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.