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Best Plastic Surgeons for Hand And Finger Reconstruction in Mumbai, India

This page lists 2 hand and finger reconstruction 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 2 hand and finger reconstruction doctors in Mumbai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Hand and finger reconstruction 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.

Hand and finger reconstruction doctors

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Dr. Aditya Vora

MBBS, MS, MCh, DNB, HBNI Fellowship in Microvascular Reconstruction
Consultant — Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery · Specialty: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Gleneagles Hospital Mumbai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 15+ years of experience in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
  • Consultant, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, Parel — Present
  • Academic Faculty, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — Fellowship and Teaching
Expertise & Procedures
  • Microvascular free tissue transfer
  • Breast reconstruction with autologous and implant options
  • Hand and finger reconstruction
  • Burn scar contracture release and skin grafting
  • Cleft lip and palate repair
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Dr. Shraddha Deshpande

MBBS, MS, DNB, Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery, Fellowship in Plastic Surgery, Visiting Fellow
Consultant — Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery · Specialty: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 10+ years of experience in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
  • Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon, Wockhardt Hospital, South Mumbai — Present
  • Training in Aesthetic Surgery, Spain
Expertise & Procedures
  • Rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty
  • Facelift and mini-facelift procedures
  • Cleft lip and palate repair
  • Hair transplantation using FUE and strip techniques
  • Liposuction and body contouring
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Wockhardt HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, India
Starting from$3,500

Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)

Est. 1996
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Hand and finger reconstructionPlastic & Reconstructive SurgeryLiver TransplantCardiac Surgery
1+
Doctors for Hand and finger reconstruction
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Aditya Vora
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Wockhardt Hospital🇮🇳 Mumbai, India
Starting from$3,500

Wockhardt Hospital

Est. 2014
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Hand and finger reconstructionPlastic & Reconstructive SurgeryCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Hand and finger reconstruction
4.4
30 reviews
350+
Beds
12+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Shraddha Deshpande
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for hand and finger injuries 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

A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.

About the Procedure

What is Hand and finger reconstruction?

Hand and finger reconstruction refers to a group of specialized plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures used to restore the structure, function, and appearance of hands and fingers damaged by trauma, burns, congenital deformities, or disease. These procedures may involve microsurgery, tendon and nerve repair, bone fixation, or soft tissue reconstruction depending on the extent of injury. The goal is to restore grip strength, sensation, and dexterity while minimizing long-term disability.

Who may be considered?

Hand and finger reconstruction 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?

Used for amputated fingers or severe crush/avulsion injuries, this technique uses an operating microscope to reconnect blood vessels, nerves, and tendons, or to transfer tissue (free flap) to reconstruct missing parts.

3 approaches available for this procedure:

Microsurgical Replantation / Free Flap Reconstruction

Advanced Microsurgery

Used for amputated fingers or severe crush/avulsion injuries, this technique uses an operating microscope to reconnect blood vessels, nerves, and tendons, or to transfer tissue (free flap) to reconstruct missing parts.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $200 - $500

CBC, coagulation profile, blood grouping and cross-matching, X-ray of hand, Doppler ultrasound of vessels, ECG, infection screening

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $6,000 - $12,000

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1-2 days
Hospitalisation: ~5-7 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~14-21 days recommended
Total stay: approx 21-28 days

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Surgeon and microsurgical team fees
  • Operating room and microscope charges
  • Standard implants/sutures
  • Inpatient stay and nursing care
  • Post-op dressing and initial physiotherapy sessions

Usually Not Included

  • Flight tickets and visa costs
  • Extended hotel stay for attendants
  • Advanced imaging like CT if additionally required
  • Long-term outpatient physiotherapy
  • Any revision surgery if needed

Recovery and follow-up

Recovery involves splinting or casting for several weeks followed by a structured hand therapy program to regain strength, flexibility, and sensation, with full functional recovery often taking 3 to 6 months depending on injury severity.

Risks

Potential risks include infection, blood vessel or graft failure, tendon adhesions, nerve regeneration issues leading to reduced sensation, and stiffness or limited range of motion requiring further therapy or revision surgery.

Alternatives

Depending on the injury, alternatives may include conservative splinting and physiotherapy for minor injuries, or amputation revision and prosthetic fitting in cases where reconstruction is not feasible.

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

  • Recent X-rays of the affected hand/fingers
  • CT scan if bone involvement is suspected
  • Nerve conduction study (NCS) if nerve injury is suspected
  • Photographs of the injury or deformity
  • Previous surgical or operative notes if applicable
  • Recent CBC and coagulation profile reports
  • ECG report
  • Details of any prior implants or hardware used

Patient information needed

  • Date and mechanism of injury
  • Dominant hand and occupation of the patient
  • Time elapsed since injury (critical for replantation cases)
  • Any known allergies or chronic conditions
  • Current medications including blood thinners
  • Smoking status (affects healing and flap survival)
  • History of diabetes or vascular disease
  • Any prior hand surgeries

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 (Hand and finger reconstruction) and procedure (Hand and finger reconstruction) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.

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Common questions

FAQs about Hand and finger reconstruction in Mumbai, India

What is Hand and finger injuries?
Hand and finger injuries refer to trauma affecting any of the structures of the hand or fingers — including skin, bones, joints, tendons, nerves, or blood vessels — resulting from causes such as cuts, crush events, falls, burns, or work-related accidents. The severity and the specific structures involved determine the type of care required.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Hand and finger injuries?
Common presentations include pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, restricted movement, numbness or tingling, skin breaks, or — in severe cases — partial or complete loss of a digit or portion of the hand. Underlying damage to tendons or nerves may not be obvious on external inspection, meaning the visible extent of an injury does not reliably reflect its true severity. Experiencing these symptoms warrants prompt clinical evaluation, as symptoms alone are not sufficient to establish the nature or extent of injury.
How is Hand and finger injuries diagnosed?
Assessment typically begins with a structured history covering how, when, and where the injury occurred, the patient's hand dominance, occupation, and any relevant medical conditions such as diabetes or peripheral vascular disease that may affect healing. Physical examination focuses on range of motion, tendon integrity, two-point discrimination and other neurological tests, vascular perfusion, and wound characteristics. Plain X-rays are standard for detecting fractures and joint dislocations; CT scanning may be used for complex fractures, while MRI or ultrasound can help evaluate soft-tissue structures such as tendons and ligaments when the clinical picture is unclear.
How is Hand and finger injuries treated?
Treatment is highly individualized and depends on the injury type, the structures involved, the time elapsed since injury, and the patient's overall health and functional goals. Straightforward fractures, minor lacerations, and partial tendon injuries may be managed conservatively with splinting, wound care, and structured hand therapy, whereas displaced fractures, complete tendon or nerve lacerations, vascular injuries, and amputations typically require operative intervention. Procedures available through specialist hand surgery services include hand and finger reconstruction and, for cases involving severed vessels or replanted digits, hand reconstruction with microsurgery; the most appropriate pathway is determined by an individual clinical assessment.
Can Hand and finger injuries be treated without a procedure?
Non-surgical management plays an important role for many hand and finger injuries and may include protective splinting or casting, wound care and infection control, occupational or hand therapy to restore movement and strength, and pain management. However, injuries involving complete tendon division, unstable fractures, significant nerve or vascular damage, or tissue loss are unlikely to achieve acceptable functional outcomes without surgical intervention, and the treating clinician is best placed to advise on which pathway applies to a specific injury.
When is Hand and finger reconstruction considered for Hand and finger injuries?
Hand and finger reconstruction 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 Hand and finger injuries?
Hand and finger injuries are evaluated and managed by a hand surgeon — typically a plastic and reconstructive surgeon or an orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in hand surgery. Complex cases involving microvascular repair or replantation additionally require expertise in microsurgery.
How do I choose a doctor for Hand and finger injuries?
When selecting a provider, it is worth asking about the surgeon's volume of experience with your specific injury type (for example, tendon repair, microsurgical replantation, or complex reconstruction), their hospital's emergency hand surgery availability and intensive care support for microsurgery cases, and what structured hand therapy and rehabilitation follow-up is included in the care pathway.
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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