Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon in Hyderabad
Dr Rahul Agarwal is a Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad — one of Telangana’s leading tertiary care centres for vascular surgery. He holds MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), and DrNB (Vascular Surgery) from the National Board of Examinations, India.
He consults at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, where patients from Hyderabad and surrounding regions seek evaluation for vascular diseases such as peripheral artery disease, diabetic foot complications, varicose veins and dialysis access problems.
He is part of the multidisciplinary vascular team at One Stop Vascular Solutions, which provides integrated vascular care across surgical and endovascular disciplines.
His clinical work focuses on restoring blood circulation, preserving limbs in patients with severe vascular disease, and providing specialized vascular procedures such as AV fistula creation for dialysis patients. Dr Rahul Agarwal is particularly known for his work in limb salvage, diabetic foot management, varicose vein treatment, and dialysis access surgery.
Through a combination of advanced vascular surgery and minimally invasive endovascular techniques, he aims to provide effective treatment for patients suffering from circulation problems, non-healing wounds, venous disorders, and vascular access complications.
Clinical Focus in Vascular Surgery
Dr Rahul Agarwal treats a wide spectrum of vascular diseases affecting both arteries and veins. His practice focuses on conditions that require specialized vascular evaluation and intervention.
Areas of expertise:
- Peripheral artery disease and critical limb ischemia (blocked leg arteries)
- Limb salvage procedures for patients with severe circulation problems
- Diabetic foot management and vascular evaluation
- Varicose veins and chronic venous disease
- Dialysis access surgery including AV fistula creation and salvage
- Deep vein thrombosis and venous disorders
- Aortic diseases affecting the major blood vessels
Limb Salvage and Peripheral Artery Disease
One of Dr Rahul Agarwal’s major clinical interests is limb salvage in patients with severe vascular disease. Peripheral artery disease occurs when arteries supplying blood to the legs become narrowed or blocked due to atherosclerosis. Reduced blood circulation can lead to symptoms such as leg pain while walking, non-healing wounds, and in advanced stages, critical limb ischemia.
Without timely treatment, these conditions may progress to tissue damage and amputation. Through vascular evaluation and restoration of blood flow using endovascular procedures such as angioplasty or surgical bypass, many patients can achieve wound healing and preserve the affected limb.
Diabetic Foot and Multidisciplinary Limb Care
Diabetic foot complications are a common cause of non-healing wounds and amputations worldwide. These problems occur due to a combination of nerve damage, poor blood circulation, and infection.
Dr Rahul Agarwal provides vascular evaluation for patients with diabetic foot ulcers to determine whether reduced blood circulation is affecting wound healing. Management of diabetic foot problems often requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving wound care specialists, podiatric surgeons, plastic surgeons, and vascular specialists.
Varicose Veins and Venous Disease
Varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins that commonly affect the legs. They may cause symptoms such as heaviness in the legs, swelling, skin discoloration, itching, or visible bulging veins.
Dr Rahul Agarwal evaluates patients with chronic venous disease and offers modern treatment options including minimally invasive procedures that allow patients to return to normal activities quickly.
Dialysis Access and AV Fistula Surgery
For patients with kidney failure who require dialysis, vascular access is essential for effective treatment.
Dr Rahul Agarwal performs dialysis access procedures including the creation and maintenance of arteriovenous (AV) fistulas, which are considered the most reliable and long-lasting form of dialysis access. He has a strong clinical and research interest in AV fistula creation and salvage, with published research in the Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
Endovascular and Minimally Invasive Vascular Treatments
Advances in vascular medicine have made it possible to treat many vascular conditions using minimally invasive techniques. Commonly performed endovascular procedures include:
- Angioplasty and stenting for blocked arteries
- Endovascular treatment for varicose veins — laser, radiofrequency ablation, and glue therapy
- Fistuloplasty, central vein angioplasty, percutaneous salvage and stenting for dialysis access
- EVAR and TEVAR for aortic aneurysm treatment
Professional Education and Training
- MBBS — Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences (CAIMS), Karimnagar (2005–2011)
- DNB (General Surgery) — CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (2013–2016)
- DrNB (Vascular Surgery) — CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (2018–2021)
- Fellowship, Minimal Access Surgery — World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon
His super-specialty training in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery was completed under the mentorship of Dr P. C. Gupta, one of the leading vascular surgeons in India.
Research and Publications
- Hybrid and Percutaneous Salvage of a Thrombosed Native Arteriovenous Fistula — 1-Year Outcomes. Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2021
- COVID-19 and Clotting: Acute Limb Ischemia in COVID Patients. Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2022
- Chapter contribution: Failing Vascular Dialysis Access — Troubleshooting and Management. Yearbook of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Conference Presentations
Dr Rahul Agarwal has presented clinical research at national and international vascular surgery conferences including VSICON, VAICON, and ESVS. Topics have included endovascular treatment of tibial artery disease, hybrid salvage of thrombosed AV fistulas, carotid revascularization, management of vascular aneurysms, and post-thrombotic syndrome in cancer patients.
Professional Memberships
- Vascular Society of India (VSI)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
- Venous Association of India (VAI)
- Indian Podiatric Association (IPA)
- Telangana Society of Vascular & Endovascular Surgeons (TSVES)
Languages
Dr Rahul Agarwal consults patients in English, Hindi, and Telugu.
Professional Experience
- Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon — CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad (current)
- Civil Assistant Surgeon Specialist — Government District Hospital, Kamareddy
- Senior Resident — Government District Hospital, Kamareddy
- Surgical Resident — CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad
Philosophy of Patient Care
“I believe in precision surgery with the motto of first do no harm to patients and treat each patient as my family member.”
— Dr Rahul Agarwal
Consultation and Practice Location
Dr Rahul Agarwal consults patients at CARE Hospitals Outpatient Centre, Road No. 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Appointments and Enquiries: +91 9160903004 / 9666088000
Why Patients Consult Dr Rahul Agarwal
- Evaluation of leg pain while walking (claudication or critical limb ischemia)
- Non-healing foot wounds or diabetic ulcers
- Blocked arteries in the legs requiring angioplasty or bypass
- Minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins
- AV fistula creation, maintenance, or salvage for dialysis
- Swelling, blood clots or pain in the leg (possible DVT)