About Dr. Arun Kannan
Dr. Arun Kannan practices at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai (Apollo profile).
Experience
According to his Apollo profile, he completed his MS in orthopedics at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and fellowships in hip and knee replacement at Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, USA), in hip and knee reconstruction and tumor surgery at the University of Minnesota, and in arthroscopy and arthroplasty in Melbourne, Australia. The profile states 16 years of experience and lists English, Hindi and Tamil.
Procedures performed
Specialties
Getting to India from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. passport holders need a visa. India issues an e-Visa online, including a dedicated e-Medical Visa for treatment at recognized hospitals and a Medical Attendant visa for accompanying family members, which requires a letter from the treating hospital.
Flights. Nonstop service to Delhi and Mumbai from New York, Newark, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, roughly 14 to 16 hours.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution, because of crime and terrorism, with higher levels in some regions, including Manipur and parts of central and eastern India.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Arun Kannan
Where does Dr. Arun Kannan practice?
Dr. Arun Kannan works at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road in Chennai, India.
What are Dr. Arun Kannan's qualifications?
Dr. Arun Kannan has 16 years of experience. Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Arun Kannan perform?
Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement.
Does Dr. Arun Kannan speak English?
Yes. Dr. Arun Kannan speaks English, Hindi, Tamil.
How do I get to Dr. Arun Kannan's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders need a visa. India issues an e-Visa online, including a dedicated e-Medical Visa for treatment at recognized hospitals and a Medical Attendant visa for accompanying family members, which requires a letter from the treating hospital. Nonstop service to Delhi and Mumbai from New York, Newark, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, roughly 14 to 16 hours.
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About the clinic
Flagship hospital of the Apollo group in Chennai, established in 1983, with more than 60 departments including heart, transplant and cancer programs and JCI accreditation, per Apollo.
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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Arun Kannan performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Comprehensive outcomes of different prosthetic interfaces in total hip arthroplasty: A network meta-analysis and systematic review based on age and follow-up periods.
- Multidimensional comparison of robot-assisted/manual THA: a systematic review and meta-analysis using REML-HK and multi-model for key outcomes.
- Early clinical efficacy and safety of different surgical approaches in total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
- What is the risk of dislocation after hip arthroplasty for patients with neuromuscular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Outcomes of dual mobility cemented versus cementless cups in primary total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.