Dr. Naveen Kumar L V

Dr Naveen Kumar L V is a globally trained orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon in Bangalore with over 27 years of experience in arthroscopy, robotic hip and knee replacement, ligament reconstruction, and complex revision joint surgery.

He currently serves as the Chief of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and Senior Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore and as Senior Consultant at the Sports Orthopaedics Institute, HSR Layout.

Patients searching for the best orthopaedic surgeon in Bangalore or a trusted robotic knee replacement and sports injury specialist near Sarjapur Road will find in Dr Naveen one of the most highly qualified and internationally recognised orthopaedic surgeons in the country.

Whether you need expert care for a sports injury, ligament tear, arthroscopy, robotic joint replacement, complex revision surgery, or any orthopaedic concern, he provides world-class, evidence-based musculoskeletal care. He consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Arthroscopy and Sports Injury Surgery

Advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic care and ligament reconstruction for athletes and active individuals.

• Knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopy
• Ligament reconstruction including ACL and complex ligament repairs
• Muscle, tendon, and soft tissue surgery
• Sports injury management and return-to-performance care
• FIFA-certified sports medicine expertise

Robotic Joint Replacement and Arthroplasty

Precision-driven robotic and computer-navigated joint replacement surgery for hip, knee, and shoulder.

• Robotic-assisted (Mako-certified) hip and knee replacement
• Computer-navigated shoulder replacement
• Primary and complex revision knee and hip replacement
• Pelvi-acetabular surgery for complex pelvic conditions

Regenerative Medicine and Trauma Surgery

Cutting-edge cartilage regeneration techniques alongside comprehensive trauma and fracture care.

• Stem cell therapy and cartilage regeneration
• AVN (Avascular Necrosis) treatment
• Trauma and fracture management
• Pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery

Professional Experience

Dr Naveen Kumar L V is currently associated with:

• Senior Consultant and Chief of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
• Senior Consultant, Sports Orthopaedics Institute, HSR Layout, Bangalore

Before returning to India in 2018, he trained and worked for over 14 years across leading UK institutions including Wrightington Hospital and University Hospital, Cardiff, and completed multiple fellowships in the UK and Germany.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from BLDEA's Shri B M Patil Medical College, Bijapur, 1999
• MS in Orthopaedics from MAHE's Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, 2004
• MSc in Trauma and Orthopaedics from Salford University, UK, 2016
• MCh in Hip and Knee (Orthopaedics) from Edge Hill University, UK, 2017

Fellowships and Certifications

• FRCS in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery from Royal College of Surgeons, England, 2017
• FEBOT from European Board of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Portugal, 2017
• Diploma SICOT from Rome, Italy, 2016
• MRCGP from Royal College of General Practitioners, UK
• FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine from College of Football Medicine, Italy, 2021
• Mako-certified Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Provider, American College of Surgeons

Awards and Honours

• John Charnley Gold Medal, Wrightington Hospital, UK (Hall of Fame honour)
• Service Excellence in Sports Injury Surgeries, Vijay Karnataka and Bangalore Mirror, 2025
• Excellence in Sports Orthopaedics and Regenerative Medicine, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Health Awards, 2024
• Best Trainee Award, British Indian Orthopaedic Society (BIOS), UK
• Topper at Diploma SICOT, Italy and Distinction at FEBOT, Portugal

Research and Publications

Dr Naveen has published extensively in leading peer-reviewed journals including the Bone and Joint Journal, Bone and Joint Open, and the Irish Journal of Medical Science.

He serves as a journal reviewer for BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Springer Nature) and the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and has presented at major international conferences including SICOT World Congress and EFORT.

Memberships

• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
• Indian Arthroscopy Society
• British Indian Orthopaedic Society
• SICOT (International)
• Bangalore Orthopaedic Society

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration number 51965, since 2018

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on robotic knee replacement, arthroscopy, sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, revision joint surgery, or any orthopaedic concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr Naveen Kumar L V through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.