‍Dr. K.J. Reddy is a senior orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, with over 34 years of clinical experience. He is internationally trained with multiple FRCS fellowships from the UK and advanced training in joint replacements and arthroscopy. Dr. Reddy specialises in knee and hip replacement surgeries, complex revisions, and minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures. He is widely recognised for introducing modern joint replacement techniques in Hyderabad and has performed thousands of successful surgeries.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS
• MS (Orthopaedics) – from PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research), Chandigarh
• DNB (Orthopaedics) – Diplomate of National Board
• FRCS (England) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, England
• FRCS (Edinburgh) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• FRCS (Orthopaedics) – Specialist Fellowship in Orthopaedics, UK

Professional Experience:

Current Positions:

• Chief Joint Replacement Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (April 2003 – Present)
  Specialises in primary and revision hip and knee replacements, sports and arthroscopic surgeries, and paediatric orthopaedics.
• Professor and Head of Department (HOD) of Orthopaedics, SVS Medical College, Mahabubnagar, Andhra Pradesh (December 2002 – Present)
  Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates, and serving as an examiner for NTR Health University.
• Medical Director, SVS Medical, Dental, and Associated Institutions, Mahabubnagar (April 1999 – Present)
  Leading administrative and strategic responsibilities across medical and educational services.
• Secretary General, Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA) (Since 2011)
• Executive Committee Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), representing Andhra Pradesh
• National Faculty Member for:
  • Indian Arthroplasty Association
  • Indian Arthroscopy Society
  • AO Faculty India

Previous Positions:

• Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Basildon and Thurrock General Hospitals, UK (2000 – 2002)
  Specialised in lower limb arthroplasty and paediatric orthopaedics.
• Clinical Fellow in Joint Replacement Surgery, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, UK (July 1998 – December 1999)
  Advanced training in primary and revision joint arthroplasty.
• Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedics, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London (January 1998 – June 1998)
  Specialised training in complex paediatric orthopaedic surgeries.
• Specialist Registrar (Orthopaedics), UK NHS Trust Hospitals (January 1993 – December 1997)
  Worked at:
  • Royal London Hospital
  • Southend General Hospital
  • Basildon & Thurrock Hospitals
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children
• Senior House Officer (Orthopaedics), Medway Hospital, Kent (August 1992 – January 1993)
• Senior House Officer (General Surgery), Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn (February 1993 – January 1994)
• Lecturer in Orthopaedics, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India (July 1990 – June 1992)
• Resident Teaching Fellow in Orthopaedics, PGIMER, Chandigarh (July 1987 – June 1990)
• House Officer, Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad (December 1985 – December 1986)

‍Notable Achievements:

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• Among the first Indian orthopaedic surgeons to complete FRCS (Orthopaedics) from four prestigious Royal Colleges in the UK.
• Pioneered Fast-Track Total Knee Replacement Surgery in Hyderabad, enabling quicker recovery and reduced hospital stay.
• Successfully performed over 7000+ joint replacement surgeries (including primary, complex, and revision cases).
• Regularly invited for live surgical demonstrations and faculty lectures at national and international arthroplasty conferences.
• Treated several high-profile personalities and international sports icons like Sania Mirza and Sir Richard Hadlee.

Professional Memberships:

• Secretary General, Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA).
• Executive Committee Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), Andhra Pradesh chapter.
• Past President, Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA), 2015–2016.
• Past President, Telangana Orthopaedic Surgeons Association (TOSA), 2016–2017.
• Member of:
  • Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
  • Indian Arthroscopy Society
  • Indian Society of Hip & Knee Surgeons
  • AO Trauma Faculty India
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Fellowships:

• Advanced Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery, UK (Royal London, St. Bartholomew’s Hospitals, London).
• Fellowship in Revision Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, UK.
• Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London.
• Additional fellowship training and specialist registrar rotation across various NHS hospitals in the UK.

Publications:

• Published multiple research articles and case studies in national and international orthopaedic journals.
• Key papers include:
  • ACL Reconstruction Techniques
  • Hylan G-F 20 Study in Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Management of Fungal Infections Post-Knee Replacement
• Contributor to orthopaedic textbooks and regular faculty for postgraduate orthopaedic education.

Awards and Achievements:

• Michael Bastow Audit Prize, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn, UK (1993).
• First Prize, AO Spine Course Quiz, Nottingham, UK (1997).
• Best Outgoing Student, Osmania Medical College.
• EAMCET Topper, Andhra Pradesh State Medical Entrance Examination (1980).
• Multiple academic recognitions and felicitations for surgical excellence at national orthopaedic forums.