At Sancheti, patient is always first, no matter what. Hence for all of us in clinical role or administrative role, decisions are always taken following the mantra of organization, which is Patient Always First*

Academic and Professional details
✓ Professor & Dean, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Pune
✓ Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon & Knee Specialist, Sancheti Hospital for Specialized Surgeries, Pune
✓ Visiting faculty for MCh Course, at University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital & TORT Centre (Scotland) U.K.
✓ Visiting Professor at Mc Master University, Hamilton, Canada
✓ President – Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association (MOA)
✓ Secretary General – BJD (Bone and Joint Decade)
Special interests in Orthopaedics
✓ Total knee replacement surgery
✓ Knee Arthroscopy
✓ Osteotomes around the knee
✓ Sports Injuries
✓ Orthopaedic Research & Academics
Past Positions Held (partial List)
✓ Godfather : AOSSM – APKASS Travelling Fellowship 2018
✓ Past President: – Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society (APAS)
✓ Past President – Indian Association of Sports Medicine ( IASM)
✓ Past President – Poona Orthopaedic Society
✓ Founder Member and Educational chair – Indian Society of Hip & Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
✓ President – MCh Alumni Association (U.K.)
✓ Scientific Committee Member- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
✓ Chair- Basic Sciences & Research Committee – Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
✓ Executive Member- Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (AFSM)
✓ Executive Committee Member – MOACON
✓ Secretary- Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS)
✓ Editorial Board – Indian Journal of Orthopaedics

Reason for joining the profession
Since the childhood i have seen my father’s journey as a Doctor and i always wanted to be Doctor as it brings hopes to the patient when they need it the most.

Early Challenges
Being a son of a famous orthopedic surgeon, i had a huge challenge of creating my own identity and make a mark on the specialty. This at times felt like a liability but i converted that into an asset and worked hard to ensure the factor of comparison with my father encourages me to do my best each and every time.

Professional Highs
Despite practicing for more than 25 years, still today every happy patient gives me a professional high. However, my first operative case as a surgeon will remain a special one for me.

Academic Awards
✓ Best Presentation Skills Award: The award was given during the M Ch course at Dundee University in U.K. for his thesis work in 2003.
✓ Best Paper Award: The award was given during the Indian Arthroplasty Association meeting in Chandigarh (India) held in February2007 for paper on “INDUS KNEE – Results of 150 Early cases”.

Social Awards
✓ Rashtra Seva Puraskar: Presented for his exemplary work in the field of social health.The award was given by
Dr. Manibhai Desai Pratisthan in 2004.
✓ Award of Excellence: Awarded by Governor of Maharashtra for his contribution to
 • Orthopaedics on 15th February 2006.
✓ Best Chapter Award: Received during his tenure as the Secretary of Poona
• Orthopaedic Society
✓ MITCON Achievers Award: Honoured for his exemplary contribution to the field of Medicine on 25th February 2010
✓ Icon of Pune by the Lokmat Group
✓ Inspiring Orthopaedician of India at Economic Times Conclave

Management Thought
Define the goals for the organization and everything falls in place. At Sancheti, patient is always first, no matter what. Hence for all of us in clinical role or administrative role, decisions are always taken following the mantra of organization, which is Patient First

Healthcare Vision
To become a sought after centre for Orthopedic in Asia Pacific and to deliver high quality orthopaedic healthcare services to our patients at an affordable cost.

Inspiration
My father Dr K H Sancheti has been my inspiration since my childhood with his exemplary achievements in Orthopaedics in India has seen a new dimensions.
Indus, being the first Indigenous implant has done wonders. I am moved by thoughts and work of my fellow colleagues and seniors whom i meet at various national and International conferences.

Family Details
By the grace of god, I have an amazing family along with me who supports me always. My Parents, Sisters Manisha, Rupal and Sonal, Wife Archana and my Kids Aman and Anaya have been my backbone. They are my safety net, despite spending less time with all of them they have adjusted to my hectic work schedules, and indeed their support has been a pillar of my success.

Hobbies
I am short of time, many times. But whenever i am free i like to travel, enjoy reading and playing basketball.

Your most important priority if you were a Health Minister
I would try to revamp status of Rural healthcare in India as more than 75% of our population stays in rural areas and for quality healthcare services are dependent on the higher centers in the city. I will encourage health care providers to start establishments in Rural areas and ensure higher insurance penetration in population.

Best place for vacation in India and Abroad
Goa and Switzerland