Dr. Praveen Goparaju

Dr Praveen Goparaju is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon with 10 years of clinical experience in orthopaedics and spine surgery, specialising in minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical and lumbar procedures, spinal deformity correction, and endoscopic spine surgery.

Dr Praveen G is currently associated with CARE Hospital, Hitec City, and DIA Clinic, Kokapet, Hyderabad.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Praveen Goparaju specialises in orthopaedics and spine surgery with strong expertise across minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine surgery, lumbar spine surgery, spinal deformity correction, endoscopic discectomy, cervical disc replacement, spinal infections, and spinal tumour management.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

He performs advanced minimally invasive spine surgical procedures including transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and other keyhole spinal interventions, providing precise and effective surgical management for a wide range of spinal conditions with reduced operative trauma, faster recovery, and improved patient outcomes.

Cervical Spine Surgery

Dr Praveen Goparaju performs comprehensive cervical spine surgical procedures including cervical discectomy, cervical disc replacement, and occipito-cervical stabilisation, providing accurate and effective surgical management for cervical disc disease, nerve compression, instability, and other complex cervical spinal conditions.

Lumbar Spine Surgery

He performs a wide range of lumbar spine surgical procedures including lumbar discectomy and lumbar interbody fusion, providing effective surgical management for lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and other degenerative lumbar spinal conditions requiring operative intervention.

Endoscopic Discectomy

Dr Praveen Goparaju performs endoscopic discectomy for patients with cervical and lumbar disc herniation, offering a minimally invasive surgical approach with precise visualisation, reduced tissue disruption, and faster postoperative recovery compared to conventional open surgical techniques.

Spinal Deformity Correction

He provides surgical management for complex spinal deformities including scoliosis and kyphosis, delivering individualised deformity correction strategies with the goal of restoring spinal alignment, improving posture, relieving neurological symptoms, and enhancing long-term functional outcomes.

Spine Degenerative Disorders

Dr Praveen Goparaju evaluates and manages a wide range of degenerative spinal conditions including disc degeneration, spinal stenosis, and spondylosis, offering evidence-based surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies tailored to each patient's clinical presentation and functional requirements.

Spinal Infections

He provides specialised management for spinal infections including discitis, vertebral osteomyelitis, and epidural abscess, delivering accurate diagnosis and appropriate surgical or medical management to eradicate infection, stabilise the spine, and prevent neurological deterioration.

Spinal Tumours

Dr Praveen Goparaju provides surgical management for primary and metastatic spinal tumours, offering comprehensive evaluation and tailored surgical intervention for spinal cord decompression, tumour resection, and spinal stabilisation to preserve neurological function and improve patient quality of life.

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations

• Consultant at CARE Hospital, Hitec City, Hyderabad
• Consultant at DIA Clinic, Kokapet, Hyderabad

Previous Affiliations

• Associate Consultant at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad
• Registrar at Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai
• Senior Resident at Government General Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
• Resident at Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad
• Junior Resident at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad

Research and Publications

• Safety, Efficacy, Surgical, and Radiological Outcomes of Short Segment Occipital Plate and C2 Transarticular Screw Construct for Occipito-Cervical Instability.
• Efficiency of Spinal Anesthesia versus General Anesthesia for Minimal Invasive Single Level Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Retrospective Analysis of 178 Patients.
• Quiescent Andersson Lesion Simplifies Deformity Correction: A Case Report.
• Baroreflex Failure After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Case Report.

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS – Guntur Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, 2014
• MS Orthopaedics – Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, 2019
• FASSI – Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 2020
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery – Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of Bharat, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2022
• FAO – AO Spine Center, New Delhi, 2023
• FAPSS – University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023
• Andhra Pradesh Medical Council – Registration No. 90305, 2015

Memberships

• Asia Pacific Spine Society
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India
• Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Spine Section Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of Bharat
• Orthopaedic Surgeons Society of Andhra Pradesh
• Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Telugu
• Marathi

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