
Best Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgeon in Ajmer: Dr. Hemendra Agrawal
MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB, MNAMS · Senior Orthopedic Consultant, Narayana Health · Director, Orthoklinik
Rotator cuff repair, recurrent shoulder dislocation stabilisation, tennis and golfer's elbow, and elbow ligament reconstruction.
15+
Years Experience
20,000+
Surgeries Performed
4
International Fellowships
5.0★
Patient Rating
From Jaipur
135 km
approx. 2–2½ hours by road
Rail head
Ajmer Junction
Surgery at
Narayana Hospital / Orthoklinik
Jaipur

About The Surgeon
Dr. Hemendra Agrawal
MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB, MNAMS · Senior Orthopedic Consultant, Narayana Health · Director, Orthoklinik
Dr. Hemendra Agrawal is one of Rajasthan's most experienced orthopedic surgeons, with over 15 years of practice and more than 20,000 successful surgeries. He trained at SMS Medical College, Jaipur and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, and went on to complete international fellowships in joint replacement in Germany and Japan, shoulder and elbow surgery in Japan, and sports medicine and advanced arthroscopy in Switzerland.
He practises as Senior Orthopedic Consultant at Narayana Health, Jaipur and is Founder and Director of Orthoklinik, Pratap Nagar. His work centres on knee, hip and shoulder replacement, arthroscopic ligament and cartilage surgery, and complex or neglected trauma, including cases other surgeons have declined. Patients from Ajmer consult him in Jaipur for shoulder & upper limb surgery, usually after sharing their reports first.
Why Dr. Hemendra Agrawal
Why Ajmer patients choose Dr. Agrawal for shoulder & upper limb surgery
Most shoulder and elbow problems can be diagnosed from a careful examination and an MRI. Arthroscopic repairs usually need only a short stay in Jaipur, followed by a sling and a staged rehabilitation programme done at home.
Internationally fellowship-trained
Fellowship training in joint replacement in Germany and Japan, shoulder and elbow surgery in Japan, and sports medicine and advanced arthroscopy in Switzerland. Very few orthopedic surgeons practising in Rajasthan carry this combination of international subspecialty training.
20,000+ surgeries performed
In joint replacement and arthroscopy, surgical volume is one of the strongest predictors of implant longevity and low complication rates. Two decades of high-volume operating means uncommon problems are familiar ones.
Both joint replacement and sports arthroscopy
Most surgeons subspecialise in one or the other. Dr. Agrawal operates across both, so a torn ACL in a 24-year-old athlete and a worn-out knee in a 70-year-old are each handled by a surgeon who performs that specific procedure regularly, not occasionally.
The surgeon you meet is the surgeon who operates
At every OPD you are examined by Dr. Agrawal personally, and he performs the surgery himself. There is no handover to a junior colleague between consultation and operation: the same surgeon sees your case from first assessment through to final follow-up.
Surgery only when it is genuinely needed
A significant share of OPD consultations end with a non-surgical plan, physiotherapy, injections, activity modification or simply monitoring. Second opinions on surgery advised elsewhere are welcomed, and you will be told plainly if an operation can wait or be avoided.
Insurance and scheme navigation handled
Cashless coordination and claims assistance across CGHS, ECHS, RGHS, Railway, Ayushman Bharat, Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi and major private insurers, checked and explained at the OPD before you commit to anything.
When To Consult
Signs you should see a shoulder & upper limb surgeon, even from Ajmer
Orthopedic problems rarely improve by waiting, and distance is the most common reason they are left too long. Early assessment often means a smaller procedure, or none at all, and sharing reports first costs you nothing but a message.
Repetitive lifting in the Kishangarh marble trade is a common cause of rotator cuff strain and tears. Pain lifting the arm overhead or at night that has lasted more than a few weeks deserves an examination rather than another course of painkillers.
Consult if you have
- Night pain in the shoulder when lying on that side
- Weakness lifting or reaching overhead
- A shoulder that keeps slipping out
- Pain on the outer or inner side of the elbow that is not improving
- Stiffness after a shoulder or elbow injury
In The News
Covered in the regional press

India Book of Records, simultaneous knee replacement performed for an elderly couple

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty used to reconstruct a shoulder shattered into 15 fragments

Double-bundle ACL reconstruction technique for sportspersons' ligament injuries
What To Expect
Your consultation in Jaipur, step by step
History and clinical examination
A detailed discussion of how the problem started, what makes it worse, how it limits you day to day, followed by a hands-on examination of the joint, its stability, range of motion and alignment.
Review of your imaging
X-rays, MRI or CT films are reviewed with you on the spot. Bring older films too: comparing imaging over time often reveals how fast a problem is progressing, and that frequently changes the recommendation.
Diagnosis explained in plain language
You are told what is actually wrong, in words that make sense: what is damaged, why it hurts, and what will happen if it is left alone.
All options, including non-surgical ones
Medication, physiotherapy, injections, bracing and activity change are discussed before surgery is raised. If an operation is not needed yet, you will be told so.
If surgery is advised: the full picture
Which procedure, which implant and why, expected recovery timeline, realistic outcomes, risks, approximate cost, and how your insurance or government scheme applies.
A written plan to take home
You leave with a documented opinion and plan you can consider at home, discuss with family, or take for a further opinion elsewhere.
Your Pathway
From Ajmer to recovery
Ajmer is only about 135 km from Jaipur on NH-48 via Kishangarh, and Ajmer Junction has very frequent trains to Jaipur. That makes a same-day consultation in Jaipur realistic: you can be examined, have any imaging reviewed and return home the same evening.
Check insurance & cashless cover for Shoulder & Upper Limb SurgerySend your reports first
Share X-rays, MRI and previous prescriptions on WhatsApp or by phone from Ajmer. You are told whether an in-person consultation is needed, and what tests to bring, before anyone travels.
One planned trip to Jaipur
Consultation, any imaging and, if surgery is advised, pre-operative tests and the operation itself are scheduled together at Narayana Hospital or Orthoklinik, Pratap Nagar. Dr. Agrawal examines you and performs the surgery himself.
Follow-up review
Stitch removal and physiotherapy can usually be done in Ajmer with written instructions. Reviews are planned in Jaipur, or at one of Dr. Agrawal's district OPDs if one is closer to you.
Insurance & Schemes
Rotator Cuff Repair under your scheme
Share your scheme card and referral on WhatsApp before travelling from Ajmer, so eligibility is checked before surgery is scheduled.
CGHS Rotator Cuff Repair
For central government employees & pensioners
ECHS Rotator Cuff Repair
For ex-servicemen (defence) & dependents
RGHS Rotator Cuff Repair
For Rajasthan government employees & pensioners
Railway Panel Rotator Cuff Repair
For railway employees & pensioners
Ayushman Bharat Rotator Cuff Repair
Cashless cover up to ₹5 lakh per family / year
MAA / Chiranjeevi Rotator Cuff Repair
Rajasthan cashless cover · via Jan Aadhaar
Cashless Insurance Rotator Cuff Repair
Cashless orthopedic surgery via your health insurer
FAQ
Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgery for Ajmer patients: common questions
Who is the best shoulder and upper limb surgeon for patients from Ajmer?+
Dr. Hemendra Agrawal is among the most qualified surgeons for shoulder & upper limb surgery consulted by patients from Ajmer. He holds MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB, MNAMS, trained at SMS Medical College Jaipur and Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi, and completed international fellowships in joint replacement (Germany and Japan), shoulder and elbow surgery (Japan) and sports medicine and advanced arthroscopy (Switzerland). He has performed 20,000+ surgeries over 15+ years as Senior Orthopedic Consultant at Narayana Health, Jaipur, where he consults and operates.
Do I need to travel from Ajmer for shoulder & upper limb surgery?+
Not for the first step. Share your X-rays or MRI on WhatsApp to +91 92106 96045 and you will be told whether an in-person consultation is needed. If it is, consultation and surgery take place in Jaipur at Narayana Hospital or Orthoklinik, 183/82, Rana Sanga Marg, Sector 18, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302033, about 135 km from Ajmer, approx. 2–2½ hours by road. There is no OPD in Ajmer.
How long will I need to stay in Jaipur for shoulder & upper limb surgery?+
Most shoulder and elbow problems can be diagnosed from a careful examination and an MRI. Arthroscopic repairs usually need only a short stay in Jaipur, followed by a sling and a staged rehabilitation programme done at home.
Is there anything specific about shoulder & upper limb surgery for Ajmer patients?+
Repetitive lifting in the Kishangarh marble trade is a common cause of rotator cuff strain and tears. Pain lifting the arm overhead or at night that has lasted more than a few weeks deserves an examination rather than another course of painkillers.
Will I definitely need surgery?+
Not necessarily. A significant share of consultations end with a non-surgical plan, physiotherapy, injections, bracing, activity modification or simply monitoring. You will be told plainly if an operation can be avoided or deferred, and second opinions on surgery advised elsewhere are welcomed.
What reports should I bring for a shoulder & upper limb surgery consultation?+
Bring any X-rays, MRI or CT films and reports (including older ones, as comparison over time often changes the plan), plus previous prescriptions, discharge summaries, a list of current medicines, and your insurance or government scheme card.
Is shoulder & upper limb surgery covered under insurance or government schemes?+
In most cases yes. The team assists Ajmer patients with cashless coordination and claims across CGHS, ECHS, RGHS, Railway, Ayushman Bharat, Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi and major private insurers. Share your card and referral before travelling so eligibility is confirmed in advance.
District OPDs
Dr. Agrawal also holds OPDs in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and Alwar
There is no OPD in Ajmer. If one of these is closer to you, you can consult there in person. Surgery is still performed in Jaipur.