Dr. Abhijeet L. Wahegaonkar

"Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar is a distinguished Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Limb Surgeon based in Pune, renowned for his exceptional expertise in treating complex conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow and nerves. With over 24 years of specialized experience, he is a trusted name in the field, currently serving as the Director of the Department of Hand & Upper Limb Surgery at Sahyadri Hospitals. Dr. Wahegaonkar's academic credentials are as impressive as his clinical acumen—he holds advanced degrees and fellowships in Orthopaedics, Hand Surgery, and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery from the prestigious Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand & Microsurgery, University of Louisville, KY USA; the Institut de la Main, Paris; the Johannes Wolfgang University, Frankfurt, Germany. He has received an Advanced Hand Surgery Fellowship in Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Surgery from the Ogori - Daiichi Hospital in Japan and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Wahegaonkar has also worked at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester USA where he conducted basic science research in composite tissue allotransplantation and nerve regeneration. He has received the prestigious Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Award for $100,000 for his research on nerve regeneration. Dr. Wahegaonkar has more than 50 peer reviewed research publications, 16 book chapters with 959 citations to his credit. He is Faculty to several National & International academic Societies and has delivered more than 800 talks and invited guest lectures across the globe. Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar is Adjunct Professor of Hand Surgery and Distinguished Clinical Tutor of Orthopedic Surgery, and serves as the Director of the Fellowship Program in Hand and Upper Limb Surgery at Sahyadri Hospitals. He has trained more than 50 national and international doctors & fellows in Hand Surgery. He is a mentor to several aspiring hand surgeons and actively involved in teaching and research. Dr. Abhijeet Wahegaonkar is a member of several National and International scholarly societies and serves on the boards of many such Societies. He is the Past Vice - President and currently serves as the Secretary of the Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association. He is an Executive Committee Members of the Asia Pacific Wrist Association, Member of the Microsurgery Committee of the SICOT, Chairman of the Academic Committee of the International Wrist Arthroscopy Society (IWAS), Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand among many other. Under his leadership, the Dept. of Hand Surgery is recognized as a Center for Excellence by the Asia Pacific Wrist Association and is a member of the International Wrist Centers - a consortium of centers of excellence in wrist surgery across the globe. Dr. Wahegaonkar’s expertise is primarily focused on upper extremity disorders, where he has become a world renowned and recognized leader in wrist surgery, brachial plexus surgery, and microvascular reconstructive surgery. His deep understanding of intricate hand and arm conditions has earned him the reputation of being a highly skilled and meticulous surgeon who can tackle even the most complex cases with unparalleled precision.One of Dr. Wahegaonkar’s outstanding qualities, is his unwavering commitment to providing personalized and compassionate care to each patient, ensuring that they not only receive the most advanced treatment but also feel supported and heard throughout their journey to recovery. His holistic approach to patient care while putting the ""patients' best interests first"" has earned him the trust of his patients and their families alike, whether it is someone requiring a second opinion or a complex reconstructive surgery, where his innovative techniques and surgical expertise have made a significant impact.Dr. Wahegaonkar is particularly well-regarded for his work with athletes and sports professionals, where he has successfully performed surgeries on complex injuries, helping them return to their peak performance levels. His ability to address intricate musculoskeletal issues, combined with his passion for restoring function and mobility, has made him the go-to surgeon for many high-performing individuals looking to regain their edge.With a reputation for excellence and a career marked by outstanding success in treating difficult and complicated cases, Dr. Wahegaonkar is a leader in his field. His dedication to advancing orthopaedic care and his impeccable surgical skills continue to transform lives, ensuring his patients not only recover but thrive.Besides being active in clinical practice, teaching and research, Dr. Wahegaonkar is fluent in several languages including French, German, and can speak Spanish, Japanese besides several Indian languages. He is an avid biker, enjoys traveling with his family, listening to music and playing the flute. He is also committed to several charitable and social causes."