- Speciality: Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon
- Designation: Consultant – Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgery , Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)
- Experience: 20+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Rajesh Kumar Watts
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Watts is a senior Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Holding degrees in MBBS, MS, and MCh in Plastic Surgery, he brings extensive academic and clinical expertise to his practice. Dr. Watts has been affiliated with Apollo Hospitals, Delhi since 1999, having served in various roles including Senior Registrar, Associate Consultant, and currently as Full-Time Consultant since 2014. He has received specialized training in microsurgery from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, and aesthetic surgery from Athens, Greece. His special interests include preventive cosmetic surgery, where he actively educates the public on safe aesthetic practices for skin, hair, and weight management.
A life member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India and the Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Watts has contributed significantly to research and education. His work has been published in respected journals like IJPS and JPRAS. He has also served as Team Doctor & Scientist for India’s Antarctic Expedition (1996–98). Dr. Watts is fluent in Hindi and English, ensuring effective communication with his patients. His treatment areas include burns rehabilitation, body contouring, facial trauma, microtia, and aesthetic concerns like nipple problems and skin rejuvenation.
Work Experience
- Consultant, Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgery – Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Registrar in Plastic Surgery, Apollo Delhi (1999–2000)
- MCh Training in Plastic Surgery, BHU Varanasi (2000–2003)
- Senior Registrar, Apollo Delhi (2003–2004)
- Associate Consultant, Apollo Delhi (2004–2007)
- Attending Consultant, Apollo Delhi (2008–2010)
- Visiting Consultant, Apollo Delhi (2010–2013)
- Full-Time Consultant, Apollo Delhi (2014–Present)
Specialty & Interests
- Plastic, Cosmetic, and Reconstructive Surgery
- Aesthetic Body Contouring Procedures
- Facial Rejuvenation and Anti-Aging Treatments
- Burn Injury Rehabilitation and Scar Management
- Microsurgical Reconstruction
- Preventive Cosmetic Surgery Education
- Hair Restoration and Scalp Treatments
- Skin Aesthetic Procedures (e.g., pigmentation, acne scars)
- Weight-related Cosmetic Corrections
- Public Awareness Initiatives on Safe Cosmetic Practices
Memberships
- Life Member, Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
- Life Member, Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS)
Education & Training
- Demonstration of microcirculation in deep fascia – PRS, 2005
- Ipsi-lateral fasciocutaneous flaps for leg & foot defects – IJPS, 2003
- Correlation between perfusion pressure & perforator diameter – JPRAS, 2005
- Method for retaining preoperative markings in mammoplasty – IJPS, 2003
Honors & Awards
- Rejuvenation Therapy
- Bad Breath (Halitosis) Treatment
- Burns Injury Rehabilitation
- Body Contouring
- Facial Trauma Repair
- Distraction Osteogenesis
Treatments Offered
- Graft Versus Host Disease
- Microtia
- Aesthetic Concerns (Nipple Problems, Acrochordon, etc.)
- Cosmetic Deformities
- Post-Injury Reconstructive Needs
