Dr. Abhinandan Punit
Dr. Abhinandan is one of Bangalore’s leading orthopedic surgeons, known for his expertise in robotic and minimally invasive surgeries for the hip, knee, and shoulder. With over 15 years of clinical and surgical experience, he combines in-depth medical knowledge with cutting-edge technology to offer patients faster recovery times and improved outcomes.
Areas of Specialization
- Robotic & minimally invasive hip and knee replacements.
- Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) for hip surgery.
- Shoulder surgeries and arthroscopic procedures.
- Sports injury treatment for amateur and elite athletes.
- Complex revisions and trauma reconstruction surgeries.
Patient-Centered Practice
- Performs 200+ joint replacements annually.
- Known for faster patient recovery and return to activity.
- Deep experience in treating national-level sports professionals.
- Empathetic, consultative approach tailored to individual needs.
Credentials & Global Expertise
- MS in Orthopaedics – Kasturba Medical College (Manipal University).
- DNB (Orthopaedics) – National Board of Examinations.
- MCh Orthopaedics – University of Edinburgh, UK.
- MSc Sports & Exercise Medicine – University of South Wales.
- Certified in robotic joint replacement (MAKO, Cuvis, Cori systems).
- Trained at top institutions across the UK, Europe, and Australia.
- Accredited Fellowship in joint replacement and sports medicine (UK and Australia).
Along with being the founder of Elite Orthocare Multi-Specialty Clinic in Bangalore, Dr. Abhinandan is also a consultant orthopedic surgeon at Narayana Clinic and Hospitals.
International Training and Expertise
- 2014: Dr. Punit underwent advanced surgical training in Sports Medicine and Knee Surgery, including cartilage transfer and regenerative medicine at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy, under the esteemed Professors Maurilio Marcacci and Stefano Zaffagnini, MD.
- 2016: He further specialized in Knee Replacement and Knee Sports Medicine at a FIFA-certified center in Portugal under the world-renowned Professor João Duarte Espregueira-Mendes, MD, PhD.
- 2016-2020: Moving to the UK, Dr. Punit completed long-term fellowships in hip and knee joint replacements, revision joint replacements, robotic joint replacements, and shoulder surgery at the prestigious Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Scotland. During this time, he trained with leading NHS orthopedic surgeons such as Mr. Kapil Kumar, Mr. Kamal Deep, Mr. Stevenson, and Mr. Jason Roberts.
- 2020: Dr. Punit moved to Australia to train under the globally renowned Professor Phong Tran, Head of Department, Western Health, for formal surgical training in Direct Anterior Hip Replacement. He also trained with Professor John O’ Donnell, a pioneer in Hip Arthroscopy.
Bringing World-Class Expertise to Bengaluru
With a wealth of international experience, Dr. Abhinandan Punit brings advanced surgical techniques and personalized patient care to the people of Bengaluru. His extensive training allows him to provide cutting-edge treatment in orthopedic surgery.
Academic Contributions and Leadership
Dr. Abhinandan Punit has authored various research articles in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He is a frequent speaker at local, national, and international conferences and serves as a trainer for the MCh. Trauma & Orthopedics program at the University of Dundee, NHS Scotland
