Dr. L. Tomar is a highly accomplished orthopaedic surgeon with more than three decades of expertise in joint replacement and complex orthopaedic procedures. He has successfully performed over 10,000 knee and hip replacement surgeries since 1992 and is known for precise surgical techniques and patient-centric care. Trained internationally in advanced joint replacement technologies, he excels in primary and revision arthroplasty, as well as complex trauma and minimally invasive procedures. His sound clinical judgment and commitment to excellence make him a trusted name in orthopaedics and joint replacement.

Educational Qualification

• MBBS
• MS (Ortho), Meerut University, Meerut
• MCh (Orthopaedics)

Professional Experience

• Principal Director & Unit Head – Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj (2022–present)
• Director & Unit Head, Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj (2018–2021)
• Associate Director & Unit Head, Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Patparganj (2016–2018)
• Senior Consultant, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgery, Patparganj (2004–2016)
• Senior Consultant (Orthopaedics), Vinayak Hospital, Noida, Shanti Mukund Hospital (Delhi), RK Ortho Hospital (Delhi), and Orthonova Hospital (Delhi) (1994 to 2005)
• Senior Residency, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai (1993-1994)

Awards and Achievements

• Manav Seva Samman, New Delhi (2001)
• Rashtriya Ratna Shiromani Award (December 2002)
• Chikitsak Ratna Award (November 2004)
• Indian Hall of Fame (Medicare) Award by All India Achievers Conference, New Delhi (2005)
• Distinguished Service Award for outstanding contribution in the field of Orthopaedics, On Doctors Day by Indian Medical Association, IMA, New Delhi (2003 & 2009)
• Global Healthcare Excellence Award for Best Joint Replacement Surgeon in Delhi & NCR (2013)

Professional Membership

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• AO Spine - Asia Pacific
• AO Alumni - Association of Switzerland
• International College of Surgeons (ICS), USA
• Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAS)
• Alumni Association Dundee University, UK
• Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society (APAS)
• Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
• Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
• Life Member - Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)

Fellowship

• Fellow of International College of Surgeons (ICS), USA
• Fellowship, Association of Osteosynthesis Davos (Switzerland)
• Visiting Fellow, Joint Replacement Australia, Germany, USA & UK

Research Papers & Publications

• Numerous papers on joint replacement and complex trauma, including bilateral femoral neck stress fractures and peri-prosthetic knee fractures.
• Extensive research on arthroplasty rehabilitation and surgical management during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Case reports on rare knee and hip conditions, such as ochronotic knee arthropathy and aggressive lytic lesions.
• Innovations in osteosynthesis techniques for complex femur and humerus fractures.
• Widely published in reputed journals like Cureus, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, and Arthroplasty.