermatology-driven care, ensuring that aesthetic procedures are always supported by sound medical reasoning.
Qualifications: MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (T.N. Medical College & Nair Hospital) |
FCPS – Dermatology | DNB – Dermatology | DDV | Fellowship in Phototherapy & Lasers (PGI
Chandigarh)
Awards: Dr. Arvind Lonkar Award 2012 (IADVL) – Best Research Project | Imrich Sarkany Scholarship
(EADV, Krakow, Poland) | A.C. Parikh Award – Best Paper at CUTICON 2010 | Strauss and Katz Fund
Scholarship (AAD, Washington DC) | Best Research Paper at 5th Asian Pigment Cell Congress
Key Positions: Consultant Dermatologist, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai | Co-Founder & Chief Dermatologist,
ZARS Dermatology | Founder & Treasurer, Vitiligo Foundation of India | Convenor, IADVL Vitiligo Task
Force (2024–2026) | Joint Secretary, IADVL Maharashtra (2018–2020)
Publications: Multiple peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals including JAAD,
JCAS, IJDVL, and textbook chapters on vitiligo surgery, phototherapy, and laser applications.
Areas of Focus: Medical dermatology, acne & pigmentation, vitiligo surgeries, evidence-based aesthetic
care, phototherapy and lasers.
DR. HARPREET ASHRAF
Dr. Harpreet Ashraf is an MBBS doctor with a strong clinical foundation and hands-on experience across reputed medical institutions.
She completed her medical training at SSR Medical College, followed by clinical rotations at KEM Hospital and PD Hinduja Hospital.
She has trained under senior dermatology and aesthetic medicine professionals in Mumbai, gaining extensive exposure to modern aesthetic protocols delivered with medical responsibility.
At ZARS, Dr. Harpreet plays a central role in ensuring that every aspect of the clinic — from treatment protocols and safety standards to the overall patient experience — reflects the quality and care the brand stands for.
She oversees clinical operations, maintains rigorous procedural standards, and ensures that every patient interaction at ZARS is consistent, safe, and aligned with the clinic’s medical-first philosophy.
Training: MBBS – SSR Medical College | Clinical training – KEM Hospital, Mumbai | Clinical training –
PD Hinduja Hospital | Aesthetic medicine training under leading practitioners
Areas of Focus: Clinical operations and quality assurance, treatment protocol development and
maintenance, patient experience and care standards, brand and safety compliance across all touchpoints.
The Experts Behind Your Skin Journey
Our Specialists
Precision Care From Medical Professionals
Dr. Nandini Shetty
MD · DNB (Dermatology)
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune
– Advanced medical & aesthetic dermatology
– Observership, Cornell University (USA)
– Published researcher in peer-reviewed journals
– Specialises in melasma, pigmentation & scar removal
Dr. Raveena S Patil
MBBS · MD DVL
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara
– Senior Resident, KLE Hospital Belgaum
– Visiting Consultant Dermatologist, Dandeli
– Clinical Dermatology & Pharmacotherapy
– Cosmetic Dermatology specialist
– 3 peer-reviewed publications including JCAS 2025
Dr. Nidhi Pugalia
MBBS · MD Dermatology
★ Gold Medalist
JNMC Sawangi, DMIHER Wardha
– Clinical & Aesthetic Dermatology
– Dermatosurgery — vitiligo grafting, cyst removal
– Lasers: CO2, Nd:YAG, Diode · Botox & Fillers
– Mentored by Dr. Shehnaz Arsiwala, Mumbai
– Multiple peer-reviewed publications
A Shared Approach to Care
Both doctors at ZARS share a common philosophy: understanding before treatment, safety before aesthetics, personalisation over standard protocols, and honest guidance over aggressive recommendations.
