Dr. Ankur Saurav
Orthopedics
18+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Ankur Saurav
Dr. Ankur Saurav (MBBS – Gold Medalist, DNB – Orthopaedics, D'Ortho) is the Director and Head of the Department of Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement and Sports Injury at Medifirst Hospital, Ranchi, Jharkhand. An internationally trained joint replacement and arthroscopy surgeon, he is considered as the best orthopaedic surgeon of Jharkhand and has done more than 15,000 orthopaedic surgeries till now.
Professional Background
- Years of Practice: 10+ years
- Procedures Performed: Total knee, hip and shoulder replacement, rotating platform knee replacement, partial knee replacement, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic sports injury repair, minimally invasive joint surgery and trauma management.
Innovations & Contributions
- Regional Firsts: The first surgeon to do Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Jharkhand and pioneer of motion saving knee surgeries in the state.
- Academic Excellence: MBBS Gold Medallist from Era's Lucknow Medical College, Diploma in Orthopaedics (1st Rank) from Kolkata Medical College and DNB Orthopaedics (All India Rank 8) from Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur
- International Fellowships: Fellowship in Arthroplasty, Revision Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy (Germany); Fellowship in Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
- Research: 25+ published research papers in national and international journals, and won the Excellence in Orthopaedics Award in 2023.
- Prior Roles: HOD/Senior Consultant Paras HEC Hospital, Ranchi; Senior Consultant Medica Hospital, Ranchi; Senior Resident Sports Injury Centre Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
- Memberships: ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine); Indian Orthopaedic Association
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Awards
- • Excellence in Orthopaedics Award
- • Gold Medalist in MBBS
- • 1st Rank/University Topper (Diploma Orthopaedics)
- • All India Rank 8 (DNB Orthopaedics)
Director – Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
HOD & Senior Consultant
Consultant
Senior Resident (Sports Injury Centre)
Performed by Dr. Ankur Saurav
Orthopedics
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Spine Care/Surgery
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine treatment abroad offers expert care for athletic injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and performance optimization. Specialist treatment covers [ACL and ligament injuries](https://curemeabroad.com/blogs/acl-surgery-recovery-time-from-surgery-to-full-recovery), tendinopathy, cartilage damage, stress fractures, and return-to-sport rehabilitation by sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and physiotherapists. Timely sports medicine care is difficult to access in many countries due to long waiting lists. Arthroscopic sports surgery that costs $15,000 to $30,000 at home may be available for $3,000 to $8,000 abroad at equally accredited centers with fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeons and sport-specific [rehabilitation](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/rehabilitation) programs. Leading international sports medicine centers offer rapid specialist access, same-week arthroscopy or injection appointments, and sport-specific rehabilitation programs. Patients — from professional athletes to active individuals — consistently report receiving more comprehensive, individually tailored sports care than they experienced at home. The sports physician's subspecialty training and the rehabilitation team's sport-specific expertise are the most important factors. Confirm your surgeon has fellowship training in sports medicine or arthroscopy. Adherence to phased rehabilitation protocols, return-to-sport testing milestones, and injury prevention programs directly determines re-injury risk and athletic performance recovery.
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Dr. Ankur Saurav
Ankur Saurav has been practicing medicine since 2008, giving them over 17 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Consultant – Orthopaedics and have built a focused career in consultant – orthopaedics.
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Joint replacement surgery with Ankur Saurav typically costs 50-70% less than comparable procedures in the US or UK. Final pricing depends on implant type, unilateral vs bilateral surgery, and hospital stay duration. CureMeAbroad can request a detailed estimate after reviewing your X-rays or MRI reports.
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Dr. Ankur Saurav
Ankur Saurav has been practicing medicine since 2008, giving them over 17 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Consultant – Orthopaedics and have built a focused career in consultant – orthopaedics.
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