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Dr. Pradip Nemade

MBBS, MS, DNB (Orthopedics)

Speciality: Orthopaedic Trauma, Limb Reconstruction & Joint Replacement Surgery

Experience: 15+ years

Langauges: English, Hindi, Marathi

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About Dr. Pradip Nemade

Dr. Pradip Nemade is an esteemed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Academician, and Assistant Professor at Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai. With over 15 years of dedicated post-graduate teaching and specialized clinical experience, Dr. Nemade is recognized as a leading authority in specialized pelviacetabular surgery, primary and revision hip surgeries (including complex hip replacements), intricate spine surgery, and advanced fracture reconstruction.

 

He completed both his MBBS and MS (Orthopaedics) at Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, graduating at the top of his class and earning the Padmabhushan Dr. K.H. Sancheti Gold Medal. He further achieved Diplomate of National Board (DNB) status, securing the national Dr. Balu Sankaran Gold Medal. Expanding his global surgical perspectives, Dr. Nemade completed dual ISAKOS Research Fellowships in the United States at the Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois (Mount Vernon) and the Headley Institute (Phoenix, Arizona), alongside earning
ECFMG Certification with a 98th percentile score on USMLE Step 1.

 

Dr. Nemade's clinical portfolio focuses on high-complexity surgical procedures, including single-stage combined anterior and posterior approaches for severe spinal infections, advanced internal fixation for pelviacetabular injuries, primary and revision total hip arthroplasty, irreducible atlantoaxial dislocations, and revision trauma management. As an active faculty member for AO Trauma, Dr. Nemade remains dedicated to training future orthopaedic specialists while contributing extensively to peer-reviewed literature across leading journals like Spine, Asian Spine Journal, and BMJ Case Reports.

My Patient Philosophy

 

Dr. Nemade’s clinical practice centers on high-precision, biomechanically sound surgical protocols aimed at restoring structural stability and optimal joint function. He integrates multi-disciplinary care pathways for acute high-energy trauma, severe hip pathology, and complex spinal conditions, grounding every clinical decision in rigorous academic research and international evidence-based standards. Emphasizing direct, compassionate communication with patients and families, he provides clear guidance throughout complex reconstructive journeys, hip joint care, and acute emergency recoveries.

Education & Board Certifications

  • ISAKOS Research Fellowship: Headley Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, USA (2017).
  • ISAKOS Research Fellowship: Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois, Mount Vernon, IL, USA (2013).
  • ECFMG Certification: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, USA (2011; USMLE Step 1: 98th Percentile).
  • DNB (Orthopaedics): National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2009).
  • MS (Orthopaedics): Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, MUHS Nashik (2006–2009).
  • MBBS: Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai (2000–2006).

Treatment Expertise

  • Pelviacetabular Reconstruction & Internal Fixation
  • Primary & Revision Total Hip Replacement (THR)
  • Hip Joint Preservation Procedures
  • Anterior Release & Posterior Instrumented Spinal Fusion
  • Vertebral Column Resection (VCR) & Spinal Deformity Correction
  • Ilizarov Ring Fixation & Limb Reconstruction
  • Surgical Management of Complex Non-Unions & Bone Loss
  • Closed Reduction & Biological Fracture Stabilization
  • Micro-Decompression Procedures for Spinal Conditions

  • Complex Pelviacetabular Fractures & Pelvic Ring Disruptions
  • Acetabular Dysplasia & Advanced Hip Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip & Failed Hip Surgeries
  • Complex Cervical Spine Conditions & Traumatic Spinal Injuries
  • Spinal Tuberculosis (Spinal TB) & Post-Tubercular Kyphosis
  • Complex Open Fractures, Non-Unions, & Severe Bone Loss
  • Cervical Myelopathy & Dorso-Lumbar Spinal Cord Injuries

Positions held

    • Assistant Professor: Department of Orthopaedics, Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai (Aug 2010–Present).
    • Casualty Medical Officer: Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai (Aug 2010).
    • Orthopaedic Registrar: Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai (Aug 2009–Jul 2010).
    • Executive Committee Member: Association of Pelviacetabular Surgeons (AOPAS).
    • Organizing Secretary: Western India Regional Orthopaedic Conference (WIROC 2023) & AOPAS Annual Conference (2023).

Awards & Recognition

    • Gold Medal – Padmabhushan Dr. K.H. Sancheti Award (2009): Conferred for ranking 1st in MS Orthopaedics, MUHS Nashik.
    • Gold Medal – Dr. Balu Sankaran Award (2009): Conferred for ranking 1st in DNB Orthopaedics, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.
    • Padurangi Award (2009): Awarded as Best Orthopaedic Resident at Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital.
    • Textbook Chapter Authored: "Prehospital Care in Spinal Injury Patient," in ASSI Textbook of Spinal Infections and Trauma (First Edition, Jaypee Publications, 2011).
    • Key Peer-Reviewed Publications:
      • "Single-stage anterior release and posterior instrumented fusion for irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation with basilar invagination," Spine J. (2016).
      • "The Versatile Approach: A Novel Single Incision Combined with Anterior and Posterior Approaches for Tuberculosis of the Thoracic Spine," Asian Spine J. (2017).
      • "Computed tomography-based morphometric analysis of cervical pedicles in Indian population," J Postgrad Med. (2012).
      • "Femoral head impaction fracture: a new technique for closed reduction and biological stabilisation," BMJ Case Rep. (2025).