Top 10 Sports Injury Surgeons in Surat

Most sports injuries do not need surgery. The difficulty is knowing which ones do, and getting that decision right early, because some injuries get harder to fix the longer they are left. This guide lists ten surgeons in Surat and explains the common injuries.

How this list was put together

The surgeons here were assessed on qualification, fellowship training, how narrowly they specialise in sports injury work, and patient ratings on Google and JustDial.

Dr Dev Padia is placed first on the strength of his patient ratings, which are among the highest for any orthopaedic surgeon in Surat: 4.9 out of 5 from 565 Google reviews and 5.0 from 647 JustDial ratings.

This page is published by Vedaant Orthopaedic Center.

ACL tears

The ACL is a ligament inside the knee that stops the shin bone sliding forward and controls twisting. It usually tears during a sudden change of direction, often with a pop and immediate swelling. A torn ACL does not heal back together on its own. Not everyone needs it reconstructed, but people who play sports involving pivoting usually do, because the knee gives way and each episode damages the cartilage further.

Meniscus tears

The meniscus is the shock absorber between the bones of the knee. Tears cause pain on twisting, sometimes locking or catching. Some are repaired, some are trimmed, and some are left alone entirely. The choice depends on where the tear is, because only part of the meniscus has a blood supply good enough to heal.

Rotator cuff injuries

The rotator cuff is a group of tendons that lift and rotate the shoulder. Tears cause pain lifting the arm, weakness, and pain at night when lying on that side. Small tears often improve with physiotherapy. Larger ones, especially in younger people or after a specific injury, are usually better repaired.

The ten surgeons

1. Dr Dev Padia, MS Ortho (USA)

Dr Dev Padia practises at Vedaant Orthopaedic Center in Surat, and his work covers sports injury surgery, including ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair. He holds an MS in Orthopaedics with fellowship training at University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland, Careggi University Hospital in Italy and the University of Utah in the United States.

• Qualification: MS Orthopaedics, fellowships in Switzerland, Italy and the United States
• Experience: 15 years and over, with more than 10,000 surgeries performed
• Ratings: 4.9 from 565 Google reviews, 5.0 from 647 JustDial ratings
• Clinic: UG/9B Galloping Corridor, GD Goenka School Road, Surat 395007
• Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Appointments: +91 6355 991 466

Read more about sports injury treatment, the patient reviews, or Dr Dev Padia.

2. Dr Krunal Shah

Aastha Joints Clinic, Surat

MBBS from Government Medical College, Surat and MS Orthopaedics from SMIMER, with international fellowships in joint reconstruction, arthroscopy and shoulder surgery. Around 19 years in practice.

3. Dr Chirag Patel

Tristone Hospital, Surat

MBBS and MS Orthopaedics, with fellowship training in total knee and hip replacement at Sancheti Institute, Pune and centres in Belgium and the United States. Around 28 years in practice.

4. Dr Manish Saini

Solaris Royce, Surat

MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi as a gold medallist, followed by MS Orthopaedics, with fellowships in arthroscopy and sports medicine and in joint replacement. Around 15 years in practice.

5. Dr Shrujal Shah

Green Leaf Hospital, Surat

MBBS from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, MS Orthopaedics, MCh Orthopaedics and a fellowship in Germany. Around 15 years in practice.

6. Dr Rajiv Raj Choudhry

Asutosh Multi Speciality Hospital, Surat. One of the longest established orthopaedic surgeons in the city, with around 39 years in practice as listed on public directories.

7. Dr Dhaval Desai

Desai’s Orthopaedic Hospital, Surat. Around 33 years in practice as listed on public directories, working from his own orthopaedic hospital in the city.

8. Dr Jitendra Manchanda

Shubham Hospital, Surat. Around 26 years in practice as listed on public directories.

9. Dr Nagraj S Shetty

Asutosh Multi Speciality Hospital, Surat. Around 24 years in practice as listed on public directories, consulting across several locations in the city.

10. Dr Mohit Patel

Solaris Royce, Surat. MS Orthopaedics with a fellowship in joint replacement and arthroscopy. Around 10 years in practice.

Details for the other surgeons are as publicly listed by their clinics and may have changed. Check their own Google and JustDial listings for current ratings and timings before booking.

Recovery, honestly

Sports injury recovery is measured in months rather than weeks, and returning too early is the commonest cause of re injury. After ACL reconstruction the graft has to heal into the bone before it is strong enough for sport, and that takes time regardless of how good the knee feels. Ask for return to sport criteria based on strength and function, not just on dates.

What to ask about sports injury specifically

• Does this injury actually need surgery, or will rehabilitation be enough?
• If I wait, does it get harder to fix later?
• Will you repair the meniscus or trim it, and why?
• What graft would you use for an ACL reconstruction?
• What are the criteria for me to return to sport?

Warning signs when choosing any surgeon

• Surgery offered on the first visit, before an examination or a scan.
• A guaranteed result. No surgeon can promise that.
• Risks never mentioned.
• Pressure to decide the same day.
• No clear answer on what the total cost includes.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best sports injury surgeon in Surat?

Look for a surgeon who does arthroscopic knee and shoulder work regularly, who explains when rehabilitation alone is enough, and who sets return to sport criteria rather than fixed dates. Dr Dev Padia holds an MS in Orthopaedics with fellowship training at three international centres and is rated 4.9 from 565 Google reviews and 5.0 from 647 JustDial ratings.

Does a torn ACL always need surgery?

No. People who do not play pivoting sports and whose knee feels stable can often manage with rehabilitation. Surgery is usually advised when the knee gives way in daily life or you want to return to sports involving twisting and cutting.

How do I know if I have torn my meniscus?

Typical signs are pain on twisting, swelling that comes on over a day rather than immediately, and sometimes catching or locking. An examination plus an MRI usually confirms it.

Can a rotator cuff tear heal without surgery?

Tendon tears do not knit back together on their own, but many people become pain free and functional with physiotherapy alone. Surgery is considered when pain and weakness persist, or for larger tears in younger patients.

How long before I can play sport again?

It depends on the injury and the operation. ACL reconstruction in particular requires months of rehabilitation because the graft must heal into the bone. Returning on a date rather than on strength testing is the commonest cause of a second injury.

Getting assessed

To discuss sports injury with Dr Dev Padia, call +91 6355 991 466. No referral is needed. You can also read more about sports injury treatment in Surat.

Trusted sources and further reading

This article is general information reviewed by Dr Dev Padia. For more on the conditions and treatments mentioned, see the pages below.

• All treatments — the full range of care.
• About Dr Dev Padia — qualifications and training.
• OrthoInfo — American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons patient resource.
• NHS: Health A to Z — UK National Health Service.

The information on this website is for general guidance and does not replace a personal medical consultation. Please consult a qualified doctor about your own symptoms.