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Dr. Vikas Gupta

Dr. Vikas Gupta

Orthopedics

31+

Years of Experience

About Dr. Vikas Gupta

Dr. Vikas Gupta (MBBS – AIIMS New Delhi, MS – Orthopaedics AIIMS New Delhi) is the Director and Head of Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at Max Institute of Musculoskeletal Sciences, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi. He is a nationally recognised pioneer in wrist surgery and India's foremost hand surgeon with more than 6,000 complex hand and upper extremity surgeries to his credit and more than 31 years of experience.

Professional Background

  • Years of Practice: 31+ years
  • Procedures Performed: Complex hand and upper extremity surgery, wrist replacement, wrist arthroscopy, arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, rotator cuff repair, frozen shoulder treatment, ACL reconstruction, primary hip and knee arthroplasty, scoliosis correction, percutaneous vertebroplasty and high-risk wound care.

Innovations & Contributions

  • National Firsts: First surgeon in India to perform wrist replacement (Ceramic on Ceramic) and first to perform Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Release, first Endoscopic De Quervain's Release in India, introduced Percutaneous fixation (<1 cm incision) and Vascularised bone grafting for nonunion scaphoid and Kienböck's disease.
  • Fellowships: Hand Surgery Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA; AO Fellowship; World Orthopaedic Concern Fellowship for Hand Surgery; Travelling Fellowship – Delhi Orthopaedic Association and Indian Orthopaedic Association.
  • Academic Contributions: 40+ publications in national and international journals, invited speaker at international conferences such as Annual Conference of the Bangladesh Orthopaedic Society, regular faculty, Cure Clubfoot India International — teaching and training workshops all over India.
  • Prior Roles: Director, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Medanta Bone & Joint Institute, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon and Consultant, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Fortis Group of Hospitals, NCR will be on hand to address the audience with their insights on the topic.
  • Honours: Best Paper Award at Wrist Arthroscopy, North Zone Indian Orthopaedic Association, Srinagar (2004) and nominated for Marquis Who's Who in Asia (2007).
  • Memberships: Indian Orthopaedic Association, Delhi Orthopaedic Association, Indian Arthroscopy Society, Indian Federation of Sports Medicine, Association of Spine Surgeons of India, Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Indian Rheumatology Association, Delhi Medical Council.

Good to know

Speciality

OrthopedicsSports Medicine

Language Spoken

EnglishHindi

Awards

  • Best Paper Award - Wrist Arthroscopy (North Zone IOA)
  • Marquis Who's Who in Asia

Principal Director & Head - Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

Max Super Specialty Hospital

2014 - Present

Director - Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

Medanta – The Medicity Gurugram

2009 - 2014

Associate Professor (Orthopaedics)

2004 - 2007

Hospital Affiliations

Max Super Specialty Hospital

Max Super Specialty Hospital

The Max Super Specialty Hospital (located in New Delhi at Saket) is among India's top private, multispecialty tertiary care hospitals and a member of the Max Healthcare group which has developed into one of India's largest health-care networks, consisting of approximately 20 hospitals and having a total bed capacity of more than 5,000 beds. It is also noted for its commitment to providing technology-based, high quality medical service across all of its many specialties. The hospital has received several of the most respected accrediting bodies around the world such as accreditation by the Joint Commission International (JCI), NABH, and NABL, therefore ensuring that it adheres to the best possible levels of both patient safety and clinical excellence. ### Medical Specialties With an array of over 38 different specialty departments including cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, gastroenterology and organ transplant, the Max Super Specialty Hospital provides extensive care options for patients suffering from numerous serious illnesses. In addition to offering the most up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic options available today, it is especially known for performing some of the most advanced medical treatments such as open-heart surgeries, cancer treatment, neurovascular interventional treatments and kidney transplants. To ensure that these highly complex medical treatments are performed with maximum precision, it utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including MRI, CT scanning machines and highly sophisticated surgical equipment. Furthermore, because it is equipped with multi-disciplinary teams of doctors who specialize in treating complex illness, they can offer their patients the most complete and effective treatment options available today. ### International Patient Services To help facilitate a smooth and streamlined experience for international patients receiving treatment at the Max Super Specialty Hospital, a special international patient services program has been established. This program provides a variety of important services to international patients throughout the duration of their treatment stay. These include: • Personalized treatment plans created with multidisciplinary teams of experts • Assistance with visa application process and arranging transportation to and from airports • Language coordination and post-discharge follow-up with international patients ### Patient Experience In order to provide a high level of satisfaction for each of its patients, the Max Super Specialty Hospital focuses on creating an exceptional patient experience based upon superior technology and the expertise of internationally educated physicians along with coordinated care processes. The hospital's commitment to using best-in-class practices, meeting or exceeding international accreditation requirements and focusing on achieving excellent patient safety results contributes to a positive treatment experience for its patients.

Packages Starting From $1,500

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Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee Replacement Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$5,500

Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip Replacement Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$6,500

ACL Reconstruction

ACL Reconstruction

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$3,000

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$1,500

Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$3,000

Spinal Fusion

Spinal Fusion

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$7,500

Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Hip Resurfacing Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$6,500

Joint Resurfacing

Joint Resurfacing

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$6,000

Laminectomy

Laminectomy

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$5,500

Bone and Tissue Grafting

Bone and Tissue Grafting

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$2,000

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Performed by Dr. Vikas Gupta

Orthopedics

Orthopedics

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Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

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Dr. Vikas Gupta

Dr. Vikas Gupta

Vikas Gupta has been practicing medicine since 2001, giving them over 24 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics and have built a focused career in senior consultant – orthopaedics.

Dr. Vikas Gupta

Dr. Vikas Gupta

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

Dr. Vikas Gupta

Dr. Vikas Gupta

Joint replacement surgery with Vikas Gupta 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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