Nirvana Saraswat, MD

Dr. Saraswat is a board-certified general surgeon and board-eligible* plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced training in microsurgical techniques. He specializes in complex reconstructive and aesthetic procedures, including breast reconstruction after cancer, soft tissue repair after trauma or oncologic surgery, and lymphedema intervention. With a dual foundation in trauma and critical care, Dr. Saraswat offers an individualized, holistic approach to surgical care – balancing technical excellence with a strong commitment to patient-centered outcomes.

Dr. Saraswat combines the precision of microsurgical technique with an artistic eye, offering natural, lasting results for the face, breast, and body. He is trained in robotic-assisted microsurgery, cutting-edge breast reconstruction including DIEP, PAP, GAP, and TUG flaps, and advanced facial aesthetic surgery.

Education Overview

Dr. Saraswat began his medical journey at just 17 years of age when he was accepted into the only accelerated 6-year B.S./M.D. program in Ohio. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Akron and went on to earn his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2017.

He then returned to his hometown of Columbus to complete a rigorous 5-year General Surgery residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital. During residency, he received multiple honors including:

• Columbus Surgical Society Outstanding Resident Award (2019)
• Nationwide Children’s Hospital Pediatric Surgery Resident of the Year (2020)
• Induction into The Ohio State University’s Courage to Teach (2022)

Dr. Saraswat has presented clinical research at both regional and national conferences and is published in multiple peer-reviewed journals.

He completed his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship under the guidance of world-renowned surgeons Dr. Kongkrit Chaiyasate, Dr. John Felder, and Dr. Jesse Selber in Greater Detroit, Michigan. He trained in microsurgery at the top-ranked hospital within Michigan’s largest healthcare system, further honing his skills in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

Career and Areas of Expertise

Dr. Saraswat’s clinical expertise includes a full spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. He offers:

Facial Procedures

• Face & Neck Lift, Mini Lift, Brow Lift, Blepharoplasty
• Rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, Otoplasty
• Facial Fat Grafting, Resurfacing, Neurotoxins & Fillers

Breast Surgery

• Breast Augmentation, Reduction, & Mastopexy (Lift) (with or without Implants)
• Nipple/Areola Reconstruction
• Implant-Based and Autologous Breast Reconstruction (DIEP, PAP, GAP, TUG, Latissimus Flap)
• Gynecomastia Surgery

Body Contouring

• Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty, Thighplasty
• Mommy Makeover, Regional Liposuction
• Abdominal Wall and Soft-Tissue Reconstruction
• Body Contouring after Massive Weight Loss

Reconstructive & Microsurgical Expertise

• Post-Cancer, Radiation, and Trauma Reconstruction
• Nerve and Soft Tissue Repair, Neuroma Surgery
• Lymphedema Surgery
• Robotic DIEP Flap & Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
• Skin Cancer and Mohs Reconstruction

Hand Surgery

• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Trigger Finger and Dupuytren’s Contracture Release

Doctor’s Credential

*The information available on this page was created to educate our patients. It is not an alternative for a formal consultation with a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Individual results vary per patient. For more information, we strongly recommend scheduling a consultation with our doctors.