Dr. Murukan Babu

Dr. Murukan Babu

HOD & Senior Consultant - Orthopedics, Associate Medical Director - Surgical Specialities

MBBS
Govt Medical College, Trivandrum
MS ORTHO
Govt Medical College, Kottayam
D ORTHO
Govt Medical College, Kottayam

Dr. Murukan Babu, Senior Orthopedic Surgeon at Rajagiri Hospital, brings nearly three decades of excellence in arthroplasty and arthroscopy. With over 5,000 successful joint replacement and 7,000 arthroscopy surgeries, he is widely respected for his surgical precision, compassion, and patient-centered care — making him a trusted name in orthopedic surgery across Kerala.

read more +

A true pillar of the Rajagiri Healthcare family, Dr. Murukan Babu embodies commitment, skill, and compassion. He is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon with almost three decades of experience, renowned for his expertise in arthroplasty and arthroscopy. With over 5,000 successful total knee and hip arthroplasty procedures and nearly 7,000 arthroscopy surgeries to his credit, he has earned a reputation for surgical excellence and clinical precision across Kerala’s orthopedic community and the broader public alike. Beyond his remarkable professional achievements, Dr. Murukan Babu is deeply compassionate in his approach, known for his humility and ability to connect sincerely with patients. His calm demeanor and dedication to patient well-being make him not only a trusted surgeon but also a source of comfort and confidence for those under his care.

Read less -

Qualification

  • MBBS – Govt. Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
  • MS ORTHO – Govt. Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, India
  • D ORTHO – Govt. Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, India


Expertise

  • Complex primary knee and hip replacement
  • Revision knee and hip replacement
  • Shoulder replacement surgery
  • Knee and shoulder arthroscopy
  • Sports injuries
  • General orthopaedics


Memberships and Certifications

  • Faculty member- Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Academic programmes
  • Organising Secretary - Kerala Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference 2013
  • Organising Secretary - Advanced CME of KOA on complex primary TKR 2014

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Observership for advanced Knee and Hip Anthroplasty, Tampa General Hospital, Florida. U.S.
  • Participant of the instructional course of advanced shoulder Arthroscopy at York, United Kingdom
  • Observer for Knee Replacement surgery, RPAH, Sydney, Australia
  • Participant of Advanced Knee Arthroscopy course at York, UK
  • Co-author of Gold Medal Paper at KOACON 2015
  • Co-author of Best Paper Award at KOACON 2012