Dr. Abhijeet L Wahegaonkar

Dr Abhijeet L Wahegaonkar is a Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon in Pune with 30 years of experience.

Currently he is practicing at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Sancheti Hospital, Shivajinagar and Jehangir Hospital, Sangamvadi.

He specialises in hand surgery, wrist surgery, brachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgery, microvascular reconstructive surgery, small joint arthroscopy of the upper extremity and treatment of congenital hand deformities.

Dr Wahegaonkar received the Young Investigator Award from the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation of the United States and the D P Baksi Gold Medal at the Indian Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference 2011.

Area of Expertise

Hand and Wrist Surgery

Dr Abhijeet L Wahegaonkar treats patients with complex hand injuries, wrist instability, fractures and degenerative wrist conditions. He performs wrist reconstruction, small joint arthroscopy, fracture fixation and ligament repair procedures for the hand and wrist.

Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Surgery

He manages adult and obstetrical brachial plexus injuries and peripheral nerve conditions requiring microsurgical reconstruction. Procedures include nerve grafting using allografts, nerve transfers, neurolysis and brachial plexus reconstruction to restore upper limb function.

Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery

Dr Wahegaonkar treats patients with complex soft tissue defects, traumatic amputations and tissue loss requiring microsurgical reconstruction. He performs free tissue transfer, replantation surgery and microvascular flap procedures for upper extremity reconstruction.

Congenital Hand Deformities

He manages children and adults with congenital hand differences including polydactyly, syndactyly and other structural deformities of the hand and upper limb. Surgical correction is tailored to restore hand function and anatomical form.

Shoulder Surgery

Dr Abhijeet L Wahegaonkar treats patients with shoulder instability, rotator cuff conditions and shoulder joint disorders. He performs shoulder reconstruction and surgical procedures following fellowship training at Institut de la Main, Paris.

Upper Extremity Trauma and Reconstruction

He manages complex upper extremity trauma including tendon injuries, joint injuries and post-traumatic deformities of the hand, wrist and elbow. Treatment involves tendon repair, joint reconstruction and staged reconstructive surgery for restoration of upper limb function.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, BV Medical College, Pune, 1996
• Diploma in Orthopaedics, 1999
• DNB Orthopaedics, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2002
• MCh Orthopaedics, University of Seychelles, 2009
• FACS, American College of Surgeons, Chicago, 2013
• Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA
• Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
• Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery, University of Geneva, Switzerland
• Fellowship in Brachial Plexus and Advanced Hand Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Japan
• Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery, Institut de la Main, Paris, France, 2008
• MS-CTSA Research Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, USA
• Diplomate in Hand Surgery, Université Xavier Bichat, Paris
• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration No. 80620, 1996

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Director of Hand and Upper Limb Surgery
• Sancheti Hospital, Shivajinagar, Pune
• Jehangir Hospital, Sangamvadi, Pune
• Deoyani Multi Speciality Hospital, Kothrud, Pune
• The Hand Surgery Clinic, Aundh, Pune, Director

Awards and Recognition

• Young Investigator Award, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, United States, research on nerve allografts in brachial plexus surgery
• D P Baksi Gold Medal, Indian Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference, Best Paper in Elbow Surgery, 2011
• Carl Zeiss Travelling Fellowship
• Listed in Marquis Who's Who in the World, since 2009
• Appointed Visiting Professor in Wrist Arthroscopy and Surgery, Taiwan and France, since 2009
• Appointed Adjunct Professor of Hand Surgery, Apollo Hospitals Education and Research Foundation

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