Renowned spinal surgeon at Burjeel Hospital today

MUSCAT: Renowned orthopaedic, spine and joint replacement surgeon Dr Harshawardhan Hegde, (pictured) internationally recognised for successfully conducting numerous complex spinal surgeries, will be available for consultation at the Burjeel Hospital, Al Khuwair, for two days from today from 9 am to 6 pm.

Dr Hegde is highly sought after by the medical field for his high-end expertise in complex spinal surgeries such as scoliosis corrections, disc replacements (both cervical and lumbar), and instrumentation for low back problems including spondylolisthesis, and surgeries for infections such as tuberculosis of spine.

“Burjeel Hospital is committed to offering the best medical care and solutions to the patients. It’s in line with this core philosophy that we have sought the services of world renowned spine and orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harshawardhan Hegde, who doesn’t need an introduction. We urge all those who suffer from joint pains, spine disorders and other orthopaedic diseases not to miss this great opportunity to consult Dr Hegde and benefit from his experience and expertise,” said Dr Ashendu Pandey, Chief Operating Officer at Burjeel Hospital.

Dr Hegde, with over 25 years of orthopaedic experience, has done more than 2,500 knee and hip replacement surgeries, both primary and revisions, and is specialised in Joint Arthroplasty, Spinal Surgery and Trauma.

Having completed his ATLS (Advanced Trauma & Life Support) from Norwich in UK and a Spine fellowship from Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Oxford, UK, Dr Hegde also trained as a Senior Spine Fellow at Klinikum Karlbaad, Germany.

He is also a member of the highly regarded Girdlestone Orthopaedic Society — a gathering of some of the biggest names in Orthopaedics. For consultations call 24399777 or visit www. burjeelhospitaloman.com.