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Dr. Nilesh G Satbhai is Plastic, Reconstructive Microsurgery & Hand Transplantation in  Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Dr. Nilesh G Satbhai [MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, MNAMS - General Surgery]

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Experience
19+ Years
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Specialization
Hand, limb reconstruction, and hand transplantation surgery, Plastic, Reconstructive, Cosmetic Surgeon
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Hospital
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital Mumbai

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About Dr. Nilesh G Satbhai [MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, MNAMS - General Surgery]

  • Dr. Nilesh G Satbhai is Plastic, Reconstructive Microsurgery & Hand Transplantation and Currently working as Director in the Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery, Hand & Limb Reconstruction Surgery Department at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
  • He is having more than 19 years of experience in the field.
  • He has completed his MBBS from Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik in 2000, DNB in General Surgery from B.A.R.C. Hospital, Mumbai in 2007, MS in General Surgery from Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai in 2007 and MCh in Plastic Surgery from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai in 2012
  • He also did training with qualifications including Fellowship Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ganga Medical Centre & Hospitals, Coimbatore in 2012.
  • He Led the Hand Transplant & Vascularised Composite Allotransplantation programme at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai; coordinated 24+ hours surgeries across 13 patients
  • He Performed the first bilateral hand transplant in Mumbai/Maharashtra/Western India
  • He Performed India’s first successful bilateral hand transplant in a quadriplegic patient
  • He Performed Asia’s first paediatric hand transplant.
  • He Performed Asia’s first hand transplant for congenital radial absence
  • He Performed Asia’s first successful bilateral total arm transplant at shoulder level
  • He Performed India’s first successful bilateral total arm transplant
  • He Performed India’s first successful female hand transplant
  • He Achieved the world’s youngest recipient hand transplant and India’s first female recipient hand transplant (milestones as reported)
  • He did Multiple academic awards including HQH Quality Summit, Kuala Lumpur (year as applicable)

His Expertise :

  • Hand surgery
  • Hand transplantation
  • Reconstructive microsurgery
  • Functional upper-limb restoration
  • Brachial plexus & peripheral nerve surgery
  • Lower-extremity salvage & reconstruction
  • Paediatric plastic surgery & birth-defect corrections
  • Lymphatic microsurgery

Research Papers & Publications

  • Satbhai N.G., Doi K., Hattori Y., Sakamoto S. “Functional outcomes and quality of life after single vs double free-muscle transfers in traumatic total brachial plexus palsy: a comparative study.”
  • Hattori Y., Doi K., Sakamoto S., Satbhai N., Kumar K.K. “Pedicled vascularised flaps for complex hand reconstruction and treatment of infection.”
  • Satbhai N.G., Doi K., Hattori Y., Sakamoto S. “Restoration of penile function after total amputation injury – a case report.”
  • Satbhai N.G., Doi K., Hattori Y., Sakamoto S. “Techniques in replantation and revascularisation of the upper limb: a practical review.”
  • Additional peer-reviewed articles and case reports on brachial plexus reconstruction, lymphoedema surgery, tendon transfers and microsurgical salvage (full list available on request).

🏥 Associated Hospitals

🏨 Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital Mumbai

🩺 List of Treatments

  • Hand surgery
  • Hand transplantation
  • Reconstructive microsurgery
  • Functional upper-limb restoration
  • Brachial plexus & peripheral nerve surgery
  • Lower-extremity salvage & reconstruction
  • Paediatric plastic surgery & birth-defect corrections
  • Lymphatic microsurgery

💼 Work Experience

Currently working as Director in the Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery, Hand & Limb Reconstruction Surgery Department at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Past Experience :

  • Honorary Consultant – Paediatric Plastic Surgery at B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai from May 2018 – 2025
  • Senior Consultant & Head – Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai from Oct 2015 – Aug 2025
  • Consultant – Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery at Dr L.H. Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai from Oct 2015 – Dec 2020
  • Consultant – Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai from Oct 2015 – Dec 2020
  • Consultant – Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery at SevenHills Hospital & Health City, Andheri, Mumbai from Sept 2013 – Dec 2019
  • Consultant – Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery at Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Marine Lines, Mumbai from Oct 2015 – Sept 2017

🎓 Education & Training

  • MBBS – Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik in 2000
  • MO (Community Health Centre) – Dhamane, Dhule, Nashik in 2004
  • DNB (General Surgery) – B.A.R.C. Hospital, Mumbai in 2007
  • MS (General Surgery) – Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai in 2007
  • MCh (Plastic Surgery) – Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai in 2012
  • Fellowship – Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ganga Medical Centre & Hospitals, Coimbatore in 2012
  • Clinical Fellowship – Brachial Plexus, Hand & Microsurgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Japan in 2013
  • Fellowship – Reconstructive Microsurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan in 2014
  • Fellowship – Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, New York in 2022
  • Fellowship – Robert Acland Overseas Travelling, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia in 2022
Memberships
  • Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
  • Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH)
  • Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ISRM)
  • Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
  • Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS)
  • National Academy of Burns – India (NABI)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

  • ‘Best Paper Award’, Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
  • ‘McNeal Award’, Best Audio-Visual Presentation
  • ‘Best Resident’ (General Surgery), Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital & Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai
  • Led the Hand Transplant & Vascularised Composite Allotransplantation programme at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai; coordinated 24+ hours surgeries across 13 patients
  • Performed the first bilateral hand transplant in Mumbai/Maharashtra/Western India
  • Performed India’s first successful bilateral hand transplant in a quadriplegic patient
  • Performed Asia’s first paediatric hand transplant
  • Performed Asia’s first hand transplant for congenital radial absence
  • Performed Asia’s first successful bilateral total arm transplant at shoulder level
  • Performed India’s first successful bilateral total arm transplant
  • Performed India’s first successful female hand transplant
  • Achieved the world’s youngest recipient hand transplant and India’s first female recipient hand transplant (milestones as reported)
  • Multiple academic awards including HQH Quality Summit, Kuala Lumpur (year as applicable)

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