Dr. Raghu Nagaraj

Director – Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & Robotic Joint Replacement

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Kauvery Hospital, Bengaluru

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Experience

22+ years

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Kauvery Hospital, Bengaluru

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Dr. Raghu Nagaraj

About

Dr. Raghu Nagaraj is a highly esteemed Orthopaedic Surgeon with over two decades of experience specializing in Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, and Joint Replacement Surgery. He has performed more than 8,200 orthopaedic surgeries, including over 5,800 keyhole surgeries and 1,300 joint reconstructions. Dr. Nagaraj has treated numerous national and international athletes, helping them return to their respective sports. He is known for pioneering several advanced surgical techniques in Karnataka, such as the arthroscopic meniscus allograft transplant surgery and biologic augmented rotator cuff repair. His commitment to medical education is evident through his involvement in training sessions and cadaveric courses, shaping the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.

Education

MBBS: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore (2003)
MS – Orthopaedics: Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur (2008)
Fellowships:
- Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (ISAKOS-approved), Coimbatore
- Arthroplasty & Shoulder Surgery, Marien-Erwitte Hospital, Germany (2012)
- Advanced Shoulder Surgery Training in South Korea, South Africa, and the USA

Experience

Director – Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, and Joint Replacement: Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road (2020–2024)
Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics: Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore (2009–2020)
Founder & Chief Surgeon: ArthoMed Clinic, Indiranagar, Bangalore (Since 2017)

Awards

First surgeon in Karnataka to perform arthroscopic meniscus allograft transplant surgery.
Pioneered biologic augmented rotator cuff repair surgery in the state.
Introduced all-inside ACL reconstruction surgery for athletes in Karnataka.
First in the region to perform hip arthroscopy.
Authored chapters in orthopaedic textbooks and published numerous national and international papers.
Invited faculty at various national and international arthroscopy conferences.