Claire S. Duggal M.D.

Meet Dr. Claire Duggal

Claire Duggal is a plastic surgeon specializing in all aesthetic surgeries for the breast and body, as well as non-surgical facial rejuvenation. She began her education in Boston, where she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University. From Harvard, she moved south to Emory University in Atlanta, where she obtained her medical degree. She was offered a highly coveted spot in the Emory Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training program and elected to stay in Atlanta to complete her training. At Emory, Dr. Duggal was mentored by some of the most preeminent plastic surgeons in the world and was exposed to the most current and exceptional surgical techniques and technology.

Dr. Duggal focuses on all aspects of cosmetic surgery and prides herself on taking a natural approach to restoring and enhancing each patient individually. She is experienced in breast surgeryabdominoplastyliposuction, body contouring, and fat grafting. As a mother herself, Dr. Duggal relates to what women face after having children and the desire to regain a “pre-baby” body. She is equally experienced in non-surgical facial rejuvenation options such as Botox® and fillers. She is also trained in treating male aesthetic issues including liposuction and gynecomastia surgery.

At home, Dr. Duggal takes off her white coat to become a proud wife and the loving mother of three beautiful girls. In her free time, you can find Dr. Duggal with her family or on her Peloton.

“I want people who come here to feel like we are caring for and listening to them. Patients choose us because our personal focus is just as important as our focus on medical and aesthetic excellence.”

Education and Experience

Board Certified
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Fellowship Trained
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Medical Degree
Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA
Doctor of Medicine, Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

Harvard University Boston, MA Bachelor of Arts with Honors
Neuroscience, Magna Cum Laude

Residency
Emory University School of Medicine

Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine

Medical Staff Appointments / Clinical Faculty
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Baltimore Washington Hospital

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American Board of Plastic Surgery Logo
American Society of Plastic Surgeons Logo
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Awards & Recognition

Best of Annapolis 2009-2020

2009-2020

Top Docs Annapolis 2020-2021

2009-2020

The Capital Reader's Choice 2020 Winner

2009-2020

  • *maiden name Claire S Nicholas
    Perkins BD, Nicholas CS, Baye LM, Link BA, Dowling JE. dazed gene is necessary for late cell type development and retinal cell maintenance in the zebrafish retina. Dev Dyn. 2005 Jun;233(2):680-94
  • Losken A, Nicholas CS, Pinell XA, Carlson GW. Outcomes evaluation following bilateral breast reconstruction using latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps. Ann Plast Surg. 2010 Jul;65(1):17-22.
  • Mclean, JN, Duggal CS, Duggal P, Chen A, Grist WG, Losken A, Carlson G. Surgical Management of Pharyngocutaneous Fistula After Total Laryngectomy. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 May;68(5):442-5
  • Losken A, Duggal CS. A Meta-Analysis comparing Breast Conservation Therapy alone to the Oncoplastic Technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2013 Mar 13. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Duggal CS, Grudziak J, Metcalfe D, Perez S, Carlson G, Losken A. The Effects of Breast Size in Unilateral Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2013 May; 70(5): 506-12.
  • Yezhelyev M, Duggal CS, Carlson GW, Losken A. Complications of Latissimus Dorsi Flap Breast Reconstruction in Overweight and Obese Patients. Ann Plast Surg. 2013 May; 70(5): 557-62.
  • Losken A, Funderburk C, Duggal CS. The Extended Superomedial Pedicle: Advancing Mammaplasty Techniques. Modern Plastic Surgery. Vol 3 No 1, 2013, 20-27.
  • Duggal CS, Metcalfe D, Sackeyfio R, Carlson GW, Losken A. Patient motivations for choosing postmastectomy breast reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2013 May; 70 (5): 574-80
  • Losken A, Duggal CS, Desai KA, McCullough MC, Gruszynski MA, Carlson GW. Time to completion of nipple reconstruction: what factors are involved? Ann Plast Surg. 2013 May; 70(5): 530-2.
  • Duggal CS, Madni T, Losken A. An outcome analysis of intraoperative angiography for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. Accepted for publication in the Annals of Plastic Surgery.
  • Carlson GW, Chu CK, Moyer HR, Duggal CS, Losken A. Predictors of nipple ischemia after nipple sparing mastectomy. Breast J. 2013 Nov 13 [Epub ahead of print].
  • Metcalfe DB, Duggal CS, Gabriel A, Nahabedian MY, Losken A. Incidence of body dysmorphic disorder among patients seeking breast reconstruction. Accepted for publication in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

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