Dr. Mudit Khanna: A Leading Orthopaedic Surgeon with Global Expertise

When looking for an orthopedic surgeon for assistance, people would like an experienced, exacting, and trustworthy person. Dr. Mudit Khanna fits this characteristic describing someone who has a joint replacement subspecialty, but has also been concentrating in the management of complex trauma. He has over twenty years of orthopedic subspecialty experience, which demonstrates at least a serious commitment to patient care, but a serious commitment to medical education.

Specialization

Dr. Khanna's primary orthopedic subspecialty is joint replacement surgery. Areas of expertise include:

• Primary Joint Replacement – this is a primary joint replacement procedure for patients with a diagnosis of severe joint pathology.
• Revision Joint Replacement – this is technically a complex surgical procedure of a prior joint replacement when rectification action is needed.
• Trauma and Complicated Cases – this is the patient with a complex case which warrants a more sophisticated surgical plan.

Experience and Career Highlights 

At NUSI Wockhardt Hospital, Goa, he performed over 200 joint replacement surgeries with outstanding distinction, consistency, and surgical precision.

Dr. Khanna has been a practicing physician for 26 years, of which he has been a clinician for 17 essentially practicing as a specialist. His career has included experience at reputable institutions both in Canada and abroad.

He had the opportunity to work with some of the finest experts in the world, including Professor David Rowley, Dr. Andrew Waterfield, and Dr. Ben Clift. His time spent working with internationally esteemed professionals contributed to his development as a surgeon while developing advanced skills in the treatment of orthopedic conditions. His clinical practice blends this international exposure with an understanding of the local demographic.

A colleague once said, “Dr. Khanna has a rare ability to distill difficult surgical problems and provide solutions that we can actually implement.” This quality also helps to earn him the respect of his colleagues as well as patients.

Education

Dr. Khanna has an academic background that is different from most surgeons. He is the only Orthopaedic Surgeon in our area with an MCh degree in Orthopaedics.

His education includes:

• MBBS and MS (Orthopaedics) - King George Medical College, Lucknow
• MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK
• MCh in Orthopaedics - University of Dundee, Scotland, UK, specializing in Joint Replacement Surgery

Having had this range of educational training gives him a sound medical education with a balance of practical and research (evidence based) orthopaedics.

Patient-Centered Approach

Although his pedigree is remarkable - what patients will often remember is his personable approach.  Dr. Khanna's consultations with patients center around providing an appropriate explanation and realistic expectations. One patient stated it best when she said, “He listens first, then suggests the most practical approach. It builds trust.” 

Services Provided

Dr. Khanna provides a comprehensive range of orthopedic therapeutics: 

• HIP and knee replacement surgery 
• Revision of a joint replacement 
• Treatment of complex trauma 
• Consult and problem resolution in orthopedics