Dr Vidyasagar Chandankere

Dr. Vidyasagar Chandankere is a senior and highly respected Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Hyderabad, and one of the pioneers who established Pediatric Orthopedics as a dedicated subspecialty in the city. With over two decades of experience, he exclusively focuses on musculoskeletal disorders in children, combining advanced surgical expertise with a compassionate, family-centered approach to care.

Educational Qualification:

• MBBS – Karnataka Medical College, Hubli
• MS (Orthopedics) – Sree Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur

Professional Experience:

• Consultant – Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Hyderabad
• Former teaching and clinical roles at:
  • Navodaya Medical College, Raichur
  • Mediciti Medical College, Hyderabad
• Advanced pediatric orthopedic training at:
  • Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
  • King Khalid Hospital, Tabuk
  • Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital, Hong Kong

Awards & Achievements

• Among the first surgeons to establish Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery as a subspecialty in Hyderabad
• Widely recognized for expertise in pediatric hip surgeries and deformity correction

Professional Membership & Fellowship

• Actively involved in academic teaching and pediatric orthopedic training programs

Publications

• Study on management of DDH in children using the medial approach – 20 years’ experience
• Study on fracture neck of femur in children – single center, single surgeon study