About Dr. A. B. Govindaraj

• Dr. A. B. Govindaraj is a highly respected Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, widely recognized for his surgical expertise and leadership in the field.
• With more than 10,000 surgeries performed to date, including over 3,000 joint replacements, Dr. Govindaraj is particularly renowned for bilateral knee replacement surgery and hip replacements.
• He graduated with an MBBS from the University of Madras in 1981 and went on to achieve the prestigious FRCS from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK, in 1985.
• Dr. Govindaraj’s early career was shaped by eight years of advanced training in orthopaedics and joint replacement surgery in the United Kingdom, where he worked under renowned surgeons including Mr. Derek McMinn (pioneer of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing technique) and Mr. John Ireland (expert in knee surgery).
• His expertise in complex spine surgery was further honed under the guidance of Prof. Henry Hazm in Germany.
• During his training in leading hospitals such as Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, King George Hospital (Essex), and Bedford General Hospital, Dr. Govindaraj gained extensive experience in hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic surgery, vascular and urological procedures, and spine surgery.
• By 1987, he had completed his FRCS diploma and returned to India in 1990 after building a strong foundation in advanced orthopaedic techniques.
• In India, Dr. Govindaraj played a pioneering role in establishing orthopaedic departments in leading institutions.
• He was the first Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Tamilnad Hospital (now Global Hospital), Chennai, where he also served as Chairman of the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee.
• Dr. Govindaraj later headed the Orthopaedic Department at Sundaram Medical Foundation Hospital, Anna Nagar, Chennai, while also chairing the Operation Theatres Committee.
• His distinguished career continued at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai, where he specialized in joint replacement and spine surgery.
• He has also contributed significantly to making advanced orthopaedic care accessible and sustainable in India.
• Dr. Govindaraj has combined clinical excellence with academic and institutional leadership, establishing himself as one of the most trusted names in orthopaedics in India