Dr. Vikram I. Shah is a world-renowned joint replacement surgeon and visionary healthcare entrepreneur dedicated to providing extraordinary care and treatment that meets international standards. He is the Founder, Chairman & Managing Director of Shalby Hospitals, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

 

Having acquired professional qualifications – A O Basic from London (UK), F.A.O.A.A. from Switzerland, and F.A. S. I.F from Germany, this son of the soil returned to his motherland in 1993 relinquishing a brilliant career in the USA. His passion for the profession and the urge to serve the ailing in his home country prompted him to establish a 6-bed hospital in his native town Ahmedabad in 1994.

 

Till the early 90’s Total Knee Replacement (TKR) was one of the most dreaded surgeries, globally, Dr. Vikram Shah is bestowed with the coveted recognition of popularizing TKR through his innovation “ZERO TECHNIQUE” which reduces surgery time from hours to 8-10 minutes with added advantages of minimal blood loss, speedy recovery, and near-to-nil infection rates! Today, Shalby, under Dr. Vikram Shah’s leadership, is credited with over 1,50,000 joint Replacement surgeries, which is a record of sorts, worldwide.

 

Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement

Add momentum to your strides

Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement

Move on with Healthy hips

Orthopaedics & Trauma
Orthopaedics & Trauma

World’s best orthopaedics
& trauma centre

Shoulder & Small Joints
Shoulder & Small Joints

Shoulder dislocations
Sports injuries

The Genesis of Shalby Hospitals

Under Dr. Vikram Shah’s visionary leadership, Shalby Hospitals has emerged as a global leader in orthopedic care. An independent thinker, Dr. Vikram Shah’s vision of making available expert and comprehensive healthcare to the populace of tier-II and Tier-III cities of the country and across the world has culminated in the establishment of 16 multispecialty hospitals, spread across Western, Central and Northern India with a total bed capacity exceeding 2000.

Today, Shalby Hospitals stands tall as a beacon of health and hope, serving millions across 16 hospitals & OPD clinics, With over 1,150+ dedicated doctors, including visiting consultants, Shalby offers expertise across 45+ specialties, from orthopedics and joint replacements to cardiac care, nephrology, neurology, critical care, gynecology, dental care, and more.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Shalby Hospitals played a crucial role in treatment and vaccination efforts. Orthotrends, a leading international platform for orthopedic education and knowledge exchange, has become a cornerstone of the orthopedic community.

Commitment to Quality and Accreditation

Shalby Hospitals prioritizes patient safety and clinical excellence, adhering to rigorous national and international quality standards. Recognized for its commitment to surpassing patient expectations, Shalby has been listed on BSE/NSE since December 2017.

This dedication is underscored by a legacy of serving over 3.3 million patients globally, with a global ranking of #1 in Arthroplasty. Shalby’s advanced healthcare technologies and unwavering pursuit of excellence have earned the trust and confidence of stakeholders worldwide, making patients integral members of the Shalby family.

Contribution as a Surgeon
  • Performed over 150,000 joint replacement surgeries.
  • Pioneered total knee replacement surgeries in India.
  • Developed the OS Needle to simplify soft tissue and bone procedures.
  • Invented the Zero Technique to reduce surgery time and improve patient outcomes in knee replacement surgery.
  • Trained approximately 1,500 orthopaedic surgeons worldwide.
  • Served as Principal Investigator for various clinical research trials.
  • Mentored hundreds of student surgeons globally.
  • Provided treatment to patients under government schemes.
Contribution as an Entrepreneur
  • Founded Shalby Hospitals in 1994: Established Shalby Hospitals in Ahmedabad, pioneering total knee replacement surgeries in India and expanding it into a network of multi-specialty hospitals.
  • Commissioned 200-bed multi-specialty tertiary care Shalby Hospital at S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad in 2007: Expanded the hospital’s capacity and capabilities to provide comprehensive medical services.
  • Redefined the concept of serving modern healthcare and established a chain of multi-specialty hospital in the tier-II & tier –III cities of India where the masses were deprived of such facilities for decades.
  • Pioneered medical tourism in Gujarat and played a vital role in transforming India & Gujarat into a preferred medical tourism destination. Won the coveted Medical Tourism Award 2016, 2017 &2018 instituted by Gujarat Tourism.
  • Led Shalby Hospitals to achieve significant milestones: Under his leadership, Shalby Hospitals has become a leading center for joint replacement surgeries, performing the highest number of joint replacements by a single hospital team globally.
  • Dr. Shah also founded the Indian Joint Registry for the purpose of research, further advancing the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHK)
  • Received numerous awards and recognition for Shalby Hospitals: The hospital has been recognized for its service excellence, innovation, patient care, and contributions to medical tourism under Dr. Shah’s guidance.
  • Initiated Heart Express and Joint Express: Introduced mobile diagnostic vans to provide healthcare services in remote and rural areas, demonstrating a commitment to expanding access to healthcare.
  • Shalby got listed on BSE/NSE on December , 2017
Man on a Mission : “To Make Everyone, Especially Old Age People, To Be On Their Toes Till They Live”

The Journey Towards Excellence. Dr. Shah, a well-known orthopaedic surgeon, an innovator, a visionary, and a dedicated citizen has always been the forefront of the sail moving towards the development of the society and nation.

As A Visionary

Dr. Shah, as a visionary, has always had this vision to bring a smile to as many patients’ faces as he can. This inspired him to expand the Wings of Shalby to different parts of the country and abroad.

As An Innovator

Dr. Shah has invented the “0” technique which was recognized by the Gujarat Innovations Society by the “Hercules Innovation Award”. This technique enabled a knee replacement surgery, traditionally taking more than 90 minutes, to be completed in 10-12 minutes.

He is also regarded as the innovator of the OS Needle (Orthopaedic Surgeon Needle) which can penetrate bones and soft tissues. He is also regarded as the innovator of the OS Needle (Orthopaedic Surgeon Needle) which can penetrate bones and soft tissues. He was also appointed as a consultant by Zimmer Inc. which is one of the largest implant manufacturing companies to design an implant that enables the patient to sit on the floor which is the prime requirement of the Indian community.

As A Dedicated Citizen of Nation

Starting a 6 bedded hospital in 1994, under Dr. Shah’s eminent leadership, Shalby group now comprises of 16 multispecialty hospital employing more than 5000 employees.

Shalby has been considered the pioneer in bringing medical tourism to this part of the country since 2007. By now Shalby has operated more than around 30000 International patients from all over the world and is one of the most preferred centres for medical tourism. This has helped increase the foreign currency flow in the country and contributed to the economy of the nation.

Dr. Shah, under the initiative of I. C. Shah Charitable Trust, has helped several needy people to avail of medical treatment by providing them with financial help. Dr. Shah also keeps himself busy with many CSR Activities. That includes reaching the remote rural areas of the nation and performing more than 600 diagnostic camps along with more than 500 health awareness talks for the prevention of certain diseases.

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