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Dr. K.S. Kushalappa

Dr. K.S. Kushalappa

Orthopedics

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About Dr. K.S. Kushalappa

Dr. K.S. Kushalappa is a Consultant in Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement at Narayana Health City, Bangalore with a special interest in shoulder, elbow and sports medicine. He earned his MBBS from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences and MS (Orthopaedics) from Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital, Nitte University. He also completed recognised fellowships at the Sydney Shoulder Research Institute, and had working experience at Royal North Shore Hospital and Dubbo Base Hospital in Australia.

Professional Background

  • Qualification: MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, Diploma in Sports Medicine (IOC, South Korea 2023)
  • Current Role: Consultant – Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Narayana Health City, Bangalore
  • Procedures Performed: Shoulder & elbow surgery, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement surgery, ACL reconstruction surgery, ankle ligament reconstruction surgery, complex fracture management

Innovations & Contributions

  • Notable Work: Part of the Narayana Health City's achievement of more than 10,000 orthopaedic surgeries in three years, of which 1000+ were robotic assisted joint replacement surgeries.
  • Research: Co-authored the book Cricket Sports Medicine with Springer Nature
  • Patient Care: Handled high-risk complex cases such as shoulder replacement surgery in cancer patients who needed urgent surgical planning.

Good to know

Speciality

• Orthopedics• Sports Medicine

Language Spoken

• English• Hindi• Kannada

Awards

  • • Best Outgoing Student
  • • Best Sportsperson
  • • Graduated with Distinction (MS Orthopaedics)

Consultant - Orthopaedics

Narayana Health City (Bangalore)

2023 - Present

AOA Fellowship

2022 - 2023

Registrar / Arthroscopy Fellow

2019 - 2020

Senior Clinical Assistant

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

2017 - 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Narayana Health City (Bangalore)

Narayana Health City (Bangalore)

Beginning with the beginning, I am going to begin this story about Narayana Health City. Narayana Health City is one of India's largest health-care campuses. Its home is in Bangalore (Bengaluru) and it has been the main location for Narayana Health since Dr. Devi Shetty created Narayana Health in 2000. Narayana Health City is a very large hospital complex in Bommasandra. It includes several hospitals that specialize in many different types of medicine and surgery such as the Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences and Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre. It is believed to have over 1000-2000 beds across all its various locations. This makes it known for being able to provide high-quality, low-cost, tertiary level health-care on a large scale. As well as having a large number of beds, Narayana Health City has also received accreditation from three different organizations: JCI, NABH, and NABL. These are all international organizations that have set-out internationally recognized standards in patient safety and clinical excellence. ### Medical Specialties Clinical specializations provided include; oncology, neurology, orthopedics, nephrology, organ transplantation and others. Specifically, it is known for providing excellent cardiac science services. The cardiac hospital at the location is among the world's largest heart hospitals. It contains several dedicated operating rooms and state-of-the-art catheterization laboratories. Additionally, Narayana Health City has one of the biggest bone marrow transplant centers in India along with one of the larger cancer centers in India allowing for multi-disciplinary care with high complexity through combined clinical teams. ### International Patient Services For international patients traveling to receive medical services or treatments at Narayana Health City, there is a complete service available specifically for them which allows for ease and structure to their treatment process. Some examples of services included in this service are: • A personalized treatment plan developed through consultations with multi-disciplinary teams of specialists • Assistance for obtaining visas, booking flights/travel arrangements, and arranging accommodations • Coordinating staff that speak multiple languages and can provide international patients with telemedicine/telehealth consultation options ### Patient Experience The patient centeredness experienced by patients receiving treatment at Narayana Health City is due to the combination of its high volume, cost-effective care model and its commitment to deliver clinically superior care. Through an integrated design of its hospitals and specialized clinics, Narayana Health City provides each patient with a clear, organized, safe, efficient and accessible pathway for treatment. Therefore, due to these characteristics of its delivery model, it has become a popular choice for both local patients who need to seek out medical travel abroad for themselves and/or family members as well as foreign patients seeking to receive medical treatment outside of their own country.

Packages Starting From $1,200

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Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee Replacement Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$4,800

Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip Replacement Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

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$5,500

ACL Reconstruction

ACL Reconstruction

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

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$2,500

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

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$1,200

Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

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$2,500

Spinal Fusion

Spinal Fusion

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

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$7,000

Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Hip Resurfacing Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

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$6,000

Joint Resurfacing

Joint Resurfacing

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

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$5,500

Laminectomy

Laminectomy

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

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$5,000

Bone and Tissue Grafting

Bone and Tissue Grafting

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$1,800

All Procedures

Performed by Dr. K.S. Kushalappa

Orthopedics

Orthopedics

Orthopedic surgery abroad covers [knee replacement](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/orthopedics/knee-surgery), [hip replacement](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/orthopedics/hip-arthroscopy), [ACL reconstruction](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/orthopedics/acl-reconstruction), arthroscopy, [shoulder surgery](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/orthopedics/shoulder-surgery), and spinal orthopedics performed by experienced orthopedic surgeons. Procedures range from minimally invasive arthroscopy to complex total joint reconstruction using computer-navigated and robotic-assisted techniques. The cost factor is the leading reason patients seek orthopedic surgery abroad. A total knee replacement that costs $35,000 to $55,000 at home may be available for $6,000 to $12,000 abroad at equally accredited hospitals with board-certified orthopedic surgeons using premium international implants. Leading international orthopedic hospitals offer shorter waiting times, high-volume surgical experience, and structured physiotherapy programs. Patients consistently report receiving more attentive surgical planning and rehabilitation care than they experienced at home. The surgeon's implant experience and the hospital's rehabilitation infrastructure are the most critical factors to ensure legitimacy. Confirm the implant brand and warranty, and verify the surgeon's annual procedure volume. Also never forget to ensure commitment of the facility to postoperative physiotherapy, activity restrictions, and follow-up imaging directly determines functional recovery.

Sports Medicine

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. K.S. Kushalappa

Dr. K.S. Kushalappa

K.S. Kushalappa has been practicing medicine since 2000, giving them over 25 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Consultant – Orthopaedics and have built a focused career in consultant – orthopaedics.

Dr. K.S. Kushalappa

Dr. K.S. Kushalappa

You can request a consultation with K.S. Kushalappa through CureMeAbroad by submitting your details. Video consultations are available for international patients before travel through CureMeAbroad.

Dr. K.S. Kushalappa

Dr. K.S. Kushalappa

Joint replacement surgery with K.S. Kushalappa 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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