Dr. (Prof.) S. K. S. Marya

MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB (Orthopedics), MCh (Orthopedics, Liverpool, UK), FRCS (England)

Chairman & Chief – Max Institute of Musculoskeletal Sciences

40+ Years of Experience
Delhi NCR

Dr. S. K. S. Marya is a legendary titan, an international academic luminary, and a pioneering colossus in the global landscape of Joint Replacement Surgery. Holding an extraordinary educational pedigree—including an MCh from the University of Liverpool and a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS, England)—Dr. Marya has spent four decades leading the evolution of joint care. He is globally celebrated for being a foundational pioneer in introducing computer-navigated and robotic joint replacement systems to India. Known for his deeply analytical mind, extensive research output, and majestic clinical command, he handles failed, multi-operated revision joint surgeries with unparalleled safety. As the Chairman of Musculoskeletal Sciences across the Max Network, he divides his time between apex centers like Saket and Gurugram, anchoring a world-class team that attracts complex international referrals.

  • Robotic Primary & Revision Joint Replacement: High-precision, minimally invasive primary and complex revision surgeries for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA).

  • Computer-Navigated Revision Arthroplasty: Meticulous structural extraction of old, failed implants and bone-defect reconstructions using advanced trabecular systems.

  • Unicondylar (Partial) Knee Replacement: Bone-preserving, ultra-low-downtime partial joint replacements for isolated, early-stage arthritis.

  • Complex Upper Limb Joint Replacement: Specialized total shoulder and total elbow arthroplasties for severe degenerative conditions.
  • Successfully completed an astronomical career milestone of performing more than 18,000 independent joint replacement operations with world-class graft survival rates.

  • Served with profound distinction as the President of the Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA) and the Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA).

  • Delivered over 300 international guest lectures and published several definitive orthopedic textbooks used by postgraduate trainees globally.
  • Bestowed with numerous prestigious Lifetime Achievement awards and national honor titles for monumental contributions to public healthcare and medical science.

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and active core board advisor to global implant manufacturing entities.