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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)

23 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Vivek Balachandar, Mr David Thyagarajan and 12 other professionals

4.98

/5

(174 reviews)

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

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Shoulder Pain
69
2
Shoulder Replacement
37
8
Frozen Shoulder
36
6

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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 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 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

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Reviews
(284)
Skill Endorsements
(51)

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Shoulder Pain
69
2
Shoulder Replacement
37
8
Frozen Shoulder
36
6
Rotator Cuff Repair
35
3
Shoulder Arthroscopy
32
5
Steroid Injection
12
Arthritis (Shoulder)
8
3
Rotator Cuff Injury
7
3
Joint Injection
10
Shoulder Impingement
6
3
Sports Injuries
1
5
Shoulder Stabilisation
5
Shoulder Instability
5
Shoulder Labral Tear
4
Cubital Tunnel (Ulnar Nerve) Release
4
Dislocated Shoulder
2
1
Arthroscopy
2
1
Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Excision
3
Elbow Arthroscopy
3
Tendon Repair
2
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
2
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
1
Shoulder Tendinopathy (Pitcher's Shoulder)
1
Elbow Stiffness
1
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
1
Elbow Surgery
1
Biceps Tenodesis and Tenotomy
1
Bursitis (Shoulder)
1
Shoulder Hydrodilatation
1
Joint Replacement
1
Shoulder Stiffness
1
Arthritis (Elbow)
Elbow Instability

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

Thornbury Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

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

4.86(1,141 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
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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
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The Coriel Clinic

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

4.96(401 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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Park Hill Hospital

Thorne Road, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN2 5TH

4.84(967 reviews)

Opening hours

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

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
View practice profile

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Shoulder Pain
69
2
Shoulder Replacement
37
8
Frozen Shoulder
36
6

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
20 Aug 2026

Very polite, professional and reassuring. Answered all questions I had In away that made the procedure easy to understand.

5
verified patient
20 Aug 2026

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.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
19 Aug 2026

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..

5
verified patient
10 Aug 2026

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

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
07 Aug 2026

Surgery on rotator cuff tear. All went well follow up ok

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
30 Jul 2026

Help full and polite staff very efficient experience from start to finish of my operation

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
29 Jul 2026

This was a follow up post op/treatment.

5
verified patient
14 Jul 2026

Mr papanna was very pleasant and easy to talk to he explained how and what he had done to put you at ease

5
verified patient
06 Jul 2026

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

4
verified patient
06 Jul 2026

I am grateful to Mr Papanna for using his skill in operating upon my painful shoulder.

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Skill Endorsements

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

Madhavan 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
Endorsed for
Shoulder Replacement
Frozen Shoulder
Sports Injuries

Mr Scott MacInnes

Mr Scott MacInnes

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 4.98 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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