Meet our orthopaedic specialists who bring unmatched skill, experience, and empathy to ensure every patient receives the best possible care, customised to their journey. At SBJH, our team with expertise across diverse orthopaedic subspecialties and a passion for restoring mobility, our doctors integrate advanced techniques with a deeply human approach. Whether it’s a complex surgery or long-term rehabilitation, we are committed to delivering care that is as personal as it is precise.
At Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital, we offer a range of specialized orthopedic services designed to address your unique needs and enhance your quality of life.
Dr. Sivamurugan, Director of Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital, has followed his esteemed father’s footsteps into the line of Orthopaedics. Apart from his premier education at Madras Medical College, Dr.Sivamurugan has also attained special skills and knowledge from the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, UK. Dr. SM, as he is fondly called at the hospital, is currently a pioneer in the field of Joint Replacement surgery in India.
He is currently a pioneer in the field of joint replacements in India. His tireless perseverance, innovation, and ideas have transformed the institution into one that is technologically advanced while remaining rooted in its core values of simplicity and commitment.
Dr. Ravi Subramaniam, Director of Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital, inspired by his father and brother, has secured an identity for himself in the field of Orthopaedics. Apart from his education and experience at Madras Medical College and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, he has also been trained in the AO International Fellowship at Salzburg, Austria.
Dr. Ravi is a trailblazer in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine and is the mastermind behind the Mini Day Care Surgery Center at the hospital. He has also introduced minimally invasive surgical techniques to help our patients achieve the best recovery with minimal trauma to the tissues.
He has completed a one-year fellowship at the Iowa University Hospital, USA (an 811-bed, Level 1 Trauma Centre, and University Teaching Hospital) and a six-month fellowship at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK (University of Oxford) in Limb Reconstruction.
He is specialised in:
1. Hip Preservation in Childhood and Young Adults
2. Total Hip Replacement and Revision Hip Replacement
3. Limb Reconstruction
4. Bone and Joint Infection Management
5. Complex Fracture Management
Dr. Suranjana has completed her orthopaedic training at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi, India.
She is the bright young star of SBJH and is gradually following in the footsteps of her father, Director Dr. Ravi Subramaniam, to become a prominent arthroscopy and trauma specialist.
Dr. Ram is a well-trained trauma surgeon who completed his trauma fellowship in 2017 in Seoul, Korea, at a prominent centre.
He is an expert in complex fracture management, periarticular fracture management, and pelvic-acetabular surgery, to name a few.
Dr. Ram is a valuable new asset at Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital and is marching ahead to develop new techniques, protocols, and research in the field of traumatology.
Dr. Ramkumar Ponraj specialises in Trauma and Joint Replacement Surgery, with expertise in handling over 1,000 Trauma and Spine surgeries and more than 300 Joint Replacement surgeries within just three years.
He has also completed training in managing complex primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasties from the renowned DePuy Synthes Institute.
With an unwavering passion for knowledge, he is an active participant in both state and national conferences.
Dr. L. Bharath has extensive experience in Knee and Hip Arthroplasty, having performed over 4,500 Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries with a phenomenal success rate.
He has received training in the USA and UK and is on his way to becoming a leading Knee and Hip surgeon in the city.
Dr. R. Dileepan Chakrawarthi, a renowned Spine Surgery Specialist, completed his post-graduation and senior residency at Stanley Medical College. Further honing his expertise, he pursued a certified fellowship in Adult Degenerative Spinal Pathologies and Pediatric Spinal Deformities at P. D. Hinduja National Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai.
With a focus on spinal health, Dr. Dileepan specialises in the treatment of Mechanical lower back and neck pain, cervical and lumbar disc herniations, stenosis, listhesis, early-onset and adolescent scoliosis, kyphotic deformities, spinal infections such as Koch’s spine and spinal cord injuries. His dedication to advancing spinal care, combined with his precision in treating complex conditions, makes him a trusted expert in the field.
Dr. S. Purushothaman, a skilled specialist in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, completed his undergraduate studies at Govt. Vellore Medical College and pursued his post-graduation at Tirunelveli Medical College. Further refining his expertise, he undertook a fellowship in Arthroscopy at Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Ravi Subramanian.
With a deep focus on joint preservation and minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Purushothaman specialises in the management of sports injuries of the knee and shoulder, keyhole surgeries for knee and shoulder disorders, and joint preservation techniques. His commitment to precision and innovation ensures the best possible care for athletes and individuals seeking advanced orthopaedic treatment.
Dr. R.P.M. Gowthama Raj, M.B.B.S., D.A., is a Consultant Anesthesiologist and Medical Officer-in-Charge of Accident and Emergency Medicine, with more than three decades of experience in managing intensive care units. He is certified in CTLS and ACLS training.
He has extensive experience in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Ventilator Management, and Polytrauma Management.
Dr. Arulmolidevi Sam graduated from Madurai Medical College in 1984 and completed Anesthesiology in 1988. She has worked as a freelance Anesthesiologist in India and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
She has been working at Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital since 2011 as an Intensivist, providing advanced training to staff and treating critically ill patients with complex comorbidities in the ICU.