Best Doctors for Hip Reconstruction in India

• Dr. V Selvin Prabhakar is a leading Orthopaedician with over 25 years of experience.
• He specialises in treating a wide range of pain conditions, including back pain, joint pain, leg pain, knee pain, hand pain, shoulder pain, foot pain, and lower back pain.
• He did an MBBS from Government Kilpauk Medical College, Kilpauk, and an MS from Government Indira Gandhi Medical College.
• Dr. Prabhakar completed his DNB in Orthopaedics from the National Board of Examination, followed by FNB in Spine Surgery, also from the National Board of Examination.
• He is a recipient of the MNAMS (Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences), awarded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

• Dr. Vibhore Singhal is an esteemed Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 24 years of experience.
• He specialises in treating shoulder inflammation, osteoarthritis, ankle injury or trauma, rheumatoid arthritis and other medical conditions and has performed more than 10,000 major orthopaedic surgeries.
• After his MBBS from Delhi University in 2000, he completed an MS in Orthopaedics from RML Hospital & PGIMER, New Delhi, in 2006.
• He attained fellowships in adult joint reconstruction from Singapore General Hospital and upper limb arthroplasty from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, UK.
• Dr. Singhal then completed a postgraduate program in Rheumatology at Johns Hopkins University, USA.
• He is a renowned member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association, Delhi Orthopaedic Association, Dehradun Orthopaedic Club, Uttaranchal, and a lifetime member of IMA, Dwarka.

• Dr. Ilavarasan S is a leading Orthopedic Surgeon with 22 years of experience.
• His specialization areas are hip resurfacing, hip revision, knee revision, delta motion hip, arthroscopic ACL, PCL reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy, spine surgeries, etc.
• He did MBBS in 2001 and Diploma in 2005 from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.
• He has successfully performed over 2000 surgeries.
• He is also a respected member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Association of Biomedical Scientists (ABS).
• He has various publications in various international and national journals.

• Dr. Nandakumar Natarajan is an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Specialist in Chennai with over 22 years of experience.
• To date, he has performed more than 2500 orthopaedic surgeries, including joint preservation and replacement surgery, joint replacements and trauma surgeries.
• He is acclaimed as one of the top orthopaedic doctors for meniscus injuries in Chennai and performs ACL/PCL reconstructions, joint instability surgeries, and cartilage repairs.
• Dr. Nandakumar completed his MBBS in 2002 from Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem, and his MS (Orthopaedic Surgery) in 2014 from Madras Medical College in Tamilnadu.
• Later, he pursued a DNB (Orthopaedic Surgery) in 2015 from the National Board of Examinations.
• Dr. Nandakumar, a hip and knee replacement surgeon in India, did fellowships in joint replacement (FIJR) and in Sports Medicine from the UK.
• He was a awarded a Prof. Ramakrishnan Gold Medal by Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association Exam as well as honoured as a Best Outgoing Post Graduate during his MS (Orthopaedic Surgery).
• Dr. Nandakumar is a respected member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association, the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India, and the Indian Arthroscopy Society.

• Dr. Abhijeet Lonari is a well-renowned and reputed Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with an experience of more than 22 years.
• He has expertise in joint replacement and arthroscopy surgeries. 
• His main specialization areas are Computer-assisted joint replacement surgeries, revision and complex knee and hip replacement surgeries, and arthroscopy surgeries. 
• He completed his MBBS from NDMVPS Medical College, Nashik, in 1998. After this, he completed a Diploma in Orthopedics from Rural Medical College, Loni.
• Dr. Abhijit completed a DNB in Orthopedics from Poona Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, in 2006 and a Fellowship in Arthroplasty from Shaby Hospitals, Ahmedabad.
• He is an active member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, India (MNAMS), Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society (APAS), Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeon (ISHKS), Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS), etc.

• Dr. Purushotham Lal R is a renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon in Bangalore with over 22 years of experience.
• He specialises in Orthopedics, focusing on trauma surgery, fracture treatment, limb deformities, deformity correction, and osteoporosis treatment.
• Dr. Purushotham completed his MBBS and a Diploma in Orthopedics from J.S.S Medical College, Mysore, in 2005.
• He later pursued a DNB in Orthopedics from Minakshi Mission, India, in 2007.
• He is also an active member of the Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States (OASIS), the Medical Council of India (MCI), and the Indian Orthopaedic Association.

• Dr. Nitin Kimmatkar is an Orthopedic Surgeon with over 23 years of experience.
• His core competencies are peri-articular and long bone fractures, pelvic acetabular fractures, geriatric fractures with multisystem involvements, pediatric fractures, polytrauma associated with head and chest injuries, and complications associated with orthopedic surgeries.
• His educational qualifications include MBBS and MS (Orthopedics). 
• He has also received fellowships from the AO Foundation (AO Trauma) Switzerland, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia, MAADO (Hong Kong), MOTA (USA), and AO Trauma (Masters).
• Dr. Kimmatkar has undergone many specialty courses at the International level in Orthopaedics. 
• He has done a prestigious AO Trauma fellowship at John Hunter Hospital in New Castle, Australia.
• He is a regular faculty member at Vidarbha Maharashtra and national-level conferences. 
• He is a regular speaker for Depuy Synthes trauma. 
• Dr. Kimmatkar regularly hosts the Nagpur Trauma course. 
• He is being selected for the Faculty education program and chairman education program by the AOTrauma division of the AO Foundation. 

• Dr. B. Vijayakrishnan is one of the well-renowned Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeons.
• He has an experience of more than 25 years.
• His expertise includes performing joint replacement surgeries, arthroscopies, management of trauma and sports injuries, and spinal surgeries.
• Dr. Vijayakrishnan completed his MBBS from Bangalore University in 1999 and Diploma in Orthopedics from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai in 2005.

• Dr. Sankar R is an orthopedic surgeon with more than 25 years of expertise.
• The doctor's services include Foot Drop,Foot Pressure/Vascular Assessment,Neuropathy Assessment,Foot Injury Treatment and Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty etc, among others.
• In 1988, he received his MBBS from Stanley Medical College, a Diploma in Orthopaedics from J.J.M Medical College/University of Mysore in 1991, and an FRCSI from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland in 1999.
• Dr. Sankar R is a member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, the Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, the Indian Orthopaedic Association, the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India, the Association of Spine Surgeons of India, the Indian Musculus Skeletal Oncology Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
• He is registered with 43710 Tamilnadu Medical Council, 1988.
• Dr. Sankar R is fluent in English, and Tamil.

• Dr. Senthilvelan Rajagopalan is an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with more than 23 years of experience.
• He specialises in treating sports injuries and joint problems in the foot, ankles, knee, hip, wrist, elbow and shoulder.
• He has conducted over 2000 orthopaedic surgeries of shoulder, wrist, and elbow, as well as knee and hip replacements.
• Dr. Rajagopalan did an MBBS in 2001 from Kilpauk Medical College, Tamilnadu, and a Diploma (Orthopaedics) in 2004 from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research.
• He also pursued MRCS (Orthopaedics) in 2007 and FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) in 2011 from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK.
• Dr. Rajagopalan was awarded a fellowship from the European Board of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery (FEBOT) in 2011 in France.
• Later, he completed a fellowship in shoulder, elbow, and wrist surgery in 2012 at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, UK.
• Dr. Rajagopalan was recognised as the Best Outgoing Student during his Diploma (Orthopaedics) from JIPMER in 2004.
• He has authored many peer-reviewed publications in international and national journals.

• Dr. Vijay Sriram is an Orthopedic Surgeon with 28 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise are General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Bone and Joint Replacement Surgery, Pediatric Ortho, and Orthopedic surgery.
• He did an MBBS in 1993 and an MS in Orthopedics in 1997 from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.
• He is a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of India, the Indian Orthopaedic Association, and the Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association.

Dr. Ajay Singh Thakur is a distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 23 years of comprehensive experience, committed to delivering top-tier orthopaedic care and restoring patient mobility. With over 1,000 successful arthroscopic procedures performed in the last three years alone, he has established a strong reputation for surgical precision and excellence, particularly in minimally invasive techniques.

Why Choose Dr. Thakur?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 23+ years of experience and over 1,000 arthroscopic surgeries performed recently, Dr. Thakur has a proven track record in diagnosing and treating complex hip, knee, and shoulder injuries, as well as conditions affecting the elbow, ankle, and foot joints.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is highly skilled in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for various joints and utilises the latest stem cell treatments, including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and bone marrow therapies, for enhanced healing. His expertise extends to managing wrist problems and slipped discs and providing specialised care such as lower extremity wound care and heat therapy treatment.
• Pioneer in Regenerative Orthopaedics: Dr. Thakur actively incorporates the latest advancements in stem cell therapies (PRP and bone marrow), offering patients, non-surgical, or minimally invasive options to promote natural healing and tissue regeneration.
• Leader in Arthroscopic Surgery: Performing over 1,000 multi-joint arthroscopic procedures (knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, ankle, foot) in just three years showcases his exceptional proficiency and high volume of experience in these advanced, minimally invasive techniques.