Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Bangalore• View HospitalDr. Rajashekhar K T is an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, with 29 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery. His core specialities include hip and knee replacement, robotic-assisted joint replacement, and complex trauma surgery, having completed a prestigious fellowship under Dr. Ranawat, a pioneer of joint replacement surgery, at the Ranawat Orthopaedic Center in New York. He treats osteoarthritis, herniated discs, and complex fractures, performing arthroscopy, hip arthroplasty, and amputee care alongside conventional and computer-assisted joint replacement surgery. Dr. Rajashekhar completed his MBBS from J.J.M. Medical College, Davanagere, in 1997, his MS in Orthopaedics from Bangalore Medical College in 2002, and his M.Ch in Orthopaedics from the University of Seychelles USAIM in 2016. He also trained for nearly a decade in computer-assisted joint replacement and pelvi-acetabular fractures with Dr. C.J. Thakkar at leading Mumbai hospitals.

Bannerghatta Main Road, IIM Opposite, Krishnaraju Layout, Amalodbhavi Nagar, Panduranga Nagar Bangalore Karnataka 560076 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.
“Dr. Rajashekhar K T provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
Ans: He specialises in hip and knee replacement, robotic-assisted joint replacement, and complex trauma surgery.
Ans: He completed a fellowship under Dr. Ranawat at the Ranawat Orthopaedic Center & Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
Ans: He has 22-24 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery.
Ans: Yes, robotic-assisted and computer-assisted joint replacement surgery is part of his surgical practice.