Dr. Manoj Padman

Dr. Manoj Padman is a renowned Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with over 28 years of rich experience in managing complex musculoskeletal conditions in children. Currently serving as the Director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, he is widely recognized for his expertise in pediatric trauma, hip preservation, deformity correction, and limb reconstruction. Dr. Padman completed his MBBS from JIPMER, Pondicherry, followed by MS and DNB in Orthopaedics. He later pursued advanced fellowships, earning the prestigious FRCS (Glasgow) and FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) qualifications in the UK.

Dr. Padman spent over a decade in the United Kingdom, working at leading orthopedic centers, including Leeds and Sheffield University Hospitals. He completed a National Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and was appointed as a Consultant there before returning to India in 2009. During his time abroad, he also earned a Master’s in Research from the University of Leeds, focusing on the biological response to implant materials. His return to India marked a new chapter where he served in senior roles at Max Healthcare and Rainbow Children’s Hospital before joining Fortis Gurgaon. His work combines evidence-based clinical practice with minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques for children.

In addition to his clinical contributions, Dr. Padman is an active member of several prestigious medical associations, including POSI, IOA, AAOS, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. His commitment to pediatric orthopaedics and child-centered care has earned him a reputation as one of India’s leading specialists in this field.