“Sir treated me for shoulder dislocation with arthroscopic surgery. Sir is an expert in ligament surgery. He is very polite and explained the post surgery rehabilitation protocol aswell. Will recommend.”
Chiku P.Bhubaneswar · October 2026
Dr Sunit Pani
Orthopaedic and sports injury surgeon
Fellowship-trained in arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), sports injuries, and joint preservation and reconstruction
Why people choose Dr Sunit Pani
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Keyhole surgery
Fellowship-trained arthroscopy surgeon
Trained in keyhole surgery and specialised in knee and shoulder injuries.
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Expert fracture care
Trauma and fracture surgery
Accurate diagnosis, anatomical reduction and supervised rehabilitation.
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Gold medal in research
Practice backed by consistent research
Awarded the Prof Alex Fievez Gold Medal in arthroscopy by the Indo-European Arthroscopy Arthroplasty Foundation, twice: 2025 and 2026.
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Rated by patients
4.9 on Google across 50+ reviews from patients in Bhubaneswar and Balasore.
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Ethical care
Responsible treatment
I recommend surgery only when it’s right for you, and I’ll tell you plainly when you don’t need it.
4.9
From 50+ Google reviews
In patients’ own words
“I had suffered from an ACL tear and meniscus injury about 10 years ago. I consulted Dr. Sunit Pani Sir in Bhubaneswar for my surgery. He patiently explained the entire surgery-related process to me in great detail for about 1–2 hours. Finally, my operation was successfully performed in the first week of September 2026 and I am now completely recovered and feeling healthy.”
Amit Kumar R.Balasore · September 2026
“Sir treated my relative for tibia fracture. Patient recovered very well and is doing fine. Sir is very [patient] and explained all the details to us. Reassured us before and after surgery.”
Mr JKBhubaneswar · September 2026
“I was suffering from knee pain from last 2 years but no doctor in Balasore was able to tell the cause. At last I consulted Dr Sunit Pani and he diagnosed my condition. I underwent key hole surgery for my ligament and have recovered fully now. My ACL and meniscus surgery was successful.”
Srikanta S.Balasore · March 2026
“I consulted Dr Sunit for my shoulder dislocation. He advised for a few investigations and diagnosed the condition as Ligament injury (bankart tear). He was very polite and explained me the condition on a model very well. I am recovering well after the treatment.”
Sisir S.Bhubaneswar · February 2026
“Dr. Pani is a thorough gentleman who hears out patient’s problems carefully and without prejudice, shares his feedback with detailed explanation of cause and effect in a language that a common man may understand. I went for my 12 year kid’s left foot trauma on 27 July. … My child is totally relaxed after his return from the clinic.”
Arup P.Balasore · 2025
“Sir treated me for leg infection. I have recovered. Was operated in 4 month back and I am able to do all my daily activity now.”
Suresh P.Bhubaneswar · October 2026
“Very nice young sober friendly doctor. No unnecessary medicine.”
Bhawbani S.Balasore · August 2026
“He is an excellent doctor in Balasore. I was suffering from TMJ pain, and for the first time, his treatment actually cured me. I had consulted many doctors before, but didn’t get relief.”
Bijayalaxmi P.Balasore · April 2026
“Consulted Dr Sunit Pani sir for my knee ligament injury. Sir counseled me regarding the procedure well. Sir is very understanding and explained the process well. Very satisfied with his behaviour. There was negligible wait time and saw sir at the appointment time without any delay.”
BhabaneeBhubaneswar · January 2026
“Excellent surgeon.. very good.. polite.. explained the procedure very well and very kind after the surgery also..”
Shraddha M.Balasore · 2024
Quoted from public Google reviews.
Conditions I treat
ACL and meniscus surgery, shoulder dislocation treatment and fracture surgery in Bhubaneswar and Balasore.
ACL and meniscus surgery
ACL reconstruction for a knee that gives way. Meniscus repair and meniscus root repair. PCL and MCL injuries, posterolateral corner surgery and cartilage injuries. Knee replacement for arthritis.
Guide to ACL and meniscus
Shoulder dislocation treatment
Surgery for a shoulder that keeps dislocating. Rotator cuff repair for pain and weakness lifting the arm. AC joint injuries.
Guide to shoulder dislocation
Fracture surgery
Fracture treatment for the hip, thigh, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow and wrist, with nails, plates and screws.
Fracture care
Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
Knee and shoulder arthroscopy works through two or three small cuts, so there’s usually less pain and a quicker return home.
Common questions
Injury checker
Tap where it hurts to see what it may be and how I treat it.
Patient guides
Injuries and fractures explained the way I explain them in clinic.
Visit a clinic
Bhubaneswar
N-4, Indradhanu Market Road, IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751015
Monday to Saturday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Open in Google Maps +91 72890 96509
Balasore
Gopalgaon, Balasore, Odisha 756001
Sundays, on appointment basis only · book on the Balasore number
Open in Google Maps +91 82809 14396
About me
I’m an orthopaedic surgeon practising in Bhubaneswar and Balasore. I treat ACL, meniscus and other ligament injuries, shoulder problems and fractures.
I studied medicine in Mysuru and did my MS in Orthopaedics in Bhubaneswar. After that, I completed fellowship training in arthroscopy and joint reconstruction in Ahmedabad, and trained at a fellowship centre in Kathmandu approved by ISAKOS, the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. I’ve also trained in Japan in osteotomy and meniscus centralisation.
Outside the clinic, I’m passionate about sport. I play football regularly and I’m a keen runner, so I know how much getting back on the field means to you.
Gallery
Small albums from the operating theatre, conferences, courses, training trips and the football pitch.
Talk + 5K
IASCON week
A faculty talk on meniscus injuries at the Indian Arthroscopy Society’s 23rd conference, and a 5K run the same week.
Japan
Two podium talks at the SICOT World Congress in Kyoto, then training at Kaisei General Hospital under Dr Hiroshi Nakayama.
Faculty
BIOCON 2
Invited faculty at a meeting on orthobiologics, themed “From knife to needle”.
Training and fellowships
I trained in India, Nepal and Japan.
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October 2026 · Japan
Osteotomy & Meniscus Centralisation
Trained at Kaisei General Hospital, Nishinomiya, under Dr Hiroshi Nakayama in osteotomy (HTO, DFO, DLO) and the meniscus centralisation technique.
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2025 · Nepal
Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine
AKB Centre, Kathmandu. ISAKOS-approved. Mentored by Dr Amit Joshi in the AJ Stitch, AJ Anchor, MCL weave and fibrin clot meniscus repair.
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2024–25 · India
Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Joint Reconstruction
Ahmedabad Arthroscopy Academy. Mentored by Dr Deepak Goyal, Dr Darshan Shah, Dr Preetesh Shah, Dr Rohan Vakta, Dr Daivesh Shah, Dr Chirag Chudasama and Dr Swagat Shah.
Degrees
MBBS
MS Orthopaedics
Diploma in Football Medicine, FIFA
Courses
AO Trauma: Advanced Principles of Fracture Management, 2024
AO Recon: Principles of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, 2023
AO Trauma: Basic Principles of Fracture Management, 2023
Awards
Prof Alex Fievez Gold Medal, IEAAF LSD, Chennai, 2026
Prof Alex Fievez Gold Medal, IEAAF LSD, Chennai, 2025
Faculty and podium
I’ve been invited to teach surgeons and present research in India and abroad, including at IASCON in Kolkata and the SICOT World Congress in Kyoto.
Invited faculty · Kolkata
IASCON 2026
Faculty talk on meniscus injuries at the national conference of the Indian Arthroscopy Society.
Podium talks · Kyoto
SICOT 2026 World Congress
Two podium presentations in Japan, on meniscus root tears and the Akmese test.
Invited faculty
OASCON 2026
Live workshop on meniscus repair, Odisha Arthroscopy Society. Felicitated by the society.
Guest speaker · Table faculty
AO Trauma Course, Bhubaneswar
Basic Principles of Fracture Management, organised by the AO Foundation.
Gold medal
IEAAF LSD 2026
The Prof Alex Fievez Gold Medal for arthroscopy research, for the second consecutive year.
Gold medal
IEAAF LSD 2025, Chennai
The Prof Alex Fievez Gold Medal for Arthroscopy, judged by Prof Philippe Landreau and Dr Tom Patt.
Invited faculty · Podium
BIOCON 2 2026, AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Fibrin clot augmentation in meniscus repair.
Published research
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Cureus, 2024
Lateral para-patellar approach for tibial nailing
A prospective cohort on nailing distal tibia fractures through a semi-extended approach.
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Cureus, 2024
Scaphoid nonunion with iliac crest graft
Bone graft from the hip and K-wires for scaphoid fractures that failed to heal.
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J Orthopaedics, Trauma & Rehabilitation
PFN versus DHS for hip fractures
A prospective randomised comparison of two implants for intertrochanteric fractures.
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J Orthopaedic Case Reports
Fibula graft for a tibial bone cyst
The shin bone rebuilt with the patient’s own fibula after an aneurysmal bone cyst.
Read on Google Scholar
Questions? Answers
What is arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery?
Instead of opening the joint with one long cut, I make two or three small cuts, each less than a centimetre long. Through one, a thin camera shows the inside of the joint on a screen. Through the others, I use fine instruments to repair or trim what is damaged.
Because the cuts are so small, there is usually less pain, a shorter stay in hospital, smaller scars and a quicker return to walking, work and sport.
Does an ACL tear always need surgery?
No. If your knee stays stable and you don’t play turning sports, rehabilitation alone can work. If it keeps giving way, reconstruction protects the meniscus and cartilage from further damage.
How long will I stay in hospital?
Most arthroscopic knee and shoulder operations need one night in hospital, often less. Fracture surgery depends on the injury, and I’ll talk you through it before you’re admitted.
My shoulder dislocated once. Should I be seen?
Yes, especially if you’re young or active. A first dislocation often tears the labrum, and the chance of it happening again is high. An MRI shows whether a repair is worthwhile.
What should I bring to the clinic?
Any X-rays, MRI films and reports, your list of medicines, and earlier surgery papers if you have them. If you don’t have a scan yet, come anyway. I’ll tell you which one you need.
Where do I consult, and where is surgery done?
Consultations are at the clinic in Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, from Monday to Saturday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and on Sundays at the clinic in Gopalgaon, Balasore, by appointment only, booked on its own number, +91 82809 14396. I operate on patients in Bhubaneswar.
Connect with Dr Sunit Pani
Find me on social media, or read my published papers.
