About Dr. Nandakumar Natarajan

• Dr. Nandakumar Natarajan is a highly reputed Orthopaedic Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgeon in Chennai with over 23 years of surgical experience.
• His expertise covers a wide spectrum of orthopaedic procedures, including complex polytrauma surgeries, pelvic acetabular injury management, minimally invasive fracture fixation, and keyhole arthroscopic procedures for ligament injuries of the knee and shoulder.
• Over the course of his career, he has performed more than 1200 surgeries, including joint replacements, arthroscopies, and complex trauma cases, establishing himself as a trusted name in advanced orthopaedic care.
• Dr. Nandakumar completed his MBBS from VMKV Medical College, Salem (The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University) in 2005, followed by an MS in Orthopaedic Surgery from Madras Medical College in 2014.
• He further pursued DNB in Orthopaedics from the National Board of Examinations in 2015.
• To enhance his global expertise, Dr. Nandakumar obtained fellowship training in Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine (UK) and completed a Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship (SIAA), specializing in advanced reconstructive and arthroscopic techniques.
• Dr. Nandakumar has actively participated in numerous national and international workshops and CMEs to remain updated with cutting-edge advancements in orthopaedics.
• His training exposure includes cadaveric hands-on workshops in hip & knee arthroplasty, advanced arthroscopy courses, fracture fixation workshops, and spine techniques such as vertebroplasty & kyphoplasty.
• He has also contributed to academic events such as MMC clinical crash courses, TNOACON conferences, and orthopaedic revision programs.
• Recognized for his clinical excellence, Dr. Nandakumar has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Prof. Ramakrishnan Gold Medal from TNOA for Best Postgraduate in Orthopaedics in Tamil Nadu and the Best Outgoing PG Award at the Institute of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Madras Medical College.
• With memberships in professional orthopaedic associations, Dr. Nandakumar remains actively engaged in research, academic discussions, and surgical innovations, further enriching his clinical practice.