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Best Doctors for Orthopedic & Joint Replacement in India

Knee and hip replacement, sports injury and complex trauma surgery.

Specialists listed12 CitiesDelhi, Gurugram, New Delhi Written opinion in24 hours Our assistanceFree

Choosing a Orthopedic & Joint Replacement specialist in India

Joint replacement and orthopedic treatment in India is delivered by specialists with a shared foundation and different subspecialty focus. An orthopedic surgeon, trained through MS in Orthopaedics, provides the base qualification, and most who perform joint replacement then complete a dedicated fellowship in adult reconstruction or arthroplasty. Within that group, some surgeons focus specifically on revision surgery, others on sports medicine and arthroscopy, and others on paediatric or spine orthopedics. Which subspecialty your case needs matters, since a surgeon with a strong primary knee replacement practice is not automatically the right choice for a complex revision hip or an ACL reconstruction in an athlete.

The specialists listed here were selected on qualification in the relevant branch, years in independent practice, the annual volume of cases they handle in their own category, and the hospital theatre and implant systems behind them, since orthopedic outcomes depend heavily on equipment as well as skill. Several are attached to high volume joint replacement units in Delhi NCR where our network is anchored. Send your imaging and we will tell you which specialist your case actually calls for, with an opinion within 48 hours.

Specialists for Orthopedic & Joint Replacement

12 listed
Dr. Anil Dhal

Dr. Anil Dhal

Director Professor – Orthopaedics
🏥 Shalby International Hospital 📍 New Delhi
👑 40+ years View profile →
Dr. I P S Oberoi

Dr. I P S Oberoi

Chairperson – Orthopaedics Program & Chief – Robotic Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy Surgery
🏥 Artemis Hospitals 📍 Gurugram
👑 33+ years View profile →
Dr Hemant Sharma

Dr Hemant Sharma

Orthopedic Surgeon
🏥 Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram 📍 Gurugram
👑 31+ years View profile →
Dr Harshavardhan Hegde

Dr Harshavardhan Hegde

Senior Director – Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Spine Surgery
🏥 Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket 📍 Delhi
👑 40++ years View profile →
Dr Aashish Chaudhry

Dr Aashish Chaudhry

Director & Head, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
🏥 Aakash Healthcare, Dwarka, New Delhi 📍 Delhi
👑 20+ years View profile →
Dr H.N. Bajaj

Dr H.N. Bajaj

Principal Director (Orthopaedics) & Head (Spine Surgery)
🏥 Max Hospital, Saket 📍 Delhi
👑 43+ years View profile →
Dr Rajeev Verma

Dr Rajeev Verma

Joint Replacement Surgeon & Orthopedic Surgeon
🏥 Manipal Hospital, Dwarka Sector 6 📍 Delhi
👑 26+ years View profile →
Dr Rajesh Verma

Dr Rajesh Verma

Chairman, Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement & Spine Surgery, Shalby Sanar Hospital
🏥 Shalby Sanar Hospital, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon 📍 Gurugram
👑 28+ years View profile →
Dr (Prof.) Anil Arora

Dr (Prof.) Anil Arora

Chairman & Head of Department – Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
🏥 Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj 📍 Delhi
👑 38++ years View profile →
Dr Subhash Jangid

Dr Subhash Jangid

Principal Director & Unit Head, Orthopaedics & Joint Reconstruction
🏥 Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram 📍 Gurugram
👑 27 (+ years View profile →
Dr Ashok Rajgopal

Dr Ashok Rajgopal

Group Chairman, Orthopaedics
🏥 Medanta, Gurugram 📍 Gurugram
👑 52+ years View profile →
Dr Vipul Vijay

Dr Vipul Vijay

Full-Time Consultant, Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy
🏥 Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi 📍 Delhi
👑 14+ years View profile →

Orthopedic & Joint Replacement costs in India

ProcedureCost from
Knee Replacement Surgery (Unilateral/Bilateral) $4,000
Hip Replacement Surgery (Unilateral/Bilateral) $4,000
ACL & PCL Reconstruction Surgery $2,500
Shoulder Replacement Surgery $5,500
Robotic Knee Replacement $4,000
Bone Fracture Surgery (ORIF / Internal Fixation) $2,500
Cerebral Palsy Surgery $5,000
Arthroscopy (Arthroscopic Joint Surgery) $2,500
Robotic Hip Replacement $7,000

Indicative figures for international patients. The exact cost depends on the hospital, the specialist and your reports, and is confirmed in writing after a free specialist review.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the best orthopedic surgeon in India?
The useful question is which category your case falls into. Primary knee replacement, revision hip replacement, shoulder replacement and sports injury surgery call for genuinely different experience, and the strongest name in one is not automatically the strongest in another. Ask how many cases of your specific procedure a surgeon performs in a year, and for revision cases specifically, ask their complication rate. We match specialists to cases on that basis and will say plainly if the right person sits outside our usual list.
What qualifications should an orthopedic surgeon in India hold?
MS in Orthopaedics is the base postgraduate qualification in India, and most joint replacement surgeons complete an additional fellowship in adult reconstruction or arthroplasty afterward. Registration with the Medical Council of India or the relevant state council is mandatory. Many senior orthopedic surgeons also hold fellowships from centres in Europe, the US, Singapore or Australia, particularly for robotic-assisted and revision techniques.
Can I get an opinion before I travel?
Yes, and for revision cases or where the diagnosis is unclear we recommend it, since the choice of implant system and surgical approach genuinely changes the plan. Send your X-ray, MRI and symptom history. A senior orthopedic surgeon reviews the case and comes back within 48 hours with an opinion on the recommended approach, the implant likely to be used, and an approximate cost. The opinion is free and commits you to nothing.
Can I speak to the surgeon before booking?
Yes. Once your imaging has been reviewed, we arrange a video consultation so you can go through the recommended approach, the implant being proposed, expected recovery, and what result is realistic. Interpreters are arranged for Arabic, French and other languages at no extra cost. For revision and complex cases many patients take two or three of these calls with different specialists before deciding, which we encourage.
Who looks after me after surgery once I fly home?
Your treating orthopedic surgeon remains the clinical reference through scheduled teleconsults at the intervals they specify. You leave with a written physiotherapy plan, wound care instructions, a follow-up X-ray schedule, and a complete set of records for your local doctor. Where an implant needs long-term monitoring, that schedule is set out clearly enough for a doctor at home to continue it without guessing what was decided in India.

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