Name: Dr. Chintan Desai
Specialty: Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist, Sports Medicine Surgeon
Qualification/Board Certification: MBBS, MS
Affiliation: Nirmala Hospital
Locations: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Languages Spoken: Not specified
Accepting New Patients: Not specified
NPI Number: N/A
About the Doctor
Dr. Chintan Desai is a reputed orthopedist and traumatology specialist practicing in Mumbai with 12 years of experience. He earned his MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, and his MS in Orthopaedics from B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has completed multiple prestigious fellowships: in Shoulder and Sports Medicine from Seoul National University College of Medicine, in Shoulder and Sports Injuries from the University of New South Wales, Sydney, in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from Universidade do Minho, Portugal, and a Surgical Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service. He also holds a FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine. Dr. Desai has received several awards, including a Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery (2016), a Scholarship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, and a Best Research Paper Award at the Asia Arthroscopy Conference in Korea. He is registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council and is a member of IGOF and the Association of Medical Consultants. He previously consulted at Nirmala Hospital. Dr. Desai specialises in shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff injuries, Bankart repair, shoulder replacement, and heat therapy.
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12 years of experience in orthopedics and sports medicine
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Multiple international fellowships in shoulder surgery and sports medicine
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FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
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Award-winning researcher in arthroscopy and sports medicine
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Specialises in shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder replacement
Education & Training
Medical School – MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
Residency – MS in Orthopaedics from B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
Fellowship –
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Fellowship in Shoulder and Sports Medicine – Seoul National University College of Medicine
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Fellowship in Shoulder and Sports Injuries – University of New South Wales, Sydney
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Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine – Universidade do Minho, Portugal
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Surgical Fellowship – Sports Medicine, Shoulder Service & The Orthopedic Research Institute
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FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine – Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Medical Conditions Treated
As an orthopedist and sports medicine surgeon, Dr. Chintan Desai treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and traumatic conditions, including:
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Rotator cuff injuries (tears, tendinitis, impingement)
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Shoulder instability and dislocation (Bankart lesions)
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Shoulder arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
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Fractures and trauma (long bones, joints, sports fractures)
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Ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL tears)
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Meniscal tears and cartilage injuries
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Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
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Achilles tendonitis and ruptures
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Ankle sprains and instability
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Osteoarthritis of knee, hip, and shoulder
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Sports-related overuse injuries (shin splints, stress fractures)
Medical Procedures Performed
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Rotator cuff injury treatment (conservative and surgical repair)
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Bankart repair (arthroscopic shoulder stabilization for recurrent dislocation)
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Shoulder arthroscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)
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Shoulder replacement surgery (total and partial)
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Heat therapy treatment (for muscle relaxation and pain relief)
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Arthroscopic knee surgery (ACL reconstruction, meniscectomy)
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Fracture fixation (internal and external)
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Sports fracture rehabilitation
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy (likely, based on sports medicine expertise)
Services Offered
Dr. Chintan Desai provides comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services, with a special focus on shoulder and knee conditions. He offers detailed consultations to diagnose fractures, ligament tears, rotator cuff injuries, and arthritis. He performs arthroscopic surgeries for shoulder and knee problems, including Bankart repair for recurrent dislocations and rotator cuff repair. He also performs shoulder replacement surgery for advanced arthritis. For athletes, he provides sports injury management and FIFA-based football medicine guidance. He uses heat therapy and other modalities for non-surgical pain relief. Dr. Desai sees patients in Mumbai, though his current clinic or hospital affiliation is not specified in the provided information. All services are likely in-clinic; online consultations are not mentioned.
List of services:
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Orthopedic consultations for fractures, arthritis, and sports injuries
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Shoulder arthroscopy (rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair, labral repair)
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Shoulder replacement surgery (anatomical and reverse)
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Knee arthroscopy (ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair)
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Fracture and trauma management (casting, surgery, rehabilitation)
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Sports injury prevention and treatment
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FIFA football medicine – specialized care for football players
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Heat therapy for muscle pain and stiffness
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Post-surgical rehabilitation guidance
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Second opinion for complex shoulder and knee cases
Practice Locations
Address: Not specified
Phone: Not specified
Hospital Affiliations
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Nirmala Hospital (Consultant, 2017) – former affiliation
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No current hospital affiliation listed. Please contact the doctor directly for current practice location.
Cardiologist
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