Best Knee Replacement Surgeons in Delhi

Knee Replacement Surgeons in Delhi at a glance

Quick facts about Delhi and its healthcare system. Hospital, bed and doctor figures are estimates scaled from state and national data, because no public source counts them city by city.

Delhi has an estimated 34.7 million (347 lakh) residents in 2025, based on the UN's 2024 World Population Prospects urban-area estimate. That makes it number 1 among the 100 largest cities in this directory, and falls in our Metro (5M+) size band. At the assumed growth of 2.5% a year, it would reach about 39.3 million by 2030, so demand for knee replacement surgeons and every other speciality is likely to keep rising.

Scaling Delhi's 2.08 beds per 1,000 people (the India-wide figure is about 1.39) to the city's population gives roughly 72,000 hospital beds in Delhi, including about 3,600 ICU beds, spread across an estimated 320 hospitals (about 200 public and 120 private). That is about 481 residents for every bed and around 220 beds per hospital on average. Measured against the WHO's often-quoted benchmark of 3 beds per 1,000 people, the city would need roughly 32,000 more beds, which is one reason private clinics and hospitals carry so much of the load.

The same national ratio of one practising doctor per 811 people suggests about 43,000 practising doctors across all systems of medicine in Delhi, supported by around 77,000 nurses and midwives. A knee replacement surgeon is one of many specialities within that total. Specialist head-counts are not published city by city, so these figures show scale, not how many knee replacement surgeons practise in Delhi.

On health outcomes, Delhi's infant mortality rate is 11 per 1,000 live births (2024), well below the national figure of 24, and modelled life expectancy is about 73.8 years against roughly 72 for India; these are state-wide measures, not city measurements. About 38% of hospital beds in Delhi are private, so most people weigh private knee replacement surgeons against government outpatient departments. This page lists 1 knee replacement surgeon for Delhi.

General information compiled from public sources (MoHFW, SRS 2024, CDDEP / One Health Trust, UN WPP 2024, Census 2011); estimates, not official counts, and not medical advice. Listings marked "Online Verified" come from public online sources: please confirm details with the provider.

What knee replacement surgeons in Delhi treat

A knee replacement surgeon (orthopaedic joint surgeon) in Delhi typically helps with the following problems. Not every clinic offers every service, so ask before you go.

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When to see a knee replacement surgeon in Delhi

• Pain that persists at rest or at night
• Visible bowing or deformity of the knee
• Little relief from medicines, injections or physiotherapy
• Stiffness and swelling that keep returning
• You want a second opinion before surgery

How to choose a knee replacement surgeon in Delhi

1. Check the qualification: MBBS with MS/DNB (Orthopaedics) and joint-replacement fellowship training.
2. Verify registration with the NMC / State Medical Council register and note the registration number.
3. Ask how long the clinic has treated the condition you have, not just how long the doctor has practised.
4. Read recent patient feedback on more than one platform, and be wary of identical glowing reviews.
5. Check practical details: location, clinic hours, appointment system, and whether emergency back-up exists if something goes wrong.

Healthcare in Delhi: the bigger picture

Using state-level data scaled to its population, Delhi is estimated to have about 72,000 hospital beds across roughly 320 hospitals, including around 3,600 ICU beds. Delhi state averages about 2.1 hospital beds per 1,000 people, above the India-wide figure of roughly 1.4. About 38% of beds in Delhi are in the private sector, so many patients choose between private clinics and government hospitals depending on cost and the kind of care needed.

Major hospitals and teaching institutions often associated with Delhi include AIIMS Delhi, Safdarjung, RML, LHMC and Maulana Azad MC. Availability of Knee Replacement services varies by department and by day, so check outpatient timings directly before visiting. (This list is general knowledge, not a complete or verified directory, and includes both public and private institutions.)

For context on health outcomes in Delhi: the state infant mortality rate is 11 per 1,000 live births (2024), lower than the national figure of 24, and modelled life expectancy is about 73.8 years, above the national estimate of 72. These are state-wide figures, not city measurements.

Across all systems of medicine, Delhi is estimated to have around 43,000 practising doctors at the national ratio of one per 811 people. Specialist numbers are not published by city, so a knee replacement surgeon's qualification and registration are the best things to verify.

Data note: UN figure is the NCR agglomeration but the state ratios use Delhi-state population, so city estimates run high.

Before you visit: what to carry

• List medical conditions such as diabetes or hypertension
• Ask about the implant type, hospital stay and rehabilitation plan
• Plan home support for the first weeks after surgery