MBBS; Diploma in Orthopaedics ; MRCS Ed ; FRCS Ed ( Trauma & Orth )
24 years of experience
Sheffield, S10 3BR
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23 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Vivek Balachandar, Mr David Thyagarajan and 12 other professionals
24 years of experience
Sheffield, S10 3BR
(+2 more)
23 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Vivek Balachandar, Mr David Thyagarajan and 12 other professionals
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Mr Madhavan Papanna is a consultant shoulder and elbow surgeon based at Thornbury Hospital,Sheffield,Parkhill Hospital in Doncaster and TheCoriel clinic, Donaster and His area of clinical interest is in sports injuries, particularly arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery including joint replacement surgery. He strives to deliver a first-class experience for his patients by providing a personalised service using proven techniques.
Mr Papanna completed general surgery training in Manchester and undertook higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in Sheffield. He was later accepted into the Derby Shoulder and Elbow Unit's internationally renowned Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Programme where he gained experience in shoulder and elbow surgery as well as dealing with a high volume of difficult cases.
Following this, he worked as a visiting surgeon at shoulder and elbow centres of excellence in France, where he gained expertise in cutting-edge surgical techniques from renowned surgeons in the field.
Mr Papanna has a number of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact scientific journals. He has presented his work at both international and national conferences, including the European Society for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Congress, the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, and the British Shoulder and Elbow Society.
He is a faculty member on the Chesterfield, Sheffield and Derby FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedic) and BOA clinical examination courses. Furthermore, he also serves as an examiner for medical students.
He has expertise in all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery, including both open and arthroscopic (keyhole) procedures. He also specialises in shoulder and elbow joint replacement surgery.
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General Medical Council
No. 6059995
Gulbarga University
Medicine
Graduated 1999
Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship - Royal Derby Hospital,UK
Travelling Shoulder fellowship, Institut Parisien de l’Epaule, Paris, France
CCT - Surgical Advisory Committee
FRCS (Ed) Trauma and Orthopaedics Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh
MRCS Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh
PG Diploma in Trauma and Orthopaedics
SICOT Diploma in Othopaedics
MBBS
Professional Memberships:
British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS)
British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma & Arthroscopy
Association (BOSTAA)
General Medical Council
British Medical Association
Medical Defence Union
Academic Roles:
Sector Tutor for Trauma and Orthopaedic Specialty
trainees
Intercollegiate Speciality Board, JICE - Examiner
(FRCS Tr & Orth)
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£250.00Follow-up appointment
£165.00312 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S10 3BR
138 Beckett Road, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN2 4BA
Thorne Road, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN2 5TH
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Mr Madhavan Papanna is professional, caring, and clear in his excellent patient interactions. He performs skilled rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, and shoulder arthroscopy; he also offers effective joint injections. Mr Papanna's thorough explanations make patients comfortable and informed from initial consultation to aftercare. Patients frequently seek his expertise for common shoulder problems like shoulder pain and frozen shoulder.
Very polite, professional and reassuring. Answered all questions I had In away that made the procedure easy to understand.
The whole experience was excellent from being admitted to being released was all done very professionally. The staff couldn't have done more to help with my recovery.
At all my appointments I have found Mr Papanna to have a very quiet, professional, respectful, calm and considerate manor. I would fully recommend Mr Papanna without any hesitation. I am so very pleased with my anatomical shoulder replacement, which Mr Papanna performed. I was included within all discussions and felt and still feel that it is a team effort..his outstanding surgical skills and me doing my physio correctly we can get to the best outcome.. so pleased I ha e Mr Papanna as my Consultant..
Very good explained everything that was going to happen on time really welcoming would defiantly tell other people about my experience with Mr Papanna and Thornbury hospital
Surgery on rotator cuff tear. All went well follow up ok
Help full and polite staff very efficient experience from start to finish of my operation
Mr papanna was very pleasant and easy to talk to he explained how and what he had done to put you at ease
Mr Papanna repaired rotator cuff in my right shoulder Was in hospital at 1 oclock and left about 8.30 same evening. Everything went very well
I am grateful to Mr Papanna for using his skill in operating upon my painful shoulder.
I have known and worked with Madhavan for many years and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone seeking a shoulder specialist. He is a great surgeon and is actively involved in training trainee surgeons. He is calm, approachable, and a great colleague. He always puts his patients’ best interests first.
10 Jul 2026
Mr Vivek Balachandar
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr David Thyagarajan
Orthopaedic SurgeonMr Papanna is an excellent shoulder and elbow surgeon with many years of experience.
03 Jul 2026
Mr Amit Putti
Orthopaedic SurgeonMadhavan has been a consultant colleague of mine now for 8 years. He is very experienced in dealing with shoulder and elbow conditions and his patients are definitely in safe hands.
11 Jun 2026
Mr Scott MacInnes
Orthopaedic SurgeonExplore videos from Mr Madhavan Papanna explaining process of procedures and other important things you should know before choosing your provider.

MBBS;PG Diploma in Orthopaedics;MRCS(Ed);FRCS Trauma and Ortho (Ed) Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon
07 June 2026
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Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme, a Medical Research Council and National Institute for Health and Care Research partnership.
24 March 2026
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The rate of completeness of the NJR total elbow arthroplasty dataset is currently 93% and the accuracy is 98%. This audit identified challenges of data capture with regard to RHAs. Collaboration with a trauma and orthopaedic trainees through the British Orthopaedic Trainee Association improved the c …
24 March 2026
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Copeland surface replacement hemiarthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis can provide functional results similar to modular stemmed prostheses, with a relatively low revision rate at 4.2 years of follow-up; however, there is high rate of glenoid erosion that may complicate future revision surger …
24 March 2026
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Two-stage and single-stage THA for active and quiescent native hip infection respectively, achieved similar outcomes to THA for primary osteoarthritis in controls.
24 March 2026
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Mr Madhavan Papanna's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 174 reviews.
What languages does Mr Madhavan Papanna speak?
Mr Madhavan Papanna speaks English
Where is Mr Madhavan Papanna located?
Mr Madhavan Papanna primarily practices at Thornbury Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at 312 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S10 3BR
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What are Mr Madhavan Papanna working hours?
Mr Madhavan Papanna is working Monday (17:00 - 20:00), Tuesday (17:00 - 18:00), Wednesday (08:15 - 10:00, 09:15 - 13:00), Thursday (17:00 - 20:00, 15:45 - 20:00), Friday (14:00 - 17:00), Saturday (09:00 - 12:00)
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