Dr. Avi Shah

Dr Avi Shah is a highly acclaimed and internationally trained Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon in Mumbai, bringing 16 years of elite surgical expertise to the treatment of complex childhood bone, joint, and spinal conditions.

He currently consults at several premier institutions including SRCC Children Hospital, Jaslok Hospital, Jupiter Hospital, and Germanten Hospital. Possessing a deeply formidable academic foundation, he holds an MS in Orthopaedics (Gold Medalist) and has completed an exceptional triple fellowship in paediatric orthopaedics across elite centres in the USA, UK, and India.

Recognised as a leader in his field, he serves as the Co-Director of Child Hip Preservation Services and Director of the CURE Clubfoot Programme at SRCC Children's Hospital.

He is highly sought after for his unparalleled precision in executing complex hip preservation surgeries, cerebral palsy gait corrections, and limb lengthening procedures.

Connecting effortlessly with young patients and their families, he consults fluently in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Specialty Areas, Conditions, and Treatments

Dr Avi Shah provides exceptionally precise, highly restorative surgical interventions for infants and children battling severe congenital bone deformities, catastrophic sports injuries, and debilitating neuromuscular conditions across top-tier hospitals in Mumbai.

Paediatric Hip Disorders and Preservation Surgery

Infants and children suffering from severe Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), debilitating Perthes disease, or severe Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) require highly intricate, tissue-sparing surgical corrections to prevent permanent joint damage. Dr Avi offers authoritative hip preservation support:

• Advanced Hip Preservation Surgery for Children and Adolescents
• Precision Paediatric Hip Arthroscopy
• Comprehensive DDH, SCFE, and Perthes Disease Management

Clubfoot and Deformity Correction

Newborns and older children presenting with severe congenital clubfoot (CTEV), those suffering from debilitating limb length discrepancy, or patients with complex angular deformities around the knee demand highly structured, biomechanically precise corrections. Dr Avi provides elite reconstructive care:

• Clubfoot (CTEV) Treatment using the Ponseti Method
• Neuromuscular and Syndromic Clubfoot Correction (including Achilles Tendon Tenotomy)
• Advanced Limb Lengthening Surgery and Congenital Deformity Correction
• Angular Deformity Correction using Growth Modulation

Cerebral Palsy Surgery and Sports Injuries

Children battling severe mobility issues or a crouch gait due to cerebral palsy, those experiencing complex patellar instability, or young athletes suffering from catastrophic sports-related musculoskeletal injuries require highly dynamic surgical interventions to restore movement. Dr Avi offers comprehensive surgical management:

• Cerebral Palsy Surgery (including Crouch Gait Correction)
• Distal Femoral Extension Osteotomy for Cerebral Palsy
• Patellar Instability Treatment (including MPFL Reconstruction)
• Complex Paediatric Sports Injury Management

Paediatric Fractures, Spine, and Bone Infections

Patients diagnosed with severe spinal tuberculosis (TB spondylitis), debilitating paediatric scoliosis, catastrophic growth plate fractures, or life-threatening bone infections (osteomyelitis) require rapid, aggressive orthopaedic management to prevent permanent disability. Dr Avi provides authoritative medical and surgical care:

• Complex Paediatric Fracture Management (including Femoral Neck and Lateral Condyle Humerus Fractures)
• Scoliosis and Spinal Tuberculosis Surgical Management
• Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis Diagnosis and Management
• Metabolic Bone Disease Care (including Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Rickets)

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Avi Shah possesses an incredibly robust academic foundation, augmented by nearly two decades of rigorous surgical practice and elite, globally recognised fellowship training:

• MBBS from KIMS, Bangalore (2010)
• MS in Orthopaedics (Gold Medalist) from Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar (2015)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics from Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai (2017)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Sports and Orthopaedics from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, USA (trained under Dr Shital Parikh, 2017)
• Fellowship in Young and Adolescent Hip Preservation and Limb Reconstruction from Sheffield Children's Hospital, UK (2019)

Reflecting his immense clinical authority, he currently serves as the Co-Director of Child Hip Preservation Services and the Director of the CURE Clubfoot Programme at SRCC Children's Hospital.

Leadership, Awards, and Academic Contributions

A deeply dedicated academic surgeon, Dr Avi Shah has significantly advanced paediatric orthopaedic protocols globally, earning prestigious international accolades for his research and surgical excellence:

Key Awards and Recognition:

• Top Gun Challenge Winner at the International Paediatric Orthopaedic Symposium (IPOS), Orlando, USA (2017).
• Awarded the highly prestigious POSI Kaye E Wilkins Travelling Fellowship (2017) and designated a POSNA Travelling Scholar.
• Awarded the Best Paper at APPOA Singapore (2023) and Best Paper Category for Clubfoot Programme Evaluation at POSICON Bangalore (2015).
• Secured the Gold Medal in Orthopaedic Surgery during his MS (2015).

Research and Publications:

• Authored over 15 peer-reviewed publications in elite international journals, including the International Orthopaedics, The Spine Journal, and the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics.
• Authored a definitive textbook chapter on Femoral Neck Fractures in Paediatric Age Group (Elsevier Publications).
• Published landmark research on the Ponseti Method for Neuromuscular and Syndromic Clubfeet and Distal Femoral Extension Osteotomy for Crouch Gait in Cerebral Palsy.

Professional Memberships

Demonstrating his unwavering commitment to advancing paediatric orthopaedic protocols globally, Dr Avi holds esteemed memberships in elite medical bodies:

• Member of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI)
• Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
• Member of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA)
• Member of the Societe Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (SICOT)
• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
• Member of the Bombay Orthopaedic Society and Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association

Current Hospital Affiliations in Mumbai

Dr Avi Shah currently consults as a leading Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at the following premier healthcare facilities:

• SRCC Children Hospital, Narayana Health, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai
• Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai
• Jupiter Hospital, Eastern Express Highway, Thane
• Germanten Hospital, Worli, Mumbai
• Visiting Consultant at Bhatia Hospital (Tardeo), Jagjivan Ram Hospital (Mumbai Central), and Empathy Hospital (Bhiwandi).

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