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Dr. Gorka Knorr: Best Pediatric Orthopaedician in Barcelona, Spain

Pediatric Orthopaedician

 

, Barcelona, Spain

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Gorka Knorr is a specialized Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Centro Medico Teknon.

Association and Memberships Dr. Gorka Knorr is part of:

  • SOFOP: Societe Francoise d Orthopedie Pediatrique
  • SEOP:Spanish Society of Pediatric Orthopedics
  • AEA:Spanish Association of Arthroscopy
  • SEFEx-CR:Spanish Society for External Fixation and Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotive Device
  • EPOS:European Pediatric Orthopedic Society
  • AOTRAUMA:Association of the Study of Internal Fixation
  • SECOT: Secretary of SECOT cooperation group

Qualifications :

  • Qualification degree in Paediatric Surgery. 2006. Toulouse. FranceClinical Head of Universities, Assistant of Toulouse Hospitals. 2005. France.
  • Specialist via MIR in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. 2001. San Millan-San Pedro Hospital Complex. Logrono. Spain.
  • Research Sufficiency. 1997. Health Sciences. University of the Basque Country. Spain.
  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery. 1993. University of the Basque Country. Spain.

Hospital Address :

Centro M

Medical Expertise of Dr. Gorka Knorr

  • Dr. Gorka Knörr holds an expertise in Pediatric Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery.
  • About 5,000 surgical interventions in Pediatric COT, Arthroscopic procedures (120 per year), and Minimally invasive procedures (120 per year).
  • He is trained in pediatric orthopedics and traumatology, in the Pediatric Orthopedics Service of the Toulouse Children's Hospital, France (till 2014).
  • In recent years, he has directed the child traumatology areas of the Barcelona hospitals of Sant Joan de Déu and Vall d'Hebron.
  • He has coupled his healthcare work with vital educational activity, and he has been invited to give keynote talks at numerous international conferences.
  • Dr. Knorr also made more than 70 appearances and published 57 scholarly papers.
  • In recent years, Knörr has spent time in Burkina Faso, Vietnam, Benin, and Bolivia, completing more than twenty cooperative missions.
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Dr. Xavier Mir: Best  in Barcelona, Spain

 

Barcelona, Spain

25 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Xavier Mir is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Xavier Mir is part of:

  • Member of the MotoGP (Dorna Sports) Medical Team since March 2012 to present.

Qualifications :

  • 1970-1976 Bachelor of Medicine, Traumatology.
  • 1976-1980 MBBS Orthopedic residency program
  • 1989-1991 MD Upper extremity
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Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda: Best Sports Medicine Specialist in Barcelona, Spain

Sports Medicine Specialist

 

, Barcelona, Spain

35 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is part of:

  • Spanish Society of External Fixation (SEFEX).
  • European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA).
  • Spanish Association of Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma Medicine (SECOT).
  • Catalan Society of Orthopedic Surgery (SCCOT)

Qualifications :

  • He studied at the Faculty of Medicine of the Central University of Barcelona, starting it in 1973 and finishing it in 1979.
  • Obtained the title of specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology from the Ministry of Education and Science in 1982.

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda

  • Medical expertise of the specialist is in bone dysplasia and bone growth disorders.
  • Treatment of conditions like Ankle Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia etc.
  • Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is a member of the ESSKA, SECOT, and the SCCOT.
  • He is credited with 33 plus publications in national, international books/journals on achondroplasia, bone lengthening, and short stature disorders etc. (2 indexed internationally).
  • Professionally qualified from Faculty of Medicine of the Central University of Barcelona (1973-1979)
  • He then completed Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology from Ministry of Education and Science (1982).
  • Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is orthopaedic surgeon with over 35 years of experience in Orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
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Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez: Best Orthopaedic Surgeon in Barcelona, Spain

Orthopaedic Surgeon

 

, Barcelona, Spain

40 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez is part of:

  • Member of the Lower Extremity and Hip Surgery Unit of the Dexeus University Institute-USP of Barcelona, Spain
  • Founding member of the European Association of Tissue Banks
  • Member of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) of the United States of America
  • Member of the corresponding Honor of the Argentine Association of Hip and Knee (ACARO)

Qualifications :

  • He began his studies in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona (Clinical and Provincial Hospital) in the 1976-77 academic year, obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez is in sports medicine and knee replacement surgery.
  • Few popular procedures by the specialist are Shoulder Arthroscopy,, Shoulder Replacement, Total Knee Replacement B/L,Carpal Tunnel Release, and Hip Resurfacing Surgery etc.
  • Dr. Manuel Ribas is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 40 years of expertise in his area.
  • He is credited with pioneering femoroacetabular impingement surgery in Spain and developing his minimally invasive procedure, among the most widely used in Europe and America.
  • Dr. Manuel Ribas has contributed to more than 200 medical publications and 300 scholarly papers around the world and is a member of over 23 Spanish scientific societies.
  • Known elite athletes from Spain and the rest of Europe are among his patients.
  • He is currently the Director of the Dexeus University Institute's Bone Bank and Bone Transplant Unit, where he has performed over 1500 treatments in this field.
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Dr. Joan Carles Monllau: Best Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Barcelona, Spain

Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon

 

, Barcelona, Spain

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Joan Carles Monllau is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Joan Carles Monllau is part of:

  • Member of Association Groupe de Recherche et Etude sur le Genou (AGREG)
  • Member of the European Meniscus Transplantation Group (EMTG)
  • Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)

Qualifications :

  • University Associate Professor. UAB Surgery Department. (1997-2010)
  • University Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. UAB Surgery Department. (2011-current)

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Joan Carles Monllau

  • Medical expertise of the specialist is in Knee osteoarthritis treatment, knee fracture treatment, Anterior cruciate ligament, Knee prosthesis, and Knee surgery.
  • Dr. Joan Carles Monllau specialises as a traumatologist, knee and sports medicine.
  • Dr. Joan Carles Monllau has over 3 decades of experience with substantial academic and clinical experience.
  • Member of the EMTG, the ISAKOS of which he is a member of the Arthroscopy, Cartilage and Educational Committee.
  • President of the AEA, member of the SECOT, of which he is a member of the Scientific Committee.
  • Author of many specialised books, co-editor of the Spanish Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and author of 30 plus articles in important journals.
  • Recipient of national and international awards from the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopedic Sports Traumatology (EFOST) and others.
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Dr. Jose Tabuenca Dumortier: Best Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Madrid, Spain

Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon

 

, Madrid, Spain

28 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Jose Tabuenca Dumortier is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Madrid, Spain. The doctor has over 28 Years of experience and is associated with University Hospital Quironsalud Madrid.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jose Tabuenca Dumortier is part of:

  • Secretary of the Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • Member of the Spanish Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT)
  • Member of the Matritense Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SOMACOT)
  • Member of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
  • Member of AO-Alumni
  • Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS)
  • Member of the Spanish Association of Arthroscopy
  • Member of the Society Spanish Hand Surgery
  • Member of the European Society of Wrist Arthroscopy (EWAS)

Qualifications :

  • Medicine and Surgery from the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (1986)
  • Passed the ECFMG (Education Commissions For Foreign Medical Graduates) in 1987
  • Doctor degree ""cum laude"" obtained by the doctoral thesis and read at the Autonomous University of Madrid. School of Medicine.
  • Title of Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology issued in Madrid in January 1992

Hospital Address :

University Hospital Quironsalud Madrid, Calle Diego de Vel

Medical Expertise of Dr. Jose Tabuenca Dumortier

  • Specialises in Arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery Shoulder and Elbow, hand and wrist, hip surgery, and knee surgery.
  • He holds medical expertise in Sports Pathology and Musculoskeletal Oncology.
  • The Autonomous University of Madrid has awarded him a doctorate in medicine and surgery.
  • He combines his work as an orthopaedic surgeon and a professor of this subject at the European University of Madrid.
  • Complementary training at the Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Balgrist in Zürich (Switzerland), Istituto Rizzoli in Bologna (Italy), and Miami Hand Center in Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Training also at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, USA, and Hessingpark Clinic in Hessingpark, Germany (Ausburg, Germany).
  • From 2013 to 2016, he served as Secretary of the Spanish Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
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Dr. David Campillo: Best  in Barcelona, Spain

 

, Barcelona, Spain

30 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. David Campillo is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. David Campillo is part of:

  • Academy of Medical Sciences of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands
  • Catalan Society of Otolaryngology
  • Spanish Society of Otolaryngology and Cervicofacial Pathology.

Qualifications :

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona, 1982.

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

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Dr. Enric Caceres: Best Orthopaedic Surgeon in Barcelona, Spain

Orthopaedic Surgeon

 

, Barcelona, Spain

35 Years of experience

Speaks: English

 


Dr. Enric Caceres is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Enric Caceres is part of:

  • Member of the Immediate Intervention Unit, MotoGP Medical Team
  • Member of Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia (SECOT)
  • President of the Catalan Society of COT
  • Member of the National Commission of the Specialty
  • Member of the Medical Commission of Futbol Club Barcelona

Certifications :

  • Master in Strategic Management of Scientific Societies - ESADE Business & Law School

Qualifications :

  • Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Specialist, Autonomous University of Barcelona
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1972 - 1979

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Enric Caceres

  • Dr. Enric Cáceres is a well-known Spanish orthopaedic surgeon and spinal specialist
  • His area of expertise include Orthopedic surgery, Spinal injuries (Spine trauma & Spinal tumor), Back injuries and Trauma medicine
  • Dr. Enric is a member of the MotoGP Medical Team's Immediate Response Unit and has a distinguished record for treating countless footballers with back injuries.
  • Dr. Enric Cáceres was named one of Spain's greatest trauma and orthopaedic surgeons by Forbes Magazine.
  • He is a member of prestigious scientific societies such as SECOT, EFORT, CSOSTM, NSC, and the Medical Commission of the Barcelona Football Club.
  • Dr. Enric speaks Spanish, Catalan, and English quite fluently
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Dr. Aashish Chaudhry: Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Delhi, India

Orthopedic Surgeon

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, Delhi, India

16 Years of experience

Speaks: English

USD 38 USD 32 for video consultation


Dr Aashish Chaudhry is one of the foremost Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital.

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Dr. Puneet Mishra: Best Orthopaedic Surgeon in Delhi, India

Orthopaedic Surgeon

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, Delhi, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

USD 38 USD 32 for video consultation


Dr Puneet Mishra is one of the foremost Orthopaedic Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The doctor holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.

Association and Memberships Dr. Puneet Mishra is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Delhi Orthopedic Association

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital , Shalimarbagh, Shaheed Udham Singh Marg, AA Block, Poorbi Shalimar Bag, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Puneet Mishra

  • He specialises in complex Levis and Acetabulum fractures, having treated more than 500 such instances.
  • Hip replacement, orthopaedic trauma fracture procedures, revision Hip arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty are among his specialties.
  • In India, he is a pioneer in hip preservation, having successfully used "Prof. Ganz's Safe Surgical Dislocation of the Hip Approach" in a variety of circumstances with great results.
  • Life member of the Indian Orthopedic Association, the Delhi Orthopedic Association, and the AOPAS (Association of Pelvic-Acetabular Surgeons of India).
  • In 2002, he received a fellowship in Hip and Pelvis Reconstruction from a famous Swiss hospital, and in 2012, he received Endoklinik Fellowship Certification from Hamburg, Germany.
  • As Associate Editor of the Indian Journal of Orthopedics, he got the meritorious contributor award in 2011
  • The International Faculty of Excellence Award in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2018.
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Dr. Dhananjay Gupta: Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Delhi, India

Orthopedic Surgeon

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, Delhi, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English

USD 36 USD 30 for video consultation


Dr Dhananjay Gupta is one of the most skillful Orthopedic Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The clinician holds over 20 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Dhananjay Gupta is part of:

  • Delhi Orthopaedic Association
  • South Delhi Orthopaedic Society

Certifications :

  • DNB, Diplomat National Board

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Pocket 1, Sector B, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Dhananjay Gupta

  • Adult Lower Limb Reconstruction and Replacement Surgeries as Pelvis and Spine, Joint Replacement Surgery for Hip & Knee Joints, and Arthroscopic Surgeries.
  • Treatment of conditions as Shoulder Inflammation, Knee Pain, Post-traumatic arthritis, Torn Rotator Cuff, Deformed Knees, and Osteoarthritis etc.
  • Treasurer, SDOS (2009-12), JS, DOA (2010-12), GS, DOA (2012-15), Secretary, MUS (2014 onwards).
  • He has given talks in state and national level conferences, and is credited with a number of research publications.
  • Dr. Dhananjay Gupta is the Founder member and General Secretary, Bone and Joints care Society.
  • Participant in diagnostic and surgical camps for deformities correction, TV Programs, Interactive Sessions, and he has presented on ”Vividha” program on AIR.
  • Fellowships in Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement, and Sports Injuries at Laud Clinic and Shushrusha Hospital in Dadar, Mumbai, and Tubingen, Germany.
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Dr. Devendra Singh Solanki: Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Gurgaon, India

Orthopedic Surgeon

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, Gurgaon, India

21 Years of experience

Speaks: English

USD 43 USD 36 for video consultation


Dr. Devendra Singh Solanki is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in India. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Gurugram, India. The doctor has over 21 Years of experience and is associated with Artemis Health Institute .

Association and Memberships Dr. Devendra Singh Solanki is part of:

  • Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Gurgaon Orthopaedic Society

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS Ortho
  • MCh Ortho

Hospital Address :

Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Devendra Singh Solanki

  • Medical expertise complex trauma, joint replacement, deformity correction, limb lightening and foot injury treatment.
  • He specialises in ACL Reconstruction, Carpal Tunnel Release, Knee Arthroscopy, Meniscus Repair, and ORIF etc.
  • Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association and Gurgaon Orthopedic Society.
  • MBBS from Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner and MS in Orthopedics from Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur.
  • Presented a paper in IOACON-2000, Jaipur, attended Orthopedics Update-2003 at Base Hospital, Delhi.
  • He has attended a JESS workshop conducted by JESS development & research society Mumbai.
  • Work experience includes Neelkanth Hospitals, Gurgaon, Dr. B. S. Ambedkar Hospital, Rohini, and Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science & Research, Delhi etc.
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Dr. Halil Ibrahim Balci: Best Orthopaedic Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey

Orthopaedic Surgeon

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, Istanbul, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English

USD 264 USD 220 for video consultation


Dr. Halil Ibrahim Balci is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Halil Ibrahim Balci is part of:

  • Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgery North America Membership
  • Turkish Association of Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
  • Turkish Association of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery
  • Extremity Reconstruction and Ilizarov Methods Application Development Association (Member of the Board of Directors Since 2015)

Certifications :

  • European Orthopedics and Traumatology (EBOT)

Qualifications :

  • Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine
  • Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute

Hospital Address :

Saray, NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital, Ahmet Tevfik leri Caddesi,

Medical Expertise of Dr. Halil Ibrahim Balci

  • Medical expertise in Knee Calcification, Hip Calcification, Knee pain, Meniscus Tear, Hip Fracture, ACL Tear, Knee Ligament Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Gonarthrosis.
  • Joint Sprains, Bone tumors and Cyst, Bone Inflammation and Cancer, Ilizarov and limb reconstruction surgery are also specialties of Dr. Halil Ibrahim Balci.
  • Dr. Associate Professor Halil İbrahim Balci has completed his professional education from Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Sciences, Istanbul University, Turkey (2004-10).
  • Thesis on Relationship of posterior arthroscopy portals with anatomical structures according to ankle position (Cadaver study) (2010).
  • His pioneering work in the field of practicing and teaching defining research work in treatment of Orthopedic and Trauma issues.
  • Memberships: LLRS North America, Board member of ERIMPRA, TOTEC, TOTA, and Board member of TOTDER.
  • Dr. Balci also undertakes duties in event organizations and has been Scientific Referee in scientific journals.
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Dr. Madhu Geddam: Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Hyderabad, India

Orthopedic Surgeon

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, Hyderabad, India

8 Years of experience

Speaks: English

USD 36 USD 30 for video consultation


  • Dr. Madhu Geddam was featured on the TV5 News Digital channel for speaking about Ligament Tear treatment
  • He conducted a free health camp in Bandlaguda jagir in Hyderabad
  • Every World Arthritis Day, he plans a campaign for awareness among the masses and assists patients to the best of his caliber
  • Not only young adults but also proficient in performing procedures/surgeries on old-age people. Recently, he was awarded for performing hip replacement surgery on a 72-year-old gentleman and even provided the best post-op care.
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Dr. G. Sudhakar Reddy: Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Hyderabad, India

Orthopedic Surgeon

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, Hyderabad, India

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English

USD 36 USD 30 for video consultation


During his period of working for several organizations, Dr. G. Sudhakar Reddy has shown a number of highly valued qualities and accomplishments, including:

  • Performed more than 1500 surgeries
  • Ensures all established surgical techniques and procedures during operations
  • Consults with other physicians and readily assisted during surgeries
  • Assesses patients to determine medical condition and level of surgical risk
  • Discusses various surgical and treatment options extensively with patients and families
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Top Orthopedics Specialist in Spain

About Orthopaedic Doctor

An Orthopaedic doctor specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of your musculoskeletal system that is your bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and tendons. While some orthopaedists are generalists, others specialize in certain areas of the body like:

  • Hip and knee
  • Foot and ankle
  • Shoulder and elbow
  • Hand
  • Spine

People sometimes might confuse Orthopaedic doctors with Orthopaedic surgeons. It is important to note that not all Orthopaedic doctors are Orthopaedic surgeons. Orthopaedic surgeons are trained in conducting orthopaedic surgeries, which is not the case with an orthopaedic physician.

People visit an Orthopaedic doctor for various musculoskeletal issues including:

  • Sports injuries
  • Back pain, ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Bone tumors
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome, hand arthritis and hand injuries
  • Club foot, bow legs and hip dysplasia
  • Orthopaedic trauma
  • Limb lengthening
  • Achilles tendon injuries, bunions and foot and ankle injuries
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis

Procedures Performed by Orthopaedic Doctor in Spain

Below are some of the most commonly performed Orthopaedic procedures:

  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Revision Joint Surgery
  • Debridement
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Bone Fusion
  • Soft tissue repair
  • Bone fracture repair
  • Osteotomy
  • Arthroscopy
  • Treatment for bone or muscle injury
  • Spine Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Hip Replacement surgery

Top Orthopedics Specialists in Spain

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Gorka KnorrCentro Medico Teknon, Barcelona
Dr. Manuel Ribas FernandezDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Jose Tabuenca DumortierUniversity Hospital Quironsalud Madrid, Madrid
Dr. David CampilloDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Joan Carles MonllauDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Xavier Mir-
Dr. Ignacio GinebredaDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Enric CaceresDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona

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Types of Orthopaedic Doctors

Orthopaedic doctors can be categorized into three types depending on the nature of procedures they perform.

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Sports Medicine Specialist

About Orthopaedic Surgeon

An Orthopaedic surgeon, or orthopaedic surgeon, is a surgeon who is specialized in the diagnosis, pre-operative, operative and post-operative treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedics is the branch of surgery dealing with the conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use surgical as well as nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, spine diseases, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors and congenital disorders.

Orthopaedic surgeons work closely with other healthcare professionals like pediatrician, sports medicine specialist etc.

Below are major roles of an Orthopaedic surgeon:

  • Diagnosis of your injury or disorder
  • Medication, exercise, casting, surgery and/ or other options
  • Patient rehabilitation by recommending exercises or physical therapy to restore movement, strength and function
  • Prevention with information and treatment plans to prevent any future injury or slow the progression of disease

Procedures Performed by Orthopaedic Surgeons in Spain

  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Sports injuries
  • Back pain, ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Bone tumors
  • Carpal tunnel, hand arthritis and hand injuries
  • Club foot, bow legs and hip dysplasia
  • Orthopaedic trauma
  • Limb lengthening
  • Achilles tendon injuries, bunions and foot and ankle injuries
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis

About Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Pediatric orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing the mucoskeletal problems in infants, children and young adults. Mucoskeletal problems involve the problems, disorders and conditions dealing with bone, joint or muscle. Some of the common muco skeletal problems for which you can visit pediatricOrthopaedic surgeons are limb and spine deformities (eg scoliosis, pigeon foot, clubfoot), abnormal posture, limping, bone and joint infections or for the treatment of broken bones.

Procedures Performed by Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Spain

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Joint Replacement Procedures
  • Revision Joint Surgery
  • Debridement
  • Bone Fusion
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Soft tissue repair
  • Internal fixation of bones
  • Osteotomy
  • Bone fracture repair

About Sports Medicine Specialist

A Sports Medicine specialist is a physician specialized in the prevention, treatment and injury caused by sports illness and injury. He helps in increasing the functioning, minimizing disability and helping in not losing time away from sports, work, or school.

Sports medicine is not a separate medical speciality. A sports medicine specialist is usually a doctor certified in a certain speciality like Orthopaedics, paediatrics, emergency medicine etc. followed by an additional training for the treatment and management of any sports injuries. For instance:

  • Physical Therapists: Helps in rehabilitation of people and their recovery.
  • Certified Athletic Trainers: Povide a rehabilitative exercise regime helping patients to regain strength and develop conditioning programs to prevent future injury.
  • Nutritionists: Assists in weight loss or weight gain and provides dietary plan or advice to help improve the physical functioning and recovery.

If you have come across any injury while playing sports, riding bicycle, running or performing any other vigorous activity, then it is advised to visit a sports medicine specialist.

Below are the major job roles commonly performed by a sports medicine specialist:

  • Diagnosing and treating athletic injuries
  • Developing treatment and rehabilitation strategies
  • Consultation and checkup sessions with patients to monitor the recovery progress
  • Prescribing medication and best practices for the treatment and progress

Procedures Performed by Sports Medicine Specialist in Spain

Some of the injuries treated by a sports medicine doctors are:

  • Ankle sprains
  • Fractures
  • Knee and shoulder injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Exercise-induced asthma
  • Heat illness
  • Concussions
  • Eating disorders
  • Cartilage injuries

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Who is an Orthopedic Specialist?

Orthopedics is a medical field that focuses on conditions and diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system. This includes your ligaments, bones, joints, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

People visit an orthopedic doctor when they suffer from an injury or have a chronic condition, such as lower back pain or arthritis.

An orthopedic specialist is also referred to as an orthopedic surgeon, who focuses on helping you in getting relief from musculoskeletal issues. Their duties generally include:

  • Diagnosing as well as treating conditions that may affect your musculoskeletal system.
  • Assisting or rehabilitation, aimed at regaining movement, strength, flexibility, and range of motion following an injury or surgery.
  • Forming strategies or treatment plans to prevent injury and to provide alternative treatment options to prevent worsening of chronic conditions like arthritis.
  • While an orthopedic specialist has complete knowledge about all parts of the musculoskeletal system, some of them specialize further. Some of the subspecialty areas of orthopedics include hip, spine, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, hand, trauma surgery, and sports medicine.

Different orthopedic specialists specialize even further in specific parts of the body, such as the hip, ankle, foot, or shoulder. A few of them also specialize in treating children. Pediatric orthopedists monitor bone growth issues in children, such as like scoliosis or developmental problems that a child is born with, such as clubfoot or hip dysplasia.

What are the qualifications of an Orthopedic Specialist?

Aspiring orthopedic specialists need to obtain a 5½ years MBBS degree and then 2- 3 years MS (orthopedics). Interested candidates have to follow the below-given steps to become an orthopedic specialist:

Step 1:

Science students who have appeared in +2 (with Chemistry, physics, and biology as main subjects) need to appear in a medical entrance test.

Step 2:

After completing the four and half years of MBBS course and one year and six months of mandatory training, one has to pursue MS (Ortho) to work as an Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Step 3:

After completing two to three years of MS (Ortho) course, an Orthopaedist can get jobs in government hospitals and can also open their own clinic to provide services to patients.

What conditions does an Orthopedic Specialist treat?

Orthopedic doctors treat a wide variety of conditions, including but not limited to the following:

  • tennis elbow
  • ankle sprain
  • meniscus tear
  • bone fractures
  • muscle strains
  • joint or back pain
  • arthritis
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • injuries to tendons or ligaments like tendonitis, sprains, and ACL tears
  • limb abnormalities, such as bowlegs and clubfoot
  • bone cancer
  • fractures, such as broken hip, broken wrist, kneecap, compression fracture of the vertebrae
  • ruptured disks and spinal stenosis
  • Carpal tunnel, hand arthritis, and hand injuries
  • club foot, bow legs, and hip dysplasia
  • Achilles tendon injuries, bunions, and foot, and ankle injuries
  • osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, osteomalacia
  • Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, muscle atrophy
What diagnostic tests are required by Orthopedics Specialist?

Your orthopedic specialist may recommend some tests to get a better picture of your problem. Most of the diagnostic imaging procedures are noninvasive and also give high-resolution images of bones, tendons, joints, or muscles.

Some diagnostic tests to detect orthopedic conditions are as follows:

  • Bone density scan
  • Computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray
  • Arthrography
  • Bone scan
  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Discography
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Dual-Photon Absorptiometry
  • Electromyography
  • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
  • Radiographs
When should you visit an Orthopedic Specialist?

The human body has more than 300 bones and joints. If just one of them is not functioning properly, you could experience pain and discomfort which may affect your day-to-day activities. You may want to know when to visit an orthopedic specialist. An orthopedic doctor specializes in the treatment of conditions related to the bones and joints and can help in the diagnosis and treatment of your ailments. Knowing when to see an orthopedic doctor may not be always easy, but the below-given symptoms and signs are a sure indication to see an orthopedic specialist.

  • Difficulty performing daily activities
  • Suffering from consistent chronic pain
  • Range of motions becoming very limited
  • Experiencing instability while walking or standing
  • Have a soft tissue injury
  • Any joint or bone injury with broken skin
  • Joint or extremity is deformed, for example, a finger that is now crooked
  • Loss of range of motion in a joint like your elbow, knee, or shoulder
  • Pain, swelling, loss of motion, and discoloration lasting more than 48 hours
  • Tingling and numb hands
  • Trouble climbing stairs
  • Shoulder pain
  • Painful joints
  • Twisted ankles
  • Swollen wrist or joints
  • Weak, stiff, bruised muscles
What can you expect from your first visit with an Orthopedic Specialist?

An orthopedic specialist will ask you about your general health, previous health conditions, complete family medical history, and other current conditions that you may be suffering from. They will especially want to know about conditions such as anemia, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, obesity, and hypertension, because these conditions may affect the treatment options that the surgeon provides.

You need to discuss all pain that you are currently experiencing with your orthopedic doctor. You will also likely discuss it in detail with your doctor.

Also, make sure you discuss any past injuries or existing conditions that could be having a negative effect on the existing orthopedic condition. Before your consultation with the doctor, it might be helpful to maintain a pain journal where you could record activities and positions that are causing pain anywhere in the body. Don’t forget to bring the journal along with you for your consultation and share it with the doctor.

Which are the most common procedures performed by an Orthopedics Specialist?

An orthopedic medical procedure is part of a medical procedure used for the treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic specialists utilize both nonsurgical and surgical methods to treat musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, spine ailments, tumors, degenerative diseases, and inborn disorders.

Here is the list of common orthopedic surgeries.

  • ACL Reconstruction Surgery
  • Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  • Hip Replacement Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Repair
  • Spinal Surgeries
  • Joint Fusion
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteotomy
  • Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Herniated Disk Surgery

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