Dr. K. A. Thiagarajan
Senior Consultant — Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, Apollo Hospitals Chennai; Sports Medicine Consultant, Indian Premier League
Experience
30 years
Rating
4.8 (260 reviews)
Languages
English, Tamil, Hindi
Location
Chennai, India
About the doctor
Dr. K. A. Thiagarajan is a Senior Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals Chennai and India's most well-known sports medicine specialist, serving as Sports Medicine Consultant to multiple Indian Premier League cricket franchises and the Indian Davis Cup tennis team. He trained at Madras Medical College and pursued Sports Medicine Fellowships in Australia (Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre) and the United States, returning to establish the Apollo Sports Medicine Centre — one of India's first dedicated facilities of its kind. He specialises in arthroscopic ACL reconstruction, meniscus and cartilage repair, rotator cuff and shoulder instability surgery and has personally treated India's leading cricketers, footballers and tennis players over the past two decades.
Areas of expertise
Orthopedics planning and specialist review
Case evaluation for patients exploring treatment in India
Treatment pathway discussion with hospital coordination
International patient support and next-step guidance
How Livance supports patients here
International patient support
Treatment-pathway guidance
Hospital coordination support
Structured follow-up communication
Consultation journey
Share reports and diagnosis
Receive specialist pathway guidance
Discuss treatment and hospital options
Plan travel and next steps
Associated hospital
Chennai, India
Related treatments
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Arthroscopy in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how hip arthroscopy is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentAnkle Ligament Surgery
Ankle Ligament Surgery in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how ankle ligament surgery is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentRotator Cuff Repair
Rotator Cuff Repair in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how rotator cuff repair is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentMeniscus Repair
Meniscus Repair in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how meniscus repair is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentSports Injury Treatment
Sports Injury Treatment in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how sports injury treatment is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentArthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction in India is chosen by patients looking for quality specialty care, clearer treatment planning and better cost visibility. Livance helps patients understand how arthroscopic acl reconstruction is typically evaluated, what treatment pathways may be considered, what affects cost, and how to prepare for hospital stay, attendants and recovery support.
Open treatmentFrequently asked questions
What does Dr. K. A. Thiagarajan specialize in?
Dr. K. A. Thiagarajan focuses on orthopedics and supports patients who need clear treatment planning and specialist guidance.
Can Livance help patients connect with this doctor?
Yes. Livance can help organize the next step, treatment planning discussion, and hospital matching around this specialty.
What should patients share before consultation?
It helps to share diagnosis details, scans, reports, current treatment advice and travel timeline before speaking to the team.