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Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde

Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde [MBBS, MS – Orthopaedics, Spine Fellowship – Oxford UK & Karlsbad Germany]

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Experience

40+ Years

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Hospital

Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket,New Delhi

🌍 International Patient Helpdesk

+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125

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About Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde

Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde is an Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon and currently working as Senior Director in the Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery Department at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi, India.
With over 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Hegde is one of India's most distinguished orthopaedic and spine surgeons, renowned for his expertise in complex joint replacement and advanced spinal surgeries.
He is a pioneer of robotic spine surgery in India, having performed the country's first robotic spinal surgery in 2013 — bringing world-class surgical precision to Indian patients years ahead of most centres.
Dr. Hegde completed his MBBS (1983) and MS in Orthopaedics (1988) from Baroda Medical College, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and then pursued advanced international training at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK (1996–1997) and Klinikum Karlsbad-Langenteinbach, Germany (2001) — one of the world's premier spinal surgery institutions.
He holds ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification from Norwich, UK and has undergone specialist training in minimally invasive and computer-assisted surgeries in Australia, Brussels and the USA.
Dr. Hegde served as Professor & Head of Orthopaedics at Pramukh Swami Medical College, Gujarat and held senior Director and Executive Director roles at Apollo Hospital Ahmedabad, Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Nova Hospital, VPS Rockland and Fortis Escorts Bone & Spine Institute, New Delhi.
He is a proud member of the prestigious Girdlestone Orthopaedic Society (a gathering of the world's leading orthopaedic surgeons) and the General Medical Council, UK, with numerous publications in national and international journals.
International patients from the Middle East, Iraq, Africa, South Asia and Central Asia regularly travel to Dr. Hegde for complex spine and joint replacement surgeries, benefiting from world-class care at a fraction of Western costs.

🏥 Associated Hospitals

🏨 Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket,New Delhi

🩺 List of Treatments

Robotic Spine Surgery
Total Knee Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Cervical & Lumbar Disc Replacement
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Computer-Assisted Joint Replacement
Revision Joint Replacement
Cranio Vertebral Fixation
Anterior Cervical Fixation
Shoulder Replacement
Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Complex Spinal Trauma Surgery

💼 Work Experience

Senior Director – Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery — Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (Current)
Executive Director — Fortis Escorts Institute for Bone & Spine, New Delhi (2014–2016)
Executive Director — VPS Rockland Hospitals, New Delhi (2016–2017)
Medical Director — Nova Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital, New Delhi (2012–2014)
Senior Consultant & Head – Orthopaedics — Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana (2007–2009)
Senior Consulting Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgeon, Director (Medical Services) — Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (2003–2005)
Professor & Head – Orthopaedics — Pramukh Swami Medical College, Karamsad, Gujarat (1997–2003)
Senior Consultant – Spine Surgery & Orthopaedics — Max Healthcare Hospitals, Sitaram Bhartia Inst. (2005–2007)
Senior Registrar – Orthopaedics — Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, Bucks, UK (1994–1996)

🎓 Education & Training

MBBS — Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Baroda Medical College (1983)
MS – Orthopaedics — Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Baroda Medical College (1988)
ATLS – Advanced Trauma Life Support — Norwich, UK
Senior Registrar in Orthopaedics — Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK (ODTS Oxford Rotation) (1994–1996)
Spine Fellowship — Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Oxford, UK (Feb 1996 – Jan 1997)
Senior Spine Fellowship — Klinikum Karlbaad, Langenteinbach, Germany (July 2001 – Dec 2001)
Workshop – Minimally Invasive & Computer Assisted Surgeries — Melbourne, Australia (2007)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Pioneer of Robotic Spine Surgery in India — performed India's first robotic spinal surgery (2013)
Member — Girdlestone Orthopaedic Society, UK (gathering of world's leading orthopaedic surgeons)
Member — General Medical Council, UK
Delhi Medical Council Registration — No. 26416
Multiple publications in national and international orthopaedic journals
Regular visiting Senior Consultant to the Sultanate of Oman (10+ years)
Has operated extensively in the Middle East, Iraq and Africa

📍 Location

📌 Press Enclave Marg, Saket District Centre, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi 110017

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde specialise in?

Dr. Hegde specialises in Orthopaedics, Spine Surgery and Joint Replacement. He is the pioneer of robotic spine surgery in India (2013) and is expert in Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Cervical & Lumbar Disc Replacement, spinal fusion and complex spinal surgeries.

How many years of experience does Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde have?

Dr. Hegde has over 40 years of clinical experience in orthopaedics and spine surgery. He trained at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK and Klinikum Karlsbad, Germany — among the world's top spine surgery institutions.

Where does Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde currently practice?

Dr. Hegde currently practices as Senior Director, Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India.

What are Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde's qualifications?

Dr. Hegde holds MBBS and MS in Orthopaedics from Baroda Medical College. He has a Spine Fellowship from Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Oxford, UK, Senior Spine Fellowship from Klinikum Karlbaad, Germany and ATLS certification from Norwich, UK. He is also a member of the General Medical Council, UK.

Does Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde treat international patients?

Yes. Dr. Hegde regularly treats patients from the Middle East, Iraq, Africa, South Asia and Central Asia. Satyug Healthcare assists with appointment, medical visa, hotel and travel arrangements. Contact: +91-8860606766 or query@satyughealthcare.com.

How can I book a consultation with Dr. Harshavardhan Hegde?

Contact Satyug Healthcare at +91-8860606766 or email query@satyughealthcare.com. We will arrange your appointment at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket and provide a detailed cost estimate for joint replacement or spine surgery in India.