Our Experts
Dr. Dhaval D. Desai
- M.S. (Orth) (Mumbai) D’Orth (Mumbai)
- FRCS (Glasg) (Scotland)
- Chair Country Council, India, AOTAP (2021-2023)
- Research Chair AOTAP (2023-2026)
- Member RET, AOTAP (Since 2011)
Past President, Gujarat Orthopaedic Association (2019-2020)
Advisor, Trauma Committee, Indian Orthopaedic Association (2021-2023)
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr Desai’s Orthopaedic Centre Surat, Gujarat, India
Affliated to teaching hospital as honorary consultant, Surat.
Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Surat (Since 2007)
Speciality Interest
- Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy Knee (ACL Reconstruction)
- Pelvic Acetabular Trauma and Complex Lower Limb Trauma, Orthogeriatric trauma care.
- Faculty education and Resident training AO Education and Research
Dr. Rakeshkumar C. Luhana
- MBBS, MS, DNB (Neurosurgery)
- Fellowship in Spine Surgery (Toronto, Canada)
- Fellowship in Advanced Neurosurgery (Japan)
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon
- Endoscopic Spine Surgeon
Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Specialist
Venus Super Specialty Hospital, Vadodara
Dr. Luhana’s expertise in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery translates to faster recoveries and less pain for his patients.
Recognition and Contributions
Dr. Luhana’s dedication to his field is evident in his frequent invitations as faculty at various national conferences and workshops on spine surgery, sharing his knowledge and experience with fellow professionals.
Beyond Medical
Dr. Luhana maintains an active lifestyle as a cyclist and a runner, demonstrating his commitment to health and well-being.
Dr. Tushar Shah
M.B.B.S., M.S. (Orthopaedics) (Baroda Medical College)
AO Trauma Faculty (2013-Present)
Faculty for Zimmer Trauma India
Chair person for AO basic course at Vadodara
Current Position
HOD, Orthopaedics, Bhailal Amin General Hospital, Vadodara (since 2017)
Past Appointments
- HOD, Orthopaedics, Sunshine Global Hospital, Vadodara (2013-2017)
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Bhailal Amin General Hospital, Vadodara (1993-2013)
International Fellowships
- Shoulder Arthroscopy Fellowship, Amsterdam, Netherlands (2013)
- Sports Medicine Fellowship, Kiel, Germany (2008)
- Shoulder Surgery Fellowship, Seoul, South Korea (2005)
- IGOF Fellowship in Joint Replacement and Complex Trauma, Regensburg, Germany (2003)
Specialty Interests
- Complex Fractures and Polytrauma Management
- Sports Injuries
- Joint Replacement
- Arthroscopy Assisted Fixation
- Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
Dr. D.M.C.L.B. Bopitiya (MBBS, MS – Sri Lanka)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon,
Teaching Hospital Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.
Professional Highlights
- Over 15 years as Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, with extensive experience in Trauma, Arthroplasty, Spinal surgeries and Deformity correction.
- International Training: Queens Hospital, Romford, Essex, England (2010–2011).
- Served as Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan as Lieutenant Colonel, Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (2014).
- Pioneered the Orthopaedic and Trauma unit at General Hospital Trincomalee (2011–2016).
Academic Contributions
- Visiting lecturer and External examiner for Surgery and Anatomy at the Faculty of Medicine, Eastern University and Rajarata University, Sri Lanka.
- Trainer for Orthopaedic and General surgical registrars.
Specialty Interests
- Trauma and Fracture management.
- Arthroplasty,
- Spine Surgery,
- Paediatric Deformity Correction.
- Faculty Education and Resident Training.
Dr. A S Niroshan Jayarathne (MBBS, MS)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon,
Teaching Hospital Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
MBBS: University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1999)
MS (Surgery): University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2008)
Overseas Training: Rockhampton Hospital, Queensland, Australia (April 2012 – April 2014)
Professional Experience:
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, District General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya (2015-2017)
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Teaching Hospital Batticaloa (2014-2015)
Teaching Hospital Affiliations
- Trainer and Lecturer for Medical Students and Registrars.
Memberships and Contributions
- Member, Board of Studies in Orthopaedics
- Council Member, Sri Lankan Orthopaedic Association
- Resource Person, Advanced AO Trauma Courses (2017 – Present)
- Trainer and Lecturer for Medical Students and Registrars
Specialty Interests
- Joint Replacements
- Complex Fracture Management (ORIF)
- Spinal Surgeries
- Nerve Surgeries
- Trauma Care and Management
- Medical Education and Resident Training
Dr. Dilshan Munidasa (MBBS, MS, FRCS)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon,
National Hospital of Sri Lanka.
- MBBS (Colombo), MS Orthopaedics FRCS (Edinburgh)
- Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Arthroplasty, Spine, Trauma and Tumour surgery at Singapore General Hospital (2002–2004).
Professional Experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Anuradhapura (2003-2009)
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Chilaw (2009-2013)
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Gampaha (2014)
- Established Gampaha’s first Orthopaedic unit
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at North Colombo Teaching Hospital (2015-2016)
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at National Hospital of Sri Lanka (Since 2016)
Positions Held
- Past President, Sri Lanka Orthopaedic Association (2022).
- Council Member, College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka.
- AO Trauma Chairperson and Course Organizer in Sri Lanka since 2011.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Edinburgh College of Surgeons
- Fellow, Sri Lanka College of Surgeons
- Associate International Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Specialty Interests
- Arthroscopic Ligament and Shoulder surgeries.
- Knee and Hip Arthroplasty.
- Computer Navigated Spine and Scoliosis surgeries with extensive experience.
Dr. V. SWARNAKUMAAR (MBBS, MS, FRCSEd, FCSSL)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Durdans Hospital, Colombo.
MBBS: Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (1991)
MS (Surgery): University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (1999)
FRCSEd (Surgery): Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK (2003)
FCSSL (Surgery): College of Surgeons, Sri Lanka (2016)
Fellowship Training in Spine Surgery at St. George Hospital, Sydney, Australia (2002-2003)
Advanced training in Spinal Endoscopic Surgery, Germany.
Previously affiliated with
- National Hospital of Sri Lanka (2015-2023)
- North Colombo Teaching Hospital (2012-2015)
- Teaching Hospital Galle (2009-2012)
- Teaching Hospital Batticaloa (2004-2009)
Research & Presentations
- Presented at international and national forums, including ISSLS (Portugal, 2004) and SLOA (Sri Lanka, multiple years).
- Topics include Knee Arthroplasty, Spine Surgery, and Advanced Orthopaedic techniques.
Academic Contributions
- Examiner for postgraduate MD in Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Emergency Medicine.
- Faculty: Zimmer Biomet, AO Workshops, and Sri Lankan Orthopaedic Association.
- Visiting Lecturer: University of Jaffna and Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
Leadership Roles
- President: Sri Lanka Orthopaedic Association (2020)
- Secretary: SLOA (2016–2017)
- Board Member: Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo (till 2023)
Specialty Interest:
- Arthroplasty
- Arthroscopy
- Limb Deformity Correction
- Spinal Deformity
- Correction (Scoliosis).