Dr. Balachandar

Dr. Balachandar, MBBS, MS (Ortho), FIJR, FIAA, FASM, is a highly skilled Orthopaedician with over 7 years of experience in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Specializing in Orthopaedics, Dr. Balachandar is known for his expertise in managing injuries and disorders such as Achilles Tendon Rupture, Ankle Sprain, and Bursitis. He is dedicated to providing personalized care, ensuring that each patient receives the most appropriate treatment for their unique needs.

Dr. Balachandar's approach to patient care includes innovative treatments for complex conditions like Herniated Disc and Hip Pain, improving patients' mobility and quality of life. His focus on patient-centered care means that he takes the time to understand each individual’s specific condition, designing tailored treatment plans for optimal results.

Educational Qualification:

• M.B.B.S - Pondicherry Institute of Medical Science, 2012    
• MS - Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, 2017    
• Fellowship in Advanced Arthroplasty - Zuderland Medical Centre - Netherlands, 2023    
• Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery (FIJR)    Fortis Hospital - Bangalore, 2019

Treatment & Service Expertise

• Orthopaedics Trauma, Spine, Arthoplasty and Arthroscopy,  Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis

Awards and Recognitions

• Recognized for his exceptional skills and awarded for his contributions to the field

Professional Memberships

• Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery (FIJR)
• Fellowship in Advanced Arthroplasty (FIAA)

Professional area of Interest

• Orthopaedics Trauma
• Spine, Arthoplasty and Arthroscopy
• Achilles Tendon Rupture
• Bursitis

Work Experience Details

• Apollo Hospitals- India (17 years)  Present
• Practicing consultant-Internal Medicine
• Performs Outpatient consulting
• Admits and Manages Inpatients
• Conducts Preventive Health checks  Practice in the USA
• Full time Physician Managing a practice overseeing Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner managing atients with Multiple Medical Problems.
• Worked as part time Physician with a Private Practice group in Plymouth Michigan.

 Research & Publications

• CHETTINAD PAEDICON 2016
• Functional & Radiological outcome of delayed fixation of femoral neck fracture in an adolescent & two year
• POACON 2017
• Our Experience with Fixed Angle LCP System for Distal Femur Fractures
• PONDICHERRY ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
• CHETINAD HEALTH CITY MEDICAL JOURNAL
• Transphyseal Fracture of Distal Humerus in Children (2016)
• EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (EJBPS)
• A Radiographic approach and review of common non- lethal skeletal dysplasias (2017)

Trainings and Conferences

• Basics on fracture fixations (2015)
• Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences , Kochi, Kerala, India
• Workshop on Distal Femur, Primary T.K.R (2016)
• TNOACON , Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
• Workshop on Distal Tibia (2016)
• TNOACON , Ooty, TamilNadu, India
• IOACON Annual Conference of Indian Orthopaedic Association (2018)
• Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
• Tendon Repair Techniques and Tendon Transfer for Upper Limb Nerve Injuries (2018)
• Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka, India
• Masterclass in Hip Arthroplasty (2019)
• Smith & Nephew Professional Education Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• IOACON Annual Conference of Indian Orthopaedic Association (2021)
• Goa, India
• IOACON Annual Conference of Indian Orthopaedic Association (2022) IOACON, Amritsar, Punjab, India
• TNOA - Midyear CME (2023)
• Yercaud, Tamilnadu, India
• ASSICON Annual conference of Indian Spine Association (2024)
• Mumbai, Maharashtra, India