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Dr Anuruthran Ambikaipalan

Orthopaedic Surgery Melbourne

Dr Anuruthran Ambikaipalan

13 years of experience

9,269+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Anuruthran Ambikaipalan at a glance

Dr Anuruthran Ambikaipalan is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Anuruthran Ambikaipalan is a Victorian trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with post fellowship training in Spine, Hip and Trauma Surgery. They have a keen interest in musculoskeletal medicine, commencing their professional career as a Physiotherapist before moving into Medicine and sub-specialising in Orthopaedic Surgery.
During their training Dr Ambikaipalan developed an interest in trauma, hip and spine surgery and their focus continues to be in the management of degenerative disease of the hip and spine, deformity correction and general orthopaedic trauma. Dr Ambikaipalan is dedicated to providing safe, holistic patient care and developing new approaches to treating complex surgical conditions through research, advanced technology and clinical development, while maintaining a focus on improving healthcare outcomes for all of their patients.
Dr Ambikaipalan is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where they are actively involved in teaching and training junior surgeons and resident medical staff.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Anuruthran Ambikaipalan

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-275528 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-4FC6B37F · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,765
Annual physical exam 99395 1,227
Vaccination administration 90471 2,315
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,084

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Anuruthran Ambikaipalan
HEADSHOT
Anuruthran Ambikaipalan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Anuruthran Ambikaipalan with the team
WITH TEAM
Anuruthran Ambikaipalan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Anuruthran Ambikaipalan

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Anuruthran Ambikaipalan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2309/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32885438 · cited by 109
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
    Anuruthran Ambikaipalan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4718/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36875406 · cited by 31
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Anuruthran Ambikaipalan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4249/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34821428 · cited by 65
  4. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
    Anuruthran Ambikaipalan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3135/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37391829 · cited by 51

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · anuruthran.ambikaipalan@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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    Anuruthran Ambikaipalan specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Melbourne, AU.

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