- Speciality: Orthopaedics
- Designation: Senior Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, Manipal Hospital, New Delhi
- Education: MBBS
- MS Orthopaedics, DNB Orthopaedics/Orthopedic Surgery
- Experience: 12+ years
- Hospital: Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, Delhi
About Dr. Lalit Bafna
Dr. Lalit Bafna is a highly accomplished Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Delhi. He has over 12 years of overall experience, including 12 years as a specialist. He is known for his expertise in sports medicine, arthroscopy, joint replacement, trauma care, and joint preservation. Currently, he serves at Manipal Hospital, New Delhi. Moreover, he is respected for his precision-driven surgical skills, evidence-based treatment, and patient-centred care. He treats a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, including sports injuries and problems affecting the hip, ankle, foot, elbow, wrist, knee, and shoulder.
He completed his MBBS in 2011, followed by MS Orthopaedics in 2014 and DNB in Orthopaedics in 2015. To further strengthen his subspecialty training, he pursued FNB in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy from the Sports Injury Centre, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Later, he completed an Arthrex Knee & Shoulder Fellowship at ONS Orthopaedic Specialist Hospital, USA, in 2020. In addition, he holds FIAA (USA), MNAMS, and a FIFA Diploma in Sports Medicine. Dr. Bafna has worked at AIIMS, New Delhi, and Max Smart Hospital, Saket. Furthermore, he remains actively involved in academic courses, cadaveric masterclasses, and advanced orthopaedic training.
Work Experience
● Senior Consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, Manipal Hospital, New Delhi
● Former Consultant, Max Smart Hospital, Saket, New Delhi
● Senior Resident, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
● Fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Sports Injury Centre, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
● Advanced Knee and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship, ONS Orthopaedic Specialist Hospital, USA
● More than 12 years of overall experience in orthopaedics
● 12 years of experience as a specialist
Specialty & Interests
● Orthopaedic surgery
● Joint replacement surgery
● Sports medicine
● Arthroscopy
● Knee and shoulder surgery
● ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL reconstruction
● Meniscal and cartilage procedures
● Rotator cuff repair
● Bankart repair
● SLAP repair
● Capsular release
● Joint preservation procedures
● Mosaicplasty
● Autologous chondrocyte implantation
● PRP and BMAC therapy
● Trauma care
● Hip, ankle, foot, elbow, and wrist injuries
● Rehabilitation and return-to-sport care
Memberships
● Indian Orthopaedic Association
● Maharashtra Medical Council
● Delhi Medical Council
● Indiana Medical Association
● Indiana Orthopaedic Society
● National Board of Echocardiography, USA
Education & Training
● MBBS – Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, 2011
● MS Orthopaedics – University of Delhi, 2014
● DNB Orthopaedics/Orthopedic Surgery – National Board of Examination, India, 2015
● FNB – Sports Medicine
● Arthrex Knee & Shoulder Fellowship – ONS Orthopaedic Specialist Hospital, USA, 2020
● FIAA (USA)
● MNAMS
● FIFA Diploma in Sports Medicine
Honors & Awards
● Advanced Fellowship in Knee and Shoulder Surgery at Yale University, USA
● Arthrex Knee & Shoulder Fellowship, Connecticut, USA
● FIFA Diploma in Sports Medicine
● Faculty member for national and international arthroscopy courses and cadaveric masterclasses
● Recognised for expertise in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and joint replacement surgery
