OPD Schedule
Thursday
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Profile
Dr. Lalit Panchal is a highly distinguished Senior Consultant Orthopaedic, Joint Replacement and Spine Surgeon based in Mumbai. With over three decades of surgical excellence, he is recognized for his mastery in complex spinal instrumentation, joint replacements, and pelvic trauma. Having performed over 2,000 successful spine surgeries, Dr. Panchal is widely regarded for his "patient-first" philosophy, often prioritizing conservative management and physical rehabilitation over surgery whenever possible. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant at Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai.
Professional Highlights & Contributions
- Surgical Milestones: Has successfully completed over 2,000 spine surgeries and maintains a high volume of joint replacement procedures (8-10 per month).
- Academic Excellence: Trained at the prestigious Sion Hospital (LTMMC), a center known for having one of the busiest trauma and orthopaedic departments in Asia.
- Clinical Leadership: Served as Unit Head and Honorary Consultant at K.B. Bhabha Municipal General Hospital and as a Lecturer at Sion Hospital, mentoring the next generation of surgeons.
- Diagnostic Reputation: Renowned in the medical community for his clinical acumen, often accurately diagnosing complex conditions through physical examination before radiological confirmation.
Areas of specialization
Dr. Panchal focuses on advanced surgical interventions and comprehensive rehabilitation for disorders of the musculoskeletal system and vertebral column.
- Spine Specialist: Expert in the full spectrum of spinal pathologies, including:
- Microsurgical Procedures: Microlumbar Discectomy for herniated/slipped discs.
- Spinal Reconstruction: Treatment for Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Scoliosis.
- Spinal Infections & Oncology: Specialist management of Spinal Tuberculosis and Metastatic Tumors.
- Joint Replacement Surgery: Proficiency in modern arthroplasty, including:
- Total Knee Replacement (TKR): Utilizing advanced techniques for faster recovery.
- Total Hip Replacement (THR): Expert in both primary and complex revision replacements.
- Complex Trauma & Pelvic Surgery: Highly skilled in managing high-impact trauma, specifically Pelvic and Acetabular fractures.
- Conservative Orthopaedics: Specialized in non-surgical management of chronic back pain, sciatica, and degenerative bone diseases.
Education
- MBBS (LTMMC, Sion Hospital, Mumbai, 1989)
- MS (Orthopaedics) (Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, 1994)
- DNB (Orthopaedics) (National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 1994)
- D. (Ortho) (Diploma in Orthopaedics, Mumbai)
- FCPS (Orthopaedics) (Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai)
Affiliations
- ASSI: Association of Spine Surgeons of India
- BOS: Bombay Orthopaedic Society
- IOA: Indian Orthopaedic Association
- MMC: Maharashtra Medical Council