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With over 7 years of extensive expertise in orthopaedic surgery, arthroplasty, and sports medicine, Dr. Bhat is a highly experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon currently practising at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru.
- His educational journey started at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, where he earned his MBBS. He then advanced his specialisation, completing a Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopaedics as part of the Orthopaedic Residency Program at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore.
- Dr. Bhat further enhanced his expertise by completing prestigious fellowships in Joint Replacement Surgery from SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries, Bangalore, and Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from Mumbai Port Trust Hospital, Mumbai. He also holds a Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty from HELIOS ENDO-Klinik, Germany, and a Diploma in Football Medicine from FIFA.
- He is an active member of numerous professional bodies, including the Indian Medical Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Indian Arthroplasty Association, and the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Currently, he serves as the Joint Secretary of the Mangalore (Canara) Orthopaedic Society.
- Dr. Bhat possesses extensive expertise in a wide range of orthopaedic procedures. This includes various Primary and Revision Replacement Surgeries (such as TKR, THR, and Hemi Replacement), as well as complex arthroscopies and revision arthroscopies. He has successfully performed numerous Pelvic Acetabular Fracture Fixations, ACL and PCL Reconstruction Surgeries, meniscal repair surgeries, and Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries. Furthermore, Dr. Bhat has conducted several studies on all types of arthroplasties and frequently delivers talks on these subjects.
- Leveraging cutting-edge technology, Dr. Bhat is trained in MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip, Total Knee, and Unicondylar Knee Replacement Surgeries, performed using the semi-automated STRYKER system.
- Dr. Bhat's skills also extend to managing orthopaedic traumas, including the fixation of open fractures, and he has performed several deformity correction osteotomy surgeries.
- Beyond his technical proficiency, Dr. Bhat excels in bedside manners and patient communication, ensuring a compassionate and understanding approach to care. He is the best Orthopaedic Doctor in Mangalore.
- Partial and Total Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Total and Hemi Hip Replacement Surgeries
- Revision Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Arthroscopic ACL & PCL Reconstruction Surgeries
- Meniscal Repair Surgeries.
- Hip and Knee Preservation Surgeries
- Pelvic-Acetabular Fracture Fixations.
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries
- Management of adult & paediatric orthopaedic trauma
- Deformity Correction Surgeries
- Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty (Endo-Klinik, Germany)
- Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery (SPARSH, B’lore)
- Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (MPTH, Mumbai)
- Completed Clinical Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty, including Single Stage Septic Exchange at Helios ENDO-Klinik, Hamburg, Germany.
- Completed Fellowship in Arthroplasty at SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries,
- Trained in MAKO ROBOTIC Total Hip, Total Knee, and Unicondylar Knee Replacement Surgeries. (Semi-automated system, STRYKER)
- Completed Diploma in Football Medicine (FIFA)- May 2023
- Joint Secretary- Mangalore (Canara) Orthopaedic Society (2025-26)
- General Secretary - SPARSH Academy Alumni Association (2023-25)
- Organising and Scientific Committee - Bangalore Orthopaedic Society (2022-23)
- Member of the Indian Medical Association
- Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Indian Arthroplasty Association
- Member of the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Member of the Indian Arthroscopy Society
- Member of the Canara Orthopaedic Society
- English
- Tulu
- Kannada
- Hindi
- Talks
- “Functional and Clinical Outcomes following Transtibial versus Transportal Techniques of Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using Quadrupled Hamstrings Graft” at RCOST (Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Conference 2020.
- “Does Femoral Notching in TotalKnee Arthroplasty Influence Peri-Peri-Prosthetic Fractures?” in the Bangalore Orthopaedic Society Meet 2022 and received the Best Speaker Award.
- “A Rare Case of Pseudo Volkmanns Contracture following Both Bone Forearm Shaft Fracture” in Bangalore Orthopaedic Society Meet 2022.
- “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacovigilance among Consultants in a Tertiary Care Hospital” at European Students Conference 2015, Berlin, Germany.
- “Relationship between Femoral Component Placement and Patient-Specific Anatomical Rotational Landmarks in Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty” at IOACON 2024.
- “Eccrine Spiradenoma As A Differential For Tendon Sheath GCT Of The Hand — A Diagnostic Dilemma” at IOACON 2024
- “Comparison of Transtibial Versus Transportal Techniques In Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Using A Quadrupled Hamstring Graft” at IOACON 2024
- Publications
- Technologies in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of KOA. February 2023.
- Relationship between Femoral Component Placement and Patient-Specific Anatomical Rotational Landmarks in Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty- A Multicentric Study. Journal of Orthopaedics. October 2023.
- Functional Outcome Of Giant Cell Tumour of Distal Radius After En-Bloc Resection And Non-Vascularized Fibular Bone Grafting. June 2024.
- Eccrine Spiradenoma As A Differential For Tendon Sheath Gct Of The Hand — A Diagnostic Dilemma. April 2024.
- Letter to the Editor on “Iatrogenic Bone and Soft Tissue Trauma in Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared With Conventional Jig-Based Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study and Validation of a New Classification System.” July 2024.
- Modified Macroscopic Soft Tissue Injury (Modified MASTI) Classification for Bone and Soft Tissue Integrity in Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty. February 2025.
- Functional and Clinical Outcomes of Transtibial versus Transportal Techniques in Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Quadrupled Hamstring Graft: The South Indian Experience. June 2025
- Is Autologous Femoral Head Augmentation Still an Effective Method in the Reconstruction of Complex Acetabular Defects in Patients with Neglected Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip? A Comprehensive Discussion with Radiographic Assessment and Surgical Technique. June 2025
Overview
Field of Expertise
Fellowship & Membership
Languages Spoken
Talks & Publications
- Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty (Endo-Klinik, Germany)
- Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery (SPARSH, B’lore)
- Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (MPTH, Mumbai)
- Completed Clinical Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty, including Single Stage Septic Exchange at Helios ENDO-Klinik, Hamburg, Germany.
- Completed Fellowship in Arthroplasty at SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries,
- Trained in MAKO ROBOTIC Total Hip, Total Knee, and Unicondylar Knee Replacement Surgeries. (Semi-automated system, STRYKER)
- Completed Diploma in Football Medicine (FIFA)- May 2023
- Joint Secretary- Mangalore (Canara) Orthopaedic Society (2025-26)
- General Secretary - SPARSH Academy Alumni Association (2023-25)
- Organising and Scientific Committee - Bangalore Orthopaedic Society (2022-23)
- Member of the Indian Medical Association
- Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Indian Arthroplasty Association
- Member of the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Member of the Indian Arthroscopy Society
- Member of the Canara Orthopaedic Society
With over 7 years of extensive expertise in orthopaedic surgery, arthroplasty, and sports medicine, Dr. Bhat is a highly experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon currently practising at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru.
- His educational journey started at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, where he earned his MBBS. He then advanced his specialisation, completing a Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopaedics as part of the Orthopaedic Residency Program at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore.
- Dr. Bhat further enhanced his expertise by completing prestigious fellowships in Joint Replacement Surgery from SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries, Bangalore, and Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from Mumbai Port Trust Hospital, Mumbai. He also holds a Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty from HELIOS ENDO-Klinik, Germany, and a Diploma in Football Medicine from FIFA.
- He is an active member of numerous professional bodies, including the Indian Medical Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Indian Arthroplasty Association, and the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Currently, he serves as the Joint Secretary of the Mangalore (Canara) Orthopaedic Society.
- Dr. Bhat possesses extensive expertise in a wide range of orthopaedic procedures. This includes various Primary and Revision Replacement Surgeries (such as TKR, THR, and Hemi Replacement), as well as complex arthroscopies and revision arthroscopies. He has successfully performed numerous Pelvic Acetabular Fracture Fixations, ACL and PCL Reconstruction Surgeries, meniscal repair surgeries, and Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries. Furthermore, Dr. Bhat has conducted several studies on all types of arthroplasties and frequently delivers talks on these subjects.
- Leveraging cutting-edge technology, Dr. Bhat is trained in MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip, Total Knee, and Unicondylar Knee Replacement Surgeries, performed using the semi-automated STRYKER system.
- Dr. Bhat's skills also extend to managing orthopaedic traumas, including the fixation of open fractures, and he has performed several deformity correction osteotomy surgeries.
- Beyond his technical proficiency, Dr. Bhat excels in bedside manners and patient communication, ensuring a compassionate and understanding approach to care. He is the best Orthopaedic Doctor in Mangalore.
- Partial and Total Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Total and Hemi Hip Replacement Surgeries
- Revision Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Arthroscopic ACL & PCL Reconstruction Surgeries
- Meniscal Repair Surgeries.
- Hip and Knee Preservation Surgeries
- Pelvic-Acetabular Fracture Fixations.
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries
- Management of adult & paediatric orthopaedic trauma
- Deformity Correction Surgeries
- English
- Tulu
- Kannada
- Hindi
- Talks
- “Functional and Clinical Outcomes following Transtibial versus Transportal Techniques of Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using Quadrupled Hamstrings Graft” at RCOST (Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Conference 2020.
- “Does Femoral Notching in TotalKnee Arthroplasty Influence Peri-Peri-Prosthetic Fractures?” in the Bangalore Orthopaedic Society Meet 2022 and received the Best Speaker Award.
- “A Rare Case of Pseudo Volkmanns Contracture following Both Bone Forearm Shaft Fracture” in Bangalore Orthopaedic Society Meet 2022.
- “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacovigilance among Consultants in a Tertiary Care Hospital” at European Students Conference 2015, Berlin, Germany.
- “Relationship between Femoral Component Placement and Patient-Specific Anatomical Rotational Landmarks in Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty” at IOACON 2024.
- “Eccrine Spiradenoma As A Differential For Tendon Sheath GCT Of The Hand — A Diagnostic Dilemma” at IOACON 2024
- “Comparison of Transtibial Versus Transportal Techniques In Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Using A Quadrupled Hamstring Graft” at IOACON 2024
- Publications
- Technologies in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of KOA. February 2023.
- Relationship between Femoral Component Placement and Patient-Specific Anatomical Rotational Landmarks in Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty- A Multicentric Study. Journal of Orthopaedics. October 2023.
- Functional Outcome Of Giant Cell Tumour of Distal Radius After En-Bloc Resection And Non-Vascularized Fibular Bone Grafting. June 2024.
- Eccrine Spiradenoma As A Differential For Tendon Sheath Gct Of The Hand — A Diagnostic Dilemma. April 2024.
- Letter to the Editor on “Iatrogenic Bone and Soft Tissue Trauma in Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared With Conventional Jig-Based Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study and Validation of a New Classification System.” July 2024.
- Modified Macroscopic Soft Tissue Injury (Modified MASTI) Classification for Bone and Soft Tissue Integrity in Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty. February 2025.
- Functional and Clinical Outcomes of Transtibial versus Transportal Techniques in Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Quadrupled Hamstring Graft: The South Indian Experience. June 2025
- Is Autologous Femoral Head Augmentation Still an Effective Method in the Reconstruction of Complex Acetabular Defects in Patients with Neglected Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip? A Comprehensive Discussion with Radiographic Assessment and Surgical Technique. June 2025
Fellowship & Membership
Overview
Field of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Talks & Publications
- English
- Tulu
- Kannada
- Hindi
With over 7 years of extensive expertise in orthopaedic surgery, arthroplasty, and sports medicine, Dr. Bhat is a highly experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon currently practising at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru.
- His educational journey started at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, where he earned his MBBS. He then advanced his specialisation, completing a Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopaedics as part of the Orthopaedic Residency Program at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore.
- Dr. Bhat further enhanced his expertise by completing prestigious fellowships in Joint Replacement Surgery from SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries, Bangalore, and Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from Mumbai Port Trust Hospital, Mumbai. He also holds a Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty from HELIOS ENDO-Klinik, Germany, and a Diploma in Football Medicine from FIFA.
- He is an active member of numerous professional bodies, including the Indian Medical Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Indian Arthroplasty Association, and the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Currently, he serves as the Joint Secretary of the Mangalore (Canara) Orthopaedic Society.
- Dr. Bhat possesses extensive expertise in a wide range of orthopaedic procedures. This includes various Primary and Revision Replacement Surgeries (such as TKR, THR, and Hemi Replacement), as well as complex arthroscopies and revision arthroscopies. He has successfully performed numerous Pelvic Acetabular Fracture Fixations, ACL and PCL Reconstruction Surgeries, meniscal repair surgeries, and Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries. Furthermore, Dr. Bhat has conducted several studies on all types of arthroplasties and frequently delivers talks on these subjects.
- Leveraging cutting-edge technology, Dr. Bhat is trained in MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip, Total Knee, and Unicondylar Knee Replacement Surgeries, performed using the semi-automated STRYKER system.
- Dr. Bhat's skills also extend to managing orthopaedic traumas, including the fixation of open fractures, and he has performed several deformity correction osteotomy surgeries.
- Beyond his technical proficiency, Dr. Bhat excels in bedside manners and patient communication, ensuring a compassionate and understanding approach to care. He is the best Orthopaedic Doctor in Mangalore.
- Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty (Endo-Klinik, Germany)
- Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery (SPARSH, B’lore)
- Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (MPTH, Mumbai)
- Completed Clinical Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty, including Single Stage Septic Exchange at Helios ENDO-Klinik, Hamburg, Germany.
- Completed Fellowship in Arthroplasty at SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries,
- Trained in MAKO ROBOTIC Total Hip, Total Knee, and Unicondylar Knee Replacement Surgeries. (Semi-automated system, STRYKER)
- Completed Diploma in Football Medicine (FIFA)- May 2023
- Joint Secretary- Mangalore (Canara) Orthopaedic Society (2025-26)
- General Secretary - SPARSH Academy Alumni Association (2023-25)
- Organising and Scientific Committee - Bangalore Orthopaedic Society (2022-23)
- Member of the Indian Medical Association
- Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Indian Arthroplasty Association
- Member of the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Member of the Indian Arthroscopy Society
- Member of the Canara Orthopaedic Society
- Partial and Total Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Total and Hemi Hip Replacement Surgeries
- Revision Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Arthroscopic ACL & PCL Reconstruction Surgeries
- Meniscal Repair Surgeries.
- Hip and Knee Preservation Surgeries
- Pelvic-Acetabular Fracture Fixations.
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries
- Management of adult & paediatric orthopaedic trauma
- Deformity Correction Surgeries
- Talks
- “Functional and Clinical Outcomes following Transtibial versus Transportal Techniques of Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using Quadrupled Hamstrings Graft” at RCOST (Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Conference 2020.
- “Does Femoral Notching in TotalKnee Arthroplasty Influence Peri-Peri-Prosthetic Fractures?” in the Bangalore Orthopaedic Society Meet 2022 and received the Best Speaker Award.
- “A Rare Case of Pseudo Volkmanns Contracture following Both Bone Forearm Shaft Fracture” in Bangalore Orthopaedic Society Meet 2022.
- “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacovigilance among Consultants in a Tertiary Care Hospital” at European Students Conference 2015, Berlin, Germany.
- “Relationship between Femoral Component Placement and Patient-Specific Anatomical Rotational Landmarks in Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty” at IOACON 2024.
- “Eccrine Spiradenoma As A Differential For Tendon Sheath GCT Of The Hand — A Diagnostic Dilemma” at IOACON 2024
- “Comparison of Transtibial Versus Transportal Techniques In Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Using A Quadrupled Hamstring Graft” at IOACON 2024
- Publications
- Technologies in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of KOA. February 2023.
- Relationship between Femoral Component Placement and Patient-Specific Anatomical Rotational Landmarks in Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty- A Multicentric Study. Journal of Orthopaedics. October 2023.
- Functional Outcome Of Giant Cell Tumour of Distal Radius After En-Bloc Resection And Non-Vascularized Fibular Bone Grafting. June 2024.
- Eccrine Spiradenoma As A Differential For Tendon Sheath Gct Of The Hand — A Diagnostic Dilemma. April 2024.
- Letter to the Editor on “Iatrogenic Bone and Soft Tissue Trauma in Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared With Conventional Jig-Based Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study and Validation of a New Classification System.” July 2024.
- Modified Macroscopic Soft Tissue Injury (Modified MASTI) Classification for Bone and Soft Tissue Integrity in Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty. February 2025.
- Functional and Clinical Outcomes of Transtibial versus Transportal Techniques in Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Quadrupled Hamstring Graft: The South Indian Experience. June 2025
- Is Autologous Femoral Head Augmentation Still an Effective Method in the Reconstruction of Complex Acetabular Defects in Patients with Neglected Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip? A Comprehensive Discussion with Radiographic Assessment and Surgical Technique. June 2025
Languages Spoken
Overview
Fellowship & Membership
Field of Expertise
Talks & Publications
- Partial and Total Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Total and Hemi Hip Replacement Surgeries
- Revision Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Arthroscopic ACL & PCL Reconstruction Surgeries
- Meniscal Repair Surgeries.
- Hip and Knee Preservation Surgeries
- Pelvic-Acetabular Fracture Fixations.
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries
- Management of adult & paediatric orthopaedic trauma
- Deformity Correction Surgeries
- Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty (Endo-Klinik, Germany)
- Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery (SPARSH, B’lore)
- Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (MPTH, Mumbai)
- Completed Clinical Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty, including Single Stage Septic Exchange at Helios ENDO-Klinik, Hamburg, Germany.
- Completed Fellowship in Arthroplasty at SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries,
- Trained in MAKO ROBOTIC Total Hip, Total Knee, and Unicondylar Knee Replacement Surgeries. (Semi-automated system, STRYKER)
- Completed Diploma in Football Medicine (FIFA)- May 2023
- Joint Secretary- Mangalore (Canara) Orthopaedic Society (2025-26)
- General Secretary - SPARSH Academy Alumni Association (2023-25)
- Organising and Scientific Committee - Bangalore Orthopaedic Society (2022-23)
- Member of the Indian Medical Association
- Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Indian Arthroplasty Association
- Member of the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Member of the Indian Arthroscopy Society
- Member of the Canara Orthopaedic Society
- English
- Tulu
- Kannada
- Hindi
- Talks
- “Functional and Clinical Outcomes following Transtibial versus Transportal Techniques of Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using Quadrupled Hamstrings Graft” at RCOST (Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Conference 2020.
- “Does Femoral Notching in TotalKnee Arthroplasty Influence Peri-Peri-Prosthetic Fractures?” in the Bangalore Orthopaedic Society Meet 2022 and received the Best Speaker Award.
- “A Rare Case of Pseudo Volkmanns Contracture following Both Bone Forearm Shaft Fracture” in Bangalore Orthopaedic Society Meet 2022.
- “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacovigilance among Consultants in a Tertiary Care Hospital” at European Students Conference 2015, Berlin, Germany.
- “Relationship between Femoral Component Placement and Patient-Specific Anatomical Rotational Landmarks in Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty” at IOACON 2024.
- “Eccrine Spiradenoma As A Differential For Tendon Sheath GCT Of The Hand — A Diagnostic Dilemma” at IOACON 2024
- “Comparison of Transtibial Versus Transportal Techniques In Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Using A Quadrupled Hamstring Graft” at IOACON 2024
- Publications
- Technologies in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of KOA. February 2023.
- Relationship between Femoral Component Placement and Patient-Specific Anatomical Rotational Landmarks in Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty- A Multicentric Study. Journal of Orthopaedics. October 2023.
- Functional Outcome Of Giant Cell Tumour of Distal Radius After En-Bloc Resection And Non-Vascularized Fibular Bone Grafting. June 2024.
- Eccrine Spiradenoma As A Differential For Tendon Sheath Gct Of The Hand — A Diagnostic Dilemma. April 2024.
- Letter to the Editor on “Iatrogenic Bone and Soft Tissue Trauma in Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared With Conventional Jig-Based Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study and Validation of a New Classification System.” July 2024.
- Modified Macroscopic Soft Tissue Injury (Modified MASTI) Classification for Bone and Soft Tissue Integrity in Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty. February 2025.
- Functional and Clinical Outcomes of Transtibial versus Transportal Techniques in Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Quadrupled Hamstring Graft: The South Indian Experience. June 2025
- Is Autologous Femoral Head Augmentation Still an Effective Method in the Reconstruction of Complex Acetabular Defects in Patients with Neglected Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip? A Comprehensive Discussion with Radiographic Assessment and Surgical Technique. June 2025
With over 7 years of extensive expertise in orthopaedic surgery, arthroplasty, and sports medicine, Dr. Bhat is a highly experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon currently practising at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru.
- His educational journey started at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, where he earned his MBBS. He then advanced his specialisation, completing a Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopaedics as part of the Orthopaedic Residency Program at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore.
- Dr. Bhat further enhanced his expertise by completing prestigious fellowships in Joint Replacement Surgery from SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries, Bangalore, and Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from Mumbai Port Trust Hospital, Mumbai. He also holds a Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty from HELIOS ENDO-Klinik, Germany, and a Diploma in Football Medicine from FIFA.
- He is an active member of numerous professional bodies, including the Indian Medical Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Indian Arthroplasty Association, and the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Currently, he serves as the Joint Secretary of the Mangalore (Canara) Orthopaedic Society.
- Dr. Bhat possesses extensive expertise in a wide range of orthopaedic procedures. This includes various Primary and Revision Replacement Surgeries (such as TKR, THR, and Hemi Replacement), as well as complex arthroscopies and revision arthroscopies. He has successfully performed numerous Pelvic Acetabular Fracture Fixations, ACL and PCL Reconstruction Surgeries, meniscal repair surgeries, and Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries. Furthermore, Dr. Bhat has conducted several studies on all types of arthroplasties and frequently delivers talks on these subjects.
- Leveraging cutting-edge technology, Dr. Bhat is trained in MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip, Total Knee, and Unicondylar Knee Replacement Surgeries, performed using the semi-automated STRYKER system.
- Dr. Bhat's skills also extend to managing orthopaedic traumas, including the fixation of open fractures, and he has performed several deformity correction osteotomy surgeries.
- Beyond his technical proficiency, Dr. Bhat excels in bedside manners and patient communication, ensuring a compassionate and understanding approach to care. He is the best Orthopaedic Doctor in Mangalore.
Field of Expertise
Fellowship & Membership
Languages Spoken
Talks & Publications
Overview
- Talks
- “Functional and Clinical Outcomes following Transtibial versus Transportal Techniques of Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using Quadrupled Hamstrings Graft” at RCOST (Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Conference 2020.
- “Does Femoral Notching in TotalKnee Arthroplasty Influence Peri-Peri-Prosthetic Fractures?” in the Bangalore Orthopaedic Society Meet 2022 and received the Best Speaker Award.
- “A Rare Case of Pseudo Volkmanns Contracture following Both Bone Forearm Shaft Fracture” in Bangalore Orthopaedic Society Meet 2022.
- “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacovigilance among Consultants in a Tertiary Care Hospital” at European Students Conference 2015, Berlin, Germany.
- “Relationship between Femoral Component Placement and Patient-Specific Anatomical Rotational Landmarks in Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty” at IOACON 2024.
- “Eccrine Spiradenoma As A Differential For Tendon Sheath GCT Of The Hand — A Diagnostic Dilemma” at IOACON 2024
- “Comparison of Transtibial Versus Transportal Techniques In Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Using A Quadrupled Hamstring Graft” at IOACON 2024
- Publications
- Technologies in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of KOA. February 2023.
- Relationship between Femoral Component Placement and Patient-Specific Anatomical Rotational Landmarks in Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty- A Multicentric Study. Journal of Orthopaedics. October 2023.
- Functional Outcome Of Giant Cell Tumour of Distal Radius After En-Bloc Resection And Non-Vascularized Fibular Bone Grafting. June 2024.
- Eccrine Spiradenoma As A Differential For Tendon Sheath Gct Of The Hand — A Diagnostic Dilemma. April 2024.
- Letter to the Editor on “Iatrogenic Bone and Soft Tissue Trauma in Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared With Conventional Jig-Based Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study and Validation of a New Classification System.” July 2024.
- Modified Macroscopic Soft Tissue Injury (Modified MASTI) Classification for Bone and Soft Tissue Integrity in Cruciate Retaining Total Knee Arthroplasty. February 2025.
- Functional and Clinical Outcomes of Transtibial versus Transportal Techniques in Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Quadrupled Hamstring Graft: The South Indian Experience. June 2025
- Is Autologous Femoral Head Augmentation Still an Effective Method in the Reconstruction of Complex Acetabular Defects in Patients with Neglected Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip? A Comprehensive Discussion with Radiographic Assessment and Surgical Technique. June 2025
With over 7 years of extensive expertise in orthopaedic surgery, arthroplasty, and sports medicine, Dr. Bhat is a highly experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon currently practising at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru.
- His educational journey started at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, where he earned his MBBS. He then advanced his specialisation, completing a Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopaedics as part of the Orthopaedic Residency Program at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore.
- Dr. Bhat further enhanced his expertise by completing prestigious fellowships in Joint Replacement Surgery from SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries, Bangalore, and Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from Mumbai Port Trust Hospital, Mumbai. He also holds a Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty from HELIOS ENDO-Klinik, Germany, and a Diploma in Football Medicine from FIFA.
- He is an active member of numerous professional bodies, including the Indian Medical Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Karnataka Orthopaedic Association, Indian Arthroplasty Association, and the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Currently, he serves as the Joint Secretary of the Mangalore (Canara) Orthopaedic Society.
- Dr. Bhat possesses extensive expertise in a wide range of orthopaedic procedures. This includes various Primary and Revision Replacement Surgeries (such as TKR, THR, and Hemi Replacement), as well as complex arthroscopies and revision arthroscopies. He has successfully performed numerous Pelvic Acetabular Fracture Fixations, ACL and PCL Reconstruction Surgeries, meniscal repair surgeries, and Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries. Furthermore, Dr. Bhat has conducted several studies on all types of arthroplasties and frequently delivers talks on these subjects.
- Leveraging cutting-edge technology, Dr. Bhat is trained in MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Hip, Total Knee, and Unicondylar Knee Replacement Surgeries, performed using the semi-automated STRYKER system.
- Dr. Bhat's skills also extend to managing orthopaedic traumas, including the fixation of open fractures, and he has performed several deformity correction osteotomy surgeries.
- Beyond his technical proficiency, Dr. Bhat excels in bedside manners and patient communication, ensuring a compassionate and understanding approach to care. He is the best Orthopaedic Doctor in Mangalore.
- Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty (Endo-Klinik, Germany)
- Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery (SPARSH, B’lore)
- Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (MPTH, Mumbai)
- Completed Clinical Fellowship in Revision Arthroplasty, including Single Stage Septic Exchange at Helios ENDO-Klinik, Hamburg, Germany.
- Completed Fellowship in Arthroplasty at SPARSH Hospital for Advanced Surgeries,
- Trained in MAKO ROBOTIC Total Hip, Total Knee, and Unicondylar Knee Replacement Surgeries. (Semi-automated system, STRYKER)
- Completed Diploma in Football Medicine (FIFA)- May 2023
- Joint Secretary- Mangalore (Canara) Orthopaedic Society (2025-26)
- General Secretary - SPARSH Academy Alumni Association (2023-25)
- Organising and Scientific Committee - Bangalore Orthopaedic Society (2022-23)
- Member of the Indian Medical Association
- Member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Indian Arthroplasty Association
- Member of the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Member of the Indian Arthroscopy Society
- Member of the Canara Orthopaedic Society
- Partial and Total Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Total and Hemi Hip Replacement Surgeries
- Revision Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Arthroscopic ACL & PCL Reconstruction Surgeries
- Meniscal Repair Surgeries.
- Hip and Knee Preservation Surgeries
- Pelvic-Acetabular Fracture Fixations.
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries
- Management of adult & paediatric orthopaedic trauma
- Deformity Correction Surgeries
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Patients visit Dr. Vikram G K Bhat, a leading Consultant - Orthopaedics at Manipal Hospitals Mangaluru, for expert care and advanced treatments. Known for accurate diagnoses and patient centric care, Dr. Vikram G K Bhat is a trusted choice for exceptional medical support.
Dr. Vikram G K Bhat Specialises in:
- Partial and Total Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Total and Hemi Hip Replacement Surgeries
- Revision Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries
- Arthroscopic ACL & PCL Reconstruction Surgeries
- Meniscal Repair Surgeries.
- Hip and Knee Preservation Surgeries
- Pelvic-Acetabular Fracture Fixations.
- Soft Tissue Reconstruction Surgeries
- Management of adult & paediatric orthopaedic trauma
- Deformity Correction Surgeries
To book an appointment with Dr. Vikram G K Bhat at Manipal Hospitals Mangaluru, please call 1800 102 5555. Our dedicated team will assist you in scheduling a convenient time for your consultation.
Dr. Vikram G K Bhat has extensive experience and qualifications in Orthopaedics at Manipal Hospitals Mangaluru. With expertise spanning MBBS . MS Orthopaedics, bringing a wealth of knowledge and skill to their practice, ensuring top-notch patient care. Dr. Vikram G K Bhat has also published numerous articles and publications in the field of Orthopaedics.
For your initial appointment with Dr. Vikram G K Bhat, please bring any relevant medical records, including previous imaging scans, laboratory results, and medication lists. It's important to provide a detailed medical history and any pertinent information about your condition. If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card and any necessary referral documents. This will help facilitate a comprehensive evaluation and discussion during your appointment.
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Rescheduling of doctor appointment can be done within a week from the date of appointment as per doctor / slot availability.
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Cancellation of appointment and refund with a cancellation charge of Rs.100/-.
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Rescheduling / cancellation of appointment cannot be done, payment non-refundable in this case. However, Units can have the discretion to refund / reschedule in case of exigencies.
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- Interactive audio/video connection, electronic information and communication technologies shall be used for providing me with a telemedicine/teleconsultation.
- In case the information obtained via teleconsultation is not sufficient to make a diagnosis, I may be required to go to Manipal Hospitals for in-person consultation.
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- There can be potential risks with this technology e.g information transmitted may not be sufficient to allow for appropriate medical decision, the video /audio may disconnect/stop in-between, security protocols could fail causing a breach of privacy of personal medical information.
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