Dr Srikanth K. N. Rao
MD, Sarathi Super Speciality Orthopaedic Centre (SSOC)
Bengaluru, India
Experience
25+ Years
Department
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Languages
Educational Background
- MBBS, Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru, India
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK
- AFRCS (Dublin), MSc (Trauma & Orthopaedics), University of Lancashire, Wrightington Hospital, UK
- Fellowship (GMC-recognised) – Computer Navigation in Arthroplasty, Plymouth Teaching Hospitals, UK
- Fellowship – Septic Revision Arthroplasty, Endo-Klinik, Hamburg, Germany
- Fellowship - Advanced Hip Reconstruction & Sports Injuries, Avon Orthopaedic Centre, Bristol, UK
Associated Hospitals & Clinics
- Sarathi Super Speciality Orthopaedic Centre (SSOC), Bengaluru, India
- Apollo Hospitals Group, Bengaluru, India
- Narayana Health (NH) Group, Bengaluru, India
Areas of Expertise
Professional Journey
- Proprietor & Managing DirectorSarathi Super Speciality Orthopaedic Centre, Bengaluru, India (2013–Present)
- Consultant, Lower Limb Arthroplasty & RoboticsSt. Mary’s Hospital, UK (2023–Present)
- Senior Executive HSHG, Central London, UK (2022–2026)
- India & South-East Asia Coordinator Bristol Hip Arthroplasty Course, UK (2013–2026)
- DirectorInternational *“Meet the Masters” Course, India (2014–2026)
- DirectorWorld’s First AI-Enabled Advanced Arthroplasty Fellowship (2024–2026)
- Expert FacilitatorTrauma & Orthopaedics (India’s largest online doctor education platform), (2022–2026)
- PresidentBengaluru Chapter – AI-Enabled Healthcare Program (2024–2026)
- Managing TrusteeSKHNR & INR Charitable Trusts, Bengaluru, India (2015–2026)
- Brand Ambassador3D Gem Group, India (2025–2026)
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
- General Medical Council (GMC), United Kingdom
Specialist Overview
Dr Srikanth K. N. Rao is a Super-Specialist Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 25 years of experience in advanced knee and hip care. His practice focuses on robotic, computer-assisted and 3D joint replacement patient-specific solutions, minimally invasive techniques, complex revision surgery - including infected revisions - sports injuries and trauma management.
Recognised as an innovator in orthopaedics, Dr Rao has been at the forefront of integrating robotics, navigation systems, augmented reality and AI-driven technologies into clinical practice. He has a particular interest in regenerative medicine and led the successful launch of The Joint Vedo in Karnataka - an advanced, non-surgical arthritis solution that rapidly improved patient access to evidence-based care.
Deeply committed to education and knowledge transfer, Dr Rao is the Director of the internationally respected Meet the Masters programme (now in its eighth year) and serves as the India & South-East Asia Coordinator for the renowned Bristol Hip Arthroplasty Course.
Through these initiatives and digital platforms, he has mentored and trained thousands of orthopaedic surgeons across India and the region, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Driven by a vision to move beyond conventional surgical paradigms, Dr Rao continues to champion precision-driven, technology-enabled, and ethically delivered orthopaedic care redefining patient outcomes and shaping the future of joint replacement surgery in India.
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