Kannur, Kerala

Orthopedic Surgeon in Kannur

Dr. Vishnu Baburaj — Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster MIMS Kannur. M.S. Ortho (PGI Chandigarh), MRCS (UK), DNB, MNAMS. Specialising in joint replacement, robotic surgery, arthroscopy, and sports injuries.

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Training & Qualifications

A combination of India's best orthopaedic training and international surgical qualifications.

M.S. Orthopedics

PGIMER, Chandigarh — India's top-ranked orthopaedic surgery programme

MRCS (UK)

Member, Royal College of Surgeons — international surgical qualification

DNB Ortho

Diplomate, National Board of Examinations — postgraduate specialisation

MNAMS

Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences — elected fellowship

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive orthopaedic care from joint replacement to sports injuries.

Knee Replacement

Total knee replacement with conventional and robotic-assisted (CORI) options. Same-day walking protocol.

Robotic Surgery (CORI)

The only centre in Kannur district offering robotic knee replacement with sub-millimetre precision.

Hip Replacement

Total hip replacement and hemiarthroplasty. Ceramic bearings, cemented and uncemented options.

ACL Reconstruction

Arthroscopic ACL surgery with hamstring or quadriceps tendon autograft. Structured return-to-sport rehab.

Knee Arthroscopy

Meniscal repair, cartilage procedures, loose body removal, and diagnostic arthroscopy.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair for shoulder instability, and frozen shoulder release.

Aster MIMS Hospital, Kannur

A NABH-accredited multispecialty centre with dedicated orthopaedic infrastructure.

750-bed Multispecialty Hospital

The flagship centre of Aster DM Healthcare in North Kerala. Comprehensive support services including cardiology, nephrology, neurology, and critical care.

Laminar Airflow Operation Theatres

Dedicated orthopaedic theatres with laminar airflow systems and ultraclean ventilation — reducing the risk of surgical site infection during joint replacement.

CORI Robotic System

The only robotic knee replacement programme in Kannur district. Sub-millimetre precision without requiring a preoperative CT scan.

Rehabilitation Department

In-house physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. Post-operative rehab begins on the day of surgery and continues through outpatient follow-up.

Insurance & Government Schemes

Empanelled with all major insurance providers. Accepts KASP (Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi), PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat), and other government health schemes.

Serving Patients Across North Kerala

Dr. Vishnu Baburaj treats patients from Kannur city as well as Thalassery, Payyannur, Taliparamba, Mattannur, Iritty, Kasaragod, Wayanad, and Coorg (Karnataka). For patients who prefer an initial remote consultation, an online second opinion service is available with X-ray and MRI upload.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dr. Vishnu Baburaj and Aster MIMS Kannur.

Dr. Vishnu Baburaj holds M.S. Orthopedics from PGIMER Chandigarh (India's premier orthopaedic training programme), MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons (UK), DNB (Orthopaedics), and MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences. He is registered with the Travancore-Cochin Medical Council (TCMC 62445).
Dr. Vishnu Baburaj specialises in total knee replacement (conventional and robotic-assisted using the CORI system), total hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, and complex trauma surgery. He manages the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Vishnu Baburaj is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster MIMS Hospital, Chala, Kannur, Kerala 670621. The hospital is a NABH-accredited, 750-bed multispecialty centre with advanced operation theatres, an ICU, and a rehabilitation department.
Call the Aster MIMS helpline at +91-497-353-8000 or WhatsApp +91-9656-111-666 to book an in-person consultation. For patients outside Kannur, you can request a second opinion online at drvishnubaburaj.com/second-opinion by uploading your X-rays, MRI, and reports.
Yes. Dr. Vishnu Baburaj regularly treats patients from Thalassery, Payyannur, Taliparamba, Kasaragod, Wayanad, Mangalore, and Coorg. He also offers an online second-opinion service for patients who wish to get his assessment before travelling. International patients can reach out through the international patient page at drvishnubaburaj.com/international.
Aster MIMS Kannur is a NABH-accredited, 750-bed multispecialty hospital and is the flagship centre of the Aster DM Healthcare group in North Kerala. It has dedicated orthopaedic operation theatres with laminar airflow, an advanced rehabilitation department, and the only robotic knee surgery programme (CORI) in Kannur district. The hospital is empanelled with all major insurance providers.

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Whether it is a joint replacement, a sports injury, or a fracture — get expert orthopaedic care at Aster MIMS Kannur.

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Aster MIMS Hospital, Chala, Kannur, Kerala 670621 • Helpline: +91-497-353-8000