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The best orthopedic doctors for Tarnaka, Hyderabad include Dr. Praveen Kumar Rao, Dr. H Vinay Kumar, Dr. Brijesh Kidiyoor, Dr. Somasekhara Reddy N and Dr. Lakshmi Prasad Garnepally. Three practise at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, about 6 km away, one at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, about 6 km away and one at Apollo Clinic, Uppal, about 3 km away. Last updated: November 2026.
Tarnaka is a residential area in north-east Hyderabad beside Osmania University, between Secunderabad and Uppal. Patients here with knee, hip, back, shoulder or sports injuries, or after a fall or fracture, can choose from orthopaedic surgeons at hospitals such as Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad and Apollo Clinic, Uppal.
This guide lists five orthopedic doctors for patients in and around Tarnaka. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory where available, with patient recommendation figures from Apollo 24|7 and HexaHealth. HexaHealth does not show qualifications, so please confirm these with the hospital. Doctors outside Tarnaka are marked as nearby. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 Orthopedic Doctors in Tarnaka at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Praveen Kumar Rao | Joint replacement, trauma | 18 years |
| 2 | Dr. H Vinay Kumar | Robotic joint replacement, sports medicine | 21 years |
| 3 | Dr. Brijesh Kidiyoor | Trauma, joint replacement | 16 years |
| 4 | Dr. Somasekhara Reddy N | Orthopaedics and joint surgery | 36 years |
| 5 | Dr. Lakshmi Prasad Garnepally | Joint replacement | 9 years |
1. Dr. Praveen Kumar Rao — Clinical Director and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MS (Ortho), Fellowship in Trauma Surgery, Joint Replacement Surgery |
| Experience | 18 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Praveen Kumar Rao is a senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon, clinical director and joint replacement surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, with 18 years of experience.
He holds an MS in orthopaedics with training in trauma surgery and joint replacement.
Why choose Dr. Praveen Kumar Rao: Joint replacement and trauma care close to Secunderabad.
2. Dr. H Vinay Kumar — Senior Consultant, Robotic and Navigation Joint Replacement, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (Ortho), Fellowship in Joint Replacement, Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine |
| Experience | 21 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. H Vinay Kumar is a senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, with 21 years of experience.
He specialises in robotic and computer-navigated joint replacement, with fellowships in joint replacement and sports medicine.
Why choose Dr. Vinay Kumar: Robotic and navigated knee and hip replacement.
3. Dr. Brijesh Kidiyoor — Clinical Director, Orthopaedic Trauma and Joint Replacement, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MS (Ortho) |
| Experience | 16 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Brijesh Kidiyoor is a senior consultant orthopaedic trauma and joint replacement surgeon and clinical director at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, with 16 years of experience.
He holds an MS in orthopaedics.
Why choose Dr. Kidiyoor: Fracture and joint replacement care at a large Secunderabad hospital.
4. Dr. Somasekhara Reddy N — Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho, Liverpool) |
| Experience | 36 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
| Patient feedback | 84% recommend (100+ patients) on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Somasekhara Reddy N is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Secunderabad, with 36 years of experience.
He completed an MCh in orthopaedics at Liverpool, UK, and 84% of more than 100 patients on Apollo 24|7 recommend him.
Why choose Dr. Somasekhara Reddy: The most experienced Apollo orthopaedic surgeon in Secunderabad.
5. Dr. Lakshmi Prasad Garnepally — Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Clinic Uppal
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (Ortho, AIIMS), DNB (Ortho), MNAMS, FIJR, FIRJR |
| Experience | 9 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Clinic, Uppal, Hyderabad (nearby, about 3 km) |
Dr. Lakshmi Prasad Garnepally is an orthopaedic surgeon at the Apollo Clinic, Uppal, with 9 years of experience.
He completed his MS in orthopaedics at AIIMS and holds a DNB, with fellowships in joint replacement and robotic joint replacement.
Why choose Dr. Garnepally: AIIMS training, available in Uppal.
How to Choose the Right Orthopedic Doctor in Tarnaka
- Check the qualification: look for an MS, DNB or D.Ortho in orthopaedics. For joint replacement, arthroscopy, spine, shoulder, hand or foot problems, a fellowship or MCh in that area adds focused training.
- Match the problem: knee and hip arthritis, sports and ligament injuries, fractures, shoulder pain, back and neck pain, and hand or foot problems are often handled by surgeons with different subspecialties.
- Look at the set-up: 24-hour trauma care, an operating theatre equipped for joint replacement or robotic surgery, and in-house physiotherapy make recovery smoother.
- Bring your records: X-rays, MRI scans, previous operation notes, a list of medicines (especially blood thinners) and any blood test results such as vitamin D, uric acid or sugar make the first visit more useful.
- Ask about non-surgical options: many joint and back problems improve with physiotherapy, weight loss, medicines or injections. For major surgery such as joint replacement, a second opinion is reasonable.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Go to the nearest emergency department at once after an injury with a visible deformity, bone showing through the skin, inability to stand or bear weight, or a limb that turns cold, pale or numb. Back pain with new weakness in the legs, numbness around the groin or loss of bladder or bowel control, and a hot, swollen, very painful joint with fever also need urgent care.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
For joint pain, back pain or body aches without an injury, a first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Suguna Clinic, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, check for common causes such as vitamin D deficiency, high uric acid, thyroid problems or inflammatory arthritis, and refer you to an orthopaedic surgeon if needed. See also our guides on vitamin D deficiency and back pain treatment. A referral is not compulsory, and after an injury or for severe pain you can see an orthopaedic surgeon directly.
Areas Near Tarnaka Served by These Orthopedic Doctors
Tarnaka is a residential area in north-east Hyderabad beside Osmania University, between Secunderabad and Uppal. The orthopedic doctors in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Lalaguda, Mettuguda, Osmania University area, Habsiguda, Nacharam, Manikeshwar Nagar, Vijayapuri Colony, Sitaphalmandi, Adikmet, Ramanthapur and Moula Ali. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best orthopedic doctors in Himayatnagar and best orthopedic doctors in Begumpet.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified orthopedic doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
