- Specialty: Vascular Surgeon
- Education: MBBS, MS, FRCS, FRCS
- Experience: 36+ years
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
About: Dr. Rakesh Mahajan
Dr. Rakesh Mahajan is a distinguished Senior Consultant Vascular Surgeon with 35 years of extensive experience in the field. He has been serving at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi since September 2004, where he has significantly advanced the vascular surgery department, establishing it as one of the most trusted centers for specialized care. His career also includes notable experience as a Consultant Surgeon at Royal Gwent Hospital, UK. Dr. Mahajan has pioneered numerous advanced vascular procedures including minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins, complex venous reconstruction, and comprehensive diabetic foot management. He is skilled in endovascular techniques for aortic aneurysms and carotid surgery for stroke prevention, among other complex vascular issues. His work is recognized internationally, and he is a member of several prestigious professional organizations such as the Vascular Society of India and the International Society of Vascular Surgery.
Experience
- Senior Consultant, Vascular Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (Since September 2004)
- Consultant Surgeon, Royal Gwent Hospital, UK
Interests
- Developed Apollo Hospital’s vascular surgery department into a leading center for specialized care.
- Offers comprehensive care for both national and international patients, adhering to international standards.
- Specializes in:
- Varicose Veins: Laser/Radio-Frequency Ablation, Glue Ablation, Foam Sclerotherapy
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Thrombolysis, Thrombosuction, Venoplasty-Stenting, IVC Filter
- Diabetic Foot Management: Revascularization, Debridement, Stem Cell Therapy
- Limb Salvage: Endovascular and Open Bypass Surgery for Gangrene, Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Wound Management: VAC Therapy, IDRT
- Aortic Surgery: Stenting, EVAR, TEVAR for Aortic Aneurysm and Occlusive Disease
- Carotid Surgery: Stroke Prevention
- Dialysis Access: Fistulas, HD Catheter Placement, Permacath, PIC Line, Chemoport Insertion
- Vascular Trauma and Lymphedema Management
- Obstetric and Gynecological Issues: Uterine Artery Embolization
- Hyperhidrosis and Raynaud’s Syndrome: Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy
- Mesenteric and Renal Ischemia, Portal Hypertension
- Arterio-Venous Malformations and Non-Cardiac Vascular Issues
Professional Memberships
- Vascular Society of India
- International Society of Vascular Surgery
- The Association of Surgeons of India
Awards and Achievements/Research & Publications
- Publications:
- “Splenic Flexure Volvulus” – Int J Colorectal Dis, 2000
- “Use of a Semipermeable Polyamide Dressing over Skin Grafts” – Br J Surg, 1995
- “Assessment of Nutritional Status of Surgical Patients” – AIIMS, 1988
- Presentations:
- “End of the Road Therapy: Vascular Access in a Difficult Situation” – Vascular Access Conference 2010
- “Neonatal Vascular Emergencies” – Vascular Society of India Meeting, Nov 2007
- “Audit of Cholecystectomies” – Welsh Surgical Society Meeting, May 1997
- “Semipermeable Polyamide Dressing over Skin Grafts” – ASGBI Meeting, June 1995