Nigeria Diaries! Parveen is elated to share his experience on skin grafting in India

By Mrinalini Singh

"The hospitals in Nigeria could never help with skin grafting, but Fortis, Gurgoan was really helpful."

Patient Name - Parveen Peter Gimbwa Barw

Native Country - Nigeria

Treatment - Skin Grafting

Hospital - Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, India

Doctor - Dr. Adhishwar Sharma

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Parveen Peter Gimbwa Barwa from Nigeria is elated to share his experience on skin grafting treatment in India. He came across Vaidam Health through simple research online and our case manager Sonima Dutta contacted him and helped him with his medical journey thereafter.

He was pleased with the constant support from the Vaidam team, especially the operation team member Arshad who assisted him with accommodation, translations, commuting, and more.

He also praises his doctor, Dr. Adhishwar Sharma, who is a maestro in the plastic and reconstructive field with 20+ years of experience. Parveen decided to go to Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, India for his procedure.

We wish him luck on his recovery journey back home to Nigeria!

Written by

Mrinalini Singh

Vaidam Health · Updated 25 Sept 2026

Mrinalini Singh has keen interest in human psychology and design owing to her Master's in Literature. She has written for various magazines, websites and also enjoys editing meticulously. When not writing, she is either found eating croissants or peering her glasses into a horror novel.

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Dr. Adhishwar SharmaCosmetic Surgeon

Dr. Adhishwar Sharma is a well-known plastic surgeon with an extensive experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Having his expertise in management and treatment of diabetic foot, Blepharoplasty. He also specializes in Brachial Plexus & Lymphedema. Having a thriving practise of 20+ year, he has a number of successful head and neck surgery & reconstruction cases to his credit. After completing his MBBS ,he did his MS ( Surgery) & Mch ( Plastic surgery ). Followed by Fellowship in Micro Surgery. He is an active member of prestigious organizations like Bronchial Plexus Society of India, Association of Plastic Surgeons of India.