Dr Praveen Sodavarapu, Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy Surgeon in Vizag

Current Work Location

Medicover Hospital, Door No: 1-1-83, New Venkojipalem MVP Sector 6, NH16, Near HP Petrol Bunk, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530022

Timings: Morning: Mon to Sat 10 AM - 4 PM | Evening: Mon to Sat 6 PM - 8 PM

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Dr Praveen Sodavarapu is a Consultant Orthopedic, Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy Surgeon at Medicover Hospitals, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh. With over 12 years of clinical experience, he specializes in advanced bone and joint care, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports injury management. He is known for delivering safe, advanced treatments that support faster recovery and long-term mobility.

Expertise & Treatments

Procedures and Surgeries Performed

Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Total Hip Replacement (THR)
Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
Knee Arthroscopy (Keyhole Surgery)
Shoulder Arthroscopy (Keyhole Surgery)
ACL and PCL Reconstruction
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Meniscus Repair Surgery
Rotator Cuff Repair
Bankart Repair for Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Complex Trauma and Fracture Surgery

Dr Praveen Sodavarapu holds an MS in Orthopaedics from PGI Chandigarh, along with DNB and MNAMS qualifications, reflecting strong academic and clinical training from reputed institutions.

He has received international fellowship training in Korea, including Knee Surgery, Sports Medicine, Arthroplasty, and Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, as well as specialized training in Robotic Knee Arthroplasty.

His core clinical interests include Total Knee Replacement (TKR), Total Hip Replacement (THR), Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement, Sports Injuries, Knee Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), ACL Reconstruction, and Knee Ligament Reconstruction. He focuses on personalized treatment plans, clearly explaining conditions and options so patients feel informed and confident throughout their care.

Dr Praveen Sodavarapu works closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team and uses modern technology to deliver reliable orthopedic outcomes. He also emphasizes early risk detection and prevention of bone and joint conditions, guiding patients toward healthier lifestyles.

He has been recognized with a Medal in the International Best Poster Competition at DOACON (Delhi, 2020). He is available for consultations Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Medicover Hospitals, Vizag.

Awards & Achievements

Awarded a medal in the International Best Poster Competition (DOACON, Delhi-2020)
Awarded MNAMS (National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 2019)
Awarded Diploma in Football Medicine (FIFA: Federation Internationale de Football Association-2020)
Distinction in Pathology and Microbiology in MBBS (OMC-Hyderabad)
Achieved All India 24th Rank in PGIMER Entrance Exam (2015) and State 16th rank in MBBS Entrance Exam (AP-2008)

Memberships

Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) Societe Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (SICOT)
International Society for Knowledge for Surgeons on Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty (ISKSAA)
Indian Arthroscopy Society (IAS)
Orthopedic Surgeons Society of Andhra Pradesh (OSSAP)

Kumar D, Sodavarapu P, Aggarwal A, Hooda A, Sajid M. Management and Outcome of a Complex Medial Tibial Plateau Fracture: A Case Report of a Rare Knee Varus Injury Variant. JBJS Case Connect. 2020 Oct 19;10 (4) :e19.00626. doi:10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00626.
Dhatt SS, Kumar V, Neradi D, Sodavarapu P, Meetei TT, Goni V. Need for Testing and Supplementation of Vitamin D3 After Release of COVID-19 Lockdown in Patients with Increased Musculoskeletal Pain. Indian J Orthop. 2021 Mar 6;55 (4) :1-4. doi: 10.1007/s43465-021-00376-8.
Verma S, Kumar D, Hooda A, Sodavarapu P, Kumar K, Goni VG. A Prospective Study Evaluating Factors Affecting Functional Outcome in Patients with Floating Elbow Injury. Indian J Orthop. Published online July 1, 2021.
Sodavarapu P, Kumar D, Khan S, Kumar K, Hooda A, Guduru AV. Modified cerclage wiring in comminuted transolecranon fracture-disLocations of the elbow. Int J Burns Trauma. 2021 Dec 15;11 (6):456-462.
Neradi, D., Sodavarapu, P., Jindal, K., Kumar, D., Kumar, V., Goni, V. (2022). Locked Plating Versus Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing for Distal Femur Fractures: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery, 10 (2), 141-152. doi: 10.22038/abjs.2021.53515.2656.
Kumar D, Sodavarapu P, Neradi D, Prabhakar S. Management and outcome of a variant of posadas fracture in an adolescent patient : A case report. Trauma Case Rep. 2019 Nov 26;24:100259. doi:10.1016/j.tcr.2019.100259.
Jindal K, Neradi D, Sodavarapu P, Kumar D, Shetty A, Goni V. Intramedullary Nailing Versus Plating for Proximal Tibia Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Indian J Orthop. 2020;55 (3) :582-594. Published 2020 Nov 21. doi:10.1007/s43465-020-00304-2
Sodavarapu, P, Sudesh P, Gopinathan NR, Jayashree M, Kumar P, Rangasamy K. Characteristics of Musculoskeletal Involvement in Pediatric Patients with Disseminated Sepsis in a Tertiary Care Center. Indian J Orthop. 2021 Aug 21:1-8. doi:10.1007/s43465-021-00488-1.
Guduru AV, Keerthi I, Sujir P, Jain MK, Sodavarapu P. Effect of pedicle screw placement into the fractured vertebra in management of unstable thoracolumbar and lumbar fractures. Int J Burns Trauma. 2022;12 (4) :139-148.Published 2022 Aug 15.
Kumar D, Rathod PM, Hooda A, Sodavarapu P. Flexion compression type of traumatic C7-T1 cervical spondyloptosis without neurological deficit. BMJ Case Reports CP 2020;13:e239388.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr Praveen Sodavarapu is currently working at Medicover Hospitals, Door No: 1-1-83, New Venkojipalem MVP Sector 6, NH16, Near HP Petrol Bunk, Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, 530022.

Dr Praveen Sodavarapu is available from Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm at Medicover Hospitals, Vizag.

You can book an appointment with Dr Praveen Sodavarapu by calling 040-68334455 or directly visiting the Medicover Hospitals, Vizag reception.

Yes, Dr Praveen Sodavarapu specializes in treating a wide range of bone and joint related diseases, including both common and complex conditions.

Yes, Dr Praveen Sodavarapu provides expert second opinions for diagnoses and treatments related to bone and joint.

Yes, Dr Praveen Sodavarapu offers personalized guidance on lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and habits, to maintain and improve bone and joint health.