Dr. Dilip Nadkarni

Dr Dilip V Nadkarni is one of Mumbai's most respected Orthopaedic Surgeons and Sports Injury Specialists with 44 years of clinical experience in advanced knee arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine.

He has successfully performed over 10,000 knee arthroscopic surgeries and is credited with pioneering the Sports Injury Clinic at Lilavati Hospital in 2000, which was inaugurated by Mr Amitabh Bachchan.

He has also authored well-known patient education books including Knee Problem, No Problem and How to Avoid Knee Surgery, contributing significantly to public awareness on knee health.

He currently serves as Consultant at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai, providing comprehensive, patient-centred orthopaedic and sports injury care.

If you are searching for the best knee specialist in Mumbai or a trusted expert for knee arthroscopy, ligament injury, cartilage repair or sports-related orthopaedic care, Dr Dilip Nadkarni offers globally trained expertise supported by over four decades of clinical excellence.

He consults in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Dilip V Nadkarni specialises in advanced knee and sports injury care, offering precision-based minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures.

Knee Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

Minimally invasive procedures for knee injuries and sports-related conditions.

• Knee arthroscopy
• Ligament reconstruction (ACL and PCL)
• Meniscus repair and cartilage restoration
• Sports injury management for athletes

General Orthopaedic Care

Comprehensive treatment for common bone and joint conditions.

• Knee pain and joint pain treatment
• Arthritis and degenerative knee conditions
• Post-injury rehabilitation guidance

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation:

• Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Bandra West, Mumbai

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Bombay University (1982)
• MS (Orthopaedics) from University of Mumbai (1987)
• Knee Arthroscopy Fellowship, Japan (1987)

Academic Contributions and Achievements

• Successfully performed over 10,000 knee arthroscopic surgeries
• Pioneer of the Sports Injury Clinic at Lilavati Hospital (2000), inaugurated by Mr Amitabh Bachchan
• Author of popular patient education books – Knee Problem, No Problem and How to Avoid Knee Surgery

Medical Registration

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No. 49739, 1983)

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