Dr. Ratnav Ratan

Dr. Ratnav Ratan is one of India’s leading pediatric orthopedic surgeons, renowned for his expertise in clubfoot correction, limb deformity management, developmental hip dysplasia, cerebral palsy orthopedic care, and pediatric sports injuries.

With over 14 years of dedicated experience, Dr. Ratan provides specialized, child-centered orthopedic care at Manipal Hospital Dwarka. He completed his MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), and DNB (Orthopedics) from top Indian institutions and pursued an advanced Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. His training at AIIMS (New Delhi) and his SICOT Diploma reflect international-level expertise and adherence to global clinical standards.

Patients appreciate his compassionate consultations, meticulous explanations, and high surgical success rate. Through VRH Healthcare, international families can easily access Dr. Ratan’s expertise with complete medical tourism assistance and affordable packages.

• Congenital Deformities
• Clubfoot (Congenital Talipes Equinovarus): Expert in the Ponseti Method with >95% success rate.
• Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH): Comprehensive management from newborn screening to complex hip reconstruction.
• Limb Deficiencies: Treatment of radial club hand, fibular/tibial hemimelia, polydactyly, syndactyly, and other congenital anomalies.
• Developmental and Growth Disorders
• Legg–Calvé–Perthes Disease, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE), Blount’s Disease, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.
• Angular and Rotational Deformities
• Bow Legs (Genu Varum) and Knock Knees (Genu Valgum) — treated using guided growth (eight-plates) or corrective osteotomies.
• Limb Length Discrepancy — managed with epiphysiodesis or Ilizarov/Taylor Spatial Frame lengthening.
• Neuromuscular Disorders
• Cerebral Palsy: Hip surveillance, soft-tissue releases, multilevel surgery, and hip reconstruction.
• Erb’s Palsy and Arthrogryposis: Comprehensive orthopedic management.
• Pediatric Trauma & Sports Injuries
• Expert in pediatric fractures, growth plate injuries, and complex nerve-related fractures.
• Pediatric Sports Medicine: ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair, and arthroscopy for young athletes.
• Infections and Genetic Disorders
• Septic Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Tuberculosis of Bone
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Achondroplasia, Rickets, and other metabolic bone disorders.

• Clubfoot Correction: Ponseti method, percutaneous Achilles tenotomy, and surgical releases.
• Hip Procedures: Closed reduction, open reduction, pelvic and femoral osteotomies, and SCFE pinning.
• Limb Deformity Correction: Guided growth (eight-plates), osteotomies, limb lengthening (Ilizarov/Taylor Frame).
• Pediatric Sports Surgery: Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, meniscus and ligament repairs.
• Fracture Treatment: Closed reduction, percutaneous pinning, internal fixation, and flexible nailing.
• Cerebral Palsy Surgery: Soft-tissue releases, tendon transfers, multilevel surgery, and hip reconstruction.

Dr. Ratan’s education and training from AIIMS Delhi and Lilavati Hospital Mumbai shaped his advanced expertise in complex pediatric orthopedics. He has managed hundreds of clubfoot and hip dysplasia cases, performed limb deformity corrections, and pioneered pediatric sports arthroscopy in India.

He provides a friendly environment equipped with digital X-ray, gait analysis, and child-specific rehabilitation. His 96% patient satisfaction rate stands as testimony to his outcomes and compassion.

• AIIMS-Level Training at Global Standards: Advanced fellowship expertise at affordable cost.
• 70–80% Cost Savings: Compared to Western countries with identical surgical quality.
• No Waiting Time: Fast appointments and surgery scheduling within 1–2 weeks.
• JCI-Accredited Hospital Facilities: Manipal Hospital Dwarka offers world-class infrastructure.
• Comprehensive Medical Tourism Support via VRH Healthcare: Visa assistance, airport pickup, translator support, telemedicine follow-ups.
• Proven Experience with International Patients: Regularly treats children from Africa, Middle East, and South Asia.
• Family-Friendly Environment: Parents can stay with children throughout treatment and recovery.