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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.