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Dr. Vikram I Shah is an Indian orthopedic surgeon in Ahmedabad and healthcare entrepreneur.[2] Dr Vikram Shah is the Founder, Chairman & Managing Director of Shalby Hospitals, established in 1994 .[2][3]
Dr. Vikram I. Shah | |
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| Born | 13 November 1962 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Joint replacement surgeon (Orthopaedic) |
| Notable work | Zero Technique[1] |
| Spouse | Dr. Darshini Shah |
| Website | drvikramshah |
Dr Vikram Shah's is known for his significant contributions to the field of joint replacement surgeries. his contributions in the field of joint replacement have been recognised through B C Roy International Award. [2] He is the only Indian surgeon to be selected on the Board of Designers of Zimmer Inc., USA. [2]
Career edit
After completion of his MBBS and MS Orthopedics in Ahmedabad, Shah worked and trained at Ormskirk Hospital and Wrightington Hospital, UK, for two and a half years, and later worked in the USA. On his return to India, he began surgical practice by establishing Shalby Hospital and Research Centre in Ahmedabad in 1994.[4]
Shah developed the ‘OS Needle’ (Orthopedic Surgeons’ Needle) which can pass through both bone and soft tissue easily so that an orthopedic surgeon can finish repairing bone and soft tissues quickly. It is claimed that this invention has greatly reduced the surgical time in orthopedic surgeries.[5][6]
Notable Achievements edit
He achieved a world record by performing 3,000 knee surgeries in a single center in the year 2008.[7] In 2012 Shah developed the "zero" technique for TKR, which he claims further reduces the operating time to 7–10 minutes.[8]
Personal life edit
Vikram Shah is married to Darshini Shah who is a dentist specializing in cosmetic dentistry and dental implants.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "Dr Vikram Shah 'revolutionises' total knee replacement surgery with 'zero technique'". India Medical Times. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Dr. Vikram Shah, Joint Replacement Surgeon, Ahmedabad". sehat.com.
- ^ Mulchandani, Anil. "A long-cherished mission is accomplished". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ "A long-cherished mission is accomplished". newindianexpress. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
- ^ "Global cures bear Gujarati names". timesofindia. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014.
- ^ "Dr. Vikram Shah, Joint Replacement Surgeon, Ahmedabad". sehat.com.
- ^ "City's Dr Vikram Shah creates world record". newindianexpress. Retrieved 10 March 2009.
- ^ "Dr Vikram Shah 'revolutionises' total knee replacement surgery with 'zero technique'". indiamedicaltimes. Retrieved 22 February 2012.