Dr. A. Navaladi Shankar is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist with over 22 years of experience in managing complex musculoskeletal conditions. He is known for his expertise in endoscopic spine surgery, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and cartilage transplantation. Dr. Shankar is currently a Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, where he provides advanced orthopedic care with a focus on minimally invasive techniques to ensure faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.

Dr. Navaladi Shankar's Academic Background

• M.B.B.S. - Aug. 1987 - Jan. 1992, Al - Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka University, Dharwar
• Specialty Training (MNAMS) - Feb. 1992 - May 1995, Department of General Surgery& Allied Subjects, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
• ‍D. Ortho - June 1995 - June 1997, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai - 101
• ‍D.N.B. (Ortho Surgery) - July 1997 - Aug. 1998, Apollo Hospital, Chennai National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• ‍F.A.O - 2000, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, B.G. Trauma Clinic, Ludwigshafen, Germany

Relevant Experience

Apollo Hospitals, Chennai

• Endoscopic spine specialist
• International trauma tutor
• Oxonium knee specialist
• Cartilage transplant specialist
• ‍Al - Ameen Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka University, Dharwar

• Emergency medicine 2 years experience
• Trauma care - Management of all types of polytrauma cases
• Total no of trauma surgeries 500 per year for 10 years
• Specialty training at emergency services (including AIR Ambulance) at BG Trauma Clinic, Germany

Clinical Skill Set

• Tutor BTLS / ATLS TRAUMA Surgery
• Fracture management includes all types of bones fixation

Research & Development

• Poly Trauma patient, Initial period survey
• Modified external fixator distal radius
• Expert tibial nail, all tibial fractures
• Spine fracture management.

Notable Achievements

• Course Organizer – Neonatal CME ,Apollo Hospitals 2013
• Editor for Neonatal Snippets, Editor Dr RadhaLakshmi Senthil, 2013
• Presented in National and international meetings
• Neonatal Transport Fellow, London 2010
• Alkem Gold Medal in Paediatrics, [MD Paediatrics,June 2001) ,SRMC&RI ,Chennai,India
• National Neonatal Quiz Forum – Second Runner-Up, Mumbai ( NNF ,November 2000)
• Distinctions – Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, PSGIMS&R ,Coimbatore [1994- 1995]

Professional Memberships

• Indian ORTHOPAEDIC Association

• Tamilnadu ORTHOPAEDIC Association

• Indian TRAUMA Society

• ASIA PACIFIC orthopedic Association

• Indian Society of HIP and KNEE Surgeons