Dr. Nihal R. Rai is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with a specialization in joint replacement, trauma, and pelvi-acetabular surgery. With comprehensive training including a fellowship in limb reconstruction and trauma at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, he has gained extensive expertise in orthopedic trauma management and complex joint surgeries. He is skilled in managing high-impact trauma cases and performing advanced arthroplasty procedures. Dr. Rai is currently an associate consultant at Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, and has previously served as a senior resident at Father Mullers Medical College.
Orthopedics
Male
Over 3+ years of orthopedic experience
Qualifications :
MBBS, K.S. Hegde Medical College, Mangalore (2006–2012)
MS Orthopedics, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore (2014–2017)
Arthroplasty Fellowship, Indian Arthroplasty Association, Chandigarh
Limb Reconstruction & Trauma Fellowship, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore (2018–2019)
Specialty : Joint Replacement, Trauma Surgery, Pelvi-Acetabular Surgery
Experience :
Associate Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road (Since 2023)
Senior Resident, Father Mullers Medical College (Jul 2022 – Jun 2023)
Previous roles including orthopedic trainee at KS Hegde Medical College and Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road
Joint replacement surgeries including total knee arthroplasty and hip arthroplasty
Management of complex trauma fractures involving pelvi-acetabular regions
Arthroscopic procedures including wrist and shoulder arthroscopy
Limb reconstruction techniques including Ilizarov fixation
Trauma surgery and acute fracture management
Surgical care in high-impact orthopedic emergencies
Multiple presentations and research papers on functional outcomes in orthopedic surgeries such as calcaneal fractures, proximal humerus fractures, and arthroplasty results
Poster presentations at KOACON conferences and state/national orthopedic meetings
Attended multiple AO trauma courses and specialty workshops on arthroscopy, joint replacement, and spinal surgery
Experience in conducting and participating in CMEs and teaching programs
