Top 10 Knee, Hip, and Orthopedic Surgeons in India (2024 Reference)

The following orthopedic surgeons are widely recognized for excellence in joint replacement, arthroscopy, and complex trauma. Affiliations and titles reflect 2023–2024 public profiles. This is an informational compilation, not a ranked endorsement. Verify current credentials, hospital affiliation, and patient reviews independently.

1. Dr. Ashok Rajgopal — Chairman & Chief, Joint Replacement Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. Expertise: Primary/revision knee & hip replacement, minimally invasive, sports injuries. 40+ years experience; 30,000+ joint replacements.
2. Dr. Sanjay Desai — Senior Consultant, Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai. Specialization: Knee/hip replacement, arthroscopy, sports injuries. Pioneered computer-navigated TKR in India.
3. Dr. Deepak Goyal — Director & Head, Orthopedics, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon. Expertise: Joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine. High-volume complex revisions.
4. Dr. Himanshu Garg — Chief, Joint Replacement, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi. Specialization: Knee/hip replacement, revision, complex trauma. Research in ceramic bearings.
5. Dr. S. Rajasekaran — Director & Senior Consultant, SIMS Hospital, Chennai. Expertise: Knee/hip replacement, arthroscopy, sports injuries. AO Faculty; spine deformity interest.
6. Dr. Sandeep Vaishya — Chairman, Orthopedics, Max Super Specialty, Saket, New Delhi. Specialization: Joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine. Robotic-assisted pioneer.
7. Dr. Shekhar Agarwal — Chief, Orthopedic Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. Expertise: Joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports injuries, hand surgery. President, Indian Orthopaedic Association (2022).
8. Dr. Ashish Gupta — Director & Head, Orthopedics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru. Specialization: Knee/hip replacement, revision, complex trauma. Navigation/robotics advocate.
9. Dr. Manish Arora — Senior Consultant, BLK-Max Super Specialty, New Delhi. Expertise: Joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine. Academic leader; 200+ publications.
10. Dr. Amit Gupta — Director & Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. Expertise: Knee/hip replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries. Enhanced recovery protocols.

Selection Criteria for Patients

• Board Certification: Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) / National Board of Examinations (DNB) / MCh Ortho.
• Fellowship Training: International (AAOS, BOA, ESSKA, ISAKOS) or Indian (WIROC, SIOR) fellowships in joint replacement/sports.
• Volume: >100 primary joint replacements/year correlates with lower complication rates.
• Technology: Robotic (Mako, Velys, Cori), navigation, patient-specific instrumentation (PSI), enhanced recovery (ERAS) protocols.
• Outcome Transparency: Publishes registry data (Indian Joint Registry), revision rates, PROMs (Oxford Knee/Hip Scores).
• Multidisciplinary Team: Dedicated anesthesiology (regional blocks), physio, pain management, nutrition.

Verification Steps

1. Check Medical Council of India / State Medical Council registration.
2. Review hospital accreditation (NABH, JCI).
3. Request complication rates (infection <1%, DVT <1%, revision <2% at 5 yr).
4. Speak to 2–3 former patients (hospital can facilitate).
5. Confirm all-inclusive pricing (implant, hospital, surgeon, rehab, follow-up).

Medical tourism for joint replacement in India offers 60–80% cost savings vs. US/UK with comparable outcomes at top centers. Due diligence is essential.