Dr Ronak Ashok Kothari
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon & Robotic Joint Specialist
Robotic Joint Replacement · Knee Surgery · Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
7 yrs
Clinical Exp.
1,000+
Robotic & Conventional Knee Surgeries
MMC 2019053509
Council Reg.
Particularly valuable for patients who need to decide:
“I need a knee replacement — should it be robotic, and does that actually matter for me?”
“I have early knee arthritis — is joint preservation still an option, or do I need a replacement?”
“I've had a sports injury to my knee — what are my ACL/meniscus options?”
“My first knee replacement has failed or worn out — what happens for a revision?”
Why MyDocsy Patients See Dr Kothari
Dr Kothari is particularly useful for these critical clinical decisions.
Robotic vs conventional knee replacement
“You've been told you need a knee replacement and are unsure whether robotic surgery is worth it.”
Why Dr Kothari:
- Dr Ronak is particularly useful when the real decision is:
- Does robotic assistance actually change my outcome?
- Which robotic platform is used, and why?
- Am I a candidate for partial rather than total replacement?
- 1000+ robotic and conventional knee replacements personally performed
- Certified across four robotic knee platforms — MAKO, ROSA, VELYS and CUVIS
Sports injury & joint preservation
“You have a sports-related knee injury and want to avoid replacement if possible.”
Why Dr Kothari:
- International fellowship in Knee Surgery & Sports Medicine, TK Orthopaedic Hospital, South Korea, with exposure to 500+ knee surgeries including arthroscopy, arthroplasty and osteotomies
Revision knee replacement
“A previous knee replacement is failing or needs to be redone.”
Why Dr Kothari:
- Listed area of expertise: Revision Knee Replacement Surgery, alongside 5000+ joint replacement procedures participated in
Complex second opinion
“Particularly useful when the patient needs to understand why recommendations from different doctors differ, which clinical facts actually change the decision, which options remain reasonable, and what should happen next.”
Dr Kothari’s Clinical Capability & Scope
Patients need clarity on what the doctor personally performs and what MyDocsy arranges across the wider specialist care network.
Personally Performs
Primary Surgical Scope
Treatments and procedures Dr Kothari personally performs routinely:
Primary Clinical & Surgical Scope
- Robotic knee replacement surgery
- Total knee arthroplasty (TKR)
- Partial knee arthroplasty (UKA)
- Revision knee replacement surgery
- Knee arthroscopy
- ACL and PCL reconstruction
- Meniscus repair & preservation
- Corrective osteotomies around the knee
- Complex trauma & fracture management
MyDocsy Can Arrange
Network & Execution Layer
If another route is clinically superior, MyDocsy connects the patient with the appropriate setup:
Experience Where It Matters
Years in medicine matter. Experience with the exact treatment you need can matter even more.
7+ yrs
Clinical Experience
1,000+
Robotic & Conventional Knee Surgeries
5,000+
Joint Replacements Participated
4 Platforms
Certified (MAKO, ROSA, VELYS, CUVIS)
See How Dr Kothari Thinks
A specialist opinion should explain much more than just the name of a treatment. It should resolve the underlying clinical question.
Knee replacement
Dr Kothari first determines these variables:
- 1Extent and location of joint damage (uni- vs multi-compartmental)
- 2Age, activity level and functional goals
- 3Alignment and deformity present
- 4Suitability for joint-preserving alternatives
...Before choosing between these reasonable options:
- AJoint preservation (osteotomy, cartilage restoration)
- BPartial (unicompartmental) knee arthroplasty
- CTotal knee arthroplasty — conventional
- DTotal knee arthroplasty — robotic-assisted
A useful specialist opinion answers these key patient questions:
Do I need treatment now?
Determined by clinical urgency, structural severity, and risk of functional deterioration.
What happens if I wait?
Evaluates whether postponement creates irreversible functional loss or structural damage.
What are the reasonable alternatives?
Clear comparison of medical, minimally invasive, and surgical pathways.
What trade-offs matter in my case?
Balanced assessment of invasiveness, recovery timeline, and procedural success rates.
Technology & Advanced Treatments
Technology expands what a specialist can do. It should not decide what the patient needs.
MAKO robotic platform
Dr Kothari’s Experience:
Certified.
Useful When:
Robotic-assisted partial/total knee arthroplasty requiring precision alignment.
Not Automatically Better When:
Not automatically necessary for straightforward primary cases.
ROSA / VELYS / CUVIS robotic platforms
Dr Kothari’s Experience:
Certified across all four listed platforms.
Useful When:
Cases benefiting from a specific platform's capabilities.
Not Automatically Better When:
Platform choice should follow clinical fit, not the reverse.
Training & Credentials
Independently verified medical qualifications, international fellowships, and professional memberships.
Medical Degrees
Fellowship in Robotic Knee Replacement (South Korea & Hyderabad)
Joint & Bone Centre, South Korea & Sunshine Hospitals, Hyderabad
MRCS (Edinburgh, UK)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh — Member
DNB Orthopaedics
National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
MS Orthopaedics
Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
MBBS
Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai
Fellowships & Training
Appointments & Societies
Appointments:
· Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai
· Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
· Fellowship in Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery, Sunshine Bone & Joint Institute, Hyderabad
· Fellowship in Knee Surgery & Sports Medicine, TK Orthopaedic Hospital, South Korea
Conditions & Treatment Areas
Explore dedicated MyDocsy condition guides and treatment comparison pathways:
What MyDocsy Adds Around Dr Kothari
The specialist answers the specialist clinical question. MyDocsy helps make the whole medical and surgical decision work seamlessly.
BEFORE
Your dedicated MyDocsy Care Team organizes:
- All past imaging, CT/MRI scans, and laboratory reports
- Full chronological medical history & symptom timeline
- Previous doctor opinions & hospital quotes
- Your personal priorities (work, recovery, function preservation)
- The exact question the specialist needs to answer
DURING
Dr Kothari focuses 100% on:
- Objective anatomical diagnosis & scan interpretation
- Treatment choice & procedure suitability
- Evidence-based alternatives & non-surgical options
- Transparent discussion of side effects and trade-offs
- Optimal clinical timing (urgent vs. watchful waiting)
AFTER
MyDocsy coordinates all logistics:
- Another sub-specialist or interventionalist if required
- Hospital / Daycare Centre selection & technology setup
- Total package cost & cashless TPA pre-authorization
- Admission, surgery slot, and discharge paperwork
- Post-operative follow-up and symptom monitoring
10 Questions to Ask Dr Kothari
Every patient should ask these high-value clinical questions during their consultation.
Why do I need treatment now?
What happens if I wait?
What reasonable alternatives do I have?
Why do you prefer this option?
How frequently do you perform this exact procedure?
What are the important side effects?
What technology would you use?
What could make you change the plan?
Where would you recommend I have the treatment?
What should the complete treatment cost?
Not sure whether Dr Kothari is the right specialist?
You don’t need to figure that out yourself. If your diagnosis is unclear, your doctors disagree, or you do not know which sub-specialist you need, start with a MyDocsy Personal Doctor.
✓ If Dr Kothari fits your clinical question, we will connect you directly.
✓ If another sub-specialist fits better, we will tell you with complete transparency.
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