Dr. Neeraj Godara
Senior Consultant – Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy
- Education : MBBS | MS | Fellowship
- Experience : 18+ years
- Hospitals : Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital
- Address : New Delhi
Dr. Neeraj Godara
Dr. Neeraj Godara is a specialist in joint replacement (hip & knee), arthroscopy and minimally invasive joint-preserving procedures. He focuses on pre-op optimization, precise implant selection and evidence-based rehab to restore mobility and reduce long-term pain.
He handles primary and revision arthroplasties as well as advanced arthroscopic procedures for knees and shoulders.
Qualification
- MBBS Completed MBBS with clinical exposure to orthopaedics, emergency care and perioperative medicine.
- MS Orthopaedics Postgraduate orthopaedic training focusing on joint disease, trauma and surgical care.
- Fellowship Joint Replacement Advanced fellowship in hip & knee arthroplasty covering implant selection, navigation and MIS approaches.
- Fellowship Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Focused training in arthroscopic knee/shoulder procedures and sports injury management.
- Hands-on Implant Workshops Regular participant in national workshops on modular implants, navigation and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols.
Areas of Expertise
- Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Primary and complex revision TKR with emphasis on alignment, ligament balancing and implant longevity.
- Total Hip Replacement (THR) Anterior/posterior approach hip arthroplasty, bearing selection and perioperative optimization.
- Arthroscopy Knee/shoulder arthroscopic ACL repair, meniscal repair, rotator cuff procedures and cartilage preservation techniques.
- Revision Arthroplasty Management of failed implants, infection-related revisions and complex bone loss reconstruction.
- Enhanced Recovery Protocols Implements multimodal analgesia, early mobilisation and physiotherapy to shorten hospital stay.
Why Choose Dr. Neeraj Godara?
- Implant Expertise Deep knowledge of modern implant systems and patient-specific selection to maximise function and longevity.
- Minimally Invasive Options Offers MIS approaches and arthroscopic solutions to reduce pain and speed recovery.
- Revision Experience Experienced in complex revision cases where prior implants or infections complicate management.
- Rehab Integration Close coordination with physiotherapy for tailored post-op rehab programs and return-to-activity planning.
- Outcome Tracking Uses standardized outcome measures to monitor recovery and improve surgical techniques.
Achievements & Recognitions
- High Volume Arthroplasty Performed hundreds of joint replacement surgeries with consistent patient satisfaction metrics.
- Faculty – Arthroplasty Workshops Invited faculty at national joint replacement workshops for surgical technique demos.
- Research / Case Reports Published case series and contributed to clinical chapters on arthroplasty and arthroscopy.
- ERAS Implementation Led implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols in his unit.
- Revision Surgery Outcomes Documented improvements in function and infection control in revision cohorts.
Awards
- Clinical Excellence Award Institutional recognition for surgical outcomes in joint replacement.
- Teaching Award Acknowledged for training residents and conducting implant technique workshops.
- Research Recognition Award for best case presentation at regional orthopaedic meeting.
- Patient Choice Recognition Repeatedly rated highly by patients for post-surgical mobility and care.
- Quality Improvement Honour Part of team awarded for reducing readmission rates after arthroplasty.
Professional Memberships
- Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) Active member engaged in arthroplasty subcommittees and education efforts.
- Knee Society / Arthroplasty Groups Participant in national-level arthroplasty forums and implant evaluation groups.
- Regional Orthopaedic Association Contributes to local guideline development and training programs.
- Hospital Joint Committee Member – helps set implant formularies and ERAS pathways.
- Workshop Faculty Regular faculty for hands-on arthroscopy and replacement workshops.
