Training in Robotic Assisted Partial & Total Knee Replacement, Kansas, USA, First Orthopaedic Surgeon in India Training in Joint Replacement under eminent surgeon Dr. Kent Samuelson, LDH Hospital for joint replacement, Salt Lake City, Utah USA.

Training in Endoscopic and Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery at Memphis USA

Training in Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery under eminent Surgeons like Dr. (Prof.) Bo Levander, Dr.Hakan Lofgren at Ryhov Hospital, Jönköping, Sweden

Training in Advanced Cervical & Lumbar Spine Surgery at University Hospital, Linkoping, Sweden 1996

Prospective Single Arm Cohort Randomized Interventional Study on UKA and TKA Procedures Using NAVIO Robotic Assisted Surgical System performed with sample size of 200 TKAs and 100 UKAs

Anterior Cervical Discectomy with fusion. “Does Plate Fixation improve outcome” of 124 cases, Microlumbar Discectomy outcome study of 208 cases of Lumbar Disc Prolapse

“Role of Yogic Practices in the management of Patients with Chronic Backache with particular reference to activity related efficiency & Sexual behavior” Funded by Indian System of Medicine & Homeopathy, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India

Chief Investigator, of “Extra Mural Research Projects on Indian System of Medicine & Homeopathy sponsored by Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Biometry of Hip / Knee Joint for development of Total Hip Replacement & Total Knee Replacement prosthesis for Indian Population

To study the results of Anterior Cervical Discectomy by Smith Robinson Fusion for Cervical Myelopathy & Radiculopathy

To study long-term results of Microscopic Lumbar Discectomy

Recognized PG teacher by National Board of Examination (NBE) for DNB Orthopedic surgeons both from India as well as many countries around the world have done fellowship under his guidance

Gives training about robotic surgery and newer advancements to many surgeons from all over the world under Visiting Surgeons Program(VSP)

Under his guidance Fellowship course in Arthroplasty is completed by 8-10 Orthopedic surgeons every year

Biometry of Hip / Knee Joint for development of Total Hip Replacement &Total Knee Replacement prosthesis for Indian Population

On the Advisory board for Maxx Meril, Biorad, and Smith & Nephew

SRA Society for Robotic Arthroplasty, President

ISHKS Indian Society for Hip & Knee Surgeons, Life Member Executive board as chairman of nomination committee

IOS Indian Orthopedic Society, Life Member

IAA Indian Arthroplasty Association, Life Member Member of executive council

POS Pune Orthopedic Society, Life Member

MOA Maharashtra Orthopedic Association, Life Member

Introduced ROSA knee system - Advanced third generation Robotic Surgical System first timein India

Introduced Real Intelligence CORI Surgical System – the next generation handheld robotics platform in India

Introduced Robotics in Joint Replacement for the first time in India at Lokmanya Hospitals,Pune and has successfully performed more than 6000 Robotic Assisted Joint Replacementswhich is the highest in series

First surgeon to perform the Robotic Assisted Unicompartmental Knee Replacement in Indiaand Robotic assisted Total Knee Replacement in the world, outside USA.

Established the largest chain of Advanced Super Specialty Orthopedic and MultispecialtyHospitals in Western Maharashtra.

Established a Comprehensive Spine Centre in collaboration with Ryhov Hospital, Sweden.

Established a Comprehensive Emergency Medical Systems for the first time in India and initiated Golden Hour Project instrumental in saving the lives of 300,000+ Trauma victims tilldate through prehospital trauma care.

First Surgeon in Pune to perform all four major joint replacements hip, knee, shoulder, elbow

First Surgeon in Pune to perform the Cervical Disc Replacement & Minimally Invasive SpineSurgery

Introduced the Ortho-pilot Computer Assisted Navigation Joint Replacement for the first timein Pune

Initiated the “Golden Hour Project” in 1996 followed by conceptualization and implementation of India’s First Comprehensive Trauma System which has been instrumental in saving the lives of more than 300000+ trauma victims till date. Designed a comprehensive and robust approach ranging from Prevention of Road Traffic, Industrial and Domestic accidents to Rehabilitation of the trauma victims back to the society.

Supported Safe Life Initiative on Road Safety and Conducted 500+ Preventive and Awareness Programs in schools, corporate companies, and across all sectors to promote Road Safety to the masses.

The National Road Safety Awareness program was recognized and funded by the Ministry of Highways and Road Transport to educate general population on Road Safety, sensitizing school children, EMT Training, Road exhibits, awareness rallies, educating doctors on pre-hospital care & trauma, conducting medical examination of highway drivers etc.

Designed two-wheeler Rapid Rescue Units as well as MTCCU (Mobile Trauma & Critical Care Unit) to reach trauma victims for which he was awarded the Mahindra Navistar Award

Led a team of 16 healthcare professionals to Anjaar, Gujarat during 2001earthquake. Treated 2132 patients and performed 82 surgeries in a makeshift Operation Theatre created in a MTCCU. Was awarded the prestigious Rashtriya Ratna Award for this contribution to the medical contingency and disaster management.

Conducted 200+ Geriatric Health Awareness and Prevention programs for the ageing population of Maharashtra

Book on Hip Surgeries is under editorial review - contributed an article titled “Uncemented cups, design Philosophies and indications in Total Hip Replacement - 2023

Outcome of Different Preemptive Anesthesia Modalities in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgeries: Prospective Randomized - Submitted to Indian Journal of Orthopedics under final review -2023

Study. Long-term study of functional outcomes of robotic assisted medial UKA using mid-vastus approach in a high-volume center - Journal of Robotic Surgery – May 2023

Author - Does Robotic Technology successfully restore the Joint line after the Total Knee Replacement- A Retrospective Analysis - Arthroplasty Journal - January 2022

Author - Assessment of accuracy of an imageless hand-held robotic-assisted system in component positioning in total knee replacement: a prospective study - Journal of Robotic Surgery - 2021

Robotic- Assisted TKA leads to a better prosthesis alignment and a better joint line restoration as compared to conventional TKA: A prospective randomized controlled trial – Journal of Robotic Surgery – April 2021

“Co-relation of CT Scan Myelo Surgery operative findings in lower lumbar disc prolapse”

“Study of PLIF in case of degenerative spondylolisthesis

Authored & Published book on “Helping yourself towards zero backache” (1998)

Published for first time in India a CD Rom on “Spine The Inside Story”

Published articles on Joint replacement, Spine and Arthroscopy in various national and regional publications.

June 2024: Ethiopian Society of Orthopedics & Traumatology (ESOT)-Faculty Member

Nov 2023: VELYS Certification Program Hands on CADAVER Workshop, Singapore-Faculty Member

Aug 2023:Smith Nephew ASIMOV Meeting (USA Pittsburgh)-Faculty Member

July 2023:Society of Robotic & Digital Surgery (SRS) Annual Meeting,AustraliaFaculty Member

July 2023:Arthroplasty & Real Intelligence Scientific Platform for Innovation Research & Education ASPIRE Robotic assisted Knee Arthroplasty Advanced Instructional Course Smith Nephew (Singapore) Faculty Member

Dec 2021:APAC Robotics CORI Masters Meeting-Panelist in the Group of 6 Masters for setting protocols for CORI Robotics usage

July 2021:Robotic Assisted TKA – Legion with NAVIO Handheld RoboticsLive Surgery

Mar 2021:SNAP Satellite Advances in Arthroplasty and Bio-Material Sciences Part EnablingTechnology: Digital Solutions in Total Knee Replacement

Nov 2020:Virtual Symposium: Current Concepts of Arthroplasty: Advances in Arthroplasty with RoboticsFaculty Member

Oct 2020:Online Robotics Master's Meeting – Part 3Panelist Master

Jan 2020:ACTIS Direct Anterior Stem Session And Live Surgery Demonstration with Dr PhonthakornPanichkul (Thailand)Didactic talk and Live Surgery

Sept 2019:Live Surgery and Didactic Session with Dr Prof. Heiko Graichen Germany

Mar 2019:AAOS conference

Feb 2019:Virtual surgical observation and interactive session with Dr Mark Gittins from USA,Live Webcast program

Oct 2018:NAVIO robotics Masters’ meet USAPanelist Master

June 2018:faculty at Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets Robotics Expert Panel Meeting at MBRU Dubai UAE

April 2018:2^nd Robotic instructional course SingaporeFaculty Member

Nov 2017:SOA Saudi Orthopaedic Association, Jeddah Robotic TKA A precise approach to improve Patient Outcome NAVIO Robotic Overview & Early Results Faculty Member

Apr 2017:Live Surgery Demonstration of Robotic UKA with Dr John Velvyis – Orthopaedic Consultant, St. Francis Memorial Hospital, USA

Nov 2016:Live Surgery Demonstration with Dr Rob Maclennan, Joint Replacement Surgeon, South Africa

Apr 2016:CME, Oman Medical Association, Muscat - Advances in Joint Replacement-Keynote speaker

Apr 2016:Medical Association, Nairobi - Lecture on Joint Replacement & Spine-Keynote speaker

May 2024:Pune Arthroplasty Course (PAC)-Faculty Member

Apr 2024:ISHKS-Faculty Member

Mar 2024:Maharashtra Orthopedic Association Annual Conference, Mumbai-Faculty Member

Feb 2024:Techniques and Technologies in the Joint Replacement Conference by Sir H.N.Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai-Live Surgery, Faculty Member

Feb 2024: IAA-NHS, Jalandhar--Live Surgery, Faculty Member

Dec 2023:Cadaveric Workshop on Alternate Alignments in Total Knee Arthroplasty, Bhubaneswar 2023 First time in Eastern India- Live Surgery Robotic Knee Replacement-Live Surgery, Faculty Member

Dec 2023:Indian Orthopedic Association Conference IOACON 2023-Faculty Member

Oct 2023:Delhi Orthopedic Surgeon DOACON 2023-Faculty Member

Oct 2023:Velys Voices Conclave 2023-Faculty Member

Oct 2023:19th Annual Conference of Indian Arthroplasty Association IAACON 2023-Faculty Member

Sept 2023:HIMORTHOCON Annual Conference of Himachal Chapter of Indian Orthopedic Association First Robotic Knee Replacement in Himachal, Shimla-Live Surgery, Faculty Member

Aug 2023:Ganga Operative Arthroplasty course 2023-Live Surgery, Faculty Member

July 2023:Punjab Knee & Hip Course (PKHC) 2023-Live Surgery, Faculty Member

May 2023:Fourth International Symposium on Robotic Joint Replacement (ISRJR 3.0) attended by many renowned National and International Faculties and a big number of orthopedic surgeons-Organizing Chair, Faculty member

May 2023:Pune Knee Course (PKC) 2023-Faculty Member

Apr 2023:Indian Society of Hip & Knee Surgeons (ISHKS) 2023-Faculty Member

July 2022:Pune Knee Course (PKC) 2022-Performed Live Surgery - Robotic Assisted UKA

May 2022:Third International Symposium on Robotic Joint Replacement (ISRJR 3.0) attended by many renowned National and International Faculties and a big number of orthopedic surgeons-Organizing Chair, Faculty member

Dec 2021:Workshop by Masters @ IOACON 2021-Performed Live Surgery

Nov 2019:MASTACON 2019 at Pune-Faculty Member

Oct 2019:Second International Symposium on Robotic Joint Replacement (ISRJR 2019) at Pune-Organizing Chair

Oct 2019:Suture Workshop and Didactic Session with Dr Ryan M Nunley, (Washington University USA)-Faculty Member

July 2019:Ganga Operative Arthroplasty Course at Coimbatore-Faculty Member

Apr 2019:ISHKS 2019, improved outcomes in UKA with Robotics, Bangalore-Live surgery

Mar 2019:The UNI Talk program, UKA; are enabling Technologies supporting improved outcomes? – AIIMS Hospital Delhi-Live webcast

Jan 2019:Public forum Mumbai-Public awareness program about Joint replacement surgery

Nov 2018:IAA Meet 2018 at Neemrana Rajasthan-Faculty Member

Nov 2018:MOACON 2018 at Pune-Faculty Member

Aug 2018:First “International Symposium on Robotic Joint Replacement” attended by many renownedNational and International Faculties and a big number of orthopedic surgeons-Organizing Chair and faculty member

Apr 2018:ISHKS Ahmadabad-Faculty Member

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Jan 2018:OCCUCON’18 by IAOH Indian Association of Occupational Health, Pune Robotic Surgery Revolution in Knee Replacement-Faculty Member

Dec 2017:MULTICON’17 by Indian Medical Association, Pune Recent Advances in Joint Replacement-Faculty Member

Nov 2017:MOACON’17 Maharashtra Orthopedic Association, Mahabaleshwar-Faculty Member

Oct 2017:Live Surgery Demonstration Nair Hospital, Mumbai

Aug 2017:Cadaveric Robotic Surgery Workshop Bangalore

Jun 2017:Pune Arthroplasty Conference, Pune Management of Bone Loss in TKA Revision Complications of UKA – Is Robotic Precision the Answer-Faculty Member

Jan 2017:Ranawat Orthopedic Conference NAVIO – Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery

Dec 2016:First Robotic Unicondylar Knee Replacement in India at Lokmanya Hospital Nigdi, Pune

Nov 2016:GPCON General Practitioner’s Association What’s New in Joint Replacement?-Keynote speaker

Nov 2016:MOACON, Maharashtra Orthopedic Association, Aurangabad Infected THR or Two Stage Revision Painful Total Hip Arthroplasty Total Knee Replacement in Fixed Flexion Deformity -Faculty member

Oct 2016:EAC 2016 Elite Arthroplasty Congress, Chandigarh Cruciate Retaining Knee Replacement, Stiff Knee-Faculty member

Jun 2016:Pune Arthroplasty Conference Bone Defects – How do I Manage OR –How Do I Do? Tips & Tricks, Painful Stiff Knee -Faculty member

Apr 2016:ISHKS Indian Society of Hip & Knee Surgeons - Journey to Orthoalign-Faculty member

Mar 2016:POSAC Pune Orthopedic Society Tribology - Workshop on Complex Knee Surgery-Faculty member

Lokmat Inspirators Award -
2022

Excellence in Joint Replacement Surgery - Navbharat Healthcare Excellence Awards
2021

Doctor's Excellence Award in Orthopaedics - ADMH in Maharashtra Healthcare ExcellenceSummit & Awards
2021

Maharashtra Times Icons of Health
2019

Best Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon - Navbharat Health Excellence Award
2017

100 Most Impactful Healthcare Leaders,
2017

Indian Leadership Award for Healthcare Excellence,
2015

Sanjivani Puraskar for excellence in Healthcare
2013

Mahindra Navistar Award for Excellence in Medical Transport,
2011

Vishwa Vivek Puraskar for his contribution to prevention & rehabilitation of trauma victims,
2005

Rashtriya Ratna Award for his contribution towards rescue and treatment of earthquakevictims at Anjaar, Gujarat

Lokmat PCMC Icon,
2016

Ga Di Ma Puraskar
2014

Dean of Institute for Academic courses in Arthroplasty, Orthopedic Trauma, Emergency Medical and Trauma Care recognized by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, and D. Anesthesia and D. ortho recognized by College of Physicians and Surgeons Mumbai (CPS)

Professor and Principal guide for the Fellowship courses in Joint Replacement Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)

DNB guide recognized by National Board of examination (NBE) (earlier DNB was there in Lokmanya, and we are in the process of affiliation renewal).

Principal guide for Super Specialized Fellowship courses in Arthroplasty

Professor in Orthopedic Surgery recognized by College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS) for D. Ortho courses

Continuously providing training in Robotic Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery to orthopedicsurgeons coming from across the globe

Has been faculty in almost all the prestigious conferences all over the world