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The best orthopedic doctors for Panjagutta, Hyderabad include Dr. A V Gurava Reddy, Dr. Sunil Dachepalli, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Dannana, Dr. Balvardhan Reddy and Dr. G N Bandari. One practise at KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals, Begumpet, about 4 km away, one at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, about 2 km away, one at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, about 2 km away and two at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 5 km away. Last updated: November 2026.

Panjagutta is a central junction between Banjara Hills, Somajiguda and Ameerpet. 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 KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals, Begumpet, Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills and Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills.

This guide lists five orthopedic doctors for patients in and around Panjagutta. 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 Panjagutta are marked as nearby. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.

Top 5 Orthopedic Doctors in Panjagutta at a Glance

#DoctorFocusExperience / Credential
1Dr. A V Gurava ReddyKnee and hip replacement, robotic and revision surgery30+ years
2Dr. Sunil DachepalliSports medicine, shoulder, robotic joint replacement26 years
3Dr. Chandra Sekhar DannanaOrthopaedics28 years
4Dr. Balvardhan ReddyOrthopaedics and joint surgery25 years
5Dr. G N BandariHand and wrist surgery8 years

1. Dr. A V Gurava Reddy — Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Joint Replacement Surgeon, KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals Begumpet

Joint Replacement30+ Years ExperienceFRCS, MCh (Liverpool)
QualificationsMBBS, D (Ortho), DNB (Ortho), FRCS (Edinburgh, Glasgow, London), MCh (Ortho, Liverpool)
Experience30+ years
HospitalKIMS-Sunshine Hospitals, Begumpet, Hyderabad (nearby, about 4 km)

Dr. A V Gurava Reddy is chairman and chief joint replacement surgeon of KIMS-Sunshine Hospitals, Begumpet, with more than 30 years of experience in joint replacement, including about a decade in the UK.

The hospital credits him with more than 50,000 joint replacements. He is a former president of the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons and performs knee, hip, robotic and revision joint replacement.

Why choose Dr. Gurava Reddy: One of India’s best-known joint replacement surgeons.

2. Dr. Sunil Dachepalli — Clinical Director and Senior Consultant, Sports Medicine and Robotic Joint Replacement, Yashoda Hospitals Somajiguda

Sports, Robotic26 Years ExperienceFRCS (UK)
QualificationsMS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho), MSc (Trauma and Orthopaedics, UK), MRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics), Fellowships in Shoulder Surgery (UK) and Computer-Assisted Joint Replacement (London)
Experience26 years
HospitalYashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad (nearby, about 2 km)

Dr. Sunil Dachepalli is a clinical director and senior consultant at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, with 26 years of experience.

He trained in the UK, with the FRCS in trauma and orthopaedics and fellowships in shoulder surgery and computer-assisted joint replacement, and works in sports medicine, arthroscopy, trauma and robotic joint replacement.

Why choose Dr. Dachepalli: UK-trained clinical director for sports injuries and robotic joint replacement.

3. Dr. Chandra Sekhar Dannana — Orthopaedic Surgeon, CARE Hospitals Banjara Hills

Orthopaedics28 years Experience98% Recommend
QualificationsNot listed on the directory page
Experience28 years
HospitalCARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 2 km)
Patient feedback98% recommend on HexaHealth

Dr. Chandra Sekhar Dannana is listed as an orthopaedic surgeon at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, with 28 years of experience on HexaHealth.

98% of patients on HexaHealth recommend him; his qualifications are not shown on the directory, so please confirm them with the hospital.

Why choose Dr. Dannana: Nearly three decades of experience at CARE Banjara Hills.

4. Dr. Balvardhan Reddy — Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills

Orthopaedics25 Years ExperienceMS, MCh
QualificationsMBBS, MS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho)
Experience25 years
HospitalApollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km)
Patient feedback91% recommend (100+ patients) on Apollo 24|7

Dr. Balvardhan Reddy is an orthopaedic surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, with 25 years of experience.

He holds an MS and an MCh in orthopaedics, and 91% of more than 100 patients on Apollo 24|7 recommend him.

Why choose Dr. Balvardhan Reddy: Twenty-five years of experience and a large base of positive reviews.

5. Dr. G N Bandari — Hand and Wrist Microsurgeon, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills

Hand & Wrist8 Years Experience92% Recommend
QualificationsD.Ortho (Manipal), DNB (Ortho), FHMS, FIWA (Spain)
Experience8 years
HospitalApollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 5 km)
Patient feedback92% recommend (50+ patients) on Apollo 24|7

Dr. G N Bandari is a hand and wrist microsurgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, with 8 years of experience.

He trained in orthopaedics at Manipal with fellowships in hand microsurgery and wrist surgery, and 92% of more than 50 patients on Apollo 24|7 recommend him.

Why choose Dr. Bandari: A specialist for hand, wrist and finger problems.

How to Choose the Right Orthopedic Doctor in Panjagutta

  • 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 Panjagutta Served by These Orthopedic Doctors

Panjagutta is a central junction between Banjara Hills, Somajiguda and Ameerpet. The orthopedic doctors in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Erramanzil, Somajiguda, Khairatabad, Banjara Hills, Ameerpet, Dwarakapuri Colony, Raj Bhavan Road, Srinagar Colony, Greenlands and Yousufguda. 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.

ErramanzilSomajigudaKhairatabadBanjara HillsAmeerpetDwarakapuri ColonyRaj Bhavan RoadSrinagar ColonyGreenlandsYousufguda

Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best orthopedic doctors in Ameerpet and best orthopedic doctors in Jubilee Hills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best orthopedic doctor in Panjagutta, Hyderabad?
There is no single best doctor for every patient. Dr. A V Gurava Reddy, Dr. Sunil Dachepalli, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Dannana, Dr. Balvardhan Reddy and Dr. G N Bandari are experienced orthopaedic surgeons listed near Panjagutta. The right choice depends on your problem, for example joint replacement, a sports injury or a fracture, and on availability.
What does an orthopedic doctor treat?
An orthopaedic surgeon treats problems of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and spine, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, back and neck pain, shoulder problems and joint replacement.
When should I see an orthopedic doctor for knee or back pain?
See an orthopaedic doctor if pain lasts more than a few weeks, follows an injury, wakes you at night, causes swelling or locking of a joint, or comes with numbness or weakness in the arms or legs.
What is the difference between an orthopedic doctor and a rheumatologist?
An orthopaedic surgeon treats structural problems and can operate, for example for fractures, worn-out joints or torn ligaments. A rheumatologist treats arthritis and joint pain caused by inflammation or the immune system, such as rheumatoid arthritis, with medicines.
Which tests are usually done for joint pain?
An X-ray is the usual first test. An MRI shows ligaments, cartilage and discs. Blood tests such as vitamin D, uric acid, ESR or CRP and a rheumatoid factor help find other causes of joint pain.
Do I need a referral to see an orthopedic doctor?
Most hospitals accept direct appointments. For pain without an injury, a general physician can help decide which tests and which specialist you need.

You may also find these guides useful: best orthopedic doctors in Somajiguda, best orthopedic doctors in Banjara Hills, vitamin D deficiency in India, and arthritis treatment.


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.