Dr. Balaji Dhandapani

Dr. Balaji Dhandapani is a Plastic and Orthoplastic Surgeon specializing in disorders of the hand, wrist, elbow, peripheral nerves, pediatric hand, congenital upper limb differences, and spastic upper limb conditions. His clinical practice is centered on restoring function in patients with traumatic injuries, chronic joint and ligament disorders, nerve compression syndromes, oncological conditions of the upper limb, and neuromuscular impairments, across both pediatric and adult populations. He has a particular interest in growth-sensitive reconstruction in children and functional restoration in spastic hands, where surgical planning must align with long-term rehabilitation and developmental outcomes.

He completed an advanced fellowship in hand and upper limb surgery at Sahyadri Hospitals, Pune, where he trained within a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment and subsequently served as a Senior Consultant. During this period, he was part of a specialized upper limb team led by Abhijeet Wahegaonkar, with operative experience extending across institutions including Sancheti Hospital and Jehangir Hospital. This experience contributed to the development of a comprehensive approach integrating microsurgery, arthroscopy, tendon reconstruction, and nerve surgery, supported by active engagement in academic teaching and advanced surgical training. He also serves as a visiting surgeon at BIRRD Hospital,Tirupathi, contributing to the management of congenital differences of the hand and upper limb, as well as complex pediatric and adult upper limb deformities.