This procedure is usually performed in patients that undergo hemodialysis (process for patients with kidney failure that need their blood to cleaned externally) in order to increase reliable access to the bloodstream. The arteriovenous graft, which is a small tube placed under the skin, connects to an artery on one end, and a vein on the other. This graft then can be used as an access point in the hemodialysis process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft

Best Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft Surgeons

Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft surgeons and doctors have specialized and trained in the field of Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft. The doctors are fully qualified to deal with all kinds of medical issues in their area of specialization. The patients can be assured of safety and excellent standards of care with a trained specialist. However, finding a good doctor for the treatment is an important yet challenging task. The right surgeon ensures that the patient receives the right treatment and has minimal postoperative problems. One must consider various factors while choosing a doctor for the consultation and treatment of the medical condition. Some of these factors are:

Education background: The patients should look for Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft doctors and surgeons who are board-certified and have completed their medical education from recognized institutions. The top-tier hospitals employ a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors who provide reliable clinical services.
Specialized training and fellowships: Many doctors pursue further training and specialization in their field to gain expertise in advanced techniques. They take fellowships in reputed institutions and hospitals to acquire skills and hands-on experience in the latest technologies.
Years of relevant experience: The medical career indicates the doctor’s success rate, the number of surgeries they must have performed and the ability to handle complex cases.
Associated with the accredited hospital: The doctor will perform the treatment at a hospital or clinic, so the quality and standard of the hospital is an important factor. An accredited medical facility provides assurance of good quality patient care and healthcare services.
Patient feedback and reviews: A simple online research may show the feedback and reviews for the doctor by other patients. Their experience with the doctor can be a testament to the doctor’s behavior during the treatment. Many doctors also have patient testimonial videos.

Who are the best Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft doctors?

The list of the top Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft specialists/surgeons include:

S.NO	NAME	HOSPITAL
1	Dr. Sanjay Sachdeva	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
2	Dr. Ashish Sabharwal	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
3	Dr. Surbhi Anand	Dental Bliss
4	Dr. Gagan Gautam	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
5	Dr. Aditya Gupta	Artemis Hospital
6	Dr. Sandeep Batra	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket
7	Dr. SKS Marya	Medanta The Medicity
8	Dr. Gaurav Kharya	Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
9	Dr. Amandeep Singh Dhillon	Dental Bliss
10	Dr. Bipin S Walia	Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

What can an international patient expect from Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft doctors?

The Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft doctor typically first sees the results of the diagnostic tests to assess the medical condition and overall health of the patient. Based on the initial assessment, the doctor would prepare a treatment plan tailored according to the individualized needs of each patient. The doctor will also discuss the treatment plan for Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft, alternative options, the pros and cons associated with each option and the possible risks as well as complications to educate and help the patient make the decision. They provide a comprehensive evaluation report and discuss the treatment in-depth with the patient during their consultation. For internation patients, they offer teleconsultation services to educate them about their condition and treatment options. These consultations help the patients and their families understand the treatment better and provide them a chance to ask questions or clear their doubts. The doctors are involved in the entire treatment process, from the pre-treatment phase to post-treatment care.

Once the patient is ready for the treatment, the Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft surgeon addresses his team members and shares the details of the case with them. The team members prepare for Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft and set up a convenient date for the procedure with the patient’s approval. The team will provide the patient a few instructions and guidelines for the pre-treatment phase. Also, the Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft hospital initiates the formalities and ensures the hospital stay is comfortable. The patient will have to submit documents for any insurance claim approval. They must also apply for a medical visa and arrange their travel and accommodation based on the scheduled date for the procedure.

Are the Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft surgeons skilled in the latest treatment procedures?

The Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft surgeons are experts in their specialization field and have extensive experience in managing basic to complex cases. They are well-trained in the latest surgical procedures and medical treatments in their area of expertise. The surgeons are skilled in laparoscopy, endoscopy and other minimally invasive techniques of surgery. These procedures are associated with faster recovery with less post-operative pain and low rates of complication. The doctors also attend various workshops, seminars and participate in CMEs to remain updated with the recent trends and advancements in medicine and healthcare systems.

What is the Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft surgeon responsible for?

The surgeon is responsible for the preoperative diagnosis of the Arteriovenous Fistula with Graft patient, for performing the operation, and for providing the patient with postoperative surgical care and treatment. The surgeon works as the leader of the medical team who takes care of the patient.

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Dr. Rishi Vinod Lohiya

Cardiologist | Associate Consultant - Cardiology

MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology)

Works at Alexis Multispeciality Hospital

Nagpur, India

Dr. Rishi Vinod Lohiya is an Associate Consultant in Cardiology at Alexis Multispeciality Hospital. He is MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology). His expertise are Diagnostic and therapeutic coronary interventions and Pediatric Echocardiography.

Clinical Focus

Diagnostic and therapeutic coronary interventions
Pediatric Echocardiography

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Dr. Hassan El-Tamimi

Cardiologist | Consultant-Cardiology

Works at Al Zahra Hospital

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. El-Tamimi, completed his training in Internal Medicine at Leeds General Infirmary, University of Leeds, England. He completed his cardiology training and was a Senior Lecturer at The Royal Post-graduate Medical School, University of London, and the Hammersmith Hospital, London, England. He later moved to the United States and was a faculty member in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Later he joined the University of Texas, Houston and the Texas Heart Institute.

Clinical Focus

Chest pain
Heart failure
Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm)
High blood pressure
Lipid problems
Peripheral vascular disease
Echocardiography and Color Doppler
Stress Echocardiography
Stress Testing
24 hour Holter Monitor (ECG and Blood Pressure)

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Dr. Amit Pendharkar

Cardiologist | Consultant

MBBS,MD (Medicine),DM (Cardiology)

Works at BLK Super Speciality Hospital

New Delhi, India

Presently working as a Consultant in Cardiology department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi

Awards

Gold Medal in ENT 1997 M. G. M. Medical College Indore

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Dr. V K Chopra

Cardiologist |

Works at Medanta The Medicity

Gurgaon, India

Dr. Vijay Kumar Chopra has about 32 years experience. Prior He has participated in a large number of international clinical trials as a Principal Investigator, National Lead Investigator in Member Steering Committee. He has vast experience in preventive cardiology and in the management of patients with advanced heart diseases.

Clinical Focus

Heart Failure
Clinical Cardiology
Research - Principal Investigator in Member Steering Committee

Awards

Certificate of Honor in Medicine, Surgery & Pathology
Kutumbiah Prize in Clinical Medicine
International Scholar, Cleveland Clinic

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Dr. Madhukar Shahi

Cardiologist |

Works at Medanta The Medicity

Gurgaon, India

Dr.Shahi completed his MBBS from the prestigious Christian Medical College, Vellore and subsequently his training in Internal Medicine from Grant Medical College, Mumbai. He did his cardiovascular training at SGPGI, Lucknow. He trained in complex coronary interventions in Toulouse, France and transradial coronary interventions in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Clinical Focus

Complex coronary interventions including stenting, rotational atherectomy
Acute MI interventions
Valvar interventions
Vascular interventions including carotid, peripheral and renal disease
Structural heart disease interventions
Transradial coronary interventions
Pacemaker implantations

Awards

National Talent Scholar,1981-1992,National Talent Search
Honors,1983-1989,Physiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Surgery
Commendation, Government of Maharashtra,1991,Professional Excellence as Registrar, Medicine

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Dr. Kartikeya Bhargava

Cardiologist | Associate Director, Electrophysiology and Pacing

MBBS, MD (Medicine) DNB (Cardiology)

Works at Medanta The Medicity

Gurgaon, India

Dr Kartikeya Bhargava received his training in Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology from Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi. After completing his MBBS and MD (Medicine) from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, he went on to complete his DNB Cardiology from Escorts Heart Institute. He also had an opportunity to get trained in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at St. Lukes Hospital at Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin, USA under Dr Jasbir Sra and Dr Masood Akhtar.

Clinical Focus

RF ablation
Implantation of pacemakers
ICDs and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices

Awards

Included in Marquis Who in Healthcare and Medicine 2009-10
Award of Excellence in Cardiology (WCCPGCI-2010) presented by Mrs. Shiela Dixit, Honourable Chief Minister of Govt. of Delhi, Mr. AK Walia, Minister of Finance Planning Urban Development, Govt. of Delhi and Dr. Kiran Walia, Honourable Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Delhi on October 22nd 2010 at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, New Delhi
Glory of India Award by India International Friendship Society presented at Friendship Day function on 2nd January 2009 by Mrs. Shiela Dixit, Honourable Chief Minister of New Delhi
Fellowship of American College of Cardiology (FACC)
Fellowship of Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS)
Fellowship of International Society of Holter and Non-invasive Electro cardiology (FISHNE)
Fellowship of Indian Society of Electro cardiology
Fellowship of International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA)

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Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra

Cardiologist | Chief Cardiac Surgeon

MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Cardio Thoracic Sugery)

Works at Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

New Delhi, India

Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra with over 25 years of experience as a cardiac surgeon is one of the well-known names in the field of cardiac surgery. He is an expert in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement, and repairs, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Aortic Valve Replacement and Repair, Atrial Septal Defects (ASD's). Dr. Malhotra is also trained in robotic cardiac surgery on one of the technologically most advanced Da Vinci Robot. Apart from robotic cardiac surgery, Dr. Malhotra is trained in beating heart mitral valve surgery which is a rare feat. Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra is one of the best and most experienced cardiac surgeons in India.

Clinical Focus

Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement & Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting(CABG
Aortic Valve Replacement & Repair
Robotic Cardiac Surgery
ECMO - Extra corporeal membrane oxygenation
Surgical treatment of heart failure and ventricular assist devices (VAD)

Awards

Dr. J. J. Sood Oration Award in 2013

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Dr. Sandeep Attawar

Cardiovascular Surgeon | Director & Chair - Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Organ Transplantation & MCS

M.B.B.S, MS Gen Surgery, M.Ch (Cardiac Surgery)

Chennai, India

Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a highly renowned and accomplished Cardiovascular Surgeon with more than 21 years of experience in the field. He is considered one of the best Cardiac Surgeon in India and is a recognized name in the specialization - Thoracic Organ Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS). In his illustrious career of more than two decades, Dr. Attawar has contributed in performing 10000 open and closed heart surgeries in adults as well as children.

Clinical Focus

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery
Heart Bypass Surgery/ CABG
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Organ Transplant
Beating Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (OP-CABG)
Left Ventricular assist device (LVAD) Implantations
Heart and lung transplantation
Complex corrections for Congenital heart disease
Heart Valve Repair or Replacement in Adults and children
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

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Dr. Smita Jain

Cardiologist |

MBBS,TDD

Works at Medanta The Medicity

Gurgaon, India

Dr.Smita Jain is in charge of the 10 bedded cardiac ICU. She heads the team of doctors involved in managing the critical ICCU patients. She is also a recognized faculty for BLS and ACLS course being run by the American Heart Association, through Max Hospital, New Delhi since February 2012. She is actively involved with the academics and clinical training of staff nurses, junior doctors and junior intensivists.

Clinical Focus

Critical care and life support paraphernalia
Sleep apnea studies
Bronchoscopy

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Dr. Shailendra Trivedi

Cardiologist |

Works at Medanta The Medicity

Gurgaon, India

Dr. Shailendra Trivedi has established the interventional cardiology from its inception in central M.P. He wants to take it to further heights by spreading the science and art of intervention among young cardiologists for the benefit of society.

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