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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Doctors => Topic started by: KiloKAHN on July 14, 2014, 03:42:37 PM
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General information about Dr Suhas Shah of Ashwinii Accident Hospital, located in Mumbai, India. Contact for specific information and latest updates.
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Brief Profile (From Website):
I have been trained in Ilizarov surgery at the world leading centre, under the able guidance of Prof. Dror Palely at University of Maryland Baltmore, U.S.A. I had also been fortunate to work under the guidance of Prof. Cattaneo & Prof. Catagani (who were the first to introduce Prof. Ilizarov from Russia & his technique to rest of the world) at Lecco, Italy. I have been practicing as an orthopaedic surgeon with super specialization in Ilizarov surgery since last 16 years. I'm visiting as an Ilizarov specialist all over Maharacrapra and have done more than 1400 surgeries in this specialty till now. I have been a faculty member during various ilizarov courses & workshops held all over India. We now have a center for total Orthopaedic care under one roof.
Qualifications
M.S. (Ortho), M.B.B.S., FAIS (Germany), Fellow in Ilizarov (USA, Italy), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon & Specialist in Ilizarov Surgery.
Specialties
Trauma, Ilizarov Fixation for Limb Reconstruction, Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction, Spine surgery, Arthroscopic surgery, Joint Replacement surgery, Fracture and Accident services, Diabetic foot surgery, Polio and Cerebral Palsy surgery.
Awards & Honors
- DNB Teacher
- P.G Teacher
- National Director
- Vice President of ASAMI (Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov)
- ASAMI International Conference Organising Secretary
Why CFIS (Center For Ilizarov Surgery):
More than a 1400 patients from India and the rest of the world have been successfully treated here over the last 16 years. All modern techniques of limb lengthening such as the Ilizarov; Lengthening Over Nails as well as fully implantable nails are used here to tailor the treatment for the individual patient's needs. The complete range of Ilizarov Techniques is practiced here to perfection. Success rates are very high even for complex problems. Several new operations have been designed to help those suffering from Poliomyelitis & Club Feet. It is recognized as a referral center for difficult Ilizarov problems and leading Orthopaedic Surgeons in India refer their problem cases here. Failed Ilizarov cases done elsewhere (in India or anywhere else in the world) are rectified here.
Personalized care and attention is given to all patients. Patients have very comfortable and spacious fully furnished rooms and are provided freshly cooked meals from a special kitchen with ultra-filtered drinking water. The Director of the Center has the unique perspective of being trained by the best - Prof. Dr. Dror Paley, MD, FRCSC, in a Fellowship at the Maryland Center for Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction, USA & Prof. Cataneo & Catagni from Lecco, Italy.
Hospital Services:
Ilizarov (Russian) Surgery, Fracture & accident treatment, Joint Replacement Surgery, Spine Surgery, Arthroscopy Shoulder & knee, Hand Surgery, Ilizarov Angioplasty, Diabetic Foot Management, Physiotherapy, Osteoporosis Detection Centre (BMD test), X-Ray & Sonography, Whole Body Color Doppler, Portable Sonography & Color Doppler, Pathology Collection Centre.
Limb Lengthening Methods:
Cosmetic lengthening of the tibias is recommended a maximum of 7.5 cm with external fixation, LON, or LATP. Internal lengthening with the Precice 2 is also available for both tibias and femurs.
Pricing:
Estimate for bilateral tibial lengthening with external fixation device is $8,000 USD and $9,000 USD for LON or LATP. Internal Precice is $30,000 USD for the nails in addition to surgical costs and doctor fees. Price covers surgery and initial stay at the hospital before discharge.
Accommodation Options:
International patients will have to stay at a hotel after discharge from the hospital, preferably for the duration of the procedure or until distraction is completed.
Contact Information:
Website
www.suhasshah.com (http://www.suhasshah.com)
www.ashwiniihospital.com (http://www.ashwiniihospital.com)
E-Mail
drshahsuhas@gmail.com
Ashwinii Accident Hospital
Ganesh Apartment, Opposite Sh!taladevi Temple, Mahim (west), Mumbai, 400016
Phone: +91 (022) 24455155
Mobile: +91 9322235042
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What a great name for a hospital :D
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What a great name for a hospital :D
Heck yes it is.
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Okay so I just got off the phone with Dr. Shah (his assistant answered at first and, ironically, speaks not a word of English lol).
Dr. Shah states that the total cost of lengthening with the Precise 2 nail, including all hospital fees and one week's stay in the hospital, is $40,000USD (FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!). He also gives his patients the option of going home (in my case Canada) to lengthen, returning to India only to have the nail locked and to return the transponder. Of course there is the additional surgery to remove the nails 1 to 2 years after the initial surgery (the cost of which I stupidly forgot to ask him). I think this is great news! He claims he has "done this procedure before", but I wasn't able to obtain a figure as to how many times. I'm doing my tibias in January, but if this price remains the same in a year or two (wishful thinking), I'll be going there for my femurs.
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How much does he charge for physio for femoral lengthening?
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He also gives his patients the option of going home (in my case Canada) to lengthen, returning to India only to have the nail locked and to return the transponder.
Be very careful with this. Femur lengthening requires extensive physio and most physiotherapists have no clue how to handle therapy for cosmetic femoral lengthening. You could easily waste your money and chances for a decent/fast recovery.
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Be very careful with this. Femur lengthening requires extensive physio and most physiotherapists have no clue how to handle therapy for cosmetic femoral lengthening. You could easily waste your money and chances for a decent/fast recovery.
I have no intention of travelling anywhere to lengthen other than the city in which I had the surgery done. I'm simply passing on the information I was given. I agree with you though; leaving the country of the hospital in which you had your surgery is unadvisable. As I stated earlier, it's a premature conversation for me, as my tibia surgery is booked for January, after which femurs would be a mere consideration.
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Okay so I just got off the phone with Dr. Shah (his assistant answered at first and, ironically, speaks not a word of English lol).
Dr. Shah states that the total cost of lengthening with the Precise 2 nail, including all hospital fees and one week's stay in the hospital, is $40,000USD (FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!). He also gives his patients the option of going home (in my case Canada) to lengthen, returning to India only to have the nail locked and to return the transponder. Of course there is the additional surgery to remove the nails 1 to 2 years after the initial surgery (the cost of which I stupidly forgot to ask him). I think this is great news! He claims he has "done this procedure before", but I wasn't able to obtain a figure as to how many times. I'm doing my tibias in January, but if this price remains the same in a year or two (wishful thinking), I'll be going there for my femurs.
He charges approximately $1,000 USD for frame removal with exfix or rod removal for LON. Shouldn't be much different from nail removal with Precice.
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He charges approximately $1,000 USD for frame removal with exfix or rod removal for LON. Shouldn't be much different from nail removal with Precice.
This makes sense. Me thinks he may possibly be a good, affordable option, provided we can get a legitimate diary or two going and a reasonable rate for lodging.
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I have to give Dr. Shah a big thumbs up
Fixed my ballerina, took frames off, suggested cast instead of plating... daily pt, twice a day.... staff cry helpful, drs speak english, etc
I've been very satisfied thus far
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$40,000 is indeed cheap, but you still need to add in physio, accommodation and food for roughly 3 months if doing Precice 2. So far the cheapest Precice 2 package is Dr Birkholtz $52,000 approx. This could work out to be cheaper
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$40,000 is indeed cheap, but you still need to add in physio, accommodation and food for roughly 3 months if doing Precice 2. So far the cheapest Precice 2 package is Dr Birkholtz $52,000 approx. This could work out to be cheaper
You can find good hotels with rates of $1,500 a month. Physio probably wouldn't be expensive. I haven't been charged a dime for physiotherapy with Dr Parihar. Food here is really cheap. I spend maybe 3 or 4 bucks a day on it.
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This guy sounds to have experience, well and 6.400 euros is cheap.
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Does anyone recommend him?
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I want to do 5.5cm with monorail (external only) with Dr Shah in the next 3 weeks.
I want him to do my tibias because I intend to get him to do my internal Femur with precise after soon after (around 6 months after tibia surgery).
Can you guys let me know what I need to do to get a medical visa for this procedure?
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The easiest way to obtain a Medical Treatment visa is to send an e-mail to a hospital you are considering for surgery and tell them that you desire to have CLL and wish to have a Medical Treatment visa for entry. The hospital should have no problem writing a letter addressed to your nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate General of India Office and e-mailing it back for you to include with other documents to send in to the appropriate visa application center. The Embassy of India has given the new contract for providing Visa applications to Cox & Kings Global Services, and based on their website it looks like their process is pretty straightforward.
http://www.in.ckgs.us/visa/type-of-visa/medical-visa.crapml (http://www.in.ckgs.us/visa/type-of-visa/medical-visa.crapml)
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So wait, with accommodation (food therapy place to stay), what would the grand total be?
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I wonder just how weight bearing the metal plates used in the LATP option are.
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I wonder just how weight bearing the metal plates used in the LATP option are.
I'll call him up today and ask him whether he would perform LOP and if he would recommend LOP over LATP. The scarring doesn't seem too bad with LOP and I don't mind partial weight bearing once the fixators are off and plates are locked.
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I called him and he does perform LOP. Partial weight bearing is recommended after plates are locked in. He also mentioned that scars will be minimal.
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Just when I am about to finalise my trip to India I here about the LOP thing.
it looks very interesting :D
study showed that the LATP plates had tendency to bend but they never disclosed the weight of the patients who suffered this problem.
Some one ask the Doctor if they could double plate to increase stability and weight bearing ability.
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That's one of the funny differences between Dr Shah and Dr Parihar that me wonder how two doctors who were fellows under Dr Paley could have such contrasting views on something. Dr Shah seems quite confident in bilateral plate fixation being a good idea but Dr Parihar is totally against bilateral plate fixation for cosmetic patients. Interesting.
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Ok as Mitkovic doesn't even pick up the phone... I'm considering Dr. Shah.
But then I'll need to find another person for femur lengthening :-\
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How does weight-bearing work with internal PRECICE? I'm probably going to be at least 185 lbs by the time my turn at LL comes around, so will that be enough to be on crutches with the nails inside me?
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This guy seems to know what he is doing, and the price is right.
He doesnt do femurs? :o
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How does weight-bearing work with internal PRECICE? I'm probably going to be at least 185 lbs by the time my turn at LL comes around, so will that be enough to be on crutches with the nails inside me?
Currently Precice II is partial weight bear max of 150LB you will need to use a walker. There are talks of a new Precice coming that can handle full weight bear past 200.
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This guy seems to know what he is doing, and the price is right.
He doesnt do femurs? :o
He also does femur lengthening.
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If I do Precice I think Birkholtz is the better foot forward unless Shah will let you lengthen and do PT from home. Because with expenses and food it would probably be more if not the same as Birkholtz.
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If I do Precice I think Birkholtz is the better foot forward unless Shah will let you lengthen and do PT from home. Because with expenses and food it would probably be more if not the same as Birkholtz.
It should come out a little cheaper than Dr Birkholtz, but the difference isn't that large. If you stay in a hotel for four months it should cost around $46,000 USD with Dr Shah.
Basing this off of my roughly $1,500 a month expense of hotel + food while staying in Mumbai and adding that on top of Dr Shah's $40,000 price for Precice internals.
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It should come out a little cheaper than Dr Birkholtz, but the difference isn't that large. If you stay in a hotel for four months it should cost around $46,000 USD with Dr Shah.
Basing this off of my roughly $1,500 a month expense of hotel + food while staying in Mumbai and adding that on top of Dr Shah's $40,000 price for Precice internals.
Yeah cool thanks. I think I'll probably have to do LON and ask to do PT in the USA when the frames are removed just to leave a strange country. I may get lucky next year and have enough to do Precice but not gonna get my hopes up.
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Hot of the press here is a message from Dr Shah: "Nail u are interested will cost u
Around US dollar 50000 and other cost will be another 10 -12 k US dollar...
If you are interested, nail will be ready in 5 wk time and we can go ahead"
The 10k cost for surgery I knew about but the 50k(!) to Ellipse for the nail. WTF? It says 30k at the beginning of this thread which is barely a month ago. Certainly going to query this.
Who else has been quoted? Isn't it 30k also through Dr Parihar also in the same city?
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send an email to Dr. parihar asking him the Price
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How can we have it said just before christmas thar surgery plus nails equals 40k and now a month later nails alone are alone 50k. No way can that add up
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How can we have it said just before christmas thar surgery plus nails equals 40k and now a month later nails alone are alone 50k. No way can that add up
That doesn't add up at all unless Ellipse suddenly shot up their price. As Kirp1 said, send an e-mail to another doctor and see what he quotes you. Then you'll know for sure if Dr Shah is inflating the price or not. I'd send an e-mail to Dr Birkholtz asking what the cost of the nails would be, as he's used them already. He hasn't updated his package price of $52,000 total for Precice femurs, so...
Maybe send Dr Parihar an e-mail too if you're set on India.
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Well I've purchased airfare credit with an airline that services Asia. That was in reliance on a figure of $30k which I have no doubt you got directly from Dr Shah. But if I have to consider South Africa because of one doctors sudden price hike for no special justification then that sucks and now I have the airfares I don't need.
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Well I've purchased airfare credit with an airline that services Asia. That was in reliance on a figure of $30k which I have no doubt you got directly from Dr Shah. But if I have to consider South Africa because of one doctors sudden price hike for no special justification then that sucks and now I have the airfares I don't need.
Well if the nails are still $30,000 USD then you can get Precice femurs with Dr Parihar for around $43,000 - $45,000. It's worth checking in with him so your airline credit won't be wasted. I highly doubt there was a $20,000 USD price hike from Ellipse all of a sudden.
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Well if the nails are still $30,000 USD then you can get Precice femurs with Dr Parihar for around $43,000 - $45,000. It's worth checking in with him so your airline credit won't be wasted. I highly doubt there was a $20,000 USD price hike from Ellipse all of a sudden.
My guess is that it was most likely a typo on Dr. Shah's part.
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Let's hope so. It would suck if he was purposely inflating the price.
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Let's hope so. It would suck if he was purposely inflating the price.
This is a little off topic and kind of mean, but doesn't Dr. Shah have kind of a funny looking face? Look up some of his picture on google images. You might laugh. ;D
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Lol wut RR? Is it doing wrong to channel Freddie Mercury?
Seriously, however, the good doctor has allayed my cost concerns with his most recent message which was:
"Dear Dave,
There is good news .Indian company sent me the new costing and with recent mail the cost is coming to US $ 30000 plus taxes appro 5%
company might take deposit for magnetic device to be used during lengthening as you finish lengthening and you return the device they will return it..
pl let me know if you want to transfer money in bank account of the company i can forward the details to you
it will take 5 wk for getting nail"
I look forward to meeting the man early-to-mid March.
'cos weeeeee are the chaaampions my friennnd :)
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Great news. Keep us posted when you get there.
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Lol wut RR? Is it doing wrong to channel Freddie Mercury?
Seriously, however, the good doctor has allayed my cost concerns with his most recent message which was:
"Dear Dave,
There is good news .Indian company sent me the new costing and with recent mail the cost is coming to US $ 30000 plus taxes appro 5%
company might take deposit for magnetic device to be used during lengthening as you finish lengthening and you return the device they will return it..
pl let me know if you want to transfer money in bank account of the company i can forward the details to you
it will take 5 wk for getting nail"
I look forward to meeting the man early-to-mid March.
'cos weeeeee are the chaaampions my friennnd :)
Lol good to know about the cost, btw.
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regarding dr shah
i gotta say he seems to be a good dr as far as surgical technique
my right achilles and ankle equinus were fixed perfectly... the scar even looks amazing
the left scar was worse but is now lloking better... i can also say that the numbness has almost entiirely went away, just as he said..He definitely did not cut the nerve,just like he reassured me.. my equinus waas so bad that the nerve likely stretched because my equinus was severe and was corrected acutely, not gradually
my equinus was very bad btw... my dorsiflexion was around - 60 degrees..... that is not a typo
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Is LAPT considered a better option over LON? Just wondering where the extra $1000 comes into play.
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The extra $1,000 for LON or LATP covers the cost of the nails/plates that wouldn't normally be used for external only.
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I sent an email to his account weeks ago but he didn´t reply yet, how did you get in touch with him?
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Is LAPT considered a better option over LON? Just wondering where the extra $1000 comes into play.
I also wonder the answer to this. Just how much mobility does LATP allow a patient before complete consolidation?
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i can tell you for sure that the prices have went up
also, because of shah taking the frames off... i am getting a tibia/fibula osteoplasty to correct my left leg
dr shah wanted to charge me more for this correction than i paid for the intial issue he fixed
when i say im getting a tibia/fibula osteoplasty to correct my left leg, i just want to be clear.... i can not anywhere near normal because of the left leg... the valgus, etc.... the right leg is fine
if you have to go to india, go to parihar
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i can tell you for sure that the prices have went up
also, because of shah taking the frames off... i am getting a tibia/fibula osteoplasty to correct my left leg
dr shah wanted to charge me more for this correction than i paid for the intial issue he fixed
when i say im getting a tibia/fibula osteoplasty to correct my left leg, i just want to be clear.... i can not anywhere near normal because of the left leg... the valgus, etc.... the right leg is fine
if you have to go to india, go to parihar
so ur legs were straight all along after surgery with dr bagirov?
any x-legs or varus or valgus etc, that u had to fix?
did they do frame adjustments in Russia?
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my legs were straight before the surgery
right leg is ok
left is not ok... ill have it corrected by dr rozbruch
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my legs were straight before the surgery
right leg is ok
left is not ok... ill have it corrected by dr rozbruch
so u didn't do any frame adjustments in Russia..?
u basically lengthened a while in Russia, and moved out?
and never came back to the clinic for adjustments?
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i didnt lengthen in russia... they want you out of that hospital pretty fast
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do not go to this dr... anything that goes wrong, he will not fix... you will end up being charged double what you thought your surgery would be
you've been warned
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This happens with all doctors. If they fix the problems they've caused, they don't do it right. I don't trust these moneymakers. It's disgusting.
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i'll repeat it again
do not go to this dr....
have to get my issue resolved june 1st with another dr... because shah made a horrible recommendation... and flat out lied about a few different things
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i'll repeat it again
do not go to this dr....
have to get my issue resolved june 1st with another dr... because shah made a horrible recommendation... and flat out lied about a few different things
Did this happen with you or someone else?
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I am going to consult with him on 3 October with a view to surgery within the week (PRECICE 2, internal femurs).
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I am going to consult with him on 3 October with a view to surgery within the week (PRECICE 2, internal femurs).
Wow, thank you for sharing, and GOOD LUCK! Is your motivation for this second LL still the same as it was last time you considered lengthening your femurs?
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read roth,
im speaking from experience
the entire reason i had to go to barcelona to get leg fixed was because of dr shah
the or is filthy btw.... someone should take a photo of that room, and show what you lay down on
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this dr needs to be removed
all my current issues ultimate are due to this mans negligence
he needs to be removed
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this dr needs to be removed
all my current issues ultimate are due to this mans negligence
he needs to be removed
Can you go into details please? What did he do?
Quote from your diary if you want.
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issues with left leg
he performed achilles surery
took fixators off way early
also,i have a pic... shah did not perform the surgery on my other leg, then he lied about it... u should see scar compared to right leg... ill need revision
also, my left has sural damage, so a small part of my outside foot is numb... sural luckily is only a sensory nerve
you should see his op too
then shah ignores me
this guy is a hack
prolonged my recovery. and is the reason for my additional surgeries
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issues with left leg
he performed achilles surery
took fixators off way early
also,i have a pic... shah did not perform the surgery on my other leg, then he lied about it... u should see scar compared to right leg... ill need revision
also, my left has sural damage, so a small part of my outside foot is numb... sural luckily is only a sensory nerve
you should see his op too
then shah ignores me
this guy is a hack
prolonged my recovery. and is the reason for my additional surgeries
Sorry to hear about that. Hope you get better. :)
Could you link me to your diary?
Also is Dr. Parihar the only good doctor left in India? Everyone else is controversial now.
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Sorry to hear about that. Hope you get better. :)
Could you link me to your diary?
Also is Dr. Parihar the only good doctor left in India? Everyone else is controversial now.
I dont understand why people go to India when there are many doctors in other countries with much better reputation and experience. And they are not much more expensive...I just dont get it!
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Can you name doctors in other countries that are less expensive than indian doctors?
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issues with left leg
he performed achilles surery
took fixators off way early
also,i have a pic... shah did not perform the surgery on my other leg, then he lied about it... u should see scar compared to right leg... ill need revision
also, my left has sural damage, so a small part of my outside foot is numb... sural luckily is only a sensory nerve
you should see his op too
then shah ignores me
this guy is a hack
prolonged my recovery. and is the reason for my additional surgeries
And this guy was trained by Dr. Paley? Certainly doesn't seem professional. Are there other patients there that are having the same problem?
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He is a fellow of Dr Dror Paley (now of W Palm Beach, Florida) and also Profs Cattaneo and Catagani, the latter of whom introduced Ilizarov technique to the West at Lecco, Italy. His website reports "I have been practicing as an orthopaedic surgeon with super specialization in ilizarov surgery since last 16 years. I'm visiting as an ilizarov specialist all over Maharacrapra and have done more than 1400 surgeries in this specialty till now."
I have had 5cm successful bilateral lengthening via his Hospital so far with internal PRECICE femur nails and met and talked with his current 50yo patient from the USA who is having Ilizarov tibiae with no regrets about choice of surgeon and the management of his complications. Non-interned ward staff may not speak much English but no-one is a 'hack' at the place I must observe having been an inpatient and then outpatient there from October to December this year.
Lying about actually having performed a certain surgery at all on one leg seems rather audacious when proper documentation and the timely examination of another specialist could expose the fact. Pardon my scepticism but did you think to resort to that?
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dr shah has not performed 5 precice lengthenings
id love to see evidence of this
i dont even think any dr in india has performed 1
the guy is a flat out liar... and his hospital would be able to do business in any 1st world nation...
somone should post photos of his operating room and table
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do not go this doctor
i have to laugh at thegosis
if you look at thegosis' diary... you will see how dr shah thinks that 2 cows across the street have special therapeutic qualities that will help you
I'm not making this up.... go have a look
dr shag screwed up my life because of his idea to lengthen my achilles, and take my frames off way too early
No other dr I've spoken with thinks he did a good job, or that he should have taken my frames off or lengthened my achilles
im currently trying to fix his negligence.... the "hospital" should be closed
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Dr Shah is to be avoided. Ask American doctors about his and his methods. He sucks.
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I'm really considering to get the surgery from doctor shah now, because of the fee difference. But he doesn't offer femur LON? Is that it? No femurs for him... It's a total disgrace of that's it.
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Good morning. I'm planning to get LON for my femur from doctor shah soon. How much is the estimated cost for this? I have no problem with not staying in a hotel and just basic lodging. I got no problem with food either. And just minimally living in Mumbai. For this, how much is the estimated cost for the whole process? Need your response alot. Thanks.
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Good morning. I'm planning to get LON for my femur from doctor shah soon. How much is the estimated cost for this? I have no problem with not staying in a hotel and just basic lodging. I got no problem with food either. And just minimally living in Mumbai. For this, how much is the estimated cost for the whole process? Need your response alot. Thanks.
Use a different doctor. (Maybe Dhawan)
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Do you have any contact details for this doctor?? Hope he is as cheap as Dr. Shah... Anyway, thanks alot. I need to have the surgery ASAP is what it is
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Do you have any contact details for this doctor?? Hope he is as cheap as Dr. Shah... Anyway, thanks alot. I need to have the surgery ASAP is what it is
He has a thread on the forum.
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Does anyone know much does Dr. Shah charges for LON?
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This doctor must be avoided at all cost, I know about patients who had very bad results with him. He must be removed of the forum.
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Can you provide more details? There is one diary here of an Australian patient who did his femur lengthening with Dr. Suhas Shah which went uneventfully.
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"Final result" at 1:52 minute mark in this video
https://youtu.be/cTGfscB0PJg?t=112
"Natural growth & No side effects"
- Dr. Suhas Shah (2:30 mark in the video)
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Hmm. Her legs are pointing outward. Perhaps more physical therapy and she will be good again.
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She has a deformity. Physical therapy can't fix this.
It is hard to believe the surgeon takes pride in showing this case as a success with "final result" as the heading of the clip. Definitely avoid this guy.
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I agree. This would be the last video I'd want prospect patients to see. I wonder what caused the X legs?
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Can you provide more details? There is one diary here of an Australian patient who did his femur lengthening with Dr. Suhas Shah which went uneventfully.
First, there was a forum member, crimsontide, this doctor did atl surgery on him with very bad results. I know about other female patient, but i can't post info about her in the forum. She did her surgery with this doctor and ended with serious problems.
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Okay so I just got off the phone with Dr. Shah (his assistant answered at first and, ironically, speaks not a word of English lol).
Dr. Shah states that the total cost of lengthening with the Precise 2 nail, including all hospital fees and one week's stay in the hospital, is $40,000USD (FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS!). He also gives his patients the option of going home (in my case Canada) to lengthen, returning to India only to have the nail locked and to return the transponder. Of course there is the additional surgery to remove the nails 1 to 2 years after the initial surgery (the cost of which I stupidly forgot to ask him). I think this is great news! He claims he has "done this procedure before", but I wasn't able to obtain a figure as to how many times. I'm doing my tibias in January, but if this price remains the same in a year or two (wishful thinking), I'll be going there for my femurs.
the precice nail doesn't need to be "locked" and the ERC can be returned via mail to NuVasive.