MBBS; Diploma in Orthopaedics ; MRCS Ed ; FRCS Ed ( Trauma & Orth )
24 years of experience
Sheffield, S10 3BR
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24 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Kishan Gokaraju, Mr Vivek Balachandar and 13 other professionals
24 years of experience
Sheffield, S10 3BR
(+2 more)
24 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Kishan Gokaraju, Mr Vivek Balachandar and 13 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.
His clinical practice is exclusively dedicated to the management and surgical treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions.
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
£165.00Thorne Road, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN2 5TH
138 Beckett Road, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN2 4BA
312 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S10 3BR
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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.
I attended hospital under Mr Madhavan Papanna's care due to a painful shoulder condition. On attendance I was immediately put at ease, everything explained in normal non medical terms for better understanding. The operation went as planned and expected recovery time explained very well. I attended both physio and another care appointment with Mr Papanna plus had stitches removed and at each stage the medical team were pleasant, professional and caring. Excellent process throughout. Should I experience future issues with my shoulders, I will be contacting Mr Papanna and his team again. Brilliant team and thank you for your care.
Very positive very helpful showed me what was going to happen showed me what happened after the operation
Very professional, put my mind at ease and most of all he fixed my shoulder - thank you
My visit was very good my own room operation done then recovey home same day
Happy with Mr Papanna, and my medical treatment I have received.
Mr Madhavan Papanna Made me feel really at ease for my recent surgery and he was very informative pre and post operation. Overall, a very straightforward and professional experience.
I never had a joint replacement before so I had some anxiety, however the entire experience has been excellent. There were good explanations, surgery went as planned and follow-ups have been brilliant. The wound has healed well, I was pain free quickly and the range of movement achieved is ver good.
After having had a double anatomical shoulder replacement, I can say with much conviction that Mr Papanna is fantastic surgeon. Not only that, he is a fabulous human being. Professional and personable. Highly recommended. Thank you Mr Papanna for having made such a positive impact on my day to day life. JMc.
Mr Papanna was very clear about my treatment options and gave me the time and space to discuss any questions I had. My surgery has been a success!
My visit was good. Saw nurse ahead of appt. time and saw the consultant just after the appt. time. My only confusion lies with the difference in instructions between the consultant and the physiotherapist regarding the sling. Obviously I am following the consultant 's guidance!
Madhavan is a very well established surgeon with a huge amount of knowledge and surgical ability. Patient will do well under his care. It's a pleasure to endorse him.
09 Sep 2026
Mr Kishan Gokaraju
Orthopaedic SurgeonI 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 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 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 188 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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