Dr. Manuj Wadhwa

Dr Manuj Wadhwa is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Patiala with 30 years of experience and a career record of over 55,000 joint replacement surgeries.

He completed his MCh in Orthopaedics from the University of Dundee, UK, and holds the prestigious Ranawat Adult Joint Reconstruction Fellowship from Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, training under Dr C S Ranawat who operated on former Prime Minister Mr A B Vajpayee.

Dr Wadhwa consults in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, bringing internationally trained joint replacement expertise to patients across Punjab and North India.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Manuj Wadhwa treats a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions including knee and hip arthritis, complex fractures, shoulder and elbow disorders, spinal deformities, sports injuries, and geriatric trauma.

His clinical focus spans primary and revision joint replacement, robotic and CT-based arthroplasty, arthroscopy, trauma reconstruction, and spine surgery, with internationally recognised expertise in minimally invasive and high-flexion joint replacement techniques.

Joint Replacement Surgery

Dr Manuj is a globally recognised designer surgeon for knee and hip implants, credited with introducing the 30 Years of Knee Concept, Personal Fit Joint Replacement, high-flexion joint replacement, and the First Digital Ortho Suite in the Asia Pacific region.

• Primary Knee Replacement
• Primary Hip Replacement
• Revision Knee Replacement
• Revision Hip Replacement
• Shoulder Replacement
• Elbow Replacement
• Finger Joint Replacement
• Robotic Joint Replacement
• CT-Based Joint Replacement
• Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
• High-Flexion Joint Replacement
• Custom Fit (Personal Fit) Joint Replacement

Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine

Dr Manuj manages ligament injuries, meniscal tears, shoulder instability, and sports-related joint conditions through minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques.

• Arthroscopy of Knee
• Arthroscopy of Shoulder
• Sports injury management and reconstruction

Complex Trauma and Fracture Surgery

Dr Manuj Wadhwa manages complex fractures and geriatric trauma including hip fractures, with expertise in trauma reconstruction and fixation across high-volume orthopaedic settings.

• Complex Fracture Reconstruction
• Geriatric Hip Fracture Management

Spine and Deformity Surgery

• Spine Surgery
• Deformity Correction

Professional Experience

Present Experience

• Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Bhupindra Road, Patiala
• Chairman and Consultant, Livasa Hospital (Formerly IVY), Ram Colony
• Chairman and Consultant, Livasa Hospital (Formerly IVY), Bal Schander
• Chairman and Consultant, Livasa Hospital (Formerly IVY), SAS Nagar
• Senior Consultant, Ojas Hospital, Panchkula Extension

Past Experience

• Chairman and Executive Director, Paras Hospitals, Panchkula (4 years)
• Director and Head, Orthopaedics, Max Hospitals, Mohali, Bathinda, and Dehradun (5 years)
• Director and Head, Orthopaedics, Fortis Hospital, Mohali and Amritsar (9 years)

Credentials and Education

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi (1996)
• MS (Orthopaedics), Government Medical College, Amritsar (1999)
• MCh (Orthopaedics), University of Dundee, UK (2004)
• Ranawat Adult Joint Reconstruction Fellowship, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, USA (2005)
• Fellowship in Joint Reconstruction, Australia
• Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Joint Replacement, Singapore

Awards and Recognition

• World Book of Records: 3876 Joint Replacements in 2022, highest ever globally in one year
• World Book of Records: Most Joint Replacement Surgeries (524) in a single month by a single surgeon
• Limca Book of Records (7 times): Highest number of joint replacements in a year, month, week, and fastest 1000 joint replacements
• Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records: Highest number of joint replacement surgeries globally
• Man of the Year, American Biographical Institute, USA
• Rashtriya Ratan Award
• Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award
• Healthcare Leader, Dainik Bhaskar (2014)
• Healthcare Pioneer, Times of India (November 2013 and January 2015)
• Best Doctor of the Region, Senior Citizens Association (April 2013)
• Chairman Award as League Extraordinaire, Max India
• Pioneers Award, Times of India
• Czars of North, Hindustan Times
• Felicitated by former President of India, Pratibha Patil
• Listed in Contemporary World Who's Who

Designer and Faculty Roles

• Designer Surgeon for Anthem Knee Implant, Smith and Nephew, USA
• Designer of Orthomatch Instruments, Smith and Nephew
• Designed Reach Instrumentation for DePuy, Johnson and Johnson, USA
• Designed and patented FIFO and NKR Technology for Arthroplasty
• Faculty of Johnson and Johnson, Smith and Nephew, AO International, Maxx Meril, and Stryker
• Trained more than 100 fellow surgeons in joint replacement and reconstruction

Professional Memberships

• Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA)
• Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
• AO Alumni Association (AAOS)
• Indo-German Orthopaedic Foundation (IGOF)
• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
• Trauma Society of India (TSI)
• Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Book an Appointment with Dr Manuj Wadhwa, Joint Replacement Surgeon in Patiala

Book a priority appointment with Dr Manuj Wadhwa, a trusted Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Patiala, at Manipal Hospital, Bhupindra Road, Livasa Hospital SAS Nagar, Livasa Hospital Ram Colony, Livasa Hospital Bal Schander, or Ojas Hospital Panchkula.

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