Dr. Lalit Bafna
Dr. Lalit Bafna is USA Yale University trained, highly skilled, reliable and one of the best arthroscopic surgeons in Delhi. He specializes in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy surgery, Joint replacement and Trauma with more than 10 years of experience. He treats orthopedic and sports injuries including hip, ankle, foot, elbow, wrist, with special expertise in knee and shoulder issues.
Dr. Lalit Bafna is serving as consultant in Department of Orthopaedics at National Heart Institute Hospital (East of Kailash), Fortis Hospital (Vasant Kunj), and other leading hospitals in New Delhi. After completing MBBS from B J Medical College, Pune, he pursued MS Orthopedic Surgery from University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital, Delhi University. He also did senior residency at AIIMS, New Delhi. He further pursued Fellowship by National Board (FNB) in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. He has worked in Max Smart Hospital, Saket as Consultant, completed Advanced Knee & Shoulder Fellowship from ONS Foundation, Yale University, USA and worked as Senior Consultant at Primus Hospital.
He has vast experience in arthroscopy, trauma and joint replacement surgeries. He has managed pre and post-operative care in both OPD and IPD settings, and has successfully operated on many international patients. Known for his surgical precision, he runs OPDs at National Heart Institute, Holy Angels Hospital, and has admission rights under his care.
Dr. Lalit Bafna also introduces advanced procedures to ensure painless and faster recovery. With expertise in sports medicine and rehabilitation, he advises patients on fitness, return to sports and bone health. He is approachable and friendly, making his patients comfortable with his care.
Work Experience in Orthopedics
Over All 10 Years Experience
- Advanced Knee Arthroscopy (ACL & PCL reconstruction, Meniscal procedures, Cartilage & Synovial procedures)
- Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy (Bankart repair, Rotator cuff repair, SLAP repair, Capsular release, Synovectomy)
- Sports injuries (Dislocations, Ligament & Tendon injuries)
- Joint preservation procedures (Mosaicplasty, Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation)
- Biological joint preservation (Stem Cells, Bone Marrow Aspirate, PRP therapy)
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Hip, Knee & Shoulder Arthroplasty – Primary & Revision
- Trauma life support, fracture management, AO plating, nailing, external fixation
Awards
Awarded second prize for paper titled “Evaluation of imprint cytology as an early diagnostic modality compared with histopathology in vertebral lesions" at DOACON 2013 (Delhi Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference).
Speciality Interests
- Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine – Knee (ACL, PCL, Meniscal injuries, Patella), Shoulder (Labral tear, Rotator cuff, AC joint injuries), Ankle, Hip, Elbow
- Joint Replacement – Hip, Knee, Shoulder
- Orthopedic Trauma – Complex & Geriatric fracture surgeries
- Sports Medicine Rehabilitation & Return-to-sports drills
Life Memberships
- Delhi Medical Council
- Maharashtra Medical Council
- Indian Orthopedic Association
- Delhi Orthopedic Association
- Indian Arthroscopy Society