Dr. Ravichandra Kelkar

Dr Ravichandra Kelkar is a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist in Hebbal, Bangalore with over 29 years of clinical and surgical experience in managing primary and complex joint replacements, fracture fixation, deformity correction, arthroscopy, and sports injuries.

He currently practises as a Consultant in Orthopaedics at Manipal Hospital, Hebbal and Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, where he provides advanced surgical care for hip, knee, shoulder, and complex revision joint replacement cases.

Patients looking for the best orthopaedic surgeon in Hebbal or a trusted joint replacement specialist in Bangalore will find in Dr Ravichandra Kelkar a double MRCS-qualified surgeon trained in the UK and the US, with decades of hands-on expertise and a compassionate, patient-first approach.

He consults in English, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil.

Area of Expertise

Joint Replacement Surgery

Advanced primary and complex revision joint replacement procedures for hip, knee, shoulder, and other joints with focus on precision and long-term mobility.

• Primary total hip replacement
• Primary total knee replacement
• Complex revision joint replacement
• Shoulder replacement surgery
• Toe and finger joint replacement
• Deformity correction surgery

Fracture Fixation and Trauma Surgery

Surgical management of fractures, bone injuries, and musculoskeletal trauma requiring precise fixation and structured rehabilitation.

• Fracture fixation and trauma surgery
• Spine surgery
• Bone tumour management

Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries

Minimally invasive keyhole surgeries for ligament injuries, joint problems, and sports-related musculoskeletal conditions.

• Arthroscopy (knee and shoulder)
• ACL reconstruction
• Sports injury management

Professional Experience

Dr Ravichandra Kelkar is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore

With 29 years of experience across India and the UK, Dr Kelkar has independently managed thousands of complex joint replacement, fracture, and arthroscopic cases, earning a strong reputation as one of the best orthopaedic surgeons in Bangalore.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, 1997 (Gold Medallist)
• MS in Orthopaedics from JIPMER, Puducherry, 2001 (Gold Medallist)
• MRCS from Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• MRCSAE from Royal College of Surgeons, London

Dr Kelkar trained in England for 6 years across specialist orthopaedic institutes, gaining extensive exposure to joint replacement surgery. He completed specialised Arthroplasty training with Dr David Fisher at OrthoIndy, Indianapolis, USA, gaining expertise in complex joint surgeries.

He has secured 1st Place in Orthoradiology at Westminster, UK and received Gold Medals in both Orthopaedics and MBBS. He was also awarded a National Scholarship for Academic Excellence in SSLC and University Gold Medals in sports.

He is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC 46648).

Research, Publications, and Memberships

Dr Ravichandra Kelkar has published research in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), including a multicentre randomised controlled trial on DVT prevention in total hip arthroplasty.

He has delivered lectures as faculty at regional and national orthopaedic conferences and contributed orthopaedic articles to the Times of India and Deccan Herald. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, England and the Indian Orthopaedic Association.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on joint replacement, fracture fixation, arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, deformity correction, or any orthopaedic concern in Hebbal or Yelahanka, Bangalore, book an appointment with Dr Ravichandra Kelkar through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.