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Dr. Sanjay Desai

Orthopedic surgeon

MBBS – Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai    |Jaslok Hospital and Research Center Mumbai

About Dr. Sanjay Desai

  • He is one of the finest Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeons with 20+ years of experience.
  • He is a perfectionist in shoulder and knee surgery, the founder member of The Shoulder Society of India, a surgeon trusted by celebrities like Shahrukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, etc because of his efficiency and the outcomes under his treatment.
  • He got Gold medals throughout his education and one of them was at the University of Liverpool. Well trained in Total Joint Replacement at the prestigious Wrightington Hospital which is referred to as the birthplace of joint replacement surgery.
  • There are more than 150+ national and international publications, and invited as a guest faculty to talk about Joint replacement surgeries. He has also been invited as a referee of the prestigious Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery and on the editorial board of the European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.
  • He free services to the needy people and for his selfless service he has been elected as the President of the Indian Arthroscopy Association and President-elect of the Asian Shoulder Association.

Area of Expertise

Education

  • MBBS – Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
  • MS (Orthopaedics) – Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
  • M.Ch. (Orthopaedics) – University of Liverpool, UK
  • Diploma in Orthopaedics (D.Orth) – University of Mumbai
  • DNB (Orthopaedics) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi

Experience

  • 1986 – 1989: Completed MS (Orthopaedic Surgery) after graduating MBBS from Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai.
  • 1990 – 1991: Worked as a Lecturer in Orthopaedics at Dr. R.N. Cooper/K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai.
  • 1991 – 2000s: Practiced as an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with focus on shoulder and knee surgery, arthroscopy, and joint reconstruction in top hospitals in Mumbai.
  • 2000s – Present: Serving as Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon & Joint Replacement Specialist, treating complex knee and shoulder conditions and performing advanced arthroscopic and joint replacement surgeries
  • Present: Affiliated with major hospitals in Mumbai including Breach Candy Hospital, Jaslok Hospital, Lilavati Hospital, Bhatia Hospital, and others.

Awards

  • Dr. B.C. Roy National Award (2018) – Presented by the President of India, this is one of India's highest medical honors, recognizing exceptional
  • Giants International Award (2016) – Awarded in the field of medicine, acknowledging significant contributions to the medical profession.
  • Young Achievers Award (2002) – Conferred by the Indo-American Society, recognizing outstanding achievements early in one's career.
  • Khazanifar Medal (MCh Orth, University of Liverpool) – Awarded for excellence in orthopedic surgery during his training in the UK.
  • Gold Medals in MS (Ortho) and D.Orth – Achieved top honors in both MS (Orthopedics) and Diploma in Orthopedics from the University of Bombay.

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Frequently Asked Question

He specializes in shoulder and knee surgeries, including joint replacements and arthroscopy.

He has over 30 years of experience in orthopedic surgery.

Patients seek to consult with Dr. Sanjay Desai because he has over 30 years of experience in shoulder and knee surgeries, is a pioneer in advanced orthopedic techniques, has treated high-profile patients, and offers expert care at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.

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