Dr. Vidyasagar Chandankere is a senior and highly respected Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Hyderabad, and one of the pioneers who established Pediatric Orthopedics as a dedicated subspecialty in the city. With over two decades of experience, he exclusively focuses on musculoskeletal disorders in children, combining advanced surgical expertise with a compassionate, family-centered approach to care.
Educational Qualification:
- MBBS – Karnataka Medical College, Hubli
- MS (Orthopedics) – Sree Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur
Professional Experience:
- Consultant – Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Hyderabad
- Former teaching and clinical roles at:
- Navodaya Medical College, Raichur
- Mediciti Medical College, Hyderabad
- Advanced pediatric orthopedic training at:
- Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
- King Khalid Hospital, Tabuk
- Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital, Hong Kong
Awards & Achievements
- Among the first surgeons to establish Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery as a subspecialty in Hyderabad
- Widely recognized for expertise in pediatric hip surgeries and deformity correction
Professional Membership & Fellowship
- Actively involved in academic teaching and pediatric orthopedic training programs
Publications
- Study on management of DDH in children using the medial approach – 20 years’ experience
- Study on fracture neck of femur in children – single center, single surgeon study