Dr. Yatin Desai - Sr. Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon

About Dr. Yatin Desai

Dr. Yatin Desai is a highly respected Senior Orthopedic, Joint Replacement & Robotic Surgeon with over four decades of experience in managing complex bone, joint, and trauma conditions. Known for his calm clinical judgment and exceptional surgical precision, he has treated generations of patients with advanced orthopedic disorders and injuries, delivering reliable outcomes even in the most challenging cases. He has performed more than 35,000 surgeries so far including rare surgeries such as Ilizarov 22 cm lengthening, excising a 9.5 cm cyst around the popliteal nerve, a bilateral total hip replacement in a single seating, and more.

Professional Background

• MBBS (1979)
• MS Orthopedics (1982)
• Advanced AO Training - Austria & Switzerland (1988)
• AO Fellowship in acetabular and pelvic fixation
• Former HOD and Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Smt. NHL Medical College & V.S. Hospital, Ahmedabad
• Honorary Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, and Head of Department at K.M. School of Post-Graduation Medicine & Research
• Teaching experience since 1983
• Accredited PG Inspector with the Indian Medical Association
• First faculty member to initiate DNB Orthopedics training at Zydus Ahmedabad

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Desai’s orthopedic practice is built around managing the full range of joint, trauma, and deformity-related conditions, including:

• Primary and revision joint replacement procedures as an experienced joint replacement surgeon
• Surgical management of acetabular fractures and pelvic injuries
• Advanced techniques in minimally invasive osteosynthesis
• Treatment of high-impact injuries involving complex trauma
• Surgical correction of limb deformities, including challenging lower limb deformities

Clinical Interests

• Hip and knee joint replacement surgeries
• Management of complex fractures and pelvic injuries
• Deformity correction using advanced fixation techniques
• Rare and technically demanding orthopedic reconstructions

Key Highlights

Dr. Desai’s long-standing contribution to orthopedics makes him the best joint replacement surgeon in Ahmedabad, reflecting a rare blend of surgical volume, academic leadership, and innovation, including: 

• Performed over 35,000 orthopedic surgeries, including rare and complex procedures
• Conducted bilateral total hip replacement in a single sitting
• Early contributor to arthroscopic surgery discussions in Gujarat
• Instructor for multiple hands-on orthopedic training programs
• Recognised as a trusted joint replacement doctor in Ahmedabad, often regarded as the best doctor for joint replacement by patients and peers
• Played a role in developing and refining Indian orthopedic implant designs

Consultation at Zydus Hospitals, Ahmedabad

Appointments are available at Zydus hospital, on 079 66190300/66190201 from Monday to Saturday.