- Speciality: Musculoskeletal Sciences and Orthopaedics
- Designation: Director – Musculoskeletal Sciences and Orthopaedics, Max Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MS Orthopaedics
- Experience: 21+ years
- Hospital: Max Hospital, Gurgaon
About Dr. Shitij Kacker
Dr. Shitij Kacker is a highly experienced orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon with more than 21 years of expertise in orthopaedics, arthroscopy, and sports injury management. He is currently associated with Max Healthcare as Director – Musculoskeletal Sciences and Orthopaedics. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in primary and revision joint replacement surgeries of the hip and knee. In addition, he has treated complex trauma cases involving both upper and lower limbs with advanced surgical techniques and personalised patient care.
Furthermore, Dr. Shitij Kacker has worked at several leading institutions, including Medanta – The Medicity and Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. He has also handled numerous sports injury cases related to the knee and shoulder. Moreover, he is known for his expertise in arthroscopy and periarticular trauma management. His patient-focused approach, combined with modern orthopaedic techniques, helps improve mobility, reduce pain, and support faster recovery. Besides clinical practice, he has presented multiple research papers on joint replacement surgery in India and abroad. Therefore, he is regarded as a trusted name in orthopaedics and joint reconstruction surgery.
Work Experience
● Director – Musculoskeletal Sciences and Orthopaedics, Max Healthcare
● Senior Consultant Orthopaedics, Medanta – The Medicity (2016–2019)
● Consultant Orthopaedics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi (2013–2016)
● Associate Consultant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (2012–2013)
● Attending Consultant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (2010–2012)
● Senior Resident, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket (2009–2010)
● Senior Resident, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi (2006–2009)
● Senior Resident, PGIMS Rohtak, Haryana (2006)
Specialty & Interests
● Primary Hip Replacement Surgery
● Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
● Primary Knee Replacement Surgery
● Revision Knee Replacement Surgery
● Arthroscopy of Knee and Shoulder
● Sports Injury Treatment
● Complex Periarticular Trauma Management
● Upper Limb Trauma Surgery
● Lower Limb Trauma Surgery
● Joint Reconstruction Procedures
● Shoulder Injury Management
● Knee Ligament Injury Treatment
● Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Procedures
● Orthopaedic Trauma Care
● Arthritis Management and Joint Preservation
Memberships
● Indian Orthopaedics Association
● Indian Arthroplasty Association
● Delhi Orthopaedics Association
● UP Orthopaedics Association
Education & Training
● MS Orthopaedics – PGIMS Rohtak (2005)
● MBBS – King George Medical College, Lucknow (1996–2001)
Honors & Awards
● Extensive training in hip and knee replacement surgeries (primary and revision)
● Presented multiple scientific papers in India and abroad
● Experience in complex trauma and sports injury management
● Expertise in arthroscopy of knee and shoulder joints
