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Dr. Kunal Shah

MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Speciality: Minimally Invasive Arthroplasty, Paediatric Orthopaedics & Non-Surgical Pain Interventions

Experience: 12+ years

Langauges: English, Hindi, Marathi

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About Dr. Kunal Shah

Dr. Kunal A. Shah is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in muscle-sparing joint replacement and trauma surgery.

He completed his MBBS and MS in Orthopaedics at Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, followed by a postgraduate DNB residency at KEM Hospital, Mumbai.

He further completed a Fellowship in Joint Replacement at Breach Candy Hospital and specialised fellowship training in Paediatric Orthopaedics.

His clinical expertise includes partial knee replacement, minimally invasive joint replacement, keyhole arthroscopies, and orthopaedic trauma surgery.

He also provides non-surgical pain management using ultrasound-guided therapeutic injections for conditions such as frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and chronic heel pain.

Dr. Kunal A. Shah is currently practising at Shree Hospitals, Mumbai.

His Patient Philosophy:

He believes in preserving natural bone structure and supporting faster recovery through muscle-sparing, minimally invasive techniques. His approach prioritises non-surgical pain management where appropriate, compassionate care for paediatric bone and joint conditions, and clear, transparent communication in the patient's preferred language.

Education & Board Certifications

  • SRS Global Outreach Scholarship: Scoliosis Research Society, Philadelphia, USA (2017).
  • International Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: College Station Medical Centre & The Physicians Centre, Texas, USA (2016).
  • ASSI Travelling Fellowship: Association of Spine Surgeons of India (2016).
  • Spine Foundation Fellowship: Lilavati, Hinduja Healthcare, & Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai (2014–2015).
  • MS (Orthopaedics): Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation | MUHS Nashik (2013).
  • MBBS: Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Thane | MUHS Nashik (2008).

Treatment Expertise

  • Minimally Invasive Total Knee & Hip Arthroplasty
  • Partial (Unicompartmental) Knee Replacement
  • Primary and complex fracture revision and skeletal fixation
  • Therapeutic joint injections (Intra-articular, trigger point, and tendon sheath)
  • Diagnostic & therapeutic joint Arthroscopy
  • Pediatric orthopaedic corrective surgeries and casting
  • Advanced osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and shoulder
  • Severe fractures & complex multi-fragment musculoskeletal trauma
  • Pediatric bone deformities, gait anomalies, and childhood fractures
  • Chronic joint pain, frozen shoulder, and tennis elbow
  • Plantar fasciitis (severe heel pain) & bursitis

Awards & Recognition

  • International Recognitions: Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Global Outreach Scholarship (2017); 1st Position — International MIS Spine Fellowship, Texas, USA (2016); 1st Position — ASSI Travelling Fellowship (2016).
  • Best Reviewer Award (2015): Conferred by the Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports.
  • Textbook Chapters Authored:
    • "Brucellar Spondylitis," "Clinical Evaluation of Spine," and "Scheuermann's Disease" in Turek's Orthopaedics: Principles and Their Application (7th Edition, Wolters Kluwer).
    • "Kyphoplasty" in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Jaypee Publishers).
  • Peer-Reviewed Research: Authored over 24 peer-reviewed research papers in leading medical journals including Asian Spine Journal, International Orthopaedics, Clinical Orthopaedics and Surgery, and Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports.
  • Invited Academic Faculty: Regular faculty speaker at ASSICON, BSSCON, and Bombay Spine Society scientific meetings.

Public Recognition

  • Verified Practice Identity: Highly regarded for his distinct clinical success at Bone & Beyond Clinic, offering clear, accurate care path options within the Santacruz, Vakola, and Ghatkopar regions.
  • Patient Feedback: Widely praised on professional registries for his meticulous attention to detail, gentle approach with pediatric patients, and effective non-surgical pain therapies.