Dr. Yashavantha Kumar C

Dr C Yashavantha Kumar is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Bangalore with over 22 years of experience in shoulder and knee arthroscopy, sports injury management, ligament reconstruction, complex trauma care, and joint replacement surgery.

He currently practises as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore and at Anirish Orthopaedic Clinic, NTI Phase 1, Bangalore.

Whether you need expert care for a shoulder or knee injury, ACL reconstruction, sports-related condition, complex fracture, joint replacement, or any orthopaedic concern, he provides comprehensive, evidence-based musculoskeletal care. He consults in Kannada, English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy

Advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures for shoulder and knee conditions across all patient groups.

• Shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff, labral, and instability conditions
• Knee arthroscopy for meniscal and ligament injuries
• Acromioclavicular joint reconstruction
• Arthroscopic management of sports-related shoulder and knee conditions
• Minimally invasive keyhole techniques for faster recovery

Sports Medicine and Ligament Reconstruction

Specialised care for athletes and active individuals with sports-related injuries across all major joints.

• Ligament reconstruction procedures including ACL and PCL
• Sports injury management and return-to-performance rehabilitation
• Athletic injury assessment and structured recovery planning
• FIASM (Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine) certified care
• International fellowship-trained sports medicine approach

Complex Trauma, Fracture Management, and Arthroplasty

Comprehensive surgical care for fractures, joint preservation, and replacement procedures.

• Complex trauma and fracture management
• Pelvi-acetabular and tibial condyle fracture fixation
• Arthroplasty and joint preservation techniques
• Trochanteric and proximal femur fracture management
• Patella fracture fixation and surgical stabilisation

Professional Experience

Dr C Yashavantha Kumar is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore
• Consultant, Anirish Orthopaedic Clinic, NTI Phase 1, Bangalore

He has previously served as a Consultant Arthroscopic and Trauma Surgeon and Associate Professor at M S Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, and as a Senior Resident at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.

With nearly two decades of clinical practice, he has managed a wide spectrum of arthroscopic, trauma, and arthroplasty cases across leading academic and tertiary care centres.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary (RGUHS), 2004
• MS in Orthopaedics from JIPMER, Pondicherry, 2009
• DNB in Orthopaedics from National Board of Examinations, 2010
• FIASM (Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine), 2014
• MNAMS from National Academy of Medical Sciences, 2020

Fellowships and Certifications

• Fellowship in Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy from Sancheti Institute, Pune
• Fellowship in Shoulder and Sports Medicine from Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune (under Dr Ashish Babhulkar)
• Arthroscopy Fellowship from Sportsmed Hospital, Adelaide, Australia (2016)
• Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship (ISKSAA-BOSTAA), UK (2018)

Awards and Research

Dr Yashavantha Kumar has published 24+ peer-reviewed papers in journals including the Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and the European Journal of Surgery and Traumatology.

He serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) and is a Scientific Committee Member of the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association (KOA).

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on shoulder arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, complex fractures, joint replacement, or any orthopaedic concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr C Yashavantha Kumar through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.