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Dr. Chethan Gopalakrishna

MBBS, DNB

Orthopaedic Surgeon

22 years of experience

Dubai

(+4 more)

4.95

/5

(269 reviews)

22 years of experience

Dubai

(+4 more)

Areas of expertise

Arthritis (Knee)
41
Sports Injuries
33
Shoulder Impingement
26

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About Dr. Chethan Gopalakrishna

Unique Prime code: 548

Dr. Chethan Gopalakrishna, an Indian National Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, brings over 10 years of post-qualification experience to his practice. Inspired by his family doctor, he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine & Surgery at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College in Bangalore, where he also completed his Orthopedic residency.

Dr. Gopalakrishna specializes in the management of sports injuries, arthroscopy of knee and shoulder, adult and pediatric fractures, primary arthroplasty, and rehabilitation of Neuro-muscular disorders. He gained extensive training in Arthroscopy and Sports medicine at the Hospital for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Arthroplasty, and Trauma. Dr. Gopalakrishna is also an author of several papers published in peer-reviewed orthopedic literature.


Subspecialties

  • Knee Surgery
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Children's Orthopaedic Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Arthritis (Knee)
41
Sports Injuries
33
Shoulder Impingement
26
Frozen Shoulder
24
Ankle Tendonitis
18
Knee Injections (including Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP and nStride)
13
Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
12
Stress Fractures
11
Back Pain
10
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
9
Wrist Fractures
8
Lower Back Pain
7
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
7
Osteoarthritis
7
Dislocated Shoulder
5
Knee Pain
5
Shoulder Dislocation or Instability
5
Shoulder Pain
4
Joint Injection
4
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
4
Plantar Fasciitis
3
Shoulder Stabilisation
3
Spondylolisthesis & Spondylolysis
3
Knee Cartilage Surgery
3
Paediatric (Pediatric) Orthopaedics
3
Leg Pain
2
Ankle Sprain
2
Heel Pain
2
Foot Pain
2
Fracture (broken bone)
2
Foot Sprains
2
Swollen Feet & Ankles
2
Bicep Injury
2
Muscular Dystrophy
1
Neck Pain
1
Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
1
Trigger Finger
1
Rotator Cuff Injury
1
Varicose Veins
1
Orthodontist
1
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
Ganglion Cyst Removal
1
Osteoporosis
1
Hip Replacement
1
Meniscal Repair
1
Knee Arthroscopy
1
Hand Surgery
1
Bone Tumour Surgery
1
The Young Knee
1
Sports Related Spine Injuries
1
Shoulder Tendinopathy (Pitcher's Shoulder)
1
Shoulder Labral Tear
1
Scoliosis
1
Joint Pain
1
Nerve Pain
1
Upper Back Pain
1
Hand Pain
1
Hand Problems
1
Hip and Groin Pain
1
Multiligament Reconstruction
1
Ligament Injury
1
Meniscus Tear Surgery
1
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
1
Foot & Toe Injuries
1
Elbow Injury
1
Bursitis (Shoulder)
1
Muscle Energy Technique
1
Knee Replacement
Arthroscopy
Clavicle Fractures
Paediatric (Pediatric) Fractures
Growth Disorders
Clubfoot (Talipes)
Children's Joint Problems
Patella Realignment
Steroid Injection
Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Forearm Fractures
Humerus Fractures

Registered with

Dubai Health Authority

No. 0171561


Qualifications

MBBS, DNB Orthopedic Surgery


Languages spoken

  • English

Fees

  • New appointment

    AED 250
  • Follow-up appointment

    AED 100
*May vary on location

Locations

Prime Hospital Garhoud

Airport Road, Al Garhoud Next to Le Meridian Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4.76(7,856 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Prime Medical Center - Deira @Reef Mall

Salah Al Din St 2nd Floor, Reef Mall - Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4.71(5,858 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Prime Corp Medical Center - Al Qusais

Ground Floor Al Qusais Plaza - Damascus Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4.47(816 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Prime Medical Centre Al Warqa

Al Warqa - Al Warqa 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4.63(749 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Prime Corp Medical Center - Deira

No 203. Shk. Saud Building, Opposite Al Reef Mall, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

5.00(27 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

Arthritis (Knee)
41
Sports Injuries
33
Shoulder Impingement
26

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr. Chethan Gopalakrishna provides good patient interactions, giving clear, detailed explanations for orthopaedic conditions and answering questions without rushing. He offers effective treatment for issues like upper back discomfort, frozen shoulder, and osteoarthritis, prescribing only necessary medications. Patients report quick pain relief and feel completely at ease due to his wide experience and dedicated care. His expertise is particularly valued for common orthopaedic concerns such as arthritis.

5
verified patient
31 Oct 2026

Doctor Chethan from Orthopedic is one of the best doctor. He make sure that patient is comfortable and fine. And the nurses are very friendly

5
verified patient
31 Oct 2026

He is one of the best doctors I have consulted in Prime. Very kind and very professional in his approach

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
30 Oct 2026

Helping nature and good sugesion

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
28 Oct 2026

Dr. Chetan is excellent and is like my family. He gives us the best advice and is very helpful and friendly. Thank you to Dr. Chetan for always being there for us.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
18 Oct 2026

Dr Chettan was really good and professional and well knowledgeable in just a day pain is gone, whole process was cool team is super helpful. Better place to run to

Patient seen for:
4.67
verified patient
16 Oct 2026

Dr Chethan is very good, knowledgeable and clear and precise on what he is saying. guides and explains well the issue .

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
15 Oct 2026

Amazing and completely helpful

5
verified patient
03 Oct 2026

Dr. Chetan provided an excellent care and treatment, he was professional and kind. My daughter is very at ease even with a fracture arm. Had a wonderful experience. Highly recommended!

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
03 Oct 2026

Doctor did a thorough check up and was very friendly and coopertive.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
03 Oct 2026

Special thanks to Dr. Chetan for being caring and supportive all throughout my surgery, check ups and healing.

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Dr. Chethan Gopalakrishna's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 269 reviews.

What languages does Dr. Chethan Gopalakrishna speak?

Dr. Chethan Gopalakrishna speaks English

Where is Dr. Chethan Gopalakrishna located?

Dr. Chethan Gopalakrishna primarily practices at Prime Hospital Garhoud, located at Airport Road, Al Garhoud Next to Le Meridian Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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