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Advance Orthopaedic& Sports Injury Centre, Ballari

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Dr. Balagangadhara Choudhary V

MBBS, MS Orthopaedics | FIJR | FIASM

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine | Joint Replacement Surgery

Dedicated to Better Movement. Committed to Better Living.

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Tall portrait of Dr. Balagangadhara Choudhary V in surgical scrubs
  • MBBS
  • MS Ortho
  • FIJR
  • FIASM

Dr. Balagangadhara Choudhary V is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Ballari, Karnataka, with specialised training in arthroscopy, sports medicine, and joint replacement surgery. He is committed to helping patients overcome pain, recover from injuries, regain mobility, and return to their everyday activities with confidence.

With experience in both academic and clinical orthopaedics, Dr. Balagangadhara combines evidence-based medical practice, advanced surgical techniques, and personalised treatment planning to provide comprehensive care for bone, joint, ligament, and muscle conditions.

He completed his MBBS at SIMSRC, Mangalore (RGUHS), and his MS in Orthopaedics at Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Ballari. He subsequently pursued specialised fellowship training in arthroscopy and sports medicine (ISAKOS, USA approved) under the guidance of Dr. Chirag Thonse at Manipal Hospital, along with fellowship training in joint replacement and robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery.

Previously serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Ballari Medical College and Research Centre, Dr. Balagangadhara brings an academic approach to clinical decision-making and patient education, and has mentored many postgraduate students.

At Advance Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Centre, his goal is to deliver ethical, compassionate, and patient-centred orthopaedic care, with an emphasis on accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term functional recovery.

Areas of Special Interest

  • Knee Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries

    ACL, PCL and multiligament injuries, meniscus tears and repairs, and recurrent patellar dislocation.

  • Shoulder Arthroscopy

    Rotator cuff tears, recurrent shoulder dislocation, shoulder instability, and frozen shoulder.

  • Joint Replacement Surgery

    Knee and hip replacement, including robotic-assisted joint replacement techniques.

  • Orthopaedic Trauma

    Evaluation and surgical management of fractures and complex musculoskeletal injuries.

  • Non-Surgical Orthopaedic Care

    Individualised treatment plans, rehabilitation guidance, and strategies to restore mobility and function.

Qualifications & Professional Training

  1. MBBS

    SIMSRC, Mangalore (RGUHS)

  2. MS Orthopaedics

    Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Ballari

  3. FIJR – Fellowship in Joint Replacement

    ISAKOS, USA approved.

  4. FIASM – Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine

    ISAKOS, USA approved. Trained under the guidance of Dr. Chirag Thonse at Manipal Hospital.

    FIASM – Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine

  5. Robotic-assisted joint replacement

    Specialised training in robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Balagangadhara seated in the clinic beside orthopaedic textbooks

Our Approach to Your Care

Listen. Diagnose. Treat. Rehabilitate.

Every patient and every injury is different. Dr. Balagangadhara believes in understanding each patient’s symptoms, lifestyle, functional needs, and treatment expectations before recommending a management plan.

His approach prioritises:

  • Careful clinical assessment and accurate diagnosis
  • Clear communication about treatment options
  • Non-surgical treatment whenever clinically appropriate
  • Advanced surgical techniques when indicated
  • Structured rehabilitation and a safe return to daily activities

In the operating theatre

Dr. Balagangadhara with an arthroscope and the view on a monitor
Arthroscopy, with the inside of the joint on the monitor
Dr. Balagangadhara performing arthroscopy
Performing an arthroscopy
Dr. Balagangadhara during surgery
During surgery
Dr. Balagangadhara with the surgical team
With the surgical team
Dr. Balagangadhara operating
In the operating theatre
Dr. Balagangadhara at the operating table
At the operating table

Treatments at the clinic

Knee arthroscopyACL and ligament reconstructionMeniscus repairShoulder arthroscopyRobotic-assisted knee replacementRobotic-assisted hip replacementFracture and trauma careSpine care and surgeryJoint preservationPhysiotherapy and rehabilitation

What patients can expect

  1. 01

    Book

    Call, WhatsApp, or send the form. Name the joint or injury if you already know it.

  2. 02

    Examination

    Dr. Balagangadhara examines you in the consultation room. Digital X-ray is in the clinic when it is needed.

  3. 03

    Plain options

    You hear what is going on and which options exist, including care that is not an operation.

  4. 04

    Treat and review

    Treatment, physiotherapy and the next visit are planned before you leave.

Our Mission

To provide accessible, ethical, and evidence-based orthopaedic care that helps people move better, live with less pain, and return to the activities they love.

Advance Orthopaedic & Sports Injury Centre

Advanced Orthopaedic Care. Personalised Attention. Better Movement.

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