Dr. Narayan Hulse is one of India’s most distinguished orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeons, and he presently serves as the Principal Director of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery at Fortis Hospitals on Bannerghatta Road in Bangalore. With over 21 years of experience, including 8 years of advanced training in the United Kingdom and Canada, he has completed over 7,000 successful joint replacement procedures, garnering international reputation for creativity and precision in robotic orthopaedic surgery.
Dr Hulse, a pioneer in his area, conducted India’s first robotic direct anterior hip replacement and now heads one of Karnataka’s most modern joint replacement facilities, complete with three robotic surgical systems. He has conducted over 1,500 Mako robotic joint replacements, making him a popular choice for difficult hip and knee treatments.
MBBS – Bangalore Medical College
MS (Orthopaedics) – Madras Medical College (Gold Medalist)
DNB (Orthopaedics) – National Board of Examinations
MRCS (Surgery in General) – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) – Intercollegiate Specialty Board, UK
MCh (Orthopaedics) – University of Liverpool, UK
Fellowships:
Arthroplasty – University of Toronto, Canada
Pelvic-Acetabular Trauma – St. Georges Hospital, London, UK
Robotic Knee & Hip Replacement (Mako System)
Direct Anterior Approach Hip Replacement
Complex Revision Joint Replacements
Pelvic and Acetabular Trauma Surgery
Computer-Navigated Joint Replacement
Arthroscopy & Sports Injury Surgery
Spinal Deformity Corrections
Osteoarthritis of Hip & Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures
Sports Injuries (ACL, Meniscus, Labral tears)
Joint Deformities
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Robotic TKR & Partial Knee Replacement
Robotic Total Hip Replacement
Revision Hip and Knee Replacement
Pelvic Fracture Fixation
Arthroscopy (Knee, Hip)
Ligament Reconstruction
Robotic-Assisted Joint Surgeries
Lupin Gold Medal – Highest Academic Achievement, MS Ortho
Prof. M. Natarajan Gold Medal – Best Orthopedic Student, Tamil Nadu
National Merit Scholar – 5 Years (Govt. of India)
AO International Fellowship – Davos, Switzerland
Authored patient-focused book: Joint Replacements: A Patient’s Handbook
Published 21+ scientific papers and delivered 25+ international presentations
Dr. Hulse combines over 20 years of global experience with advanced training in Canada and the UK, and he has performed more than 7,000 joint replacements using the latest robotic systems.
Mako robotic surgery offers unparalleled precision in implant positioning, reducing pain, improving function, and speeding recovery after hip or knee replacement.
Yes. Dr. Hulse specializes in direct anterior approach (DAA) hip replacements and robotic-assisted minimally invasive procedures, which reduce tissue damage and recovery time.
He practices at Fortis Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, one of India’s most advanced centers for robotic orthopedic surgery.
You can directly book an appointment through Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road to book an appointment or you can reach out to Hospisity’s care team:
📧 Email: care@hospisity.com
📱 WhatsApp/Phone: +91 85953 35123
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