Dr Govindaraj AB
Orthopedics

Dr Govindaraj AB

Director and Senior Consultant

MGM Healthcare

35+ years of experience
Joint Replacement
MBBS, MS

About the doctor

Dr. A. B. Govindaraj is a highly experienced Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 35 years of clinical practice in Chennai, India. Dr. Govindaraj has performed approximately 10,000+ surgeries, including over 3,000 joint replacement surgeries, and is known for his expertise in advanced orthopaedic and reconstructive procedures.

He treats a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions affecting bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. His expertise includes degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and shoulder, avascular necrosis of the hip, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic joint pain, and age-related joint degeneration.

He also manages sports and trauma-related injuries including fractures of major bones, knee injuries, meniscus tears, ACL injuries, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder injuries. In addition, he treats carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle arthritis, hip dysplasia, bone tumors of the hip, brachial plexus injuries, Erb’s palsy, and other complex musculoskeletal conditions, focusing on restoring mobility and improving quality of life.

Area of expertise

Joint ReplacementKnee ReplacementHip ReplacementSports InjuriesTrauma SurgeryArthritis Management

Why choose Dr. Govindaraj

  • 35+ years of clinical experience
  • Specialist expertise in Joint Replacement
  • Senior leadership role in Orthopedics at MGM Healthcare
  • Compassionate, patient-first care with end-to-end support for visiting patients

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Expert care for joint pain, spine conditions, sports injuries, and fractures through advanced orthopedic treatments and surgery. Get treated by experienced specialists focused on restoring mobility and improving quality of life.

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Advanced heart care for conditions ranging from blocked arteries to complex valve and rhythm disorders. Get treated by experienced cardiac specialists using advanced surgical and minimally invasive techniques.

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Conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves can be frightening, mostly because so much feels uncertain at the start. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons treat strokes, epilepsy, tumours, movement disorders, and spinal problems, with detailed imaging and careful planning before anyone recommends surgery. You will get a clear explanation of what is going on and what the realistic options are, not just a procedure date.

Fertility & IVF

Trying for a baby and not getting there is hard, and it helps to have a team that treats you as more than a case file. Our fertility specialists offer testing, IUI, IVF, ICSI, and donor programmes, with honest conversations about what each step involves and what your chances really are. Every plan is built around your situation instead of a fixed protocol.

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Digestive trouble runs from a nagging acid problem to serious liver, pancreas, or bowel disease, and it is not always obvious which one you are facing. Our gastroenterologists and GI surgeons handle the diagnosis and the treatment together, including endoscopy, scans, keyhole surgery, and complex liver operations. You get a proper work up first, so treatment is based on what is actually wrong rather than guesswork.

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