Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj is a pioneering orthopaedic surgeon and Co-Founder & Executive Director of Kauvery Hospital, Chennai. With a brilliant academic start—earning a gold medal in MS Orthopaedics in 1994—he went on to hone his skills in top UK and Irish hospitals before returning to India in 2010. Now, with over three decades of experience, he leads in joint replacement, sports injury care, keyhole (arthroscopic) procedures, and orthopedic leadership.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS – Madras University, 1990
- MS (Orthopaedics) – Gujarat University, 1994 (Gold Medalist)
- FRCS (Orthopaedics) – UK & Ireland (Royal Colleges)
Professional Experience:
- Hillingdon University Hospital, London
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Oct 2009 – July 2010 - Lewisham University Hospital, London
Senior Clinical Fellow
Oct 2008 – Oct 2009 - Midland Regional Hospitals, Ireland
Senior House Officer, Basic Surgical Trainee in A&E, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, and Orthopaedics
Jan 1997 – Dec 1998 - Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
Senior SHO (Senior House Officer)
Jan 1999 – Dec 1999 - Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
Registrar
Jan 2000 – Dec 2000 - Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Specialist Registrar (LAT)
Feb 2001 – July 2001 - Mayday University Hospital, Croydon, London
Senior Orthopaedic Research Fellow
July 2001 – Sept 2002 - Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent
Specialist Registrar
Oct 2002 – Oct 2003 - Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Hospitals, London
Specialist Registrar
Oct 2003 – Oct 2004 - Bromley Hospitals NHS Trust, London
Specialist Registrar
Oct 2004 – Oct 2005 - King’s College Hospital, London
Specialist Registrar
Oct 2005 – Oct 2006 - Mayday University Hospital, Croydon, London
Specialist Registrar
Oct 2006 – Oct 2007 - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, London
Specialist Registrar
Oct 2007 – Oct 2008
- Over 15 years serving at esteemed hospitals in Ireland and the UK, including Guy’s Hospital, St. Thomas’, and King’s College Hospital (1995–2010)
- Since 2010, leading the orthopaedics department at Kauvery Hospital, expanding clinical excellence in joint care and surgical services
Professional Memberships:
- British Orthopaedic Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Indian Orthopaedic Association
- Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association
Articles:
- Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Osteoarthritis
- ACL tear – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
- Rotator Cuff Injury: Causes and Treatment
- What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
- Warm & Cold Compress
- Benefits of Joint replacement – Infographic
- Vitamin D Deficiency Causes Osteomalacia and Rickets
- Hip Replacement [Part – 1]
- Hip Replacement [Part – 2]
- Osteoarthritis – Age Related Disorder
- Tips for older people to prevent falls and fractures
- Treatment and Remedies for Back Pain
- The A to Zee Types of Sports Injuries
- Importance of Vitamin D in the Body
- Use of CPM (Continuous Passive Motion)
- Maintain Good Posture Using Proper Body Mechanics
- Doctor, my wife has been diagnosed with Osteoporosis. What does this mean and what treatment should she receive?
- Do you experience radiating pain from thigh to your back? Learn about SI Joint Pain.
- Knee replacement: Is it time?
- Physiotherapy helps in Pain Management and Cure – Infographic
- The Importance Of Choosing The Right Hospital After An Accident
- All About Joint Replacement: Interview with Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj
- What to Expect from Knee Replacement?
- Frozen Shoulder: Factors, Stages, Treatments
- Frozen Shoulder Is A Surgical Disease
Awards:
- Orthopaedic Prize Winner at the Annual Christmas Quiz Competition, Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent – 2002.
- Best Paper Award at the Cork Orthopaedic Prize Meeting – 2000, Cork, Ireland, for the paper on Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
- University Gold medal for scoring the highest marks in Gujarat University postgraduate examinations for MS Orthopaedics, Jan 1995.
Video & Poster Presentations:
- Understanding Osteoporosis – Dr. Aravindan explains the causes, risks, and management of osteoporosis, with practical advice for early diagnosis and treatment.
- Exclusive Interview – “Doctor‑ஐ அசரவைத்த கலைஞர் கருணாநிதி” – A widely viewed Tamil-language interview where Dr. Aravindan shares clinical experiences and vision for healthcare in India.
- World Osteoporosis Day Awareness Message – A public awareness message stressing the importance of early screening and treatment for osteoporosis.