Dr. Mir Tariq Altaf

Dr Mir Tariq Altaf is a highly specialised orthopaedic surgeon in Srinagar with over 17 years of experience in trauma and paediatric musculoskeletal surgery.

He serves as Consultant at Paras Health, Srinagar, and is the first surgeon from Jammu and Kashmir to earn an MCh in Paediatric Orthopaedics from Christian Medical College, Vellore.

Patients seeking a paediatric orthopaedic specialist in Srinagar for congenital deformities, cerebral palsy, or complex limb reconstruction benefit from his advanced surgical training and academic involvement.

Area of Expertise

Dr Altaf focuses on paediatric and adult orthopaedics, including congenital, developmental, traumatic, and neuromuscular conditions.

Conditions Treated

• Paediatric and adult trauma
• Congenital limb deformities and limb deficiencies
• Developmental dysplasia of the hip
• Perthes disease and slipped capital femoral epiphysis
• Clubfoot and congenital vertical talus
• Cerebral palsy and neuromuscular disorders
• Benign bone tumours
• Chronic musculoskeletal infections
• Degenerative spinal disorders

Procedures Performed

• Growth modulation surgery
• Corrective osteotomies
• Limb lengthening procedures
• Soft tissue reconstruction
• Paediatric trauma fixation
• Tumour surgery and deformity reconstruction

Professional Experience

Dr Altaf trained under leading paediatric orthopaedic experts including Prof. Vrisha Madhuri, Prof. Thomas Palocaren, and Prof. Abhay Gahukamble at Christian Medical College, Vellore. He currently practices at Paras Hospital, Munshi Bagh, Srinagar.

Credentials and Education

• MBBS from University of Jammu in 2009
• Diploma in Orthopaedic Surgery from University of Jammu in 2013
• DNB (Orthopaedics) from National Board of Examinations in 2016
• MCh (Paediatric Orthopaedics) from Christian Medical College, Vellore in 2025
• Diploma in Hip Surgery from University of Oxford in 2025

Academic Contributions

Dr Altaf has authored 11 peer-reviewed publications and presented at national and international conferences including Indian Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (IMSOS) and Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA). He was invited as faculty at the North Zone Orthopaedic Conference, Ludhiana, 2025.

Certifications

• National Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, NBE, 2017

Awards and Achievements

• NEET-SS All India Rank 4, 2021
• First Paediatric Orthopaedic MCh from Jammu and Kashmir

Professional Memberships

• Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India
• North Zone Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Association of Surgeons of India
• AOSpine
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India

Book an Appointment with Dr Mir Tariq Altaf, Orthopaedic Surgeon in Srinagar

Dr Mir Tariq Altaf is available for consultations at Paras Hospital, Munshi Bagh, Srinagar (consultation fee: Rs. 550). To schedule an appointment with an experienced orthopaedic surgeon in Srinagar, contact HexaHealth or use the Paras Health appointment booking system directly.