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 is a senior orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon with over 40 years of experience in treating advanced knee arthritis and joint-related mobility problems.
With advanced orthopaedic training from the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, he specialises in total knee replacement, personalised surgical planning, and modern joint-replacement techniques.
His approach combines extensive clinical experience, careful treatment planning, and clear patient communication, helping patients understand their options and move confidently towards recovery.
Dr Ravi Subramaniam is a senior orthopaedic surgeon with over 40 years of experience in arthroscopy, sports-injury care, and minimally invasive joint surgery.
Trained at Madras Medical College, the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, and through the AO International Fellowship in Salzburg, he specialises in treating ligament, meniscus, and sports-related joint injuries.
His treatment approach focuses on precise diagnosis, tissue-preserving techniques, and planned rehabilitation, helping patients return safely to movement, work, and sport.
Dr Ganesh Sivamurugan is a third-generation orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip preservation, primary and revision hip replacement, and complex hip reconstruction.
Continuing a family legacy spanning three generations, he combines long-standing values in patient care with international experience from India, the UK, and the USA. He completed a one-year fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, USA, followed by a six-month fellowship at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK.
His approach focuses on preserving the natural hip whenever possible and providing carefully planned treatment for complex hip conditions. His supporting expertise includes bone and joint infections, osteomyelitis, infected implants, non-union fractures, deformity correction, complex fractures, and limb reconstruction.
Dr Suranjana Ravi Subramaniam is an orthopaedic surgeon at Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital, with a clinical focus on trauma care and arthroscopy. She completed her orthopaedic training at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.
Her practice focuses on careful evaluation, clear explanation of treatment options, and coordinated recovery aimed at restoring movement and function. As a female orthopaedic surgeon, she also offers an important consultation choice for women who feel more comfortable discussing their bone, joint, or injury-related concerns with a woman doctor. She consults patients of all genders.
Her clinical interests include trauma management and arthroscopy.
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.