Dr Prateek Upadhyay

During my time as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Orthopaedics, JNMC, Datta Meghe Institute Of Higher Education and Research, Wardha:-

• I operated on multiple Complex Trauma, Joint Replacement(Hip, Knee) and Arthroscopy(Knee and Shoulder) cases with excellent success rates.
• I was responsible for teaching and mentoring medical students, conducting research, and providing patient care.
• I actively contributed to academic activities, including curriculum development and academic advising, and collaborated with colleagues on research projects.
• I was the internal examiner for the University Examination for B.Sc 2nd year and 3rd year.
• Took theory and clinical classes for M.B.B.S, Physiotherapy and B.Sc students.
• Helped the department organize and execute medical camps(twice monthly for 12 months).

During my time as a Senior Resident at the Department of Orthopaedics, JNMC, Datta Meghe Institute Of Higher Education and Research, Wardha.

• Assisted In multiple complex trauma cases, Arthroplasties and Arthroscopies.
• Performed multiple cases(including trauma, basic arthroplasties and basic arthroscopies) under supervision.
• Took theory and clinical cases for M.B.B.S, Physiotherapy and B.Sc students.
• Helped the department organize and execute medical camps(twice monthly for 12 months)
• Seamlessly executed various departmental administrative works.
• Upon finishing 13 months of Senior Residency, I pursued dual fellowships(one in Arthroplasty and the second in Arthroscopy) from Apollo Specialty Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore.

• Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and healthcare providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
• Took detailed notes on patient conditions and diagnoses.
• Collaborated with doctors to give treatment and diagnose disease.

• Monitored patient vitals.
• Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics.
• Handled inpatient insurance claims and paperwork.
• Presented cases to multi-disciplinary teams and discussed therapeutic interventions.
• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
• Admitted and treated patients as part of the hospital's 24-hour on-call services.
• Volunteered at a community health clinic to provide high-quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
• Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
• Treated patients undergoing substance abuse treatment, detoxification, and recovery in in-patient treatment facility.

• Under the mentorship of Dr. Sharath K. R., I gained extensive knowledge in the field of joint replacement surgeries focusing on the hip, knee, and shoulder joints.
• During this period, I gained hands-on experience with advanced robotic systems such as CORI by Smith & Nephew and MAKO by Stryker.
• Additionally, I acquired comprehensive understanding and proficiency in arthroscopic procedures for knee (including ACL, PCL reconstruction, Meniscus repair, and OATs procedure) and shoulder (including Bankarts repairs, Hill-Sachs repair, and Rotator cuff tear repairs).
• Organised The Bengaluru Knee Conference, 2023.