Best Doctors for Sports Related Injuries in India

• Dr. Harshad Joshi has more than 33 years of experience as a Senior Joint Replacement and Orthopedic Surgeon.
• He was ex Consultant Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in different hospitals of Surat: Pramukhswami Hospital, Tristar Hospital, Sunshine Global Hospital, Maitreya Hospital.
• He was ex Assistant Professor in Orthopedic, MP Shah Medical College Jamnagar and Government Medical College Vadodara.
• The doctor did his Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.
• Dr. Harshad Joshi has experience of more than 11000 Joint Replacement in orthopaedic surgery
• He has done maximum number of total knee replacements performed single-handed in South Gujarat
• He also has done a maximum number of bilateral (both sides together) total knee replacements are done individuals in Gujarat
• The doctor has presented and published three papers
• He has attended many national and international conference seminar-workshop in delegate, faculty expert. 

• Dr. Sarthak Patnaik is an Orthopedist having more than 20 years of expertise.
• His services include Shoulder Arthroscopy, Shoulder Replacement, Knee Replacement, Arthroscopy, Knee Arthroscopy, Hip Replacement, and Pain Management.
• He completed his MBBS from Manipal College of Medical Sciences in 2003. 
• He did a Fellowship of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, Knee, and Shoulder, from Ortho One in 2014. 
• He also did Fellowship in Hip Arthroscopy, Arthroscopy, and sports medicine from Clinica Mompia in 2015.
• Dr. Sarthak holds professional membership in the Shoulder and Elbow Society of India and the Indian Arthroscopy Society.
• He has been an organizer for an INDO US Shoulder course and knee course and is interested in learning sports-specific programs that benefit sportsmen.
• He is an associate Editor of two International Medical Journals and a Reviewer of the American Journal of Sports Medicine and the British Medical Journal Case Report.

• Dr. Omer Sheriff is a renowned Orthopedic Surgeon with 23 years of experience.
• His areas of specialization are in treating plantar fasciitis, neck pain, spasticity, wrist problems, cruciate ligament reconstruction, external fixator, disk slip, knee care, minimally invasive hip correction, shoulder replacement, etc.
• He did an MBBS from Al-Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, in 2000 and a Diploma in Orthopaedics from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, in 2004.
• He is a respected member of the Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons, AOSpine Middle East, and SPASTN Executive Committee.
• He is a trained trauma & arthroplasty surgeon with special training in CMC Vellore.

• Dr. GirishaB.A. is a well-known orthopaedic surgeon in Bangalore. He has more than 22 years of expertise in the field of orthopaedics.
• His main field of expertise is in Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries, Joint Replacement procedures, Orthopedic Trauma/Fracture, Arthritis surgery, and all athletic and sports injuries.
• He specialises in arthroscopic/keyhole ligament surgery of the knee joint.
• Dr. Girisha B A specialises in musculoskeletal issues, including the repair of spinal and bone deformities in both children and adults.
• He has a membership in Bangalore Orthopaedic Society, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Indian arthopaedic Association, and Indian Trauma or Surgeons.
• He has completed his MBBS degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum and MS in Orthopaedics from Govt Medical Colleges, Bangalore .
• Dr. Girisha B A has completed the AO basic and advanced trauma training courses.
• He is a member of the faculty at several CME and Conferences.
• Dr. Girisha has proficient skills and knowledge in his field.
• He can communicate in languages like English, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil.

• Dr. Chintapeta Ravi is a well-known and skilled Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Hyderabad.
• With 22 years of experience, Dr. Chintapeta Ravi has gained significant exposure in his field.
• His areas of specialization are Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, bone trauma, neck and spine biopsy, total hip replacement, arthritis and pain management, and ankle and knee surgery.
• He did MBBS from Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, in 1992, MS - Orthopaedics - Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, in 1998, and MRCS from UK in Joint Replacement.
• Dr. Chintapeta Ravi also received Fellowship in 2001 in Joint Replacement from United Apollo Hospital, Coimbatore and Fellowship in Knee Arthroscopy under the guidance of Dr. David V Rajan, Coimbatore, in 2002. 
• He is a member of Indo German Orthopaedic Foundation, Association of Spine Surgeries, India, Indian Medical Association, and Indian Arthroplasty Association.
   

• Dr. Pranjal Kodkani is a leading Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with specialized training in arthroscopy and sports injury management.
• He holds 23 years of experience.
• He has pioneered a number of advanced, evidence-based, innovative techniques in joint preservation and sports injury management.
• He completed his MBBS in 1994 from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital. After that, he pursued MS in Orthopaedics in 1998 and Diploma in Orthopaedics in 1998 from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College.
• He is the First Indian to perform a complex single stage 8 ligament reconstruction for knee dislocation.

• Dr. Kaushal Kant Mishra is a leading Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgeon in Delhi with over 24 years of experience.
• With the successful conduct of the highest number of hip surgeries in the elderly population (70 to 107 years of age), his expertise lies in failed hip surgeries and hip reconstructions with other complex hip fractures.
• Pioneer in the field of joint replacement surgery, he performed the first uncemented hip replacement surgery in Tanzania and hip replacement for the youngest Nigerian girl at a hospital in Abuja.
• He completed his MBBS from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, and received a Johnson & Johnson Joint Replacement Fellowship from AIIMS, Delhi.
• He guided the maximum number of shoulder replacement surgeries which includes Total Anatomical Shoulder Replacement, Reverse Shoulder Replacement (a recently developed “Unique” shoulder reconstruction), open and mini-open Rotator Cuff Surgeries and Latarjet procedures in North India.
• Dr. Kaushal Kant Mishra is performing surgeries for complex traumas such as complex pelvic fractures with poly trauma, a recently developed epidemic of per-prosthetic fractures around the hip and knee.

• Dr. Shankar E is a very renowned Orthopedist with more than 10 years of expertise.
• Services provided by him includes Arthroscopy, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement and many more. 
• He earned a degree in MBBS from M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, 2000, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery - KJ Hospital, Coimbatore, 2008, and Diploma in Orthopaedics - J.S.S Medical College, Mysore, 2005.
• His credentials include membership in Indian Orthodontic Society and Karnataka Orthopaedic Association.
• He is a perfect person for all forms of orthopedic surgery because he is very thorough with investigation and treatment especially for sports injuries.
• He is registered with 56807 Karnataka Medical Council, 2000.
• Dr. Shankar E is fluent in English, and Hindi.

• 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. 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. 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.

• Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar is an Orthopedist with over 20 years of experience in this profession.
• The doctor's services include Arthroscopy, ACL Reconstruction, Primary And Complex Revision Joint Replacements, Fracture Fixations, Deformity Corrections, Sports Injuries and many more.
• Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar earned his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, MS - Orthopaedics from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry and MRCS (UK) from Royal College Of Surgeon Of Edinburgh, UK.
• Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar has membership in Royal College Of Surgeons England, and Indian Orthopaedic Association.
• He is registered with registration number 46648 Karnataka Medical Council, 1997.
• Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar is fluent in English, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil.