Brief Profile
Dr. Raghu Nagaraj is a distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Bangalore, known for his expertise in arthroscopy, sports medicine, shoulder surgery, joint replacement, and robotic-assisted procedures.
With advanced training from India, Germany, South Korea, and the USA, he blends international standards with compassionate patient care.
Over a 23+ year career, Dr. Raghu Nagaraj has helped thousands of patients, including national and international athletes, return to active lifestyles with minimally invasive and cutting-edge orthopaedic solutions.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS – Medical Degree (India)
- MS in Orthopaedics – Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur
- FASM (ISAKOS) – Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine
- FASS – Advanced surgical fellowship certifications across Germany, South Korea & USA
Experience
- Director – Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries & Joint Replacement at Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road (2020–2024)
- Senior Orthopaedic Consultant at Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore (2009–2020)
- Performed over 6,000 knee and shoulder surgeries in his career to date, with extensive experience in complex arthroscopy and joint replacement.
Special Interests & Clinical Expertise
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Dr. Raghu Nagaraj specializes in advanced Orthopaedic care with a focus on:
Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine
· Complex multiligament knee repairs
· Hip and ankle arthroscopy
· ACL reconstruction (including “all-inside” techniques)
· Meniscus repair and preservation procedures
Joint Replacement & Robotic Surgery
· Robotic-assisted knee and shoulder replacements
· Shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, reverse shoulder replacement
· Cartilage restoration and knee preservation surgery
Other Key Orthopaedic Areas
· Shoulder instability and labral repair
· Sports injury rehabilitation
· Minimally invasive orthopaedic techniques
· Personalized treatment plans emphasizing faster recovery and early return to activity
Awards & Achievements
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First surgeon in the state to perform an arthroscopic meniscus allograft transplant for athletes
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First to introduce biologic augmented rotator cuff repair surgery arthroscopically
- First to carry out all-inside ACL reconstruction for athletes using modern techniques
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First to complete hip arthroscopy procedures in the region
Research & Publications
Dr. Raghu Nagaraj is an active contributor to Orthopaedic Literature:
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Authored chapters in orthopaedic textbooks
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Published articles in national and international journals
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Participated in cadaveric surgical training courses and hands-on workshops for professional development
- Invited faculty at regional and international arthroscopy and sports medicine conferences
Treatments, Conditions & Procedures Key Procedures Offered-
Dr. Raghu Nagaraj’s clinical practice covers a wide range of Orthopaedic Conditions:
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Arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries
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Robotic knee & shoulder joint replacements
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ACL reconstructions & meniscus repairs
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Hip and ankle arthroscopy
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Cartilage restoration and knee preservation techniques Common Conditions Treated-
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ACL & multiligament knee injuries
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Meniscus tears & knee cartilage injuries
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Shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, supraspinatus, and labral tears
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Hip and ankle impingement and cartilage damage
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Sports-related injuries in athletes and active individuals
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