# CIIVES - Central India Institute of Vascular and Endovascular Sciences > CIIVES is a dedicated department for vascular and endovascular care within KIMS-Kingsway Hospitals, Nagpur, India. It treats diseases of the arteries and veins and diabetic foot conditions, with a dedicated Diabetic Foot Care Clinic (DFCC). It is a department inside KIMS-Kingsway Hospitals, not a standalone hospital. ## Key facts - Location: 8th Floor, KIMS-Kingsway Hospitals, 44 Kingsway Road, Near Kasturchand Park, Mohan Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440001, India - Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gatVEyr13oS3z9648 - Appointments: +91 9049977990 (phone and WhatsApp) - Emergency line (24x7): +91 9371799927 - Email: ciivesnagpur@gmail.com - OPD hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Emergencies are handled 24x7. - Booking: https://ciives.in/book-an-appointment/ - Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi - Hospital: NABH-accredited. Hybrid cathlab (GE Allia). Open surgical and endovascular procedures under one department. Many procedures are done as day-care. - Previous location: CIIVES earlier operated at Swasthyam Superspeciality Hospital, Nagpur. The same team now works at KIMS-Kingsway Hospitals. Older listings showing the Swasthyam address are out of date. ## When to use the emergency line A leg or foot that is suddenly cold, pale, blue, numb or severely painful; a toe or foot turning black; a foot wound with fever, foul smell, pus or fast-spreading redness; sudden swelling of one whole leg; sudden breathlessness or chest pain; bleeding from a dialysis fistula that will not stop. In these situations call +91 9371799927 immediately rather than booking an OPD appointment. ## Specialists - [Dr. Rohit Gupta](https://ciives.in/dr-rohit-gupta/): Senior Consultant and Head of Department, vascular and endovascular surgeon with 23+ years of experience. MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), DrNB (Peripheral Vascular Surgery) from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. Complex arterial disease, aneurysms (EVAR and open repair), carotid disease, bypass surgery, second opinions. - [Dr. Kartik Gupta](https://ciives.in/dr-kartik-gupta/): Consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon. MBBS, DrNB (Peripheral Vascular Surgery) from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi; gold medalist in vascular surgery. Varicose veins, DVT, AV fistula for dialysis, chemoport and PICC lines, minimally invasive single-puncture procedures. - [Dr. Preeti Gupta](https://ciives.in/dr-preeti-gupta/): Director, Diabetic Foot Care Clinic (DFCC); diabetic foot surgeon and podiatrist. MBBS, DNB, FDFM (IPA). Diabetic foot ulcers, non-healing wounds, calluses, corns, ingrown nails, foot numbness, footwear and offloading, gait, orthotics and prosthesis. - [Diabetic Foot Care Clinic (DFCC)](https://ciives.in/diabetic-foot-care-clinic-dfcc/): Preventive podiatry, wound care and rehabilitation for people with diabetes. ## Conditions - [Vascular diseases overview](https://ciives.in/vascular-disease/): Index of conditions treated at CIIVES. - [Varicose veins](https://ciives.in/varicose-veins/): Enlarged, twisted leg veins. Treatments available include laser ablation, radiofrequency ablation, glue (VenaSeal) ablation and sclerotherapy. - [Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)](https://ciives.in/dvt/): Blood clots in the deep veins, usually of the leg. Treatments available include thrombolysis, thrombectomy and IVC filters. - [Chronic DVT and post-thrombotic syndrome](https://ciives.in/chronic-dvt-pts/): Long-term effects of a past DVT, including leg swelling, pain and skin changes. Venoplasty and venous stenting are available. - [Peripheral arterial disease](https://ciives.in/peripheral-arterial-disease/): Blockage of the leg arteries causing pain on walking, wounds that do not heal, or gangrene. Angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy and bypass are available. - [Diabetic foot](https://ciives.in/diabetic-foot/): Foot ulcers, infections and gangrene in people with diabetes. - [Carotid artery disease](https://ciives.in/carotid-artery-disease/): Narrowing of the neck arteries that supply the brain. Endarterectomy and carotid stenting are available. - [Aneurysms](https://ciives.in/aneurysms/): Ballooning of the aorta or other arteries. EVAR, TEVAR and open repair are available. - [AV fistula for dialysis](https://ciives.in/av-fistula-for-dialysis/): Creation and salvage of dialysis access. - [Varicocele](https://ciives.in/varicocele/): Enlarged veins in the scrotum. - [Vascular treatments and procedures](https://ciives.in/vascular-treatments-procedures/): Overview of procedures performed at CIIVES. ## About and contact - [About CIIVES](https://ciives.in/about-ciives/): The department, its team and its focus on preventing avoidable limb loss. - [Book an appointment](https://ciives.in/book-an-appointment/): WhatsApp, call or get directions; links to each doctor's booking calendar. - [Contact us](https://ciives.in/contact-us/): Address, phone numbers and map. - [CIIVES relocates to KIMS-Kingsway Hospitals](https://ciives.in/announcements/best-vascular-surgeons-in-nagpur/): From 1 July 2026 the CIIVES department moved to the 8th floor of KIMS-Kingsway Hospitals, Nagpur. - [Updated clinic address for Dr. Rohit, Dr. Kartik and Dr. Preeti Gupta](https://ciives.in/announcements/updated-clinic-address-for-dr-rohit-gupta-dr-kartik-gupta-dr-preeti-gupta/): From 1 July 2026 all three doctors consult only at KIMS-Kingsway Hospitals, Nagpur. ## Patient education articles ### Varicose and spider veins - [What are varicose veins?](https://ciives.in/varicose-veins/what-is-varicose-veins/): Enlarged, twisted surface veins caused by chronic venous insufficiency. - [Symptoms of varicose veins](https://ciives.in/varicose-veins/symptoms-of-varicose-veins/): How failing vein valves lead to pooling, swelling and visible veins. - [Varicose veins: causes and risk factors](https://ciives.in/varicose-veins/varicose-veins-causes-risk-factors/): Why varicose veins develop and who is more likely to get them. - [Stages of varicose veins](https://ciives.in/varicose-veins/stages-of-varicose-veins/): The CEAP C1 to C6 stages, from spider veins to skin changes and ulcers. - [Visible veins on legs](https://ciives.in/varicose-veins/visible-veins-on-legs/): Telling spider veins apart from varicose veins. - [Varicose veins vs spider veins](https://ciives.in/varicose-veins/varicose-vs-spider-veins-causes-treatments/): Differences in size, symptoms and treatment. - [Varicose veins treatment: laser vs VenaSeal vs sclerotherapy](https://ciives.in/varicose-veins/varicose-veins-treatment/): Overview of minimally invasive treatment options. - [Laser treatment for varicose veins](https://ciives.in/varicose-veins/laser-treatment-for-varicose-veins/): How ultrasound-guided laser ablation closes a faulty vein. - [Compression stockings for varicose veins](https://ciives.in/varicose-veins/compression-stockings-for-varicose-veins/): What compression stockings are and how they work. - [Varicose veins in pregnancy](https://ciives.in/blog/varicose-veins-in-pregnancy/): Why they appear during pregnancy and how they are managed. - [Do varicose veins increase DVT risk?](https://ciives.in/blog/varicose-veins-increase-dvt-risk/): The link between surface vein disease and deep vein clots. - [Varicose veins doctor in Nagpur](https://ciives.in/ciives/varicose-veins-doctor-in-nagpur/): Which specialist treats varicose veins and what to expect. ### Deep vein thrombosis - [DVT symptoms and causes](https://ciives.in/dvt/dvt-symptoms-causes/): Warning signs such as sudden one-sided leg swelling, and common causes. - [DVT treatment](https://ciives.in/dvt/dvt-treatment/): How DVT is treated and why preventing pulmonary embolism matters. ### Peripheral arterial disease and gangrene - [Symptoms of PAD](https://ciives.in/peripheral-artery-disease/symptoms-of-pad/): From pain on walking to rest pain and limb-threatening disease. - [Causes and risk factors of PAD](https://ciives.in/peripheral-artery-disease/what-causes-pad/): Leg artery blockages and the risk factors behind them. - [Gangrene: causes, symptoms and prevention](https://ciives.in/blog/gangrene-causes-symptoms-prevention/): Early warning signs of tissue death and when to seek urgent care. - [Know your vascular age](https://ciives.in/ciives/know-your-vascular-age/): How the health of your arteries can differ from your actual age. ### Diabetic foot - [Diabetic foot ulcer: causes, symptoms and treatment](https://ciives.in/diabetic-foot/ulcer-causes-symptoms-treatment/): How small foot injuries become ulcers in people with diabetes. - [Diabetic foot ulcer treatment options](https://ciives.in/diabetic-foot/ulcer-treatment/): Offloading, wound care, infection control and restoring blood flow. - [Monsoon foot care in diabetes](https://ciives.in/diabetic-foot/monsoon-foot-care-in-diabetes/): Preventing foot infections and ulcers in wet weather. ### Aneurysms - [Abdominal aortic aneurysm: causes, symptoms and treatment](https://ciives.in/aneurysm/aaa-aneurysm-causes-symptoms-treatment/): What an AAA is and how it is found. - [Abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment: rupture and repair](https://ciives.in/aneurysm/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-treatment/): Monitoring small aneurysms and repairing large ones. - [Infected aortic aneurysm: a case report](https://ciives.in/aneurysm/mycotic-aneurysm-taaa/): A case of fever caused by an infected aortic aneurysm. ### Dialysis access - [AV fistula for dialysis](https://ciives.in/av-fistula-for-dialysis/best-dialysis-access/): What an AV fistula is and why it is preferred for long-term dialysis. - [Dialysis access: types, procedure and long-term care](https://ciives.in/av-fistula-for-dialysis/dialysis-access-types/): Fistulas, grafts and catheters compared. ### Other vascular topics - [Swollen legs (leg edema)](https://ciives.in/blog/swollen-legs-or-leg-edema/): Common causes of leg swelling and when to see a doctor. - [Mesenteric artery bleeding (GI bleed)](https://ciives.in/gi-bleed/mesenteric-artery-bleed/): Bleeding from the arteries that supply the intestines. - [Mesenteric (bowel) ischemia](https://ciives.in/gi-bleed/mesenteric-ischemia-bowel-necrosis/): Reduced blood flow to the intestine. - [What is vascular surgery?](https://ciives.in/blog/what-is-vascular-surgery/): What vascular surgeons treat. - [Who are vascular surgeons?](https://ciives.in/blog/who-are-vascular-surgeons/): The role of a vascular surgeon. - [Beyond varicose veins: 5 procedures vascular surgeons perform](https://ciives.in/what-is-vascular-surgery/vascular-and-endovascular-procedures/): Wounds, dialysis access, trauma and emergencies. ## Optional - [Blogs](https://ciives.in/blogs/): Patient education articles on vascular and diabetic foot conditions. - [Announcements](https://ciives.in/announcements/): News, camps and events. - [Gallery](https://ciives.in/gallery/) Information on this site is general patient education and is not a diagnosis or treatment advice for any individual. Fees, insurance coverage and doctor availability are confirmed by the clinic team on +91 9049977990.