Dr Jayesh Kakar - Consultant Surgeon

Practice details

Consulting Chambers: Leg & Foot Clinic, Ganga Vihar, 174 SV Road, Opp Bank Of India, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400 058. Tel: 26283180, 26250678.
The clinic is focused towards the evaluation and treatment of Diabetic Feet and Peripheral Vascular disorders. Patients are evaluated clinically using the following equipment:
- Biothesiometer - For early detection of Peripheral Neuropathy
- CW Doppler - To assess vascular status
- Infrared Thermometer - A must to measure skin temperature and extremely useful to detect early infection and for monitoring excess activity.
- Plantar Stats - To detect areas of increased pressure on the foot and thereby prevent ulceration in damaged feet or prevent recurrent ulceration, by the use of orthotics.
- Color Doppler
An Orthotist designs and provides various customized footwear and other foot aids to patients.
A Psychiatrist assesses patients and helps them in lifestyle modifications as needed. Towards these ends, psychotherapy and other therapies are stressed upon, with nil/negligible usage of drugs.
Domiciliary Podiatric services are offered routinely to all patients.
Consultant Diabetic Foot Surgeon: Breach Candy Hospital, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai-400026. Tel: 23667788.
Consultant Diabetic Foot Surgeon: BSES MG Hospital, SV Road, Andheri (W) - managed by the Brahma Kumaris Global Hospital and Research Center-Mumbai-400 058. Tel: 66487500.

Previous Attachments

Consultant Diabetic Foot & Vascular Surgeon : Sir HN Hospital & Research Centre, Prarthana Samaj, Mumbai
Consultant Surgeon : Guru Nanak Hospital, Bandra(E), Mumbai

Areas of Special Interest

Management and rehabilitation of patients with Diabetic foot disorders.
Management of peripheral vascular disorders like Varicose Veins, Deep venous thrombosis, Spider veins as well as problems of arterial origin and vascular trauma management.
Comprehensive management of leg problems & non healing wounds, is my forte.

Talks & Interactive Lectures

Have conducted various lectures on Management of Diabetic foot problems, Varicose Veins, Non Healing Wounds at various fora for Medical Professionals as well as general public.