- Speciality: Orthopaedics
- Designation: Senior Director and Unit Head – Orthopaedics, Max Hospital – Noida, Sector 128, Delhi NCR
- Education: MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics)
- Experience: 35+ years
- Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital Noida, Sector 128
About Dr. Amresh Ghai
Dr. Amresh Ghai is a highly accomplished orthopaedic surgeon with over 35 years of expertise. He specialises in joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports injury management. Currently, he serves as Senior Director and Unit Head of Orthopaedics at Max Hospital – Noida, Sector 128. His medical journey began with an MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, in 1991. He then earned his MS in Orthopaedics from the same institution in 2005. Additionally, he received advanced training in joint replacement from Hospital for Special Surgery, New York. He also trained in robotic-assisted joint replacement from Holy Spirit Hospital, Brisbane. Therefore, his training and academic credentials are truly impressive.
His clinical expertise covers a wide spectrum of orthopaedic procedures. Robotic-assisted and computer navigation joint replacement surgeries are his key specialities. Furthermore, he performs primary and revision total knee and hip replacements. He also offers unicondylar knee replacement and total shoulder replacement. Moreover, he specialises in arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery. Ligament reconstruction (ACL, PCL, MPFL, MCL, and LCL) and meniscus repair are also performed by him. Additionally, he has established joint replacement centres across three Indian Army hospitals. He pioneered robotic-assisted knee replacement in Armed Forces Medical Institutions. Consequently, he is widely respected for his pioneering contributions and surgical excellence. Overall, Dr. Ghai is a legendary figure in orthopaedics.
Work Experience
● Senior Director and Unit Head – Orthopaedics, Max Hospital – Noida, Sector 128 (Present)
● Head of Department and Consultant – Orthopaedics, Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt (Sep 2016 – Oct 2025)
● Professor – Orthopaedics, Army Medical College of Sciences, Delhi (Sep 2016 – Oct 2025)
● Over 35 years of comprehensive experience in orthopaedics
Specialty & Interests
● Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
● Computer Navigation Joint Replacement Surgery
● Primary and Revision Total Knee Replacement
● Primary and Revision Total Hip Replacement
● Unicondylar Knee Replacement
● Total Shoulder Replacement
● Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgery
● Arthroscopic Joint Preservation Management
● Sports Injury Management
● Ligament Reconstruction (ACL, PCL, MPFL, MCL, LCL)
● Meniscus Repair
● Joint Preservation Surgery
● Hip Arthroscopy
● Shoulder Arthroscopy
Memberships
● Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
● Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA)
● Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS)
● Delhi Orthopaedic Association (DOA)
● International Society for Knowledge for Surgeons on Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty (ISKSAA)
Education & Training
● MBBS, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (1991)
● MS (Orthopaedics), Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (2005)
● Joint Replacement Training, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi (2016)
● Joint Replacement Training, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York, USA (2015)
● Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement Training, Holy Spirit Hospital, Brisbane, Australia (2016)
Honors & Awards
● Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Awarded by the President of India (2024)
● Established Joint Replacement Centres Across Three Indian Army Hospitals
● Contributed to Establishing the Indian Army’s First Paediatric Orthopaedic Centre
● Performed the First Hip Arthroscopy Within the Indian Army Healthcare System
● Pioneer in Introducing Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery Within Armed Forces Medical Institutions
● Recipient of More Than 11 Military Honours and Awards for Distinguished Service
● Published More Than 17 Publications in National Orthopaedic Indexed Journals
● Author of a Textbook and CD on Post Basic Diploma in Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Nursing
