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The Department of Orthopedics at Aster Al Raffah Hospital, is a state-of-the-art facility offering comprehensive care for the management of musculoskeletal disorders in patients of all ages. It has an exceptional team of doctors comprising of orthopedic surgeons and physical medicine experts. These specialists have the experience and expertise to handle a host of complex cases supported by specially trained nurses, patient counselors and physical rehabilitation therapists who follow international treatment protocols to ensure optimal, evidence-based care to patients, at all times. At Aster Raffah Hospital, Oman we believe that our patients should have access to high quality healthcare at a center that they trust.

Our experts eliminate pain and ensure flexibility for your body so you can always walk with confidence.

Surgeries performed by the department include:

Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Arthroscopically aided Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (ACL)/Augmentation/Reconstruction
Revision Arthroplasty
Infected/Septic Arthritis
Failed Arthroplasty
Spinal procedures including:
- Discectomy (open)
- Microscopic discectomy
- Posterior decompression

The Orthopedic division provides treatments for:

Fractures/injuries
Work related accidents and injuries
Muscle pain and inflammation/Muscular cramps/Radiculopathy
Low back pain management
Joint problems
Neck stiffness
Sports injuries and sprains
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Arthroscopic surgery for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee and ankle.
Hand and wrist surgery
Dedicated physiotherapy, occupational therapy and rehabilitation department
Trigger finger
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Meet our Specialists

Dr Ahmed Al Wahaibi

Consultant Orthopaedics and Hand surgery

Dr. Kalyan Srungavarapu

Specialist Orthopaedics
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Ghubra

Dr. Raghu H.R

Specialist Orthopedics
Aster Al Raffah Polyclinic, Al Khoud

Dr. Mohamed Khalilulla Farooq

Specialist Orthopaedic
Aster Al Raffah Polyclinic, Amerat

Dr. Manesh Kumar C.H

Orthopaedic
Aster Al Raffah Polyclinic, Ma’abela

Dr. Ahmed Said Ali Al Mandhari

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Ghubra

Dr. Siddarth Mahesh

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Sohar

Dr. Jayachandran Divakaran

Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon (Arthroscopy & trauma)
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Sohar

Dr. Mansoor M K

Specialist Orthopaedics
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Ghubra

Dr. Mohammad Niaz

Spine Surgeon/specialist
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Ghubra

Dr. Shirish M Narsapur

Orthopedic Surgeon
Aster Al Raffah Hospital, Sohar

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Patient Testimonials

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

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