Dr. Abhijit Pawar
Orthopedics
24+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Abhijit Pawar
Dr. Abhijit Pawar (MBBS, MS – Orthopaedics, MRCS – UK, Orthopaedic Specialty Fellowship – Intercollegiate Board UK, Fellow in Spine & Scoliosis Surgery – USA, Fellow of American Board of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery – FABMISS) is Senior Consultant in Spine and Scoliosis Surgery at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute (KDAH), Mumbai. He is one of the most senior spine surgeons in Mumbai and a nationally recognised pioneer in 3D navigation-guided spine surgery with more than 15 years of experience and over 3500 successful spine surgeries at KDAH.
Professional Background
- Years of Practice: 15+ years, at KDAH since joining.
- Procedures Performed: Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), Endoscopic spine surgery, Scoliosis and Kyphosis correction, Spinal deformity surgery, Spinal fusion and fixation surgery, Microdiscectomy, Laminectomy, Cervical spine surgery, Lumbar spine surgery, Spinal tumour surgery, Degenerative disc disease management and Radiofrequency neurotomy for pain management.
Innovations & Contributions
- Pioneer: First in India to introduce and perform 3D navigation guided (O-Arm) spine and scoliosis surgery – a landmark advancement in surgical precision in spine deformity correction.
- International Fellowships: MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, UK, associated with Cornell University, USA; Fellowship in Spine Surgery, University of Montreal, Canada (2009–10); Fellowship in Paediatric Spine and Scoliosis Surgery, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, New York, USA (2012–13).
- Academic Contributions: 25+ publications in international spine surgery journals; nominated for the NASS Value Award by the North American Spine Society in 2013 for critical events before spinal cord injury in a compression model in pigs.
- Awards: Gold Medal – 1st Rank in MS (Orthopaedics) examination from University of Pune (2007)
- Social Impact: In association with Rotary Club of Mumbai and KDAH, conduct scoliosis surgery at nominal rates for the underprivileged children
- Memberships: American Board of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (FABMISS); North American Spine Society (NASS); Association of Spine Surgeons of India; Indian Orthopaedic Association.
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Language Spoken
Awards
- • K.H. Sancheti Gold Medal
- • White Cloud Award
deals with Dr. Abhijit
Knee Replacement Surgery
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$5,500
Hip Replacement Surgery
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
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$6,500
ACL Reconstruction
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$3,000
Senior Spine Surgeon
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
2015 - Present
Consultant Orthopedics and Spine Surgeon
2012 - 2015
Assistant Professor in Orthopedics
2007 - 2009
Hospital Affiliations
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
The Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital has been described as "one of the best and most technically advanced" private multispecialty tertiary/quaternary care hospitals in India. The hospital was established in 2009. Located in Mumbai, India. One of the flagship health care institutions of the Reliance Group. The hospital is housed within a 17 story building that includes approximately 750 beds, thus making it one of the most advanced hospitals in terms of technology in India. The hospital has received several prestigious certifications which include accreditation by Joint Commission International (JCI). Accreditation by National Board of Examinations (NBE) for certification under National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH), National Accreditation Board for Laboratories (NABL), and College of American Pathologists (CAP). These designations reflect compliance to the highest international standards of patient safety. Diagnostic quality. And clinical excellence. ### Medical Specialties Kokilaben Hospital provides an array of medical specialities. These include but are not limited to Cardiology, Oncology. Neurology, Orthopaedics. Gastroenterology. Organ Transplantation. The hospital also employs cutting-edge technologies. Such as an intraoperative MRI Suite with three rooms. Robotic Assisted Surgery Systems, etc., providing precise treatment options. In addition to this, the hospital has designated itself as a multi-disciplinary Center of Excellence for various fields of Medicine. Which include Cancer Care. Cardiac Sciences. Neurosciences. and Transplant Medicine. ### International Patient Services To facilitate a seamless treatment process for foreign nationals. The hospital has created an exclusive International Patients Division. The division provides the following support services. • Full time specialist led teams provide personalized treatment plans. • Assistance with obtaining visas. • Coordination with respect to airport pick-up's and accommodations. • End-to-end multilingual patient support services. ### Patient Experience Patient centeredness at Kokilaben Hospital is provided by its fully operational specialist-led system. Modern equipment and care pathway processes. Providing a patient-centric approach to treatment delivery and care continuity. Providing a well-coordinated and safe environment for patients who are requiring intensive care unit (ICU) care. By way of example, Kokilaben Hospital has approximately 180 ICU beds available-the largest number of critical care beds available in Mumbai-and all beds have modern facilities designed to promote comfort and safety. This allows patients to be continuously monitored while receiving their treatment, thereby allowing for timely and effective treatment and facilitating a structured and organized healthcare journey consistent with international medical tourist expectations.
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Knee Replacement Surgery
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$5,500
Hip Replacement Surgery
All inclusive (hospital + hotel)
Package starting From
$6,500
ACL Reconstruction
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$3,000
Arthroscopy
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$1,500
Shoulder Surgery
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$3,000
Spinal Fusion
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$7,500
Hip Resurfacing Surgery
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$6,500
Joint Resurfacing
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$6,000
Laminectomy
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$5,500
Bone and Tissue Grafting
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$2,000
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