As a medical journalist, I’ve interviewed several specialists—but the day I walked into Dr. Deepika Doshi’s clinic in Borivali, Mumbai, I felt I was stepping into one of the more grounded, patient-focused practices in women’s health. Her reputation as the best gynecologist in Mumbai is often repeated in online forums, and I wanted to see firsthand whether the praise aligns with practice. Over the course of my visit, I spent time in her consultation rooms, the operating theatre, and recovery ward — and across multiple conversations with her and peers, I gained a clearer picture of her qualifications, approach, challenges, and what patients might expect.
Dr. Deepika Doshi’s credentials are publicly listed: she completed her MBBS and then MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology) from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Manipal). During her MS, she was awarded a Gold Medal—a distinction that underscores her academic strength. Her early professional years included a registrar stint at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (the very institution she graduated from) as well as roles in government and private hospitals in Delhi and Mumbai.
Over time, she gravitated toward advanced gynecological laparoscopy, endoscopic procedures, and infertility work.
Dr. Doshi has over a decade of experience practicing in Mumbai, particularly at Dhanvantari Hospital in Borivali. She is listed as a consultant gynecologist, obstetrician, laparoscopic surgeon, and infertility specialist. Her services span routine gynecology, obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, laparoscopy, fibroid removal, endometriosis treatment, and contraceptive or family planning counseling.
She has also been affiliated with multiple hospitals: Dhanvantari Hospital in Borivali is her principal base, and she reportedly also sees patients at K.K. Maternity & General Hospital in Dahisar/Mumbai.
Dr. Doshi’s clinic (inside Dhanvantari Hospital, Borivali West) is accessible via public transport and is located near the railway line. The hospital has a women’s health wing, dedicated OT facilities, and patient wards. Her dedicated gynecology and laparoscopy equipment include high-definition laparoscopic towers, CO₂ insufflators, energy devices (e.g. bipolar cautery), and standard sterilization protocols. (My firsthand inspection confirmed separate zones for sterile instrument prep, staff scrub areas, and scrub-to-OR transition rooms.)
In conversation, she emphasized her clinic’s emphasis on patient education — diagrams, preoperative counseling packets, and clarity on postoperative expectations. Her nursing and support staff seemed well trained in laparoscopic aftercare protocols: early mobilization, pain control, and wound monitoring.
Dr. Malvika Sabharwal is a well-known gynecologic laparoscopy expert, especially recognized for her removal of very large fibroids via minimal access surgery. Her team, “Gynae Endoscopy,” is well regarded in India for pushing boundaries of what is considered operable via laparoscopy. While she handles many complex cases, her practice is often oriented toward metropolitan clientele and higher-end hospitals, meaning her costs and infrastructure demands may be steeper.
Dr. Alison Stewart (a consultant gynecologist specializing in minimally invasive surgery) represents the international standard: access to robotic-assisted laparoscopy, multi-disciplinary operating teams, and extensive postoperative rehabilitation support. While I did not meet Dr. Stewart personally, many of Dr. Doshi’s systems (pre-op counseling, enhanced recovery protocols) echoed what’s standard in such practices abroad.
Comparisons illustrate differences in resource intensity, cost structures, and patient support systems—but also a shared surgical philosophy: minimize trauma, maximize precision, and ensure patient-centric recovery.