Dr. (Prof.) Anil Arora, Vice Chairman & Head of Department – Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgery, is a renowned name in the field of Orthopaedics with over 39+ years of rich experience. Based in Delhi, India, he specializes in Joint Replacement Surgery, particularly complex hip and knee replacements, and is widely recognized for his pioneering work in minimally invasive and computer-assisted orthopedic procedures. With a career dedicated to restoring mobility and improving quality of life, Dr. Arora has earned global acclaim for his precision, innovation, and commitment to excellence in orthopaedic care and surgical outcomes.

Experience Overview

• Currently working as Vice Chairman & Head, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement Surgery at Max Healthcare

• Performed more than 12,000 joint replacement surgeries, including primary, complex, and revision procedures

• Trained in Primary, Complex, and Revision Joint Replacement Surgeries at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London (UK)

• Served as Professor of Orthopaedics at University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), New Delhi

• Worked as Assistant Professor at Dr. S. N. Medical College and Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Jodhpur

Professional Memberships

• Member, Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA)

• Member, Knee Section & Hip Section – APOA

• Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association

• Member, World Orthopaedic Concern

• Life Member, Indo-German Orthopaedic Foundation

• Member, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) – Orthopaedic Implant Committee

• Past National Delegate from India – Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association

• Joint Secretary – Indian Orthopaedic Association (2009–2011)

• Chairman, Basic Sciences Committee – Indian Orthopaedic Association (2006–2009)

• Secretary – Delhi Orthopaedic Association (2007–2009)

• Vice President – Delhi Orthopaedic Association (2009–2010)

• Editor – Delhi Journal of Orthopaedics (2005–2009)

• President – Delhi Orthopaedic Association (Current)

• Participated in Computer Assisted Navigated Total Knee Replacement

• Completed Oxford Uni-compartmental Knee Advanced Instructional Course

Awards

• Guinness World Record (2018) for largest gathering of joint replacement patients

• Limca Book of Records (2017) for successful TKR after 30 years of immobility

• “Top Knee & Hip Replacement Surgeon of The Year” – Economic Times (2022)

• “Most Trusted Knee & Hip Replacement Surgeon” – Topnotch Foundation (2022)

• “Outstanding Contribution in Joint Replacement” – FAM Global (2021)

• “Best Joint Replacement Surgeon” – Topgallant Media (2021)

• “Legend in Orthopaedics” – Times of India Healthcare Awards (2017 & 2018)

• “Safe Hands” & “GEM Award” – Max Healthcare

• “Excellence in Medical Services for Senior Citizens” – Govt. of Delhi (2015)

• “Best Orthopaedic Surgeon in North India” – National Healthcare Awards (2017–18)

• SIROT Award – USA (First Indian to receive)

• Japanese Orthopaedic Association Congress Scholarship

• Weller Gold Medal, AA Mehta Gold Medal – Indian Orthopaedic Association

• Johnson & Johnson, Indo-British & Indo-German Fellowships

• White Paper Award – Indian Orthopaedic Association

• Presented over 240 talks/lectures

• Published over 50 research papers and contributed 20 textbook chapters

• External examiner for Orthopaedics to various Indian universities

• International faculty for Knee and Hip Replacement training

• Co-editor of “Total Hip Replacement Surgery” film on Doordarshan

Speciality Interests

• Robotic Total Knee Replacement

• PINLESS Computer Navigated Total Knee Replacements

• Complex and Revision Total Knee Replacements

• Custom Made Knee Replacements

• Massive Knee Replacements (for tumors)

• Primary, Complex, and Revision Total Hip Replacement

• Shoulder and Elbow Joint Replacement

• Arthroscopic Meniscus Surgery

• Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction

• Advanced Knee and Hip Surgeries

Languages Spoken

• English

• Hindi

• Punjabi