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
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).