Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai

About Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai

Dr. Prakash Ayyadurai is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in arthroscopy, sports medicine, and advanced joint reconstruction. He completed his MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, followed by an MS in Orthopedics from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry. His postgraduate training includes international fellowships in arthroscopy and arthroplasty from Marien Hospital in Germany and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Centre in the USA, complemented by specialized training in arthroscopic procedures across leading centres in Israel and France.

Dr. Prakash has performed an impressive surgical portfolio encompassing approximately 3,000 ACL reconstructions, nearly 1,000 arthroscopic Bankart repairs and rotator cuff surgeries, and over 250 foot and ankle arthroscopy procedures. He is among the few surgeons in India proficient in the arthroscopic Latarjet procedure for recurrent shoulder dislocations and arthroscopy-assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears. As convener of the Indian Ligament Registry, he has pioneered a groundbreaking scientific documentation initiative for arthroscopy procedures across the nation.

Beyond his hospital practice, Dr. Prakash serves as an on-field sports medicine specialist for national and international hockey and football matches, treating numerous Olympians and world champions. His international patient experience is substantial, with the hospital regularly welcoming patients from the Gulf states, African nations, and SAARC countries seeking advanced orthopedic care. His fluency in English, Hindi, and Tamil facilitates seamless communication with diverse international cohorts.

Dr. Prakash practices at Rela Hospital, Chennai, a leading multi-specialty institution renowned for its orthopedic and sports medicine services. The hospital's infrastructure, NABH accreditation, dedicated international patient services, and advanced arthroscopic facilities make it an ideal destination for joint surgery and rehabilitation. International patients benefit from the hospital's expert coordination, streamlined admission processes, and comprehensive post-operative care.

Dr. Prakash's background as a former athlete—having captained the Sub Junior Tamilnadu Hockey team, won the University Football Championship, and completed marathons in Berlin and Paris—brings a unique empathy to athlete care and recovery. His multidisciplinary approach combines surgical precision with sports science principles, ensuring optimal functional outcomes for both elite athletes and general orthopedic patients seeking treatment abroad.