Dr Vishal N Rathod
Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon
Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery · Spine Surgery Fellowship · Arthroplasty & Arthroscopy
5 yrs
Clinical Exp.
200+
Surgeries Performed
MMC 2021054593
Council Reg.
Particularly valuable for patients who need to decide:
“I have a spine problem — degenerative, traumatic, or deformity-related — and want a specialist opinion.”
“I've had significant orthopaedic trauma and need surgical management.”
“I need a hip or knee replacement — who has genuine hands-on arthroplasty experience?”
“I have a sports-related orthopaedic injury and want a football-medicine-trained perspective.”
Why MyDocsy Patients See Dr Rathod
Dr Rathod is particularly useful for these critical clinical decisions.
Spine conditions (degenerative, traumatic, deformity)
“You have a spine problem and are trying to understand your treatment options.”
Why Dr Rathod:
- Consecutive clinical fellowships under leading Nanavati spine surgeons — Dr. Mihir Bapat and Dr. Amandeep Gujral
- Fellowship exposure covering decompressions, discectomies, instrumentation, and spinal fusion procedures
- Experience across degenerative, traumatic, infectious, and deformity-related spinal conditions
Orthopaedic trauma & fracture care
“You've suffered significant orthopaedic trauma requiring urgent, high-complexity surgical stabilisation.”
Why Dr Rathod:
- Extensive independent trauma surgery experience as Senior Registrar at high-volume municipal general hospitals (Shatabdi Hospital, Govandi & Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital, Kandivali)
- AO Trauma Course completed (Jul 2025); multiple published trauma case reports in peer-reviewed journals
Hip & knee replacement (arthroplasty)
“You've been diagnosed with end-stage osteoarthritis and are evaluating joint replacement surgery.”
Why Dr Rathod:
- Residency training at Bombay Hospital (830-bed tertiary centre) with dedicated arthroplasty rotations across three orthopaedic units
- AO Recon Course — Complex Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (Aug 2025)
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 Rathod’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 Rathod personally performs routinely:
Primary Surgical Scope
- Orthopaedic trauma and complex fracture fixation
- Hip and knee arthroplasty (joint replacement)
- Arthroscopic diagnostic and therapeutic joint procedures
- Spine decompression and discectomy procedures (fellowship-trained)
- Routine orthopaedic surgical management and emergency stabilisation
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.
5+ yrs
Orthopaedic Experience
200+
Surgeries Performed
See How Dr Rathod Thinks
A specialist opinion should explain much more than just the name of a treatment. It should resolve the underlying clinical question.
A degenerative or traumatic spine condition
Dr Rathod first determines these variables:
- 1Specific spinal level(s) affected and underlying pathology (disc prolapse, canal stenosis, listhesis, instability)
- 2Neurological status, motor/sensory deficits, and clinical urgency
- 3Duration and response to structured conservative management
...Before choosing between these reasonable options:
- AContinued structured conservative care & targeted physical therapy
- BMicrodiscectomy / targeted surgical decompression
- CInstrumented spinal fusion (TLIF/PLIF) where mechanical instability exists
A useful specialist opinion answers these key patient questions:
Do I need treatment now?
Determined by progressive neurological deficits, intractable radicular pain, or acute spinal instability.
What happens if I wait?
Evaluates whether delaying decompression risks permanent nerve root damage or irreversible weakness.
What are the reasonable alternatives?
Clear comparison of non-operative therapy, injections, decompression-only, and instrumented fusion.
What trade-offs matter in my case?
Weighs motion preservation of decompression alone against structural stability of instrumented fusion.
Technology & Advanced Treatments
Technology expands what a specialist can do. It should not decide what the patient needs.
Spine Instrumentation & Fusion
Dr Rathod’s Experience:
Fellowship training under Dr. Mihir Bapat & Dr. Amandeep Gujral at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital (2026).
Useful When:
Degenerative disc disease with instability, spondylolisthesis, traumatic spinal fractures, or deformity.
Not Automatically Better When:
Not required for uncomplicated disc herniations without instability, where decompression alone suffices.
Total Hip & Knee Arthroplasty
Dr Rathod’s Experience:
AO Recon Course (Complex Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, 2025); Bombay Hospital residency.
Useful When:
Severe end-stage joint arthritis with bone-on-bone deformity and loss of mobility.
Not Automatically Better When:
Not automatically necessary in early or moderate arthritis where joint preservation is viable.
Training & Credentials
Independently verified medical qualifications, international fellowships, and professional memberships.
Medical Degrees
Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital (under Dr. Mihir Bapat & Dr. Amandeep Gujral, 2026)
M.S. Orthopaedics
Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Science, Mumbai (2022–2025)
MRCS (Glasgow)
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (Part A & B cleared on 1st attempt, 2026)
FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
FIFA (2025)
MBBS
Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai (2015–2021)
Fellowships & Training
AO Recon Course — Complex Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty (Aug 2025)
AO Trauma Course — Basic Principles of Fracture Management (Jul 2025)
FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (May 2025)
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Workshop, Bombay Hospital (2024)
Mumbai Advanced Trauma Course (2024)
Cadaveric Course — Surgical Approaches to Upper and Lower Limb, Ramaiah Hospital (2025)
Examiner, Mock MRCS Exam Course, Mumbai (Jul 2026)
6 published peer-reviewed case reports in JIMA, Bombay Hospital Journal, JAPI, and IJOR
Appointments & Societies
Appointments:
· Senior Registrar, V.N. Desai Hospital, Santacruz, Mumbai
· Clinical Fellow, Spine Institute, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
· Senior Registrar, Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal General Hospital, Kandivali
· Senior Registrar, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Shatabdi Hospital, Govandi
· Orthopaedic Resident, Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai
· Medical Officer, Sahara International Airport & BMC P/South Peripheral Centre
Memberships:
· Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG)
· AO Trauma / AO Recon
· Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)
· Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association (MOA)
Conditions & Treatment Areas
Explore dedicated MyDocsy condition guides and treatment comparison pathways:
What MyDocsy Adds Around Dr Rathod
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 Rathod 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 Rathod
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 Rathod is the right specialist?
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