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Mr Madhavan Papanna

MBBS; Diploma in Orthopaedics ; MRCS Ed ; FRCS Ed ( Trauma & Orth )

Orthopaedic Surgeon

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

4.97

/5

(188 reviews)

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

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Shoulder Pain
73
2
Shoulder Replacement
41
9
Rotator Cuff Repair
38
3

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About Mr Madhavan Papanna

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 currently sees private patients at The Coriel Clinic,Thornbury Hospital,Sheffield and Park Hill Hospital with the following conditions:

Sports injuries with an expertise in arthroscopic (keyhole) shoulder and elbow surgery

  • Shoulder and elbow surgery
  • Shoulder and elbow joint replacement
  • GPS shoulder joint replacement surgery
  • Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
  • Acromioclavicular joint excision
  • Acromioclavicular joint stabilisation
  • Rotator cuff surgery
  • Bankart stabilisation/arthroscopic capsulolabral reconstruction
  • Latarjet stabilisation/coracoid transfer stabilisation
  • Long head of biceps tenodesis
  • Capsular release and manipulation under anaesthetic
  • Superior labrum anterior posterior (SLAP) repair
  • Steroid (cortisone) injections/PRP (Plasma Rich Protein) injection for tennis and golfer's elbow
  • Tennis and golfer's elbow release
  • Nerve decompressions
  • Radial head replacements
  • Elbow instability surgery

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.


Subspecialties

  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Sports Injury

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(307)
Skill Endorsements
(55)

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Shoulder Pain
73
2
Shoulder Replacement
41
9
Rotator Cuff Repair
38
3
Frozen Shoulder
37
6
Shoulder Arthroscopy
33
6
Steroid Injection
13
Arthritis (Shoulder)
11
3
Joint Injection
10
Shoulder Impingement
8
3
Rotator Cuff Injury
7
3
Shoulder Stabilisation
6
1
Shoulder Labral Tear
4
Cubital Tunnel (Ulnar Nerve) Release
4
Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Excision
4
Dislocated Shoulder
3
2
Elbow Arthroscopy
3
Arthroscopy
2
1
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
2
Tendon Repair
2
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
2
Sports Injuries
1
5
Shoulder Tendinopathy (Pitcher's Shoulder)
1
Elbow Surgery
1
Biceps Tenodesis and Tenotomy
1
Shoulder Instability
5
Elbow Stiffness
1
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
1
Bursitis (Shoulder)
1
Shoulder Hydrodilatation
1
Joint Replacement
1
Shoulder Stiffness
1
Elbow Instability
Arthritis (Elbow)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6059995


Education

Gulbarga University

Medicine

Graduated 1999


Qualifications

Qualifications

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)


Publications

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

15 / 01 / 2020

Web of Science ResearcherIDABB-8618-2020

Published in Pubmed


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • General and Medical
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Benenden Health
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Aetna
  • Healix Health Services

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250.00
  • Follow-up appointment

    £165.00
*May vary on location

Locations

Park Hill Hospital

Thorne Road, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN2 5TH

4.85(1,029 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
17:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:15 - 13:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
17:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:15 - 13:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Coriel Clinic

138 Beckett Road, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN2 4BA

4.95(457 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
17:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:15 - 10:00
Thursday
15:45 - 20:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Thornbury Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

312 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S10 3BR

4.86(1,265 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
17:00 - 20:00
Friday
14:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
View practice profile

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Shoulder Pain
73
2
Shoulder Replacement
41
9
Rotator Cuff Repair
38
3

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

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.

5
verified patient
22 Oct 2026

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.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
20 Oct 2026

Very positive very helpful showed me what was going to happen showed me what happened after the operation

5
verified patient
15 Oct 2026

Very professional, put my mind at ease and most of all he fixed my shoulder - thank you

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

My visit was very good my own room operation done then recovey home same day

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

Happy with Mr Papanna, and my medical treatment I have received.

5
verified patient
28 Sep 2026

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.

5
verified patient
26 Sep 2026

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.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
23 Sep 2026

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.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
21 Sep 2026

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!

4
verified patient
10 Sep 2026

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!

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Skill Endorsements

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
Endorsed for
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Dislocated Shoulder

Mr Kishan Gokaraju

Mr Kishan Gokaraju

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

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
Endorsed for
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Instability

Mr Vivek Balachandar

Mr Vivek Balachandar

Orthopaedic Surgeon
I trained them

10 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder Hydrodilatation

Mr David Thyagarajan

Mr David Thyagarajan

Orthopaedic Surgeon
I trained them

Mr Papanna is an excellent shoulder and elbow surgeon with many years of experience.

03 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Joint Replacement

Mr Amit Putti

Mr Amit Putti

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague
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Mr Madhavan Papanna

Mr Madhavan Papanna

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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Subacromial balloon spacer for irreparable rotator cuff tears of the shoulder (START:REACTS): a group-sequential, double-blind, multicentre randomised controlled trial - PubMed

Subacromial balloon spacer for irreparable rotator cuff tears of the shoulder (START:REACTS): a group-sequential, double-blind, multicentre randomised controlled trial - PubMed

Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme, a Medical Research Council and National Institute for Health and Care Research partnership.

24 March 2026

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The National Joint Registry Data Quality Audit of elbow arthroplasty - PubMed

The National Joint Registry Data Quality Audit of elbow arthroplasty - PubMed

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

Cementless surface replacement arthroplasty of the shoulder for osteoarthritis: results of fifty Mark III Copeland prosthesis from an independent center with four-year mean follow-up - PubMed

Cementless surface replacement arthroplasty of the shoulder for osteoarthritis: results of fifty Mark III Copeland prosthesis from an independent center with four-year mean follow-up - PubMed

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

Infection and failure rates following total hip arthroplasty for septic arthritis: a case-controlled study - PubMed

Infection and failure rates following total hip arthroplasty for septic arthritis: a case-controlled study - PubMed

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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FAQ

What are Mr Madhavan Papanna's reviews like?

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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