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Best Cardiovascular Surgeons for Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery in Mumbai, India

This page lists 3 peripheral vascular bypass surgery doctors in Mumbai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 3 peripheral vascular bypass surgery doctors in Mumbai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery doctors in Mumbai, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery doctors

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Dr. Gulshan Rohra

MBBS, DNB, Fellowship
Consultant Cardio-thoracic Surgeon · Specialty: Cardio-thoracic Surgeon
Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 12+ years of experience in Cardio-thoracic Surgeon
  • Consultant Cardio-thoracic Surgeon, Wockhardt Hospital, South Mumbai, India — Present
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Heart Valve Repair Surgery
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Double Valve Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
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Cardio-thoracic Surgeon Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Wockhardt HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Dr. Lalit Choudhary

MBBS, MS, MCh
Consultant — Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon · Specialty: Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
Medicover Hospital Mumbai, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 23+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon
  • Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon — Medicover Hospital, Mumbai (Current)
  • Senior Surgeon — Apollo Hospital, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Heart Valve Repair and Replacement
  • Aortic Root Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Peripheral Vascular Bypass
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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medicover Hospital
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Dr. Sudhir Adalti

MBBS, MS, MCh, PhD
Senior Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon · Specialty: Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals Mumbai, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon
  • Senior Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, India – Present
  • Extensive surgical practice across internationally recognized institutions in India, United Kingdom, and Australia
Expertise & Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Off-Pump CABG
  • Heart Valve Repair Surgery
  • Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
  • Double Valve Replacement
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Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Wockhardt Hospital🇮🇳 Mumbai, India
Starting from$6,500

Wockhardt Hospital

Est. 2014
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Peripheral Vascular Bypass SurgeryCardiovascular SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery
4.4
30 reviews
350+
Beds
12+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Gulshan Rohra
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for peripheral vascular disease treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

Internationally accredited hospitals

Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.

Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

Care coordination support

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About the Procedure

What is Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery?

Peripheral vascular bypass surgery is a surgical procedure that restores blood flow to the legs by rerouting circulation around a blocked or narrowed artery, using either the patient's own vein or a synthetic graft. It is commonly performed to treat severe peripheral arterial disease (PAD), critical limb ischemia, or non-healing wounds caused by poor circulation, helping to relieve pain, prevent amputation, and improve mobility.

Who may be considered?

Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.

How does it work?

Uses the patient's own vein (typically the great saphenous vein) as the bypass conduit, offering excellent long-term patency and lower infection risk compared to synthetic grafts.

2 approaches available for this procedure:

Femoropopliteal/Femoral-Distal Bypass with Autologous Vein Graft

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Uses the patient's own vein (typically the great saphenous vein) as the bypass conduit, offering excellent long-term patency and lower infection risk compared to synthetic grafts.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $400 - $1,200

Doppler ultrasound of lower limb arteries, CT angiography, ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, ECG, echocardiogram, CBC, kidney function tests, coagulation profile, blood grouping

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $6,500 - $10,500

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: ~6-8 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~14-21 days recommended
Total stay: approx 22-30 days

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Pre-operative vascular consultation and workup
  • Surgeon, anesthetist, and OT charges
  • ICU/HDU monitoring post-surgery
  • Standard room stay and nursing care
  • Routine post-operative medications and dressings

Usually Not Included

  • International flights and visa charges
  • Accommodation for attendant/companion
  • Advanced imaging beyond initial workup, if required
  • Post-discharge physiotherapy sessions
  • Any unrelated pre-existing condition treatment

Recovery and follow-up

Most patients begin walking with assistance within a day or two after surgery, with hospital stay of about a week followed by 2-3 weeks of home recovery before resuming normal activities; regular follow-up with Doppler studies is needed to monitor graft patency.

Risks

Potential risks include graft infection or blockage, bleeding, blood clots, wound healing problems, and in rare cases limb loss if the bypass fails; cardiac complications may also occur given the association with underlying cardiovascular disease.

Alternatives

Depending on disease severity and anatomy, alternatives may include minimally invasive angioplasty and stenting, atherectomy, or in select cases medical management with lifestyle changes and medications; a vascular surgeon can advise the most suitable option after reviewing imaging.

What we need to prepare a formal estimate

Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.

Reports required

  • Doppler ultrasound/duplex scan of affected limb arteries
  • CT or MR angiography reports
  • Ankle-brachial index (ABI) results
  • Recent ECG and echocardiogram
  • Blood tests: CBC, kidney function, blood sugar/HbA1c, coagulation profile
  • History of previous vascular interventions, if any
  • List of current medications, especially blood thinners
  • Wound/ulcer photographs, if applicable

Patient information needed

  • Age and current weight/height
  • Detailed description of leg pain, claudication distance, or non-healing wounds
  • History of diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease
  • Smoking history and status
  • Previous vascular surgeries or angioplasty procedures
  • Current medications and allergies
  • Mobility status and ability to walk
  • Availability of a travel companion during treatment

Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.

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How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery) and procedure (Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.

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Common questions

FAQs about Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery in Mumbai, India

What is Peripheral Vascular Disease?
Peripheral vascular disease refers to narrowing, blockage, or spasm of blood vessels — typically arteries — outside the heart and brain, most often affecting the lower limbs and reducing the delivery of oxygenated blood to muscles and tissues. It is most commonly caused by atherosclerosis, the gradual build-up of fatty plaques inside the artery walls.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Peripheral Vascular Disease?
The most recognisable early symptom is intermittent claudication — a cramping or aching pain in the calf, thigh, or buttock that comes on during walking and eases with rest, reflecting muscles receiving insufficient oxygen under exertion. As the disease progresses, some people experience pain at rest, persistent coldness or discolouration of the foot, slow-healing wounds, or numbness and weakness in the lower leg. These symptoms can overlap with other musculoskeletal or neurological conditions, so their presence alone is not sufficient to establish a diagnosis.
How is Peripheral Vascular Disease diagnosed?
Assessment typically begins with a detailed clinical history — including smoking history, diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels — followed by a physical examination of pulses in the legs and feet. The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a non-invasive first-line measurement that compares blood pressure at the ankle with that at the arm; an ABI below 0.9 generally indicates arterial narrowing, while values below 0.4 suggest critical limb ischemia. Where intervention is being considered, imaging such as duplex ultrasound, CT angiography, or conventional angiography is used to map the extent and location of disease and to guide treatment planning.
How is Peripheral Vascular Disease treated?
Treatment is matched to the severity of disease and the overall cardiovascular risk profile of the individual, and ranges from supervised lifestyle modification and medical therapy through to endovascular or open surgical procedures. Milder disease is commonly managed non-surgically, with escalation to procedural options — such as angioplasty, stenting, or peripheral vascular bypass surgery — reserved for patients with significant functional limitation, rest pain, or threatened limb viability. All treatment decisions, including the choice between endovascular and open surgical approaches, depend on individual anatomy, comorbidities, and a full clinical assessment by a qualified specialist.
Can Peripheral Vascular Disease be treated without a procedure?
Non-surgical management forms the foundation of care for most patients and includes structured smoking cessation, a supervised exercise programme (which has strong evidence for improving walking distance in claudication), optimisation of blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol through medication, and antiplatelet therapy to reduce cardiovascular event risk. These measures can meaningfully slow disease progression and reduce the risk of limb and systemic complications, though they require sustained commitment and regular monitoring.
When is Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery considered for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
Peripheral Vascular Bypass Surgery may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Peripheral Vascular Disease?
Peripheral vascular disease is typically evaluated and managed by a vascular surgeon or a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, often in close collaboration with a cardiologist, diabetologist, or interventional radiologist depending on the complexity of the case and the treatment pathway being considered.
How do I choose a doctor for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
When comparing providers, it is worth asking about a surgeon's specific experience with peripheral arterial procedures — including both endovascular and open bypass techniques — the availability of a multidisciplinary vascular team, access to vascular imaging services, and how post-procedural wound care and long-term cardiovascular risk management are structured.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.
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