Dr Gopala Krishnan

Dr. Gopala Krishnan is an Orthopedician with over 37 years of experience. He is a member of several prestigious associations, including the Indian Orthopedic Association, Indian Medical Association, Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association, Madras Orthopedic Society, Western Pacific Orthopedic Association, Indian Arthroplasty Association, and Pediatric Orthopedic Association of India. Dr. Krishnan has presented more than 150 papers at national and international conferences. Additionally, he has delivered over 75 guest lectures at these conferences and conducted more than 75 workshops on Ilizarov Techniques both in India and abroad.

Educational Qualifications:

• M.Ch (Orthopedics): University of America, 1984
• MS (Orthopedics): University Of Madras, India, 1982
• MBBS: Madras University, Chennai, India, 1978

Professional Experience:

• Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai (Current)
• Over 40 years of experience in orthopedic surgery

Professional Memberships:

• Indian Orthopedic Association
• Indian Medical Association
• Tamil Nadu Orthopedic Association
• Founder, Madras Orthopedic Society
• Pediatric Orthopedic Association of India
• Founder Member and Vice President, Forum Advancement and Research in Ilizarov Technology, India
• Indian Foot Society
• Indian Society of Traumatology
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India
• Life Member, AO International and AO Alumni Association, Switzerland
• Life Member, Western Pacific Orthopedic Association
• Life Member, World Association for the Study of the Methodology of Ilizarov
• Founder Member, SAARC Orthopedic Surgeons Association
• Founder and Life Member, Asian Branch of the World Association for the Study of the Methodology of Ilizarov (ASAMI).