Profile
Dr. Dominic F. D'Silva is a veteran Orthopaedic Surgeon with a distinguished career spanning four decades. He is widely recognized for his dual expertise in Pediatric Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, making him one of the few specialists in Mumbai capable of treating complex bone conditions across all age groups. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Holy Family Hospital, Bandra, and Lilavati Hospital, he is celebrated for his surgical precision and his tenure as an academician at various hospitals.
Professional Highlights & Contributions
- Academic Leadership: Served as a Lecturer and Associate Professor at the renowned Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals from 1985 to 1991, training a generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
- International Training: His fellowships in Canada and Sweden have equipped him with global surgical standards, particularly in advanced arthroscopic techniques and pediatric orthopedic and fractures
- Senior Consultant: Holds senior positions at Mumbai’s top-tier medical institutions, including Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre.
- Longevity in Care: With 40 years of experience, he is a trusted name for second opinions on complex surgical cases and pediatric bone health.
Areas of specialization
Dr. D'Silva is a versatile surgeon specializing in the restoration of function through both traditional and advanced minimally invasive techniques.
- Pediatric Orthopaedics: Expert in treating congenital and developmental bone disorders in children.
- Management of clubfoot, hip dysplasia, and limb deformities.
- Surgical correction of pediatric fractures and growth plate injuries.
- Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine: Specialized in "keyhole" surgeries to treat sports-related injuries:
- Knee: ACL reconstructions and Meniscus repairs.
- Shoulder: Treatment for recurrent dislocations and rotator cuff tears.
- Joint Replacement Surgery: Performing high-precision Total Knee and Hip Replacements and shoulder replacements for advanced arthritis.
- Complex Trauma & Fractures: Expertise in managing high-velocity accidental injuries and non-healing fractures.
Education
- MBBS (University of Mumbai, 1982)
- MS (Orthopaedics) (Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, 1985)
- D. Ortho (College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai)
- DNB (Orthopaedics) (National Board of Examinations)
- Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics (Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto)
- Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine (Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden)
Affiliations
- Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
- Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC)
- Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI)