Dr. Saraswati Viswanathan

Dr Saraswati Viswanathan is one of Bangalore's few female paediatric orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic trauma specialists with 19 years of clinical expertise spanning congenital deformities, clubfoot, limb length discrepancy, hip and knee disorders in children, growth modulation, deformity correction, paediatric and adult trauma, chronic bone and joint pain, and pain management.

Patients searching for the best paediatric orthopaedic doctor in Bangalore, a reliable lady orthopaedic surgeon in Karnataka, or expert clubfoot, DDH and limb deformity specialist will find KMC Manipal Gold Medallist, Kanchi Kamakoti fellowship trained, AO International credentialled orthopaedic care.

Dr Saraswati consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Saraswati's clinical practice combines paediatric orthopaedics with adult orthopaedic trauma and pain management. Her Gold Medal MS from KMC Manipal, Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics from Kanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital Chennai, Fellowship in Pain Management, and AO International Fracture Courses anchor her practice across both paediatric and adult musculoskeletal care.

Paediatric Orthopaedics in Bangalore

Comprehensive orthopaedic care for children, supported by Fellowship from Kanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital, Chennai:

• Clubfoot Treatment (Ponseti Casting and Surgical Correction)
• Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) Management
• Limb Length Discrepancy Evaluation and Treatment
• Limb Lengthening Surgery
• Growth Modulation Procedures
• Angular Deformity Correction in Children
• Congenital Deformity Correction
• Rickets Related Deformity Management
• Post Septic Sequelae Management
• Malunion and Non-Union in Children
• Paediatric Fracture Management
• Paediatric Hip Disorders
• Paediatric Knee Disorders

Orthopaedic Trauma in Bangalore

Comprehensive fracture and trauma care across age groups, supported by AO International Basic and Advanced Fracture Courses:

• Fracture Management (Upper and Lower Limb)
• Complex Fracture Fixation
• Polytrauma Orthopaedic Management
• Malunion and Non-Union Surgery in Adults
• Open Fracture Management
• Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Coordination
• Distal Radius Fracture Management
• Hip Fracture Surgery

Deformity Correction and Limb Reconstruction

Surgical correction of limb deformities:

• Ilizarov Ring Fixator for Deformity Correction
• Taylor Spatial Frame Coordination
• Osteotomy for Angular Deformity
• Bone Transport for Segmental Bone Loss
• Limb Reconstruction after Infection

Chronic Bone and Joint Pain Management

Comprehensive musculoskeletal pain care, supported by Fellowship in Pain Management from Delhi Pain Management Centre:

• Chronic Joint Pain Evaluation
• Osteoarthritis Non-Surgical Management
• Knee Pain Assessment and Treatment
• Back Pain and Spine Related Limb Pain
• Interventional Pain Management
• Injection Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain
• Rehabilitation Coordination

General Orthopaedics

Routine orthopaedic care:

• Soft Tissue Injury Management
• Ligament and Tendon Injury Assessment
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Trigger Finger Release
• Ganglion Cyst Excision
• Pre Operative Orthopaedic Assessment

Conditions Treated

• Clubfoot
• DDH (Developmental Dysplasia of Hip)
• Limb Length Discrepancy
• Angular Deformities in Children
• Rickets Related Bone Deformities
• Post Septic Bone and Joint Sequelae
• Fractures (Paediatric and Adult)
• Malunion and Non-Union
• Chronic Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis
• Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1250
• Consultant, Satva Speciality Clinic and Preventive Health Centre, JP Nagar, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, Narayana Multispeciality Clinic, Jayanagar, Bangalore
• Previous Orthopaedic Surgeon, St John's Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore

Awards and Recognition

• Gold Medallist, MS Orthopaedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2010)

Research and Publications

Dr Saraswati has contributed to peer-reviewed orthopaedic literature with publications including:

• Maternity Leave Laws for Surgeons, Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 2016
• Genetic Disorders with Heterotopic Ossificans, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 2015
• Clinical Evaluation Using Pelvifemoral Angle, Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, 2013
• Management of Infected Nonunion of Tibia, Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research, 2012
• Awareness of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Guidelines, International Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 2011

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (2007)
• FAGE from Manipal University (2007)
• MS Orthopaedics from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2010) (Gold Medallist)
• Fellowship in Pain Management from Delhi Pain Management Centre (2018)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics from Kanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital, Chennai
• AO International Trauma Basic and Advanced Fracture Courses

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 75953 (2007)

Professional Memberships

• Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI)
• Karnataka Orthopaedic Association (KOA)
• Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA)

KMC Gold Medallist Female Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with Kanchi Kamakoti Fellowship and IOA Women's Wing Leadership

Orthopaedic surgery remains one of the most male-dominated surgical specialties globally, and female orthopaedic surgeons with formal paediatric orthopaedics fellowship training and leadership roles in professional societies are genuinely uncommon in Indian practice. Dr Saraswati's Gold Medal in MS Orthopaedics from KMC Manipal reflects the highest level of academic distinction in her postgraduate training, followed by Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics from Kanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital, Chennai (one of India's leading paediatric institutions) and Fellowship in Pain Management from Delhi Pain Management Centre.

Her Executive Committee roles in the IOA Women's Wing (2022-2023), Bangalore Orthopaedic Society (2024-2025), and Karnataka Orthopaedic Society demonstrate sustained professional leadership alongside her clinical practice. Her five peer-reviewed publications including a publication in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons on maternity leave laws for surgeons (reflecting her advocacy for women in surgery) and publications in the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics and Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma reflect both clinical and advocacy research engagement.

Combined with APOA international membership, prior tenure at St John's Medical College, BGS Gleneagles, and Narayana, and current practice at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road (₹1250) and Satva Speciality Clinic JP Nagar, this depth of fellowship trained paediatric orthopaedic care from a Gold Medallist female orthopaedic surgeon is now offered across two Bangalore locations.

Book an Appointment

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