Dr. Sankar R is a senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Apollo Children’s Hospital in Chennai, with over 27 years of experience. He specialises in paediatric orthopaedics, joint replacement, and spinal surgeries, and has earned recognition for performing complex orthopaedic procedures with precision and care.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS – Stanley Medical College, Chennai, 1988
- Diploma in Orthopaedics – J.J.M. Medical College, University of Mysore, 1991
- FRCSI (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland) – 1999
- FRCS (Orthopaedics) – Intercollegiate Board, UK, 2003
Professional Experience:
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant at Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai
Professional Memberships
- Member, Tamil Nadu Medical Council
- Member, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association
- Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association
- Member, Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India
- Member, Association of Spine Surgeons of India
- Member, Indian Musculoskeletal Oncology Society
- Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons