Dr. Sathya Vamsi Krishna

Hand, Upperlimb & Reconstructive Micro-Vascular Surgeon,
Brachial Plexus & Peripheral Nerve Surgeon, Bengaluru
MBBS, MS Orthopaedics, European Diploma in Hand Surgery
FHS (NUS, Singapore; CMC Vellore; Institute Kaplan)

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Dr. Sathya Vamsi Krishna

MMBS, MS (Ortho)

Specialist in Hand, Wrist & Upper Extremity Surgery

Dr. Sathya Vamsi Krishna is a highly acclaimed orthopedic and hand surgeon with over 13 years of experience specializing in hand, wrist, elbow, and upper limb surgeries. A gold medalist from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, he holds an MBBS and MS in Orthopedics, complemented by international fellowships in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery.

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International Fellowships & Advanced Training

  • Dr. Paul Brand Fellowship in Hand Surgery – CMC Vellore
  • Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery – National University Hospital, Singapore
  • Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery – Institut Kaplan, Barcelona
  • Observerships – Flinders University (Australia) and AZ Monica Hospital (Belgium)

He also trained at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, and served as a Hand Surgeon at St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore.

Leadership & Academic Contributions

In 2018, Dr. Vamsi founded the Department of Hand Surgery at the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Bangalore, serving as Unit Head until 2023. He has contributed to numerous national and international conferences through research papers and presentations.

Awards & Recognitions

In 2024, Dr. Vamsi was honored with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) International Travelling Fellowship, representing India. During this time, he visited renowned institutions including:

  • Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School, Boston
  • Stanford University – San Francisco
  • San Antonio Hand and Upper Limb Center – Texas
  • University of Virginia

Areas of Expertise

  • Hand, wrist, and elbow injuries and disorders
  • Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries
  • Congenital hand deformities
  • Spasticity and neuromuscular conditions
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis
  • Complex hand trauma and reconstructive microsurgery

Patient-Centered Care Approach

Dr. Vamsi combines advanced surgical techniques with a compassionate, personalized approach. His treatment plans include a mix of non-surgical options (splinting, physiotherapy) and minimally invasive surgeries to restore mobility and hand function.

Dr. Vamsi offers comprehensive care for all hand and upper extremity conditions, helping patients regain function and improve quality of life.

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What is hand surgery?

Hand surgery is the field of medicine that includes the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical, and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Why visit a hand surgeon?

Hand is an unique part of a human body made up of complex arrangement of bone, tendons, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and skin. All the elements should be in good condition to achieve a functional hand. An injury or disease can affect any or all of these structures and impair the use of the hand. The Hand surgeon is a specialist with knowledge and experience who is capable to diagnose all hand and upper limb disorder and restore it to its original form. Not all condition require surgery and non- surgical methods like splint, therapy, injections and mediation are often recommended.
What are common symptoms in hand and upper limb?

 

  • Pain
  • Tingling or numbness affecting upper limb.
  • Difficulty is performing daily task using hands.
  • Any injury ranging from simple sprain to fracture.

 

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