Dr. Sanjay M Vaidya

Dr Sanjay M Vaidya is a Plastic Surgeon and Diabetic Foot Surgeon in Mumbai with 43 years of experience, currently practising as a Senior Consultant at S L Raheja Fortis Hospital in Mahim West and as a Consultant at P D Hinduja National Hospital Khar Facility.

He is also associated with Dhanwantari Hospital and Research Centre in Dadar West and runs his own specialised clinic, Feet First Clinic, in Matunga.

Dr Sanjay specialises in limb salvage surgery, diabetic foot ulcer reconstruction, Charcot foot correction, laser-assisted wound healing, and hydrosurgery debridement.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Vaidya focuses on reconstructive plastic surgery, limb preservation, and advanced wound healing through the following clinical areas:

Limb Salvage and Complex Wound Closure

He performs plastic and microvascular reconstructive procedures to preserve limbs threatened by severe infection, tissue loss, or gangrene, preventing major amputations.

Charcot Foot and Deformity Reconstruction

Dr Sanjay carries out surgical corrections for Charcot neuroarthropathy, midfoot collapse, and structural foot deformities to redistribute plantar pressure and restore stability.

Advanced Wound Care and Hydrosurgery

Dr Vaidya utilises precision hydrosurgery systems to remove non-viable tissue while preserving healthy structures, combined with bioengineered dressings for chronic wounds.

Laser-Assisted Wound Healing

He applies advanced surgical laser modalities to stimulate tissue regeneration, improve local vascularity, and accelerate the healing of resistant diabetic ulcers.

Educational Background

He completed his MBBS, MS in General Surgery, and MCh in Plastic Surgery, along with the following advanced international qualifications and fellowships:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Laser Medicine and Surgery from the State Research Centre of Laser Medicine, Moscow, Russia
• Fellowship in Diabetic Foot Surgery from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
• Fellow of the International College of Surgeons, Chicago, United States

Key Achievements, Research, and Publications

He was a core member in formulating the Standard Treatment Guidelines for Diabetic Foot for the Ministry of Health, Government of India, and managed the National Wound Care Project funded by the World Diabetes Foundation.

Dr Vaidya serves as Treasurer of the Diabetic Foot Society of India, Vice President of the Asia Pacific Association for Diabetic Foot Problems, and President of the Podiatric Surgeons Society of India.

Under his leadership, Feet First Clinic participated in the pan-India foot sensation screening initiative recognised by the Guinness World Records.

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