Dr Sachin S. Vilhekar

Who is Dr. Sachin S. Vilhekar at SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai?

Dr. Sachin S. Vilhekar is a Podiatry and Diabetic Foot Care Specialist at SL Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate, Mahim, Mumbai. With more than 18 years of clinical experience, he specialises in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of diabetic foot conditions, offering both surgical and non-surgical care to preserve limb function and mobility.

Dr. Vilhekar holds an MBBS and a Diploma in Orthopaedics, giving him a strong foundation in musculoskeletal health and foot biomechanics. At SL Raheja Hospital in Mumbai, he works within a multidisciplinary team that includes endocrinologists, vascular surgeons, wound care specialists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation experts to deliver coordinated diabetic foot care.

What conditions and procedures does Dr. Vilhekar specialise in?

Dr. Sachin S. Vilhekar's clinical focus covers a broad range of diabetic foot conditions, from early-stage ulcers to complex limb-threatening infections and structural deformities.

• Chronic and non-healing diabetic foot ulcers — wound assessment, debridement, infection control, and pressure offloading
• Limb preservation surgery — management of severe infections, tissue preservation, and reconstruction of foot defects
• Charcot foot (neuroarthropathy) — early diagnosis, foot stabilisation, deformity reconstruction, and long-term monitoring
• Diabetic neuropathy management — neuropathy screening, sensory loss evaluation, and neuropathic pain management
• Advanced wound care — specialised dressing techniques, infection prevention, and tissue preservation protocols
• Diabetic foot deformity correction — conservative management, custom orthotics, and corrective surgical procedures
• Diabetic foot screening and risk stratification — preventive programmes and high-risk foot monitoring
• Footwear assessment and modification — protective diabetic footwear and pressure-relieving solutions
• Diabetic gangrene care — infection management and limb salvage planning

What are Dr. Vilhekar's educational qualifications?

This combination of medical and orthopaedic training underpins Dr. Vilhekar's ability to manage both structural and diabetes-related foot conditions effectively.

What is Dr. Vilhekar's professional experience in diabetic foot care?

Dr. Sachin S. Vilhekar brings more than 18 years of clinical experience in podiatric management and diabetic foot care. His practice spans the full spectrum of diabetic foot disease, from early preventive interventions to complex surgical management.

• Diabetic foot evaluation and risk assessment across a wide range of patient profiles
• Chronic wound management, including difficult-to-heal ulcers requiring advanced protocols
• Limb preservation procedures aimed at preventing major amputations
• Foot deformity correction using both surgical and conservative approaches
• Management of neuropathy-related foot complications
• Preventive diabetic foot care programmes and patient education
• Multidisciplinary diabetic foot management in collaboration with specialist teams at SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai

What can patients expect from a consultation with Dr. Vilhekar at SL Raheja Hospital?

At SL Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate in Mahim, Mumbai, Dr. Vilhekar conducts structured consultations focused on early identification of foot-related complications in diabetic patients. Each appointment is designed to assess current foot health, identify risk factors, and establish an individualised treatment plan — whether that involves wound care, surgical intervention, orthotics, or preventive education.

Patients benefit from access to a multidisciplinary care team that includes endocrinologists, diabetologists, vascular surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, wound care specialists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation experts. This collaborative model ensures that all aspects of diabetic foot disease — metabolic, vascular, structural, and rehabilitative — are addressed in a coordinated manner.