Dr. Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa

Dr Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa is the CEO & Senior Joint Replacement Surgeon of DHEE Hospitals an Expert Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in cutting edge joint replacement surgeries including Robotic and minimally invasive hip and knee surgeries. He has to his credit, The Adult Reconstructive Fellowship from the Ranawat Orthopedic Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York USA. A trainer in Joint replacement Fellowship for young Orthopedic Surgeons. His interest in joint reconstruction had earlier led him to The United Kingdom, where he spent 4 years at a University Hospital in London, crafting his skills in complex adult reconstruction of the hip and knee. Dr Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa is the Soul & Brain behind the idea and concept of DHEE Hospitals. Inspiring people to take on the plausibly impossible journey to make people Healthier and Happier, he has led from the front, co-creating DHEE Hospitals to fulfill its infinite vision and providing a platform for all the doctors, nurses and staff to excel in their fields & reach their potential. He is the pillar in creating DHEE Institute of Trauma and Orthopedics [DITO] a centre of excellence in Orthopedics and trauma. After returning from UK in 2007, he was instrumental in building several successful Orthopedic units in different multi-specialty. A merit student throughout his career and recipient of National Merit Scholarship all along; he is proud to be the alumnus both undergraduate and postgraduate of the prestigious Bangalore Medical College Dr Chandrasekar was privileged to serve as the Secretary of the Bangalore Orthopedic Society in 2008 and later as an active member of Karnataka Orthopedic Association, he is involved in organizing and conducting many educational programs both for the Public and Professionals. During his early years he was one of the first to fly for the on-site relief during Major Earthquake in Gujarat, India, 26th Jan 2001, from Bangalore Medical College. He led the team doing the planning, triage, resuscitation, and surgeries. Dr Chandrasekar is known for his exceptional leadership skills, self-discipline, service oriented proactive work and sharp clinical acumen. Hailing from a small village near Hoskote his journey across the globe and untiring efforts to make a difference in healthcare delivery in India is truly inspiring. Dr Chandrasekar is well loved by his beloved patients especially the senior citizens who have a special place for him in their hearts, they travel from across India to consult him. Dr Chandrasekar Chikkamuniyappa strongly believes in the philosophy of ‘The purpose determines your power’. In 2012 he founded VYASA Foundation [ formerly People Tree Foundation ] that has made a life altering impact on several families. Tremendous complex work has been done through this foundation for free or subsidized both medical and surgical. Through this foundation his team has been able to conduct over 1000 complex surgeries and treatments so far for free and is continuously engaged in conducting many free health camps and Health education events & initiatives. VYASA Foundation is now the charitable wing of DHEE Hospitals.