Best Doctors for Orthopedics in Chennai, India

Compare 13 orthopedics specialists in Chennai, India across 4 hospitals, then reach out for a personal consultation.

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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Dr. Gopala Krishnan Featured

Dr. Gopala Krishnan

MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), DNB (Orthopaedics), Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Senior Consultant — Orthopedics · Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist
Apollo Hospital Chennai, India36+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 36+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist
  • Senior Consultant — Orthopedics, Apollo Hospital, Chennai
  • Specializing in arthroscopic and minimally invasive orthopedic surgery
Expertise & Procedures
  • Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
  • Rotator Cuff Repair (Open and Arthroscopic)
  • Meniscus Repair and Meniscectomy
  • Fracture Fixation with Plate and Screw Fixation
  • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
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Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist Experience: 36+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital
Dr. Ajit Yadav

Dr. Ajit Yadav

MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), MCh (UK)
Senior Consultant — Orthopaedics · Orthopedic Surgeon
Gleneagles Global Health City Chennai, India33+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 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
Expertise & Procedures
  • Total Hip Replacement (THR)
  • Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
  • Hip Replacement Revision Surgery
  • Knee Replacement Revision Surgery
  • Shoulder Joint Replacement
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Orthopedic Surgeon Experience: 33+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Global Health City
Dr. A. Navaladi Shankar

Dr. A. Navaladi Shankar

MS (Orthopaedics), DNB (Orthopaedics), FRCS, MNAMS, Diploma in Sports Medicine
Senior Consultant — Orthopedics · Orthopedic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road Chennai, India32+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 32+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Senior Consultant — Orthopedics, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
  • Founder & Director, Dr. Navaladi Spine & Knee Clinic, Chennai
Expertise & Procedures
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
  • Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
  • Revision Knee/Hip Replacement
  • Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
  • Meniscus Repair and Arthroscopy
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Orthopedic Surgeon Experience: 32+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Dr. Madan Mohan Reddy

Dr. Madan Mohan Reddy

MBBS, MS (Ortho.), MD, FRCS
Senior Consultant — Orthopedics · Orthopedic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 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
Expertise & Procedures
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Achilles Tendon Repair
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Orthopedic Surgeon Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals Greams Road
Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar

Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar

MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, FRCS, FACS
Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics and Head – Joint Replacement Services · Orthopedic Surgeon & Joint Replacement Specialist
Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre Chennai, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 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
Expertise & Procedures
  • 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
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Orthopedic Surgeon & Joint Replacement Specialist Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
Dr. Phani Kiran S

Dr. Phani Kiran S

MBBS, MS Orthopaedic Surgery, DNB Orthopaedic Surgery, FNB Spine Surgery
HOD & Senior Consultant — Spine Surgery · Spine Surgeon
Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Chennai, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 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
Expertise & Procedures
  • Endoscopic spine decompression and discectomy
  • Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)
  • Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)
  • Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF)
  • Cervical disc arthroplasty
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Spine Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai
Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai

Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai

MBBS, MS (Ortho), FIAA, Fellowship in Arthroplasty & Arthroscopy, Fellowship in Arthroscopy
Consultant — Orthopedics · Orthopedic Surgeon
Rela Hospital Chennai, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 20+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon — Rela Hospital, Chennai
  • Former Position — Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science, Chennai
Expertise & Procedures
  • ACL Reconstruction with Arthroscopy
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Arthroscopic Latarjet Procedure
  • Bankart Repair for Shoulder Instability
  • Knee Replacement Surgery (Total and Partial)
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Orthopedic Surgeon Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela Hospital
Dr. Arun Kannan

Dr. Arun Kannan

MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, Fellowship in Hip and Knee Replacement
Senior Consultant — Orthopedics · Orthopedic Surgeon
Apollo Hospitals Chennai, India17+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 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
Expertise & Procedures
  • Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
  • Total Hip Replacement (THR)
  • Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
  • Revision Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgeon Experience: 17+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospitals
Dr. Kailash Sarathy

Dr. Kailash Sarathy

MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), FIPO, FIPAO
Visiting Consultant — Pediatric Orthopedics · Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Rela Hospital Chennai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 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
Expertise & Procedures
  • Club Foot Correction Surgery
  • Hip Dysplasia Surgical Management
  • Pediatric Scoliosis Correction
  • Limb Deformity Correction
  • Pediatric Fracture Fixation
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Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela Hospital
Dr. Mithun Manohar

Dr. Mithun Manohar

MBBS, MS Orthopedics, DNB Orthopedics, MCh Orthopedics, Diploma SICOT, Fellowship in Arthroplasty, ESSKA Certified Primary Knee Arthroplasty Surgeon
Consultant — Orthopedics · Orthopedic Surgeon — Joint Replacement
Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Chennai, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 15+ years of experience in Orthopedic Surgeon — Joint Replacement
  • Consultant — Orthopedics, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, India
  • Secretary, Chennai Arthroplasty Forum, Chennai, India
Expertise & Procedures
  • 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
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Orthopedic Surgeon — Joint Replacement Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai

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)🇮🇳 Parel, Mumbai, India
OrthopedicsLiver TransplantCardiac SurgeryOncology
1+
Doctors here
4.6
183 reviews
450+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
Dr. M D S Sasidharan
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre🇮🇳 Chennai, India
OrthopedicsCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors here
4.7
108 reviews
450+
Beds
8+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Parthasarathy SrinivasanDr. Ashok S. GavaskarDr. Kailash Sarathy
+1 more
Gleneagles Global Hospital🇮🇳 Chennai, India

Gleneagles Global Hospital

Est. 1999 NABH · JCI
OrthopedicsCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors here
4.7
112 reviews
1000+
Beds
27+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Phani Kiran SDr. Ajit YadavDr. Mithun Manohar
+1 more
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road🇮🇳 Chennai, India

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road

Est. 1983 JCI · NABH
OrthopedicsCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors here
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
Dr. A. Navaladi ShankarDr. Arun KannanDr. Gopala Krishnan
+1 more

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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Share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp or email. Our medical team reviews them and comes back with a recommended doctor, hospital and treatment plan for your case.

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.

Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination

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.

On-the-Ground and Language Support

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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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about Orthopedics in Chennai, India

How many orthopedics doctors are listed in Chennai, India?
13 doctors are currently listed in our Chennai, India directory for orthopedics.
How do you choose which orthopedics doctors to list?
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.
Can I compare the listed orthopedics doctors before booking?
Yes. Review each profile's listed experience, qualifications, procedures and hospital affiliation, then discuss your reports and options with a qualified doctor before making a decision.
Do the listed doctors treat patients from outside India?
International-patient availability can differ by doctor and hospital. Contact the care team to confirm language support, appointment timing and whether the doctor can review your reports remotely.
Can I request a second opinion from a doctor on this page?
You can ask for a records review or second opinion through the enquiry form. The doctor must assess your reports and history before giving advice; this page is not a diagnosis.
What does orthopedics care usually involve?
Orthopedics covers different diagnoses and treatments. Your care plan may include consultation, investigations, treatment and follow-up, depending on your individual needs.
Who should consider seeing a orthopedics specialist?
A referral or consultation may be appropriate when symptoms, a diagnosis or a test result requires this specialty's expertise. Suitability and urgency should be assessed by a qualified clinician.
What records should I bring to a orthopedics consultation?
Bring relevant scans, laboratory results, pathology, medication details and previous treatment notes. The hospital or doctor can confirm what is needed for your specific appointment.
How long does orthopedics treatment or recovery take?
Timing depends on the diagnosis, treatment approach and your health. Ask the treating team for a personalised schedule rather than relying on a general estimate.
What alternatives or risks should I discuss with a orthopedics specialist?
Ask about the risks, expected benefits and non-surgical or alternative options relevant to your diagnosis. These questions require a patient-specific clinical assessment.
How much does orthopedics treatment cost in Chennai, India?
Cost varies by procedure, hospital, city and individual case. 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. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Are there orthopedics doctors listed in other India cities?
See the "Doctors in other cities" links on this page for the full India list.
What can change the cost of orthopedics treatment?
The diagnosis, treatment approach, hospital, investigations, medicines, length of stay and any additional care can affect the final quote. Request an itemised estimate after records review.
What should international patients send before travelling for orthopedics care?
Send relevant reports, scans, pathology results, medication details and a clear medical history for review. The care team can then ask the hospital what additional information is required.
Can GAF Healthcare help international patients coordinate care?
Our coordination team can explain the next steps and available support, including appointment communication and travel planning. Visa, transport and accommodation arrangements depend on the confirmed care plan.
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