In a city teeming with dermatology clinics, only a few claim the title of “best.” During my recent visit to Ambrosia Aesthetics in Andheri West, I sat down with Dr. Niketa Sonavane, who many consider the best skin specialist in Mumbai, to understand what distinguishes her work—beyond reputation and online ratings. What follows is an itemized journalistic account of her qualifications, clinic, patient philosophy, and how her practice measures up to peers in India and globally.
Dr. Niketa Sonavane’s profile is well documented: she holds an MBBS, followed by DDV (Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy), and has over 17 years of clinical experience. Her clinic profile notes she was honored as “Mumbai’s Best Dermatologist” for 2023 by the India Today Awards.
Ambrosia Aesthetics, her flagship clinic, is a modern facility in Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West. The interior is clean, zoned by consultation, laser rooms, and procedure suites. Patients are greeted in a calm lounge; hallways lead to compartments housing laser, RF, and dermatology instruments. The clinic advertises use of advanced devices like CO₂ lasers, Pico lasers, microneedling RF, and more.
During my walkthrough, I observed rigorous sterilization zones, separate staff scrub/instrument areas, and digital monitoring of laser parameters—a sign that safety is integral, not just aesthetic.
Dr. Sonavane, in our conversation, emphasized that her clinic is not about “quick fixes” but layered care. She said many patients come expecting magical overnight change—but real dermatology involves layered treatment, maintenance, and patience.
Over our discussion, she detailed major categories she handles:
Her approach is holistic: sometimes she asks for hormonal panels, diet inputs, or lifestyle changes to complement procedural care. She often tells patients that no skin can be “fixed” without habit changes.
To contextualize her work, I spoke (or referred to public interviews) with peers: