Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar
Director Orthopedic Surgery
Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, PunePune, India
15+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- D.(Ortho)
- DNB (Ortho)
- M.Ch (Ortho)
- MS-CTSA (Mayo Clinic)
- FACS
- Diplomate in Hand Surgery (University of Xavier-Bichat, Paris)
Overview:
Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar is a highly esteemed orthopedic surgeon specializing in Hand Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery. With over 15 years of expertise, he has undergone training from prestigious institutions, including the American College of Surgeons and the University of Xavier-Bichat, Paris.
His expertise lies in managing upper extremity disorders, including wrist surgery, brachial plexus injuries, and congenital hand deformities. He is recognized for his innovative surgical techniques and compassionate approach to patient care. Dr. Wahegaonkar has also contributed significantly to research and has been awarded the Young Investigator Award by the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation of the United States for his work on nerve allografts in brachial plexus surgery.
Apart from clinical practice, he holds key academic positions and is a Visiting Professor in Wrist Arthroscopy and Surgery in Taiwan and France. His dedication to the field is further acknowledged by multiple awards, including the D.P. Baksi Gold Medal and the Carl-Zeiss Travelling Fellowship.
Conditions Treated:
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Wrist disorders
- Congenital hand deformities
- Nerve injuries
- Joint instability of the upper extremity
Procedures Performed:
- Wrist Surgery
- Brachial Plexus Surgery
- Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
- Small Joint Arthroscopic Surgery of the Upper Extremity
- Congenital Hand Deformity Correction
Awards & Recognition:
- Young Investigator Award (Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, USA) – $100,000 grant for research on nerve allografts in brachial plexus surgery.
- D.P. Baksi Gold Medal at the Indian Orthopedic Association Conference (2011) for Best Paper in Elbow Surgery.
- Carl-Zeiss Travelling Fellowship recipient.
- Featured in Marquis "Who's Who in the World" since 2009.
- Visiting Professor in Wrist Arthroscopy and Surgery (Taiwan & France since 2009).
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FAQs
Dr. Wahegaonkar specializes in Hand Surgery, Wrist Surgery, Brachial Plexus Surgery, and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery.
He treats brachial plexus injuries, wrist disorders, congenital hand deformities, and nerve injuries, among others.
You can book an appointment directly with Sahyadri Hospitals or contact HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or via Call/WhatsApp at +91-9870538337 for assistance.
He is affiliated with Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital across multiple locations in Pune, Nashik, and Karad.
He has been honored with multiple prestigious awards, including the Young Investigator Award (USA), D.P. Baksi Gold Medal, and Carl-Zeiss Travelling Fellowship.