Dr Suhas Shah (Mumbai, India) Ashwinii Accident Hospital

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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
[email protected]

Ashwinii Accident Hospital
Ganesh Apartment, Opposite Sh!taladevi Temple, Mahim (west), Mumbai, 400016    
Phone: +91 (022) 24455155
Mobile: +91 9322235042

What a great name for a hospital 

Quote from: ChrisIsaak on July 15, 2014, 09:32:53 AMWhat a great name for a hospital 

Heck yes it is.

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.

How much does he charge for physio for femoral lengthening?

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

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

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

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

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