Best Orthopedic Surgeons in India

• Dr. Madan Ballal is a leading Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, practicing for the past 21 years.
• He has special training in arthroscopy and sports injuries.
• He completed his MBBS from Bangalore University in 1996, MS in Orthopaedics from Kuvempu University in 1998, and Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine in 1999.
• He published many papers and articles in National and International publications.
• Some of the services provided by Dr. Madan Ballal are knee treatement, shoulder treatment, foot and ankle surgery, and hand & elbow surgery.
   

• Dr Gopinath Menon is an orthopedist with more than 25 years of expertise.
• The doctor's services include Neuropathy Assessment, Joint Pain Treatment, Heat Therapy Treatment, Foot Assessment, and Ankle-Brachial Index, among others.
• In 1995, he received his MS in Orthopaedics from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).
• Dr Gopinath Menon is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India.
• He was honoured with best doctor award fropm MGR Medical University.
• He is registered with 56537 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1995.
• Dr Gopinath Menon is fluent in English, Tamil, Bengali, Malayalam, and Hindi.

• Dr. Hemant Bhandari is a reputed Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Mumbai.
• He has 29 years of rich experience in his field.
• He has a specialization in Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, and Trauma Surgery.
• He did his MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai, 1985 and later pursued MS in Orthopaedics from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion,Mumbai, in 1992.
• He is a member of the  Indian Society for Hip and Knee Surgeons and the Indian Orthopaedic Association. 

Dr. Praveen Goparaju is a renowned Consultant and Deformity Spine Surgeon, with over 11 years of comprehensive orthopaedic experience. He is committed to applying cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques. His primary goal is to facilitate faster patient recovery, minimise postoperative discomfort, and significantly improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from spinal conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Goparaju?

• Expert Experience: Dr. Goparaju is a highly experienced surgeon with over 11 years of expertise in advanced spine surgery and comprehensive orthopaedic treatments, delivering personalised care to every patient.
• Expertise in Complex Deformity Correction: He specialises in minimally invasive spine surgery and spinal deformity correction, with expertise in treating complex conditions such as scoliosis, degenerative spine disorders, spinal tumors, and infections. 
• Expert in Paediatric Orthopaedics: He also specialises in pediatric spinal deformities, including congenital and idiopathic scoliosis, delivering corrective surgeries that support healthy spinal growth in children. 
• Education and Training: Dr Goparaju completed his MBBS from Guntur Medical College, Andhra Pradesh, in 2014 and an MS in Orthopaedics from Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, in 2019.
• Advanced Fellowship Training: He has completed multiple esteemed spine fellowships, including FASSI (Association of Spine Surgeons of India), FMISSAB (Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of Bharath), AO Spine, and an Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Fellowship.

• 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. Manohar Babu is a Pediatric Orthopedician with 22 years of experience.
• He specialized in limb reconstruction and deformity correction in pediatric and adult patients, complex pelvic osteotomies, and pelvic & acetabular fractures.
• He did MBBS in 2001 and MS in Orthopedics in 2006 from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore.
• He is a respected member of the Karnataka Medical Council, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK, Bangalore Orthopedic Society, Indian Orthopedic Society, Karnataka Orthopedic Association, and AO Spine.
• He has achieved multiple fellowships such as Pediatric Orthopedics from KK Women and Children Hospital Singapore, National University Singapore, Deformity Correction and Paed Ortho from Canada, Adult Reconstruction from Singapore, and Hip and Knee Surgery from Mayo Clinic, USA.

• 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.