Topic: Dr Suhas Shah (Mumbai, India) Ashwinii Accident Hospital (Read 50138 times)

KiloKAHN · « **on:** July 14, 2014, 03:42:37 PM »

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
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

ChrisIsaak · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2014, 09:32:53 AM »

What a great name for a hospital

KiloKAHN · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2014, 11:43:45 PM »

Quote from: ChrisIsaak on July 15, 2014, 09:32:53 AM

What a great name for a hospital

Heck yes it is.

LifesTooShort · « **Reply #3 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:51:23 AM »

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.

Taller · « **Reply #4 on:** July 25, 2014, 08:09:31 PM »

How much does he charge for physio for femoral lengthening?

Taller · « **Reply #5 on:** July 25, 2014, 08:12:10 PM »

Quote from: LifesTooShort on July 25, 2014, 05:51:23 AM

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.

LifesTooShort · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2014, 04:53:59 AM »

Quote from: Tall on July 25, 2014, 08:12:10 PM

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.

KiloKAHN · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2014, 05:51:52 AM »

Quote from: LifesTooShort on July 25, 2014, 05:51:23 AM

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.

LifesTooShort · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2014, 10:38:30 AM »

Quote from: KiloKAHN on July 28, 2014, 05:51:52 AM

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.

crimsontide · « **Reply #9 on:** September 07, 2014, 04:59:06 AM »

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

ShortyMcShort · « **Reply #10 on:** September 10, 2014, 08:56:15 AM »

$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

KiloKAHN · « **Reply #11 on:** September 10, 2014, 08:58:53 AM »

Quote from: ShortyMcShort on September 10, 2014, 08:56:15 AM

$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.

Greek-Semidget · « **Reply #12 on:** September 10, 2014, 10:29:43 PM »

This guy sounds to have experience, well and 6.400 euros is cheap.

Doflamingo · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2014, 07:40:06 PM »

Does anyone recommend him?

Adriano · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2014, 02:23:03 AM »

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?

KiloKAHN · « **Reply #15 on:** October 25, 2014, 02:30:01 AM »

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

Ajax2thousand20 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2014, 07:59:26 AM »

So wait, with accommodation (food therapy place to stay), what would the grand total be?

Taller · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2014, 05:23:52 PM »

I wonder just how weight bearing the metal plates used in the LATP option are.

TRS · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2014, 08:40:10 AM »

Quote from: Taller on October 27, 2014, 05:23:52 PM

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.

^
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.

Adriano · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2014, 11:47:08 AM »

Just when I am about to finalise my trip to India I here about the LOP thing.

it looks very interesting

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.

KiloKAHN · « **Reply #20 on:** November 10, 2014, 09:55:43 PM »

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.

iwanttobetall · « **Reply #21 on:** November 13, 2014, 10:08:17 AM »

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 $:-\$

ReadRothbard · « **Reply #22 on:** December 08, 2014, 06:27:09 PM »

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?

TomD · « **Reply #23 on:** December 21, 2014, 02:57:12 PM »

This guy seems to know what he is doing, and the price is right.

He doesnt do femurs?

afonso · « **Reply #24 on:** December 21, 2014, 09:57:55 PM »

Quote from: ReadRothbard on December 08, 2014, 06:27:09 PM

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.

KiloKAHN · « **Reply #25 on:** December 23, 2014, 07:40:06 PM »

Quote from: TomD on December 21, 2014, 02:57:12 PM

This guy seems to know what he is doing, and the price is right.

He doesnt do femurs?

He also does femur lengthening.

Ajax2thousand20 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 23, 2014, 09:15:32 PM »

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.

KiloKAHN · « **Reply #27 on:** December 23, 2014, 09:40:24 PM »

Quote from: Ajax2thousand20 on December 23, 2014, 09:15:32 PM

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.

Ajax2thousand20 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 23, 2014, 09:56:25 PM »

Quote from: KiloKAHN on December 23, 2014, 09:40:24 PM

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.

Thegosis · « **Reply #29 on:** January 27, 2015, 12:29:41 PM »

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?

KrP1 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 27, 2015, 01:11:54 PM »

send an email to Dr. parihar asking him the Price

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