About Dr. Nilesh Satbhai

MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Nilesh Satbhai is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in a wide range of plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures. He has over 10 years of experience in improving the lives of patients who suffer from physical deformities or damage caused by trauma, birth defects, or disease.

Dr. Nilesh uses cutting-edge techniques and technology to provide exceptional results for his patients. His priority is the safety and satisfaction of his patients and he is dedicated to providing excellent care every step of the way. Dr. Nilesh Satbhai has assisted many people in leading a life of hope, self-worth, and dignity by restoring the form and function of their bodies.

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Education & Experience

Dr. Nilesh Satbhai has completed his training at the prestigious Seth G. S. Medical College and K.E.M Hospital in Mumbai. He then went on to earn his fellowship in various sub-fields of surgery. Dr. Nilesh has more than 10 years of experience and currently holds the position of Senior Consultant & Head of Department at Gleneagles Hospitals in Mumbai. He is also an Honorary Consultant for Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children in Parel, Mumbai.

Achievements

During his career, he has received numerous awards and recognition for his work in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Some of his awards and fellowships include:

Robert Acland S&T Overseas Travelling Fellowship (2019) – Awarded by the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH)
R. G. Saraiya International Travelling Fellowship (2014) – Awarded by the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
Best Paper Award (2008) at the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
McNeal Award for the Best Audio-Visual Presentation
Best Resident (2007) in the Department of General Surgery, LTM Medical College and LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai

Memberships

Dr. Nilesh is a member of various valued national medical associations, such as:

Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) – Executive Council Member
Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH) – Executive Council Member
Indian Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ISRM) – Executive Council Member
Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) – Founder Member
National Academy of Burns, India (NABI), and others.

Publications

Satbhai NG, Doi K, Hattori Y, Sakamoto S. Functional Outcome and Quality of Life recovery in Traumatic Total Brachial Plexus Injury using Nerve Transfers, Single and Double Free Muscle Transfers: A Comparative Study. The Bone and Joint Journal 2016 Feb; 97-B: 209-17.
Hattori Y, Doi K, Sakamoto S, Satbhai N, Kumar KK. Pedicled vascularised fibular grafting in a flow-through manner for reconstruction of infected non-union of the tibia with preservation of the peroneal artery: a case report. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2015 Apr; 23(1): 111-5.
Satbhai NG, Doi K, Hattori Y, Sakamoto S. Restoration of Prehensile Function for motor paralysis in Hopkins Syndrome: Case report. J Hand Surg Am. 2014 Feb; 39(2):312-6.
Sabapathy SR, Satbhai NG. Microsurgery in the urgent and emergent management of the hand. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2014 March;7(1):40-6.
Satbhai NG, Doi K, Hattori Y, Sakamoto S. Contralateral lower trapezius transfer for restoration of shoulder external rotation in traumatic brachial plexus palsy: a preliminary report and literature review. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2014 Oct; 39(8): 861-7.
Hattori Y, Doi K, Sakamoto S, Satbhai NG. Complete Avulsion of Brachial Plexus with associated Vascular Trauma: Feasibility of Reconstruction using Double Free Muscle Technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Dec; 132(6): 1504-12.
Hattori Y, Doi K, Sakamoto S, Satbhai N. Anatomical variations in branching patterns of the axillary artery: A multidetector-row computed tomography angiography study. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2013 Oct; 29(8): 531-6.
Kazuteru Doi, Yasunori Hattori, Sotetsu Sakamoto, Chaitanya Dodakundi, Nilesh G. Satbhai, Tristram Montales. Current Procedure of Double Free Muscle Transfer for Traumatic Total Brachial Plexus Palsy. JBJS Essential Surgical Technique. 2013 Aug 28; 3(3): e16 1-11.