Dr. Vijay D Shetty
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedist
27 Years Experience Overall
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Dr. Vijay D Shetty is working at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital as a Full-time Orthopedic & Arthroscopic Surgeon (Adult Hip & Knee Specialist) since October 2006.He completed his further training in Orthopedic Surgery in general and Hip and Knee Surgery in particular from the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2005.Currently, he is an Instructor for Educational Day at SICOT (International Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology) and International Examiner, SICOT Examinations.He is the first to introduce platelet-rich plasma therapy in India in September 2009. He has entered his name in “Limca book of world records” for shortest stay after simultaneous bilateral total knee replacement in February 2010 and “Limca book of world records, 2007” for fastest recovery after primary total knee replacement.Dr. Shetty gave a ‘Live total hip replacement’ relay during Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association Conference in February 2009. Internationally, he was nominated for “Best scientific paper” award at the SICOT annual conference at Morocco in August 2007. He is a founder member of Biological Orthopaedic Society, February 2009, Los Angeles, USA. Dr. Shetty is an International Faculty for several meetings. He is a full-time reviewer of ‘British Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery’ & ‘Hip International’and the member of editorial board, Hip International. He is also the Editor of Indian Edition of British Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.He has several publications to his name in international journals and presented many Lectures in international conferences
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Visited For Lower Back Pain
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Like very few doctors, Dr Vijay Shetty has all the time for his patients to explain the problem to its minutest details. He treat it as the patients' right!
He keeps thanking the patients for visiting him, which again is very rare.
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It's very nice experience to spend time with Dr Vijay Shetty.
Visited For Hip Replacement
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** ** **** ******* I am under his treatment from 2012 and he has been always been very friendly person and his line of treatment has benefitted me to great extend.
Thanks doctor for being for your patients. My best wishes to you always.
Visited For Joint and Muscle ProblemsSpinal Disorders
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Dr Shetty was quick to diagnose and explained in detailed - he is a good listener and asked pertinent questions
Once he zeroed on the problem he explain each and every prescribed medication and why he has asked for a particular dose
He is a confident *** *** ******** ********* ** *** *******
Quick and no time wasting
Visited For Lower Back Pain
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*** **** *********** ****** **** * **** **** *** The most calm doctor. He explains everything in detail and gives the patient ample consultation time
Visited For Knee Pain Treatment
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**** ** He physically examined which is not practiced these days. Explained in details and very ethical. Most orthopaedic surgeons would recommend surgery but he wants first conservative treatment
OPD charges are bit higher specially for senior retired people.
Visited For Arthroscopy
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My experience with Dr. Shetty is very very good. I recommend others to Dr. Vijay Shetty. God bless him
Visited For Knee Replacement
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Explained the problem and treatment necessary in very simple language with model for knee joint. Very friendly approach made patient very relaxed.
Visited For Knee Replacement
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A very simple person with ezperience was very helpful with queries we had He explained everything and with precision and details thankyou dr
Visited For Knee care
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Dr Shetty has been quite helpful and professional in his approach. Good explanation of issue and explanation of problems do help.
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He's amazing.. always has been. He's listens, understands and then responds. He doesn't force any treatment and goes with what's best for the patient.