Dr. Yash Gulati – Expert in Joint Replacement, Sports & Spine Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Yash Gulati is one of India’s most recognised senior orthopaedic surgeons, with more than 35 years of experience in joint replacement, spine surgery, sports injuries and complex orthopaedic trauma. He currently serves as Senior Consultant – Joint Replacement, Sports & Spine Orthopaedic Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, and also consults at Apollo Hospitals, Noida.

His main areas of expertise include total and partial knee replacement, hip replacement, revision arthroplasty, computer-navigated joint replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic disc surgery, sports injury management and arthroscopic procedures.

Dr. Gulati has reportedly performed more than 10,500 orthopaedic procedures during his career, including a large volume of joint replacement and spine surgeries. He is particularly known for adopting minimally invasive and tissue-preserving techniques aimed at reducing surgical trauma and supporting faster rehabilitation.

He has received some of India’s most prestigious professional and civilian honours, including the Padma Shri and Dr. B. C. Roy National Award. He has also served in distinguished honorary roles, including as Honorary Surgeon to the President of India.

His extensive surgical experience, international training and long-standing work at major tertiary-care hospitals make him a preferred orthopaedic specialist for complex joint replacement, revision surgery and spine conditions.

Dr. Gulati treats a broad spectrum of joint, spine, sports injury and trauma-related orthopaedic conditions.

Knee Disorders

• Osteoarthritis, Advanced Degenerative, Post-Traumatic, and Unicompartmental Knee Arthritis
• Failed Previous Knee Replacement, Painful/Loose Knee Implant, and Knee Deformity
• Meniscus Injury, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury, and Cartilage Damage

Hip Disorders

• Hip Osteoarthritis, Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head, and Post-Traumatic Hip Arthritis
• Failed Hip Replacement, Loose/Worn Hip Implant, and Complex Hip Deformity
• Hip Fractures requiring Reconstructive Treatment

Shoulder Disorders

• Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Dislocation, and Recurrent Shoulder Instability
• Shoulder Impingement, Labral Injuries, and Degenerative Shoulder Conditions
• Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries

Spine Disorders

• Lumbar/Cervical Disc Prolapse, Slipped Disc, and Sciatica
• Lumbar/Cervical Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis
• Degenerative Spine Disease, Spine Fractures, and Traumatic Spinal Instability
• Adult Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis

Sports Injuries & Trauma

• ACL/Meniscus Tears, Shoulder Instability, and Cartilage Injuries
• Ankle Ligament Injury, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Sports-Related Fractures/Overuse Injuries
• Complex Fractures, Peri-Articular/Long-Bone Fractures, and Osteoporotic Fractures
• Fractures requiring Intramedullary Nailing or Plate Fixation
• Post-Traumatic Deformity, Non-Union, and Malunion

Dr. Gulati performs a wide range of joint replacement, spine, arthroscopic and trauma procedures.

Knee Replacement Surgery

• Total, Bilateral, Partial, and Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
• Computer-Navigated, Complex Primary, and Revision Knee Replacement
• Knee Replacement for Severe Deformity

Hip Replacement Surgery

• Total, Primary, and Complex Hip Replacement
• Revision Hip Arthroplasty and Surgery for Failed Hip Replacement
• Hip Replacement for Avascular Necrosis and Hip Reconstruction

Revision & Computer-Navigated Joint Replacement

• Implant Removal/Replacement, Management of Loose Joint Implants
• Reconstruction for Bone Loss and Complex Redo Arthroplasty
• Computer-Navigated Knee Replacement and Technology-Assisted Surgical Planning

Minimally Invasive Spine & Endoscopic Surgery

• Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression and Spine Fusion
• Microdiscectomy, Endoscopic Disc Surgery, and Minimally Invasive TLIF
• Surgery for Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Recurrent Disc Prolapse
• Scoliosis Correction, Adult Degenerative Deformity Surgery, and Spinal Fracture Fixation

Sports Injury & Arthroscopy / Trauma Surgery

• Knee Arthroscopy (ACL Reconstruction, Meniscus Repair)
• Shoulder Arthroscopy (Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Stabilisation)
• Cartilage Procedures
• Intramedullary Nailing, Plate/Screw Fixation, and Complex/Peri-Articular Fracture Fixation

Dr. Yash Gulati completed his foundational MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, followed by his MS in Orthopaedics. To expand his surgical acumen, he achieved an MCh in Orthopaedics from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, and obtained a distinguished Diploma in Sports Medicine in the UK. This potent blend of domestic and international education forms the backbone of his advanced joint replacement and spine surgery expertise.

• Professional Experience: Currently serves as Senior Consultant – Joint Replacement, Sports & Spine Orthopaedic Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, and Apollo Hospitals, Noida. He boasts more than 35 years of clinical excellence, previously holding prominent roles including Head of the Orthopaedic Unit at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Director & Head of Orthopaedics at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
• Clinical Volume & Expertise: With over 10,500 recorded orthopaedic surgeries, his technical breadth spans massive volumes of Total Knee/Hip Replacements, complex Revision Arthroplasties, Microdiscectomies, Endoscopic Disc Surgeries, and Sports Arthroscopy.
• Pioneering Contributions: Dr. Gulati is hailed as a pioneer in India for adopting Computer-Navigated Knee Replacements, Endoscopic Disc Surgeries, Minimally Invasive Spine procedures, and tissue-sparing joint replacements early in their development.
• Awards & Honorary Positions: Recipient of the highly prestigious Padma Shri and the Dr. B. C. Roy National Award. He has uniquely served as the Honorary Surgeon to the President of India, alongside holding honorary consulting associations with the Indian Armed Forces and Border Security Force.

• More than 35 years of orthopaedic experience
• More than 10,500 orthopaedic surgeries reported
• Extensive expertise in knee and hip replacement
• Experience in complex and revision joint replacement
• Pioneer in computer-navigated knee replacement techniques
• Early expertise in endoscopic disc surgery in India
• Advanced minimally invasive spine surgery experience
• Strong background in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery
• International orthopaedic training in the United Kingdom
• Recipient of the Padma Shri and Dr. B. C. Roy National Award
• Experience managing high-risk and complex orthopaedic cases
• Access to advanced surgical, ICU and rehabilitation facilities at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
• Medical-record review and treatment planning through VRH Healthcare
• Assistance with appointments, hospital admission, accommodation, interpreters and postoperative follow-up for international patients