Dr. Pratap K R

Dr. Pratap K R is a Specialist Orthopaedic and Arthroscopic Surgeon at Aster Hospitals Dubai, with comprehensive training across orthopaedic surgery, sports injury management, and spine care. He completed his MBBS at Mysore Medical College and MS Orthopaedics at Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, followed by specialized fellowships including spine training at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre in New Delhi and extensive sports injury management experience at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital.

Dr. Pratap specializes in arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery of the shoulder, knee, ankle, and wrist—including rotator cuff and Bankart repairs for shoulder stability, complex multi-ligament knee reconstruction, and ultrasound-guided PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections for injury recovery. He also provides expertise in spine care, offering pain management and guided spine injections for disc-related conditions, alongside hip and knee replacement surgery to restore mobility and quality of life.

He holds a FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine and is an active member of the Indian Orthopaedic Association and Indian Arthroscopic Society. His background in sports injury care makes him well-suited for patients with athletic injuries, as well as those seeking minimally invasive orthopaedic treatment options.