International training
Fellowship Training Behind Every Surgery
Dr. Hiren Patel completed dedicated fellowship training in joint replacement and arthroplasty across four countries - France, Switzerland, Italy and South Korea - before bringing that technique home to patients in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Education
MBBS & MS (Ortho)
B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
Completed medical and postgraduate orthopedic training at B.J. Medical College, one of India's leading medical institutions, followed by a residency at Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad.
International fellowships
Four dedicated fellowships, each with a senior international mentor, in the specific joint and technique that shapes surgery at PMG Hospital today.
France
Grenoble University Hospital
Focus: Knee arthroplasty
Under Professor Dominique Saragaglia
Switzerland
Balgrist University Hospital
Focus: Hip arthroplasty
Under Professor C. Dora
Italy
Galeazzi Institute of Orthopedics, Milan
Focus: Hip arthroplasty
Under Professor Luigi Zagra
South Korea
St. Mary's Catholic Hospital, Seoul
Focus: Arthroplasty & shoulder surgery
Additional training in India
- Dr. Nilen Shah - Mumbai
- Dr. Mahesh Kulkarni - Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune
- Dr. Prithvi Mohandas - MIOT International Hospital, Chennai
- Dr. H.P. Bhalodiya - Saviour Hospital, Ahmedabad
Fellowship teaching
Training the Next Generation of Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Hiren Patel's commitment to orthopedic education extends beyond his own surgical training. Through fellowship training, he shares his clinical experience and practical knowledge with orthopedic surgeons and trainees seeking focused exposure to joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery.
The training is designed to provide a closer understanding of how modern orthopedic procedures are planned and performed in clinical practice. Fellows can gain exposure to patient evaluation, surgical decision-making, operative planning, joint replacement techniques, arthroscopy and postoperative rehabilitation under the guidance of an experienced orthopedic surgeon.
A Practical Approach to Advanced Orthopedic Training
The emphasis is on learning through clinical experience, observation and discussion rather than following a purely theoretical approach. Fellows can develop a better understanding of how patient-specific factors influence surgical planning and treatment decisions.
Areas of exposure may include:
- Joint replacementKnee and hip arthroplasty planning and surgical principles
- ArthroscopyEvaluation and management of selected knee and sports-related conditions
- Clinical decision-makingPatient assessment, treatment planning and postoperative care
From Experience to Education
Dr. Hiren Patel's own training across leading orthopedic centres in India and internationally forms an important part of the experience he brings to fellowship education. His aim is to share practical surgical knowledge while encouraging careful assessment, appropriate technique selection and continued learning in orthopedic practice.
The goal is not only to teach a procedure, but to help the next generation understand the clinical thinking behind each surgical decision.
Fellowship enquiry
Apply for Fellowship Training
Orthopedic surgeons and postgraduate trainees interested in focused exposure to joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery can send an enquiry using this form. Dates, duration and areas of focus are discussed individually.
- Your qualification and current post
- The area you would like to focus on
- Preferred duration and start period
Prefer to write directly? Email pmghospital.ahm@gmail.com or call +91 96627 70141.
Professional memberships
Frequently asked questions
Where did Dr. Hiren Patel train internationally?
Dr. Patel completed fellowship training in knee arthroplasty at Grenoble University Hospital, France; hip arthroplasty at Balgrist University Hospital, Switzerland and the Galeazzi Institute of Orthopedics, Milan, Italy; and arthroplasty and shoulder surgery at St. Mary's Catholic Hospital, Seoul, South Korea.
Did he train in India as well?
Yes. In addition to international fellowships, Dr. Patel trained under senior Indian joint replacement surgeons including Dr. Nilen Shah (Mumbai), Dr. Mahesh Kulkarni (Pune), Dr. Prithvi Mohandas (Chennai) and Dr. H.P. Bhalodiya (Ahmedabad).
How does this training benefit patients in Ahmedabad?
International fellowship training exposes a surgeon to different implant systems, surgical approaches and complication-management protocols. That experience directly shapes the technique choices - including the CROWN partial replacement approach and ROSA robotic-assisted surgery - used at PMG Hospital.
What professional bodies is Dr. Patel a member of?
Dr. Patel is a member of the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS), the Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA), the Gujarat Orthopedic Association (GOA), the Ahmedabad Orthopedic Association (AOA) and the Indian Medical Association (IMA).