Dr. Arun Kannan
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Complex Reconstructive Surgery16+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMS (Orthopaedics)Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty (FAOA)Fellowship in Hip and Knee SurgeryFellowship in Hip and Knee Reconstruction and Tumor Surgery
Quick Facts
- Department
- Complex Reconstructive Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty (FAOA)
- Experience
- 16+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Arun Kannan
Dr. Arun Kannan is Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai, with 16 years of experience, and is a leading user of robotic hip, knee, and partial knee replacement in Chennai. His core specialities include hip and knee replacement, revision joint replacement, and bone tumour surgery, and he performed the first Oxinium partial knee replacement in Tamil Nadu. He treats avascular necrosis and complex joint conditions, and is the first surgeon in Tamil Nadu to replace 4 joints in one patient. Dr. Kannan completed his MBBS from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2005 and his MS in Orthopaedics from AIIMS, New Delhi, in 2008, adding fellowships in Hip and Knee Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University and Hip and Knee Reconstruction and Tumor Surgery from the University of Minnesota, USA. He co-authored a chapter in Callaghan's "The Adult Hip," the foremost textbook on hip surgery.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS — Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (2005)
MS (Orthopaedics) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2008)
Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty (FAOA) — Melbourne, Australia
Fellowship in Hip and Knee Surgery — Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA (2013)
Fellowship in Hip and Knee Reconstruction and Tumor Surgery — University of Minnesota, USA (2012)
Clinical Career Timeline
Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon — Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Consultant — Apollo Speciality Hospital and Venkateswara Hospital, Nandanam
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
All India 3rd Rank, PG Entrance Examination, AIIMS
B. Braun Medical Foundation Scholarship for excellence in postgraduate Orthopaedics
Co-author, chapter in Callaghan's 'The Adult Hip' — the foremost textbook on hip surgery
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Complex Reconstructive Surgery
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Core Speciality
Knee Ligament Surgery
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Core Speciality
Bone Tumour Surgery
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Core Speciality
Revision Joint Replacement
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Core Speciality
Robotic Hip & Knee Replacement
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Robotic hip and knee replacementRobotic partial knee replacementRevision hip and knee replacement
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Knee ligament surgery and bone tumour surgeryAvascular necrosis treatmentSports injury treatment and rehabilitation
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
JCI AccreditedNABH CertifiedMarlin Verified Partner
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What to Expect: Orthopedics & Joint Replacement
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Knee Replacement (Unilateral, High-Flex) | $38,000 US/UK | $4,200 – $6,200 in India | 84% Less |
| Total Hip Replacement (Ceramic on Poly) | $42,000 US/UK | $4,800 – $6,900 in India | 85% Less |
| Bilateral Knee Replacement (Both Knees) | $65,000 US/UK | $7,500 – $9,800 in India | 85% Less |
| Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction & Meniscal Repair | $22,000 US/UK | $2,800 – $4,200 in India | 83% Less |
| Shoulder Replacement / Reverse Arthroplasty | $45,000 US/UK | $5,500 – $7,500 in India | 85% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Arun Kannan provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Arun Kannan specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in robotic hip and knee replacement, revision joint replacement, and bone tumour surgery.
2Q: What surgical firsts is Dr. Kannan known for?
Ans: He performed the first Oxinium partial knee replacement in Tamil Nadu and is the first surgeon there to replace 4 joints in a single patient.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Kannan have?
Ans: He has 16 years of experience in orthopaedic and joint replacement surgery.
4Q: Where did Dr. Kannan train internationally?
Ans: He trained at Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Minnesota, USA, in hip and knee surgery.