Dr. Prakash P Kotwal

About Doctor

Dr. Prakash P. Kotwal, with over 39 years of experience, held various positions before assuming the role of Senior Professor and Head of the Department of Orthopaedics. Hand and Upper Extremity, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Traumatology, and Paediatric Orthopaedics are Dr. Kotwal's areas of expertise.

He received additional training in traumatology and hand surgery in the United States and Germany. Additionally, he has experience treating neglected injuries as well as difficult fractures and dislocations of the upper extremities (from the shoulder to the tips of the fingers).

He has regularly replaced all of the joints in the wrist, shoulder, elbow, and tiny joints of the hand. He has developed expertise in reconstructive hand surgery, including the treatment of tendon and nerve injuries, rheumatoid hand disease, and congenital deformities and abnormalities. 

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore, 1974
• MS in Orthopaedics from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore, 1977
• FAMS - Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine from International Medical Sciences Academy, 1999 

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• He was a Senior Consultant, at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Career Highlights

• Orthopedist Dr. Prakash P. Kotwal has more than 39 years of expertise.
• His areas of specialization include Paediatric Orthopaedics, Traumatology, Hand and Upper Extremity, and Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement.
• Well-versed in treating neglected injuries as well as difficult fractures and dislocations of the upper extremity (from the shoulder to the tips of the fingers).
• Effective in reconstructive surgery of the hand, including tendon and nerve injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, and congenital deformities/anomalies.
• He is the Indian Society for Hand Surgery's President. 

Research and Fellowships

• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• President, Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand
• Life Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Life Member, M.P Chapter of IOA
• Member, AO- Foundation, Switzerland 

Awards and Recoginition

• Fellow of International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA) from National Academy of Medical Sciences (India), 2005