Dr. K.H. Sancheti

About Dr. K.H. Sancheti

Dr. Kiran Harishchandra Sancheti — affectionately known as ‘KHS’ — is one of India’s most celebrated orthopedic surgeons and a true legend in the field of musculoskeletal medicine. With a career spanning over 60 years, he founded the Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation in Pune in 1965, which today stands as one of India’s most respected orthopaedic centres with over 52 specialist surgeons and a 60-year legacy of excellence.

Dr. Sancheti holds an MBBS from B.J. Medical College, Pune (1961), a Diploma in Orthopaedics from G.S. Medical College / KEM Hospital, Bombay (1962), an MS in Orthopedics from G.S. Medical College / KEM Hospital, Bombay (1965), and an FCPS (Orthopedics) from the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Bombay. He was also conferred a PhD in Orthopaedics and a D.Litt (Doctor of Letters) by Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth. For his extraordinary services to medicine, the Government of India honoured him with the Padmashree (1991), the Padmabhushan (2003), and the Padma Vibhushan (2012) — three of the country’s highest civilian awards. He also received the BC Roy Award by the Medical Council of India.

Contributions & Achievements

• Inventor of INDUS — India’s first indigenous Knee & Hip transplant prosthesis
• Founder Director & Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation (since 1965)
• Padma Vibhushan (2012), Padmabhushan (2003), Padmashree (1991) — Government of India
• BC Roy Award — Medical Council of India
• Honorary Orthopaedic Surgeon to the Governor of Maharashtra and the Indian Armed Forces
• Champion of affordable orthopaedic care for the masses across rural and urban India

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. K.H. Sancheti famous for?

Dr. Sancheti is celebrated as the founder of Sancheti Institute Pune and the inventor of INDUS — India’s first indigenous knee and hip prosthesis. He is a three-time recipient of India’s highest civilian honours: Padmashree, Padmabhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.

Where is Sancheti Hospital located?

Sancheti Hospital is located at 16, Narveer Tanaji Wadi, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra.

What are Dr. K.H. Sancheti’s qualifications?

He holds an MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics, MS (Orthopedics), FCPS (Orthopedics), and a PhD in Orthopaedics, along with a D.Litt honorary degree from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth.