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| Dr Vikas at SMVDNH sets new Orthopedic benchmark with 250 joint replacement surgeries in 2025 | | | 
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Katra, Dec 27: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (SMVDNSH) has once again proven itself to be a healthcare lifeline for the region. Senior Orthopedics & Joint Replacement Surgeon Dr. Vikas Padha has successfully completed a milestone of performing 250 Joint Replacement Surgeries in the calendar year 2025. This achievement highlights the growing role of the hospital in transforming the medical landscape of the Union Territory, ensuring that world-class care is available right at home.
The significance of this milestone becomes clear when viewed against the backdrop of previous years. In 2023, Dr. Vikas Padha had performed 100 Joint Replacement surgeries. The leap to 250 Arthroplasty procedures in 2025, comprising 200 Total Knee Replacements and around 50 Hip Replacements , represents a 150% increase in patient volume . This surge indicates a definitive shift in public trust, as patients who previously felt compelled to travel to metropolitan hubs like Delhi or Punjab are now choosing to receive treatment at home . The hospital has successfully reversed the trend of medical migration by proving that superior clinical outcomes are available in Katra.
This success is the result of a powerful synergy between Dr. Vikas Padha’s tireless dedication and the robust ecosystem of SMVD Narayana Hospital. Dr. Padha is well known for his commitment to his patients, often performing surgeries late into the night to ensure no one waits in pain. Recently , on December 23 , he performed 9 Complex Joint Replacement Surgeries in a single day. These marathon sessions are seamless because of the hospital’s well-structured medical ecosystem. The dedicated anesthesia team, vigilant nursing staff, and skilled technicians work around the clock within this system. The hospital provides the critical infrastructure, including state-of-the-art modular operation theaters, advanced infection control protocols, and comprehensive ICU support which are essential for the safety and success of these complex surgeries.
The hospital stands as a visionary gift from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board to the people of Jammu & Kashmir. By establishing this world-class facility and creating a sustainable, successful healthcare model, the Shrine Board has ensured that the highest quality of private healthcare is accessible to all. This infrastructure allows the hospital to effectively implement government schemes like Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), making cashless services available to every resident of J&K. This benevolent initiative removes the financial barrier to advanced treatment, allowing Dr. Vikas Padha and his team to restore mobility to patients from all walks of life without the burden of cost.
Dr. M.M. Mathavan, Facility Director at SMVDNSH, hailed this milestone as a reflection of the hospital core mission. He stated that the hospital was established with a singular vision to serve humanity. He emphasized that Dr. Vikas Padha's achievement of 250 surgeries is not just a number but a testament to the quality of care provided. He noted that with the support of the Shrine Board in establishing this successful model, they are able to offer these world-class services cashless to the common man through government schemes, ensuring that the best healthcare is accessible to everyone in J&K.
Beyond the surgery itself, Dr. Vikas Padha has prioritized the entire patient journey by taking expert care directly to the people. He serves the population of Jammu city and actively conducts regular outreach OPDs in Billawar , Kathua, and Rajouri. These efforts allow him to provide critical pre-operative advice and essential follow-up care right at the doorsteps of the patients. This initiative is a game-changer for residents of Jammu as well as remote districts like Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Ramban, Kathua and Samba. It eliminates the need for elderly and recovering patients to undertake difficult journeys to Katra for routine consultations. By receiving guidance and post-surgery checks in their own towns, patients can recover with peace of mind, knowing that expert medical support is always within reach . |
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