Dr. Raghuram Sekhar

Dr Raghuram Sekhar is a highly distinguished vascular and endovascular surgeon in Mumbai with a monumental 40 years of overall experience.

He holds an MS in General Surgery along with the prestigious FRCSEd and FRCSGlasg qualifications from the UK.

He holds the record for performing the largest volume of independent endovascular procedures in Mumbai, having successfully completed over 10,000 thermal ablations and 4,000 leg angioplasties.

Renowned globally as the President of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society of Maharashtra and Goa.

He serves as a Senior Consultant at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, offering advanced diabetic foot care and cutting-edge keyhole interventions with fluent support in English, Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

Dr Raghuram brings profound knowledge to the medical management of severe limb ischaemia, chronic deep vein thrombosis, and highly complex arterial aneurysms.

His unparalleled proficiency in advanced endovascular surgery ensures absolute diagnostic accuracy, rapid haemodynamic stabilisation, and optimal limb salvage outcomes for his patients.

Peripheral Vascular Disease and Diabetic Foot Care

For patients in Mumbai suffering from severe limb ischaemia and critical diabetic foot complications, Dr Raghuram performs targeted evaluations to rapidly ensure absolute vascular restoration:

• Execution of highly advanced limb angioplasties and complex surgical bypasses specifically targeting severe peripheral vascular diseases and acute arterial blockages
• Medical management and precision-guided therapeutic interventions tailored for severe non-healing leg wounds and complex diabetic foot ulcers to prevent major amputations
• Diagnostic evaluation ensuring absolute reliability in comprehensive limb salvage protocols to drastically accelerate safe physiological recovery and restore perfect mobility

Varicose Veins and Venous Thromboembolism

To safely manage severe deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and complex chronic venous insufficiency for patients in Andheri West, Dr Raghuram offers the following targeted interventions:

• Clinical execution of cutting-edge thermal ablations targeting severe varicose veins using advanced laser, radiofrequency (RF) ablation, glue, microwave therapy, and sclerotherapy
• Diagnostic evaluation and intensive therapeutic management leveraging highly advanced pharmacomechanical thrombectomies using Angiojet for critical pulmonary embolisms
• Tailoring advanced clinical therapies to ensure immediate haemodynamic stabilisation through complex deep venous reconstructions and stenting guided by Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)

Complex Open and Endovascular Surgeries

Dr Raghuram provides the following specialised procedures for patients in Mumbai suffering from critical arterial aneurysms and severe vascular trauma to overcome major circulatory challenges:

• Clinical diagnosis and execution of comprehensive surgical therapies specifically designed for severe carotid artery stenosis using advanced Carotid Endarterectomy
• Focused evaluations delivering highly effective targeted surgical interventions for complex dialysis access creation, thoracic outlet syndrome, and cervical rib excisions
• Multidisciplinary care leveraging stringent endovascular advancements to significantly minimise complications during complex arterial aneurysm repairs and acute vascular trauma reconstructions

Clinical Outcomes and Surgical Volume

Dr Raghuram Sekhar maintains an extraordinary track record of clinical excellence, consistently matching or exceeding international healthcare yardsticks at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH):

• Thermal Ablation for Varicose Veins: Over 10,000 cases performed (recurrence rate perfectly matching the international benchmark of 3-5%).
• Leg Angioplasty for Limb Ischaemia: Over 4,000 cases executed with major amputation rates kept flawlessly below the 5% international yardstick.
• Dialysis Access Surgery: Over 2,500 successful procedures with a 1-year graft patency rate exceeding 50% (surpassing the 40% international standard).
• DVT and Pulmonary Embolism Catheter Thrombolysis: Over 800 cases with a mortality rate of less than 2% (beating the international 2-5% benchmark).
• Acute Limb Ischaemia Procedures: Over 800 cases achieving greater than 80% success up to Stage IIb.
• Carotid Endarterectomy: Over 200 cases with intraoperative stroke rates at a remarkable 1.6% (beating the <2% international yardstick).
• Arterial Aneurysms: Over 150 repairs maintaining a perioperative mortality of less than 2%.
• Vascular Repair for Trauma: Over 100 cases achieving more than 80% limb salvage in early interventions.
• Intravascular Venous Ultrasound (IVUS): Over 70 procedures, making KDAH one of the very few centres nationally to perform this regularly.

Education

Dr Raghuram Sekhar completed his medical education and elite surgical training from prestigious global and national medical boards:

• MBBS from University of Calcutta, Kolkata (1986)
• MS in General Surgery from University of Mumbai
• FRCSEd from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK
• FRCSGlasg from the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, UK
• Fellow of the Vascular Society of India (FVSI)

Dr Raghuram Sekhar is officially registered with the West Bengal Medical Council (No. 44997, 1986) and the Maharashtra Medical Council (No. 3271, 2010).

Fellowships and Certifications

Dr Raghuram Sekhar has been awarded highly prestigious clinical fellowships reflecting his absolute mastery in vascular surgery:

• European Vascular Society Fellowship from Madrid, Spain
• Travelling Fellowship from Cologne, Germany
• Certified in Advanced Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Procedures by the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh
• EVF Certification from Hisperia Hospital, Italy
• Certified by University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland

Professional Memberships

Dr Raghuram Sekhar holds esteemed leadership positions and memberships with a vast array of prestigious global medical organisations:

• President of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society of Maharashtra and Goa
• National Faculty at the Vascular Society of India (VSI)
• Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), USA
• Association of Trauma Surgeons of India (ATSI)
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI)

Awards and Achievements

Dr Raghuram Sekhar is highly celebrated for his relentless dedication to clinical excellence and surgical innovation:

• Honoured as a National Award Winner by the Government of India (2009)
• Holds the largest volume of independent endovascular (keyhole) procedures by a vascular surgeon in Mumbai, successfully executing over 10,000 thermal ablations and 4,000 leg angioplasties
• Mentored and successfully trained numerous elite vascular surgeons across India and internationally

Publications

Dr Raghuram Sekhar is a highly acclaimed clinical researcher, having delivered over 600 national and international presentations and authored more than 60 prestigious medical publications. His prominent editorial roles include:

• Editor in Chief of the Yearbook of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (2016, 2018, 2020)
• Editorial Board Member of the Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Professional Experience

Dr Raghuram Sekhar currently brings his extensive vascular surgical expertise to the following leading institution, serving as a Senior Consultant and Head of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Services at:

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute (Andheri West)

Book an Appointment with Dr Raghuram Sekhar, Vascular Surgeon in Mumbai

Ensure optimal circulatory health and expert diabetic foot care by booking a consultation with Dr Raghuram Sekhar at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for advanced varicose vein treatments and complex endovascular surgeries. Check his contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.