Dr. Vinit Paliwal is an experienced Vascular Surgeon providing advanced vascular care in Thane, Mulund, and Navi Mumbai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Vascular & Endovascular Care

Find answers to commonly asked questions about vascular conditions, treatments and procedures offered by Dr. Vinit Paliwal, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon in Mumbai and Thane.

About Dr. Vinit Paliwal

Dr. Vinit Paliwal is a Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon in Mumbai and Thane. He has more than 15 years of experience in vascular surgery and specialises in both open vascular surgeries and interventional endovascular procedures.

Dr. Vinit Paliwal has completed MBBS and DNB in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery. He has also completed a Fellowship in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery from NUHS Singapore.

His areas of expertise include peripheral arterial disease, diabetic foot and limb salvage, varicose veins, venous disorders, dialysis access, vascular trauma, aneurysms, carotid disease and various endovascular procedures.

General Vascular Health

A vascular surgeon diagnoses and treats conditions affecting blood vessels, including arteries, veins and certain lymphatic disorders. Treatment may involve medication, minimally invasive procedures, endovascular interventions or open surgery, depending on the condition.

Symptoms can vary depending on the condition. They may include leg pain while walking, swelling, numbness, changes in skin colour, cold feet, non-healing wounds, varicose veins or sudden changes in circulation.

You should consider a vascular evaluation if you experience persistent leg pain while walking, unexplained swelling, non-healing wounds, changes in skin colour or temperature, prominent veins or other symptoms suggesting poor circulation.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) occurs when arteries supplying blood to the legs become narrowed or blocked. Reduced blood flow can cause symptoms such as leg pain while walking and, in advanced cases, non-healing wounds.

Common symptoms include pain or cramping while walking, cold feet, numbness, changes in skin colour, weak pulses and wounds that heal slowly.

Treatment depends on the severity and cause of the disease. It may include lifestyle modification, medicines, management of underlying conditions, angioplasty and stenting or vascular surgery when required.

Diabetic Foot & Limb Salvage

Diabetic foot refers to foot problems that can develop in people with diabetes, particularly due to nerve damage, reduced blood circulation and delayed wound healing.

The treatment depends on the condition of the wound, infection, blood supply and tissue health. Early assessment and appropriate wound and vascular treatment may help preserve the limb in suitable cases.

A diabetic patient should seek medical evaluation for non-healing wounds, ulcers, changes in skin colour, swelling, infection, cold feet or symptoms suggesting reduced blood circulation.

Varicose Veins & Venous Disorders

Varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins, commonly appearing in the legs. They can sometimes be associated with aching, heaviness, swelling, skin changes or ulcers.

Not every patient with varicose veins needs surgery. Treatment depends on symptoms, severity, vein function and the findings of a vascular assessment.

Dialysis Access

Dialysis access is a specially created connection between blood vessels that allows blood to be accessed during haemodialysis. Common types include an arteriovenous fistula and an arteriovenous graft.

A blocked or narrowed dialysis access can interfere with effective dialysis. Depending on the cause and condition of the access, minimally invasive procedures or other vascular interventions may be considered to restore blood flow.

Minimally invasive dialysis access salvage involves using specialised endovascular techniques to address problems such as narrowing or blockage in an existing dialysis fistula or graft, with the aim of restoring its function when appropriate.

Endovascular Procedures

Endovascular procedures are minimally invasive treatments performed from inside the blood vessels. Depending on the condition, they may involve techniques such as angioplasty, stenting or other catheter-based interventions.

Angioplasty uses a catheter and balloon to widen a narrowed blood vessel. In selected cases, a stent may be placed to help keep the treated vessel open.

The suitability of an endovascular procedure depends on the patient's condition, anatomy, medical history and the nature of the vascular problem. A detailed vascular assessment is required to determine the appropriate treatment.
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