13 orthopedics specialists are listed in our India network in Chennai, at 4 hospitals, with 10–36 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the orthopedics doctors in our directory for Chennai, India, drawn from hospitals including Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals), Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
Why Choose Chennai, India for Orthopedics?
Chennai, India is one of GAF Healthcare's listed hubs for orthopedics, with 13 specialists across 4 hospitals in our directory, offering 10–36 years of listed experience among them.
Of the hospitals listed here, 3 hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, and 4 hold NABH accreditation — recognised international and national benchmarks for hospital patient-safety and clinical-quality standards. Published patient guides on this site put typical India treatment costs at roughly 60–80% less than equivalent care in the US, UK or Gulf.
As with every doctor and hospital you find through GAF Healthcare, choosing Chennai, India comes with our own coordination support: a single itemised quote, visa and travel arrangements, and a language-speaking companion where needed — see "How GAF Healthcare assists" below.
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FeaturedDr. Gopala Krishnan
- 36+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist
- Senior Consultant — Orthopedics, Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- Specializing in arthroscopic and minimally invasive orthopedic surgery
- Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
- Rotator Cuff Repair (Open and Arthroscopic)
- Meniscus Repair and Meniscectomy
- Fracture Fixation with Plate and Screw Fixation
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

Dr. Ajit Yadav
- 33+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon
- Senior Consultant — Orthopaedics, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai — Present
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialization in joint replacement and musculoskeletal reconstruction
- Total Hip Replacement (THR)
- Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
- Hip Replacement Revision Surgery
- Knee Replacement Revision Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Replacement

Dr. A. Navaladi Shankar
- 32+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon
- Senior Consultant — Orthopedics, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
- Founder & Director, Dr. Navaladi Spine & Knee Clinic, Chennai
- Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
- Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
- Revision Knee/Hip Replacement
- Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
- Meniscus Repair and Arthroscopy

Dr. Madan Mohan Reddy
- 25+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon
- Senior Consultant — Orthopedics, Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai — Present
- Orthopedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai — 25+ years of combined clinical practice
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Achilles Tendon Repair

Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar
- 23+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon & Joint Replacement Specialist
- Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics and Head – Joint Replacement Services, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai, Present
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
- Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
- Total Hip Replacement and Minimally Invasive Hip Arthroplasty
- Total Knee Replacement with Computer Navigation
- Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Dr. Phani Kiran S
- 20+ years of experience in Spine Surgeon
- Head of Department & Senior Consultant, Spine Surgery — Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, Chennai, India
- Senior Spine Surgeon — Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, Chennai, India
- Endoscopic spine decompression and discectomy
- Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)
- Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)
- Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF)
- Cervical disc arthroplasty

Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai
- 20+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon
- Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon — Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Former Position — Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science, Chennai
- ACL Reconstruction with Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedure
- Bankart Repair for Shoulder Instability
- Knee Replacement Surgery (Total and Partial)

Dr. Arun Kannan
- 17+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon
- Senior Consultant — Orthopedic Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
- Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Joint Replacement, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
- Total Hip Replacement (THR)
- Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement Surgery
- Revision Hip Replacement Surgery

Dr. Kailash Sarathy
- 15+ years of experience in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
- Visiting Consultant, Pediatric Orthopedics, Rela Hospital, Chennai — Present
- Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, Chennai
- Club Foot Correction Surgery
- Hip Dysplasia Surgical Management
- Pediatric Scoliosis Correction
- Limb Deformity Correction
- Pediatric Fracture Fixation

Dr. Mithun Manohar
- 15+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon — Joint Replacement
- Consultant — Orthopedics, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, India
- Secretary, Chennai Arthroplasty Forum, Chennai, India
- Primary total hip replacement with kinematic alignment
- Primary total knee replacement with robotic assistance
- Revision hip and knee replacement surgery
- Partial knee replacement (unicompartmental knee arthroplasty)
- ACL reconstruction with modern graft techniques

Dr. M D S Sasidharan
- 13+ years of experience in Spine Surgeon
- Senior Consultant — Spine Surgery, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, Chennai, India
- Spine Surgeon, Institute of Advanced Spine Sciences, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, Chennai, India
- Endoscopic keyhole spine surgery (ULED, UEBD)
- Robotic-guided transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)
- Non-fusion scoliosis correction with vertebral body tethering
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)

Dr. Thiagarajan Pandian
- 13+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon & Joint Replacement Specialist
- Senior Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai
- Faculty and trainer at Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai
- Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery
- Total hip replacement and hemiarthroplasty
- Shoulder replacement and reverse arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
- Rotator cuff repair via arthroscopy

Dr. Parthasarathy Srinivasan
- 10+ years of experience in Spine Surgeon
- Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics and Head of Spine Surgery, Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Mehta's Hospital, Chennai
- Spinal fusion surgery (cervical and lumbar)
- Spinal deformity correction
- Microdisectomy and minimally invasive discectomy
- Endoscopic spine surgery
- Revision spine surgery
How we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Orthopedics in Chennai, India. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
Leading Hospitals for Orthopedics in Chennai, India
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Gleneagles Global Hospital
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
How to Select the Best Doctor for Orthopedics in Chennai, India?
Choosing the right orthopedics surgeon is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:
Experience and Expertise
Look for a surgeon with a strong track record in orthopedics specifically, not just general surgery. Years of listed experience — shown on every profile below — is a reasonable starting point.
Specialization
Orthopedics covers a wide range of procedures, from routine endoscopic work to complex organ transplants. Check that the doctor's listed procedures (see "Procedures in orthopedics" below) actually match the treatment you need.
Hospital Affiliation
The hospital matters as much as the surgeon. Look for an accredited centre with a dedicated gastroenterology/HPB (hepatopancreatobiliary) unit, ICU support, and experience treating international patients — see "Hospitals where these doctors operate" below.
Communication and Second Opinions
You should be able to get clear answers about your case before committing to travel. Ask for a written second opinion on your reports, in a language you're comfortable in, before you decide.
Transparent Costs
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — surgeon's fee, hospital charges and stay — before you travel, so there are no surprises once treatment begins. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.
How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Doctor for Orthopedics in Chennai, India
Discover the Top Doctors for Orthopedics in Chennai, India
This page lists 13 orthopedics specialists across 4 hospitals in Chennai, India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.
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Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs
We provide a single, itemised quote covering the doctor's fee, hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.
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Once you choose a doctor, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking near the hospital, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.
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A dedicated, language-speaking companion can accompany you to appointments, and our team stays in touch after you return home to check on your recovery.
Curious what treatment might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.
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