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The best orthopedic doctors for Malakpet, Hyderabad include Dr. (Lt Col) P Prabhakar, Dr. A K Jinsiwale, Dr. Krishna Subramanyam, Dr. Praful Kilaru and Dr. Pushpak Reddy Chada. Two practise at CARE Hospitals, Malakpet and three at Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet. Last updated: November 2026.
Malakpet is an old residential and commercial area in south-east Hyderabad, between Chaderghat, Saidabad and Dilsukhnagar, with a Red Line metro station. 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 CARE Hospitals, Malakpet and Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet.
This guide lists five orthopedic doctors for patients in and around Malakpet. 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 Malakpet are marked as nearby. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 Orthopedic Doctors in Malakpet at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. (Lt Col) P Prabhakar | Knee replacement, revision surgery | 20 years |
| 2 | Dr. A K Jinsiwale | Orthopaedics | 30 years |
| 3 | Dr. Krishna Subramanyam | Orthopaedics | 29 years |
| 4 | Dr. Praful Kilaru | Joint replacement, complex trauma | 18 years |
| 5 | Dr. Pushpak Reddy Chada | Sports injuries, joint replacement | 10 years |
1. Dr. (Lt Col) P Prabhakar — Clinical Director and Head, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement, CARE Hospitals Malakpet
| Qualifications | MBBS, DNB (Ortho), MNAMS, FIMSA, Fellowship in Complex Primary and Revision Knee Arthroplasty (Switzerland) |
| Experience | 20 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad |
Dr. (Lt Col) P Prabhakar is clinical director and head of orthopaedics and joint replacement at CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, with 20 years of experience.
He is a former army surgeon and trained in complex primary and revision knee replacement in Switzerland.
Why choose Dr. Prabhakar: Leads orthopaedics and joint replacement in Malakpet.
2. Dr. A K Jinsiwale — Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, CARE Hospitals Malakpet
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (Ortho), Dip MVS (Sweden), FSOS |
| Experience | 30 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad |
Dr. A K Jinsiwale is a senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon at CARE Hospitals, Malakpet, with 30 years of experience.
He holds an MS in orthopaedics with further training in Sweden.
Why choose Dr. Jinsiwale: Three decades of orthopaedic experience in Malakpet.
3. Dr. Krishna Subramanyam — Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals Malakpet
| Qualifications | MS (Ortho), PDCR, PhD |
| Experience | 29 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad |
Dr. Krishna Subramanyam is a senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, with 29 years of experience.
He holds an MS in orthopaedics and a PhD.
Why choose Dr. Subramanyam: Nearly three decades of orthopaedic experience in south-east Hyderabad.
4. Dr. Praful Kilaru — Senior Consultant, Joint Replacement and Complex Trauma, Yashoda Hospitals Malakpet
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (Ortho), AO Fellowship (Davos), MCh (Trauma) |
| Experience | 18 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad |
Dr. Praful Kilaru is a senior consultant joint replacement and complex trauma surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, with 18 years of experience.
He trained in fracture surgery with the AO Foundation in Davos and holds an MCh in trauma.
Why choose Dr. Kilaru: Complex fracture surgery and joint replacement.
5. Dr. Pushpak Reddy Chada — Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals Malakpet
| Qualifications | MBBS, MS (Ortho), Fellowships in Joint Replacement (Germany), Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy (Barcelona) and Pain Management |
| Experience | 10 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad |
Dr. Pushpak Reddy Chada is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, with 10 years of experience.
He trained in joint replacement in Germany and sports medicine and arthroscopy in Barcelona.
Why choose Dr. Chada: European training in sports injuries and joint replacement.
How to Choose the Right Orthopedic Doctor in Malakpet
- 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 Malakpet Served by These Orthopedic Doctors
Malakpet is an old residential and commercial area in south-east Hyderabad, between Chaderghat, Saidabad and Dilsukhnagar, with a Red Line metro station. The orthopedic doctors in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Moosarambagh, Saidabad, Chaderghat, Azampura, Old Malakpet, New Malakpet, Akbarbagh, Yakutpura, Madannapet, Chanchalguda and Dabeerpura. 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 LB Nagar and best orthopedic doctors in Nampally.
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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.
