Name: Dr. S. Subbaiah

Specialty: Orthopaedics; Orthopaedic Surgery

Qualification / Board Certification: MBBS; MS — Orthopaedics; Diploma in Orthopaedics — All from Madurai Medical College

Affiliation(s): Dr. S. Subbaiah’s Orthopaedic Clinic — West Mambalam, Chennai; Saveetha Medical College — Chennai (HOD and Professor of Orthopaedics)

Locations (City/State): West Mambalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Languages Spoken: Tamil, English, and Hindi

Accepting New Patients: Yes — Accepting patients at clinic

Registration Number: Tamil Nadu Medical Council — Registration No. 29531 (1977)

About the Doctor

Dr. S. Subbaiah is a highly respected and experienced Orthopedic Surgeon practicing in West Mambalam, Chennai, with a distinguished career spanning over 45 years in orthopedic surgery and academic medicine. He completed his MBBS, MS in Orthopaedics, and Diploma in Orthopaedics — all from the prestigious Madurai Medical College — building a comprehensive and specialized surgical foundation in musculoskeletal medicine. Registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council since 1977, Dr. Subbaiah has spent decades serving patients across Chennai through a combination of private clinical practice and academic surgical teaching. He currently serves as both the Owner and Founder of Dr. S. Subbaiah’s Orthopaedic Clinic in West Mambalam, established since 2000, and as Head of Department and Professor of Orthopaedics at Saveetha Medical College — a dual role that reflects his commitment to both direct patient care and the education of the next generation of orthopedic surgeons in Tamil Nadu.

His clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of orthopedic surgical care including knee replacement, hip replacement, hip resurfacing, ACL reconstruction, spinal fusion, joint replacement surgery, joint dislocation treatment, skeletal dysplasia management, and orthopedic physiotherapy. He is an active member of five prestigious professional organizations — the Indian Medical Association, Indian Orthopaedic Association, Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association, Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States (OASIS), and the Association of Hand Surgeons of India — reflecting broad peer recognition across national and regional orthopedic communities. He is currently accepting new patients at his West Mambalam clinic.

Key highlights about Dr. Subbaiah include the following:

• Over 45 years of experience in orthopedic surgery and academic medicine
• MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, and Diploma in Orthopaedics from Madurai Medical College
• Current HOD and Professor of Orthopaedics at Saveetha Medical College
• Founder and Owner of Dr. S. Subbaiah’s Orthopaedic Clinic since 2000
• Member of IMA, Indian Orthopaedic Association, OASIS, and Association of Hand Surgeons of India
• Expertise in knee replacement, hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, and spinal fusion
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registered since 1977
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Dr. Subbaiah completed his entire undergraduate and postgraduate medical and surgical education at Madurai Medical College — one of Tamil Nadu’s most established and respected government medical institutions. His education and training include the following:

Medical School: MBBS — Madurai Medical College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Postgraduate Degree: MS — Orthopaedics — Madurai Medical College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Additional Qualification: Diploma in Orthopaedics — Madurai Medical College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Academic Position: Head of Department and Professor of Orthopaedics — Saveetha Medical College, Chennai (2000 — Present)

Registration: Tamil Nadu Medical Council — Registration No. 29531 (1977)

Professional Memberships: Indian Medical Association (IMA); Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association; Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States (OASIS); Indian Orthopaedic Association; Association of Hand Surgeons of India

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Subbaiah diagnoses and manages a comprehensive range of orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and joint conditions. Conditions he commonly treats include the following:

• Knee Joint Degeneration and Knee Replacement Indications
• Hip Joint Degeneration and Hip Replacement Indications
• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tears and Knee Ligament Injuries
• Joint Dislocations (Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Knee)
• Skeletal Dysplasias and Congenital Bone Disorders
• Spinal Conditions (Disc Herniation, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylosis)
• Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Affecting Joints
• Fractures and Traumatic Bone Injuries
• Meniscus Tears and Knee Cartilage Injuries
• Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Injuries
• Hand Injuries, Tendon Injuries, and Deformities
• Tendinitis and Overuse Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Sports Injuries and Athletic Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Post-Surgical Orthopedic Rehabilitation Needs
• Chronic Joint Pain and Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions
• Bursitis and Periarticular Conditions
• Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions and Growth Plate Injuries

Medical Procedures Performed

• Total Knee Replacement Surgery (Total Knee Arthroplasty)
• Total Hip Replacement Surgery (Total Hip Arthroplasty)
• Hip Resurfacing Surgery
• ACL Reconstruction Surgery (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair)
• Joint Replacement Surgery (All Major Joints)
• Joint Dislocation Reduction and Treatment
• Spinal Fusion Surgery
• Orthopedic Physiotherapy Program Design and Coordination
• Prolotherapy (Regenerative Joint Injection Therapy)
• Skeletal Dysplasia Surgical Management
• Fracture Fixation and Bone Repair Procedures
• Hand Surgery and Tendon Repair
• Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgery
• Cartilage Repair and Restoration Procedures
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Coordination
• Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation (X-Ray, MRI, CT)

Services Offered

Dr. Subbaiah’s orthopaedic clinic in West Mambalam, Chennai provides a comprehensive range of orthopedic surgical and non-surgical services for patients dealing with joint, bone, and musculoskeletal conditions. His combined role as a practicing surgeon and academic Head of Department ensures his clinical practice remains at the forefront of current orthopedic knowledge and surgical technique.

Joint replacement surgery is a primary area of Dr. Subbaiah’s clinical practice. He performs total knee replacement, total hip replacement, and hip resurfacing surgeries for patients whose joints have been severely damaged by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic injury. His decades of surgical experience ensure a high level of technical precision and individualized pre-operative planning for each joint replacement patient.

ACL reconstruction and sports injury management services are provided for patients who have suffered knee ligament injuries, meniscal tears, and other sports-related musculoskeletal trauma. Dr. Subbaiah performs ACL reconstruction surgery using advanced arthroscopic techniques and coordinates post-operative physiotherapy rehabilitation to support full functional recovery.

Spinal surgery and spinal condition management including spinal fusion procedures are performed for patients with severe spinal instability, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, and other conditions requiring surgical stabilization of the spine. Non-surgical spinal management options are also offered for appropriate patients.

Prolotherapy — a regenerative injection therapy used to stimulate healing in damaged joints, tendons, and ligaments — is an integrative, non-surgical service that distinguishes Dr. Subbaiah’s practice from many conventional orthopedic clinics. This therapy is particularly beneficial for patients with chronic joint pain and musculoskeletal instability who wish to explore alternatives or complements to surgery.

Orthopedic physiotherapy services are coordinated through his clinic, providing patients with structured rehabilitation programs following surgery or injury. Dr. Subbaiah designs individualized physiotherapy protocols to restore strength, mobility, and function and ensures patients achieve the best possible outcomes following orthopedic interventions.

Hand surgery and joint dislocation services reflect his membership in the Association of Hand Surgeons of India and expertise in upper extremity orthopedic conditions. He treats hand injuries, tendon damage, and joint dislocations with surgical precision and rehabilitative follow-up.

Services available at Dr. Subbaiah’s clinic include the following:

• Total knee replacement surgery
• Total hip replacement and hip resurfacing
• ACL reconstruction surgery
• Joint replacement surgery (all major joints)
• Spinal fusion surgery and spinal condition management
• Joint dislocation treatment and reduction
• Prolotherapy — regenerative joint injection therapy
• Orthopedic physiotherapy program design and coordination
• Skeletal dysplasia evaluation and surgical management
• Fracture management and bone repair
• Hand surgery and tendon repair
• Arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery
• Sports injury evaluation and treatment
• Post-surgical rehabilitation coordination
• Diagnostic imaging review and interpretation
• General orthopedic consultation

Accepted Insurances

Specific insurance plans accepted at Dr. Subbaiah’s clinic are not publicly listed. Patients are encouraged to contact the clinic directly to confirm accepted insurance providers, cashless hospitalization arrangements, and consultation fee structures. Common insurance providers typically accepted at orthopedic clinics in Chennai may include the following:

• Star Health and Allied Insurance
• New India Assurance
• United India Insurance
• ICICI Lombard Health Insurance
• Niva Bupa Health Insurance
• CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme)
• ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme)
• Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Plans
• Corporate Health Insurance Plans
• Mediclaim Policies

Note: Please contact the clinic directly to verify current insurance acceptance and payment options prior to your visit.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Practice

Practice Name: Dr. S. Subbaiah’s Orthopaedic Clinic

Address: G-2, Narangi Flats, No. 10, Govindan Road, Near Srinivasa Theatre, West Mambalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Note: Patients are encouraged to contact the clinic directly for appointment scheduling, consultation fees, and updated contact information.

Hospital Affiliations

Saveetha Medical College — Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Saveetha Medical College is a well-regarded private medical institution in Chennai, part of Saveetha University, offering undergraduate and postgraduate medical education across multiple clinical specialties. Dr. Subbaiah serves as Head of Department and Professor of Orthopaedics at this institution, where he leads the academic orthopedic surgery program, trains postgraduate orthopedic residents, and contributes to orthopedic surgical education in Tamil Nadu. This academic affiliation ensures that his clinical practice remains informed by the latest developments in orthopedic surgical science and education.