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Dr. Ramani Narasimhan

Dr. Ramani Narasimhan

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Senior Consultant – Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

MBBS, MS (Orthopaedic Surgery), Fellow – Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

  • Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
  • New Delhi
  • 38+ years of experience
  • English, Hindi

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38+Years of practice
Paediatric OrthopaedicsSpeciality
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About Dr. Ramani Narasimhan

Dr. Ramani Narasimhan is a highly skilled Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 38 years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery since 1986, and the first dedicated Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Northern India since 1998. Based in New Delhi, he is a focused Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon managing orthopaedic problems in neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults up to 18-20 years of age.

He has a special interest in managing disorders of the paediatric hip and spine, including Developmental Dysplasia/Dislocation of the Hip (DDH), Perthes' disease, hip infections and trauma, scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis. He also treats foot deformities (clubfoot, flatfeet, toe walking), knee and upper limb deformities, fractures, bone and joint infections, bone tumours, and multi-disciplinary conditions such as cerebral palsy, arthrogryposis, and osteogenesis imperfecta.

He completed a Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, USA, under Program Director John V. Banta MD, and holds an extensive career spanning Central Institute of Orthopaedics (Safdarjung Hospital), King George's Medical College Lucknow, and Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, where he has served as Senior Consultant since November 2002.

Dr. Narasimhan is Past President of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI) (2017-2020) and Vice President of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Foundation (POF). He is a highly prolific speaker and faculty member at national and international paediatric orthopaedic conferences, having presided over multiple editions of POSICON, and has authored numerous scientific papers and publications throughout his career.

Areas of expertise

  • Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
  • Perthes' Disease
  • Scoliosis, Kyphosis & Spinal Deformities
  • Clubfoot & Foot Deformities
  • Cerebral Palsy Orthopaedic Management
  • Paediatric Fractures & Trauma
  • Bone Tumours & Bone Cysts
  • Limb Deformity Correction

Education & qualifications

  • Rotating InternshipLok Nayak Jaiprakash Narain (LNJP) Hospital, New Delhi (1986)
  • MS (Orthopaedic Surgery)King George's Medical College, Lucknow (1989–1991)
  • Clinical Fellow, Paediatric OrthopaedicsConnecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA (1997–1998)
  • Fellow, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Work experience

  • Senior Consultant – Paediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryIndraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (since Nov 2002)
  • Senior Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic SurgeonIndraprastha Apollo Hospitals & Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi (Jan 1999 – Oct 2002)
  • Clinical Fellow, Paediatric OrthopaedicsConnecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, USA (1997–1998)
  • Senior Medical Officer – Orthopaedic SurgeryCentral Institute of Orthopaedics (CIO), Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi (1993–1997)
  • Medical Officer – Orthopaedic SurgeryCentral Health Service, Govt. of India (1992–1993)
  • Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery (MS training)King George's Medical College, Lucknow (1989–1991)

Awards & memberships

  • Past President, Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI)2017–2020
  • Vice President, Paediatric Orthopaedic Foundation (POF)
  • Life Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
  • Chikitsak Ratan Award – Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Exemplary Contribution Award – Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Dr BN Sinha Gold Medal – Best Orthopaedic Resident & Best Clinical Project

Frequently asked questions

Why do patients visit Dr. Ramani Narasimhan?
Dr. Ramani Narasimhan was the first dedicated Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Northern India (since 1998) and is trusted for managing complex bone and joint conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.
What does Dr. Ramani Narasimhan specialise in?
He specialises in paediatric hip and spine disorders (DDH, Perthes' disease, scoliosis), foot and limb deformities, paediatric fractures, bone tumours, and multi-disciplinary conditions like cerebral palsy.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ramani Narasimhan have?
He has 38 years of experience in Orthopaedic Surgery since 1986, with a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic practice since 1998.
Where did Dr. Ramani Narasimhan train?
He completed his MS in Orthopaedic Surgery at King George's Medical College, Lucknow, and a Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics at Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, USA.
Where does Dr. Ramani Narasimhan practice?
He practices at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, as part of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Apollo Center for Advanced Pediatrics (ACAP).
What leadership roles has Dr. Ramani Narasimhan held?
He served as President of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI) from 2017 to 2020 and is Vice President of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Foundation (POF).
Has Dr. Ramani Narasimhan published research?
Yes, he has authored numerous papers, including studies on developmental dysplasia of the hip and paediatric fracture management, published in journals including the International Journal of Orthopaedic Sciences and the International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics.
How can international patients consult Dr. Ramani Narasimhan?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr. Ramani Narasimhan at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, through Nobel Medi Assistance, which coordinates appointments, travel, and treatment planning.

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