
About Dr Mayil Vahanan Natarajan
- Dr Mayil Vahanan Natarajan is one of the highly experienced Orthopedic Surgeons possessing more than 43 years of experience.
- He is extensively trained in Bone Cancer Treatment, Correction of Deformities, Herniated Disc, Functional Orthopedics, and Skeletal Muscle Therapy.
- He is the seventh Vice-Chancellor of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Chennai.
- In 1988, he introduced the concept of Limb Salvage Surgery by Custom Mega Prosthesis.
- He has a key role in establishing Orthopaedic Oncology as a Sub-Specialty in Orthopaedic Surgery in India.
- He is well-known to have performed 1700 cases of Custom Mega Prosthesis which is the largest number by a single surgeon across the globe.
- He is the first Indian surgeon as the President of the Asia Pacific Musculoskeletal Tumour Society.
- He has been privileged with various awards and recognitions.
OPD Schedule Of Dr Mayil Vahanan Natarajan
Apollo Cancer Hospital, Chennai

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MBBS, University Of Madras(1978)
D.Ortho, University Of Madras(1980)
MS, Orthopedics, University Of Madras(1981)
Dr. B. C. Roy National Award by the Medical Council of India (2004). National Award for Welfare of the Disabled by the Government of India (2005). Padma Shri Award by the President of India (2007). Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc.) by MadrasUniversity in recognition of his Meritorious Services to patients with Bone Tumours (2009). Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc.) by the SathyabamaUniversity in recognition of his contribution to Orthopaedic Oncology (2007). Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc.) by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in recognition of his contribution to society by Custom Mega Prosthesis in Bone Tumours (2007). Tamil Nadu Scientists Award for Excellence in Medical Sciences (Clinical), by the State Council for Science and Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu (1998). Lemelson Recognition and Mentoring Programme (L-Ramp) Innovation Award by The Lemelson Foundation, USA & Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai in recognition of his innovation of Custom Mega Prosthesis (2005). British Orthopaedic Association Wishbone Trust Award - for excellence in Orthopaedic Oncology (1998). International Cancer Technology Award - International Union against Cancer (UICC) (1999). Japanese Orthopaedic Association Appreciation Award in acknowledgment of achievement in the Surgical Treatment of Bone Sarcomas in India (2004). Korean Orthopaedic Association Appreciation Award for excellence in Orthopaedic Oncology 50th Annual Congress (Oct. 2006).
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