Dr Venktesh Dattatray Sonkawade
Current Work Location
Medicover Hospital, Indrayani Nagar Rd, Sector No. 1, Bhosari, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra 411026
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Dr Venktesh Dattatray Sonkawade is a Consultant Orthopedic, Trauma and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Medicover Hospitals, Pune. He has 5 years of experience in orthopedic care. He completed his MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), FIJR, and FIRJR. He also completed advanced fellowship training in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.
Dr Sonkawade treats joint pain, fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, and bone disorders. He performs hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, robotic knee replacements, arthroscopies, and fracture surgery. His treatment plans are based on each patient's condition and recovery goals. Patients from Pune and nearby areas choose him for trusted orthopedic care.
Expertise & Treatments
Expertise
- Joint Replacement Surgery
- Hip Replacement Surgery
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery
- Arthroscopy (Knee & Shoulder)
- Fracture & Trauma Care
- Sports Injury Management
- Arthritis Treatment
- Paediatric Orthopedics
- Complex Fracture Management
- Bone & Joint Disorder Management
- Ligament Injury Treatment
- Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
- Post-Traumatic Rehabilitation Planning
Treatments
- Knee Arthritis Treatment
- Hip Arthritis Treatment
- Shoulder Pain Treatment
- Joint Pain Management
- Fracture Treatment
- Sports Injury Treatment
- Ligament Injury Treatment
- Tendon Injury Treatment
- Bone Fracture Care
- Osteoarthritis Management
- Rheumatic Joint Pain Management
- Frozen Shoulder Treatment
- Cartilage Injury Treatment
- Paediatric Bone & Joint Care
- Trauma Rehabilitation
Dr Venktesh Dattatray Sonkawade is an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon in Pune. He helps patients with bone, joint, muscle, and ligament problems. His focus is on reducing pain, restoring movement, and improving quality of life.
After completing his postgraduate training in Orthopedics, he worked at VMGMC Solapur, Max Super Speciality Hospital Delhi, Ruby Hall Clinic–Managed Matoshree Madanbai Dhariwal Hospital, and YCM Hospital Pune. These roles helped him gain experience in joint replacement, trauma surgery, fracture care, arthroscopy, and sports injury treatment.
Dr Sonkawade believes in clear communication and patient-focused care. He explains every treatment option in simple language so patients can make informed decisions. He speaks Marathi, Hindi, and English, making consultations comfortable for a wide range of patients.
Past Experience
- Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Matoshree Madanbai Dhariwal Hospital (Managed by Ruby Hall Clinic), Shirur, Pune (October 2025 – July 2026)
- Senior Resident, Department of Orthopedics, Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial (YCM) Hospital, Pune (September 2024 – September 2025)
- Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Matoshree Madanbai Dhariwal Hospital (Managed by Ruby Hall Clinic), Shirur, Pune (December 2023 – August 2024)
- Senior Resident, Department of Orthopedics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, Delhi (June 2023 – November 2023)
- Fellow in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, Delhi (2022 – 2023)
- Senior Resident, Department of Orthopedics, VM Government Medical College (VMGMC), Solapur (2021 – 2022)
Academic & Training Contributions
- Completed MBBS with a strong foundation in clinical medicine.
- Earned MS in Orthopedics, specializing in the diagnosis and surgical management of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Completed an advanced Fellowship in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, Delhi.
- Received specialized training in Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Joint Replacement Surgery.
- Gained expertise in Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy.
- Experienced in managing fractures, trauma, sports injuries, arthritis, and paediatric orthopedic conditions.
- Actively involved in evidence-based orthopedic practice and advanced surgical techniques.
Awards & Achievements
- Fellowship in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty from Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi.
- Successfully managed a wide range of joint replacement and complex trauma cases.
- Authored and co-authored 9 orthopedic research publications in national and international journals.
- Active member of leading professional orthopedic associations in India.
Memberships
- Indian Orthopedic Association
- Maharashtra Orthopedic Association
- Pimpri-Chinchwad Orthopedic Association
- Published 9 research papers in national and international orthopedic journals.
- A Prospective Study to Evaluate Functional Results of PHILOS Locking Plate System in Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Adults.
- Comparative Study of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.
- Total Hip Arthroplasty in Healed Tuberculous Hip.
- Stress Fracture of the Femoral Neck Following Total Knee Arthroplasty.
- Short-Term Results of Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Tertiary Rural Centre.
- A Prospective Study of Management of Tibial Plateau Fractures by Locking Plate Fixation.
- Research published in the International Journal of Research in Orthopedics and other peer-reviewed orthopedic journals.
Book Orthopedic Appointment
August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Venktesh Dattatray Sonkawade is a Consultant Orthopedic, Trauma & Joint Replacement Surgeon at Medicover Hospitals, Pune. He has 5 years of experience in treating bone, joint, muscle, and sports injury conditions.
Dr. Sonkawade specializes in hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder joint replacement, robotic knee replacement surgery, arthroscopy, fracture management, trauma care, sports injuries, arthritis treatment, and paediatric orthopedics.
Yes. Dr. Sonkawade is experienced in robotic knee replacement surgery, offering advanced techniques that improve surgical precision, recovery, and patient outcomes.
He treats arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, ligament injuries, tendon injuries, shoulder pain, hip pain, knee pain, bone disorders, joint pain, and trauma-related injuries.
You should consult an orthopedic surgeon if you experience persistent joint pain, difficulty walking, sports injuries, fractures, arthritis, reduced mobility, swelling, or chronic bone and muscle pain.
Dr. Sonkawade performs total knee replacement, robotic knee replacement, total hip replacement, shoulder joint replacement, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture fixation surgery, ligament reconstruction, and trauma surgeries.
Dr. Sonkawade communicates with patients in Marathi, Hindi, and English, ensuring comfortable consultations for people from different backgrounds.
Dr. Sonkawade practices at Medicover Hospitals, Pune, and serves patients from Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar, Kharadi, Wagholi, Viman Nagar, Baner, Aundh, Hinjewadi, Shirur, and nearby areas.
The consultation fee for Dr. Venktesh Dattatray Sonkawade is ₹500.
Dr. Sonkawade is available for consultation Monday to Saturday from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Medicover Hospitals, Pune.