Medical Director (Director – Professional Services) & Head of Orthopaedics
P. D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai
Visiting Consultant: Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai
Executive Profile
Dr. Sanjay Agarwala is a veteran joint replacement surgeon, Medical Director, and Head of Orthopaedics at P. D. Hinduja National Hospital, Mumbai, as well as Visiting Consultant at Breach Candy Hospital.
A UK-trained hip and knee specialist (M.Ch. Orth, Liverpool), his international foundation includes training on rotation and serving as a Fellow with the prestigious Institute of Orthopaedics and the world-renowned Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (Oswestry, UK). A former President of the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS), Dr. Agarwala brings over four decades of surgical excellence, clinical leadership, and academic research to adult reconstructive orthopaedics.
Key Highlights & Clinical Expertise
- Elite UK Fellowship Training: Completed prestigious clinical rotations and fellowships in England at the Institute of Orthopaedics and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH), alongside earning his M.Ch. Orth from the University of Liverpool (awarded the Norman Roberts Medal).
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Specialist in robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery and robotic joint replacements designed for superior surgical precision, optimal implant alignment, and accelerated recovery.
- Tissue-Preserving Hip Techniques: Pioneer of tissue-preserving direct anterolateral hip replacement, minimizing soft-tissue disruption to aim for patient mobilization within 24 hours post-surgery (subject to clinical evaluation).
- AVN / Osteonecrosis Breakthroughs: Globally acclaimed for pioneering non-surgical Bisphosphonate therapy for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip (AVN / Osteonecrosis), saving thousands of patients from premature joint replacement operations.
- DVT Baseline Research: Conducted India’s benchmark clinical research on Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in arthroplasty, establishing national safety and thromboprophylaxis protocols across surgical centers.
- Global Academic Impact: Author of nearly 100 erudite scientific, peer-reviewed publications with over 2,300 citations and a prestigious H-index of 22—reflecting high-impact research that actively guides surgical and treatment protocols worldwide.
- Leadership & Education: Former Chairman of the AO Foundation (Western India) and Program Chairman for National Board DNB Orthopaedic training at Hinduja Hospital.
