Professor ,Unit Chief & Senior Consultant
Department of Orthopaedics
Outstanding Specialist | Clinical Expertise with Compassion
Dr. Shankar Sanu is a highly skilled Arthroscopy Surgeon with over 10 years of experience in the diagnosis and management of complex orthopaedic conditions. He specializes in shoulder and knee arthroscopy, offering advanced minimally invasive surgical solutions for sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, cartilage disorders, and other joint-related conditions.
He is currently serving as Professor and Unit Chief at Travancore Medical College Hospital, where he is widely recognized for his expertise, surgical precision, and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Before joining Travancore Medical College Hospital, Dr. Shankar refined his clinical and surgical skills at several prestigious institutions, including Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Government Medical College, Kottayam, Dhanwantari Hospital (DHM), Pune, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea, and MOSC Medical College. These diverse training experiences have provided him with extensive exposure to advanced arthroscopic techniques and the management of complex orthopaedic disorders.
Known for his patient-centric approach and dedication to clinical excellence, Dr. Shankar combines the latest evidence-based practices with personalized treatment plans to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to an active lifestyle.
+ Arthroscopy - shoulder and knee
+ Sports medicine
+ Trauma surgery
+ Knee and shoulder replacement
+ Arthroscopic cuff repair
+ Arthroscopic Bankert s' repair
+ Shoulder surgery
+ Arthroplasty
+ Knee arthroscopy
+ ACL reconstruction
+ Meniscus repair
+ Cartilage preservation surgery
+ Knee replacement
+ Fracture fixation
+ Ligament surgery
+ MBBS from GOVT medical college, Trivandrum [2004]
+ MS ORTHO from Govt medical college, Kottayam [2011]
+ FASM from Deenath mangeshkar hospital, Pune [2019]
+ Shoulder Surgery from Samsung medical center, Seoul [2023]
+ KUA
+ IMA
+ IOA
+ AASK
+ SESI
+ KAS
Dr Shankar’s care, responsibility, sincerity, patience and compassion are exceptional. As a writer, I became depressed, fearing that I might never be able to write again after a severe injury to my right hand. Thanks to Dr. Shankar’s expertise and constant support, I have fully recovered.
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| 8:00 – 3:00PM | Not Available | 8:00 – 3:00PM | Not Available | 8:00 – 3:00PM | Not Available | Not Available |
