- Experience
- 9 years of experience
- Fee:
- ₹500
- Chambers
- 1 chamber
Also called: bone and joint specialist, orthopaedic surgeon
Find an orthopedic doctor (bone and joint specialist)
An orthopedic doctor (orthopaedic surgeon) treats bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and the spine: injuries such as fractures and sprains, and long-term problems such as arthritis and back pain. Many problems are treated without surgery. Orthopedic doctors in India hold an MS or DNB in Orthopaedics, or a D.Ortho.
Orthopedic doctors on Doctserve
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What an orthopedic doctor treats
- Fractures, sprains and sports injuries
- Knee, hip and shoulder pain, including osteoarthritis
- Back and neck pain, and slipped discs
- Frozen shoulder and tennis elbow
- Osteoporosis (weak bones)
- Assessment for joint replacement
Good reasons to book a visit
- Joint pain or stiffness that lasts more than a few weeks
- A knee that swells, locks or gives way
- Back pain that spreads down the leg with numbness or tingling
- Pain after a fall or twist that makes it hard to walk or bear weight
- A joint you cannot move as far as before
Get emergency help instead if you notice
- A limb that looks deformed, or bone showing through the skin
- Back pain with loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness around the groin
- Severe hip pain after a fall in an older person, especially if they cannot stand
- A limb that is cold, pale or numb after an injury
What to bring to your visit
- X-ray and MRI images (films or CD) and their written reports
- How and when the injury or pain started
- The pain medicines you have tried
- Loose clothing, so the joint can be examined easily
How booking works on Doctserve
Booking is free for patients; you pay the consultation fee at the chamber. Each doctor’s profile shows whether they also offer online consultations, which happen over a WhatsApp call.
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Choose a doctor
Open a verified doctor’s profile to see their chambers, days, timings and fee.
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Book a slot
Sign in, pick a chamber, date and time, and get a serial number. The doctor confirms the booking.
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Follow the live queue
On the day, see who is being seen and roughly how long you will wait, and get an alert when the doctor arrives and when it is your turn.
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Keep the prescription
Your prescription and reports stay in your health record, and your doctor can send the prescription to a pharmacy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an X-ray before seeing an orthopedic doctor?
Not necessarily. The doctor examines you first and orders an X-ray or MRI if it is needed. If you already have one, bring both the images and the written report.
When is back pain serious?
Most back pain gets better within a few weeks. See a doctor if it doesn’t, if it spreads down your leg, or if it wakes you at night. Weakness, numbness around the groin or problems passing urine need emergency care.
Is knee replacement the only treatment for knee arthritis?
No. Exercise, weight management, physiotherapy and medicines are usually tried first. Surgery is considered when these no longer control the pain or the knee limits daily life.
Should I see an orthopedic doctor or a physiotherapist first?
For a new injury or joint problem, see the doctor first for a diagnosis. Physiotherapy is often part of the treatment plan they recommend.
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This page is general health information, not medical advice. For advice about your own health, consult a doctor.