Best Doctors for Shoulder Arthroscopy in India

• Dr. Rudra Prasad is a well-acknowledged Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 23+ years of experience.
• He is a life member of the Indian Orthopaedics Society and Indian Arthroscopic Society and member of Karnataka and Bangalore Orthopaedic Societies.
• He has treated many complicated Orthopaedics cases and has been an expert surgeon in the area of Sports Injury, Arthroscopy and Paediatric Orthopaedics. He also deals with complex Knee procedures such as anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscal repairs, shoulder procedures like stabilization, rotator cuff tear, subacromial decompressions, etc.
• He regularly operates on around 3 to 4 arthroscopic procedures a day.
• Dr. Prasad has written articles and papers in reputed national and state journals.

• Dr. Sai Krishna B Naidu is a renowned Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 20+ years in the field.
• He completed his MBBS from J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere, 1999, MRCS from Royal College of surgeons Edinburgh, UK, 2008, and later completed FRCS - Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery from the Royal College Of Surgeons, England, 2017.
• He followed his education with Diploma SICOT European board for trauma in 2013, which is recognized in various parts of the world including Africa and Middle Eastern countries.
• He has also obtained MCh ortho from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, in the UK.
• Dr. Naidu has a keen interest in areas such as ACL Reconstruction, Knee Replacement, Knee Arthroplasty, Primary Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder SLAP (Tear) Lesions, Frozen Shoulder Treatment, Meniscus Injury, Spinal Disc Surgery, etc.
• He has also worked in London Olympic Hospital, exposing to a vast amount of complex sports injuries on and after the London Olympics 2012, and further gained experience at Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA, in lower limb arthroplasty and Complex sports injuries management.
• He has many publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals.

• Dr. Sameer Ali P is a renowned Orthopedic Surgeon with 11+ years of experience.
• He holds extensive experience in Primary and Revision Joint Replacement of Hip, Knee & Shoulder, Arthroscopic Surgeries of Knee, Shoulder, Elbow & Hip, Complex Navigated Primary & Revision Joint Replacement, Complex Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy, and Cartilage preservation surgeries of Knee & Ankle. 
• He completed his MBBS from ACME, Pariyaram in 2005 followed by MS in Orthopedic and D.Ortho from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram in 2010. 
• In 2013, he attained a fellowship in Joint Replacement and Arthroscopic surgery from Germany.
• In 2016, he completed a special fellowship in Revision Joint Replacement from Lancaster General Hospital, USA.
• He is the first surgeon in North Kerala to have performed Reverse Shoulder Replacement.
• He has also conducted around 1000 primary and 200 revision hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries.

•  Dr. Vikash Kapoor is a leading and highly-skilled Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with a practice of +20 years. 
• He is a professional member of the Indian Arthroscopy Society as National Faculty.
• Dr. Kapoor is a graduate of the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU), 1995 and in 1996, he completed his MS degree. Thereafter he acquired many fellowships and training in Singapore, Australia, Italy and the USA among others.  
• He has performed +5,000 THA and Total knee arthroplasty. Dr. Kapoor pioneered the first use of GMRS System for Proximal Tibia Replacement for recurrent GCT way back in 2005. 
• In 2012, he performed the first bilateral Total Knee Replacement in Manipur. A year later, he conducted six live ACL Surgeries at TATA Main Hospital in Jamshedpur as faculty.
• An extremely active medical professional, Dr. Kapoor has been invited as faculty at camps, workshops both in India and abroad.
• Dr. Kapoor is an expert in joint replacement surgery, acl reconstruction, rotator cuff repair surgery, knee replacement, arthroscopic knee surgery, spine surgery among other treatments for orthopedic conditions. 
• His scholarly contributions have been published in reputed medical journals.  

• Dr. V G Rajan is an orthopedist who specializes in knee surgery. He has been working in Bangalore since 2013, after returning from the United Kingdom.
• Total Knee/Hip Replacement, Sports Injury-minimally invasive keyhole surgery, Cartilage, Meniscus Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Patella- Femoral Alignment Surgery, Partial Knee Replacement, Arthroscopy ACL Reconstruction, Cartilage Removal and Repair, Simple and Complex Ligament Repair and Reconstruction are among the treatments provided by Dr. V G Rajan.
• During his time in the UK, he received fellowship training in arthroscopic knee cartilage surgery, ligament restoration, and all sorts of knee replacement surgery, in addition to successfully completing his FRCS Trauma & Orthopaedic training.
• Dr. V G Rajan has continued to develop experience in specialist knee surgery, publishing multiple scientific publications in peer-reviewed international journals and teaching on surgical skills courses and training programmes in our country and abroad.
• Dr. Rajan received Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS) in 2006 and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery (FRCS Orth) in 2012.
• He is a member of the Karnataka Medical Council, the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom, the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, and the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
• He has multiple scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• He can communicate in languages like English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Tamil.

• Dr. Joydeep Banerjee Chowdhury is a renowned Orthopedic Surgeon, based in Kolkata with extensive 28+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Hip replacement surgeries, knee replacement surgeries, knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, shoulder surgery, and in the management of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Ligament Injuries to the Knee, etc.
• Dr. Banerjee is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Indian Medical Association, Indian Orthopedic Association, West Bengal Medical Council, etc. He has successfully operated over 400+ joint replacement surgeries with minimal complications.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Orthopedic Surgeries.

• Dr. Codanda Belliappa Poovaiya is a leading Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with +19 years of experience in the field of arthroscopy and joint replacement surgeries.
• He did his MBBS in 2003 from  Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Research, and DNB in 2010 from MIOT Hospital, Chennai. He also did training in Germany and completed a fellowship in joint replacement surgery from France.
• Dr. Poovaiya is a well-known orthopedic surgeon for arthroscopic surgeries for knees, shoulder, ankle, elbow and hip and sports injuries. He also treats arthritis, spine conditions, bone trauma and trauma.
• Dr. Poovaiya has several publications  in peer reviewed journals and also actively pursues in research activity.

• He is amongst the leading experts in India on knee replacement and super speciality joint surgeries .
• Dr. Patil has an experience of 23+ years.
• He has founded the Revival Bone and Joint hospital in Thane, India  in the year 2005 to provide specialized complete solution for joint replacement.
• He is on the panel of consultant surgeons in many leading hospitals in Mumbai.
• Having an unique experience in the field of Total Knee Replacement, he has performed over 2000 surgeries.
• He has completed his M.Ch from University Of Liverpool, Liverpool,England in  1994. He then completed his MS ortho from Topiwala National Medical college, Mumbai, India in 1989.

• Dr. Niraj Garg has more than 33 years of experience in performing joint replacement surgeries.
• Dr. Garg has completed his MBBS from Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi.
• Later on, in 1984, he had done his MS in orthopaedics from Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi.
• He has been awarded a fellowship from Indo German Orthopedic Foundation, Germany and has also obtained the AO fellowship from CHUR, Switzerland. Currently,
• Dr. Niraj Garg is a member of various organizations of repute including the Indian Arthroplasty Society, the Indian Orthopedic Association and the Indian Arthroscopy Society.
• Dr. Niraj has attended various conferences at nationals and international levels in countries such as Turkey, Austria, Singapore, and Dubai.
• His area of interest includes Joint Replacement, Infected and non-infected Difficult non-unions, Pelvic–Acetabular Surgery, Limb Lengthening, Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries, Deformity Correction, and Trauma and Complex Fractures.
• His expertise includes Osteochondral Autografting - Mosaicplasty Surgery, Lateral Retinacular Release Surgery, Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction, High Tibial Osteotomy and ACL Reconstruction.

Dr. Rajiv Thukral is a distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 28 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care in joint replacement and sports surgery. With extensive international training and a history of successful, complex procedures, he has established a reputation for precision, innovation, and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Thukral?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 28+ years of dedicated practice, Dr. Thukral has a proven track record of treating a broad spectrum of orthopaedic conditions, including advanced arthritis requiring joint replacement, complex sports injuries, and critical trauma cases.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is well-known for his skill in arthroplasty joint replacement and arthroscopy. His expertise extends to primary and revision surgeries for the hip, knee, and shoulder, as well as complex trauma procedures such as pelvi-acetabular surgery and geriatric trauma care.
• Globally Trained with International Recognition: Dr. Thukral has honed his skills through prestigious international fellowships at leading hospitals in Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Italy. This global exposure ensures he brings the world’s most advanced techniques and best practices to his patients.
• Leader in Joint Replacement & Sports Surgery: His speciality interests in arthroplasty and arthroscopy, shoulder and knee, position him as a leader in restoring mobility and function, from elite athletes to elderly patients.
• Recognised with Prestigious Fellowships: Dr. Thukral's knowledge is supported by his training at some of the world's most prestigious medical institutions. He was given the highly coveted AO Trauma Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, USA. This elite, worldwide training at leading trauma and joint surgery centres assures that he offers his patients the most creative procedures.

• Dr. Neeraj Srivastava is a reputed Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon with 22+ years in the field.
• He has many years of experience in serving patients with bone diseases, spine diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, sport injuries, and some of the top orthopedic diseases such as ankle sprain, carpal tunnel syndrome, swelling, hip injury, joint dislocation, arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, etc.
• He completed his MBBS from GR Medical college, Jivaji University, Gwalior in 1981, and MS degree from the same university in the year 1985. Later, he worked under the guidance of renowned Dr. JCN Joshipura and Dr. Satish Modi.
• Dr. Srivastava underwent training for joint replacement from UK Wrightington Hospital, which is a renowned centre founded by John Charley, "Father Of Hip Replacement Surgery".
• He has published several papers in India and abroad and is a member of prestigious medical associations.

• Dr Vivek Mahajan is one of the leading consultants in the field of Orthopaedics- joint replacement & arthroscopy services.
• He has performed several breakthrough ortho-surgeries including computer-aided surgeries to restore joint mobility, and gained expertise in Arthritis treatment through cartilage repair in his 16+ years of experience.
• Dr Mahajan is an active participant in research projects and has published a number of papers in peer-reviewed journals. He is also an active member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association and ESSKA.
• He has completed his MBBS & MS –Orthopaedic from the prestigious Manipal University. He has undergone training in 'Foot and Ankle Surgery' at Inje University in South Korea. He has done Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at O.A.S.I Bioresearch Foundation, Milan, Italy.
• His recently Computer-aided surgery to restore mobility to a 115-kg woman was well acknowledged by news media in India.
• He has also been an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, India.
• His area of interest includes Joint Replacement Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Pain, Physiotherapy for Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Cartilage Surgery etc.