Dr. Sudnagunta Swaroop Chandra
- Orthopedic Surgeon | Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy
About Dr. Swaroop Chandra
Dr. Sudnagunta Swaroop Chandra is an orthopedic surgeon with a focused practice in joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports injury care. He believes in a patient-first, transparent approach—explaining the diagnosis in simple language, outlining conservative options first, and recommending surgery only when it clearly benefits long-term function and quality of life.
Conditions Treated
Osteoarthritis of knee/hip • Ligament injuries (ACL/PCL/MCL) • Meniscal tears • Shoulder impingement & rotator cuff tears • Recurrent shoulder dislocation • Cartilage damage • Sports injuries • Complex fractures • Post-traumatic stiffness and deformity
Procedures & Services
Knee: TKR/UKR, arthroscopic meniscus/ligament reconstructions
Hip: THR, complex/revision arthroplasty
Shoulder: arthroscopic decompression, cuff repair, Bankart/Latarjet (as indicated)
Trauma: closed/open reduction and internal fixation, peri-articular fracture management
Rehabilitation planning with on-site physiotherapy
History
Dr. Swaroop completed his MBBS from Andhra Medical College Vishakapatnam, Masters in Orthopedics from Sri Ramachandra Medical College Chennai. During his fellowship training he completed his DNB and MNAMS in Orthopedics from NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATION New Delhi. He is successful in completing MRCS degree from Royal college of Edinburgh. He then did his certification course in Pain management under the collaboration of NHS England, Royal college of Anaesthetists and British Pain Society. Dr Swaroop is amenable to all his patients and also a sports enthusiast plays Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton
Clinical Interests
- Total & Partial Knee Replacement (primary and revision)
- Hip Replacement (cemented / uncemented)
- Arthroscopic ACL/PCL reconstruction, meniscus repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy (rotator cuff, instability)
- Cartilage & joint-preserving procedures
- Fracture fixation and trauma care
- Sports injuries, recurrent sprains, ligament tears
Care Philosophy
- Conservative first: medication, bracing, activity modification and structured physiotherapy wherever appropriate
- Minimally invasive: arthroscopy and enhanced-recovery protocols to reduce pain and speed return to activity
- Shared decisions: clear counselling on risks, benefits and alternatives, with a written plan patients can follow