Dr. Nilesh G Satbhai
Director – Plastic, Reconstructive Microsurgery & Hand Transplantation
Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery, Hand & Limb Reconstruction
Experience: 19+ Years
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Work Experience
- Dr. Nilesh G Satbhai is currently working at Max Healthcare.
- Director – Plastic, Reconstructive Microsurgery & Hand Transplantation, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai (Sept 2025 – Present)
- Honorary Consultant – Paediatric Plastic Surgery, B.J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai (May 2018 – 2025)
- Senior Consultant & Head – Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai (Oct 2015 – Aug 2025)
- Consultant – Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Dr L.H. Hiranandani Hospital, Powai, Mumbai (Oct 2015 – Dec 2020)
- Consultant – Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai (Oct 2015 – Dec 2020)
- Consultant – Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, SevenHills Hospital & Health City, Andheri, Mumbai (Sept 2013 – Dec 2019)
- Consultant – Plastic, Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Marine Lines, Mumbai (Oct 2015 – Sept 2017)
Education & Training
- Fellowship – Robert Acland Overseas Travelling, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia (2022)
- Fellowship – Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, New York (2022)
- Fellowship – Reconstructive Microsurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan (2014)
- Clinical Fellowship – Brachial Plexus, Hand & Microsurgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Japan (2013)
- Fellowship – Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ganga Medical Centre & Hospitals, Coimbatore (2012)
- MCh (Plastic Surgery) – Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai (2012)
- DNB (General Surgery) – B.A.R.C. Hospital, Mumbai (2007)
- MS (General Surgery) – Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai (2007)
- MO (Community Health Centre) – Dhamane, Dhule, Nashik (2004)
- MBBS – Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik (2000)
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
- ‘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)
Speciality Interest
- 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Fellowship – Robert Acland Overseas Travelling, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia (2022)
- Fellowship – Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, New York (2022)
- Fellowship – Reconstructive Microsurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan (2014)
- Clinical Fellowship – Brachial Plexus, Hand & Microsurgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Japan (2013)
- Fellowship – Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Ganga Medical Centre & Hospitals, Coimbatore (2012)
- MCh (Plastic Surgery) – Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai (2012)
- DNB (General Surgery) – B.A.R.C. Hospital, Mumbai (2007)
- MS (General Surgery) – Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai (2007)
- MO (Community Health Centre) – Dhamane, Dhule, Nashik (2004)
- MBBS – Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik (2000)
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