Dr. Parag Sancheti | Chairman and Managing Director of Sancheti Hospital on Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Alrashid

Send us Fan Mail What will orthopedic surgery look like in the next 10 years? In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Mamun AlRashid, we sit down with Dr. Parag Sanchetti, one of India's leading orthopedic surgeons and Chairman & Managing Director of Sancheti Hospital in Pune. Dr. Sanchetti shares his remarkable journey in orthopedic surgery, from training in India, the UK, Germany and the US to leading one of Southeast Asia's largest orthopedic specialty hospitals. The conversation explores the rapid evolution of knee replacement, robotic surgery, AI, orthobiologics, sports medicine, medical tourism, surgical education and healthcare innovation. One of the most fascinating discussions centers on robotics and AI. Dr. Sanchetti explains why he believes some technologies genuinely improve patient outcomes while others may simply make surgeons more efficient—and why he expects robotics and AI to play a much bigger role in surgery over the next decade. He also discusses the rise of orthobiologics and regenerative medicine, including PRP and stem-cell-based approaches for knee osteoarthritis, and explains why joint preservation is becoming increasingly important. Most importantly, Dr. Sanchetti emphasizes a principle passed down from his father: “Patient first.” Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Dr. Parag Sanchetti 01:15 – Dr. Sanchetti's Journey Into Orthopedic Surgery 03:47 – Building a World-Class Orthopedic Specialty Hospital 05:35 – The “Patient First” Philosophy 08:13 – 40+ Surgeries a Day: Orthopedics at Scale 09:14 – Why Joint Replacement Is Growing in India 12:19 – Changing Attitudes Toward Knee Replacement 13:57 – How India Became a Medical Tourism Hub 17:18 – What Would Surprise an American Healthcare Executive? 20:49 – The Story Behind India's Indigenous Knee Implant 22:42 – India's Medical Device & Innovation Ecosystem 24:27 – Can Regulation Slow Medical Innovation? 25:54 – Robotics in Orthopedic Surgery: Do They Really Help? 29:51 – The Evolution of Sports Medicine in India 32:03 – Orthobiologics, PRP & Stem Cells for Knee Arthritis 33:55 – Training the Next Generation of Surgeons 38:40 – The Future of Orthopedic Surgery 41:00 – AI, Robotics & the Future of Surgery 43:11 – Are Doctors Losing Their Clinical Touch? 43:37 – The Future of the Sancheti Legacy 45:38 – Rapid-Fire Questions 46:08 – “Patient First”: The Best Advice From His Father 46:52 – Closing Thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share for more conversations with world-renowned physicians, innovators, and healthcare leaders on Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Mamun AlRashid. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Beyond the Scalpel, Dr. Mamun AlRashid, or its affiliated organizations. This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Follow us: Official Website: https://palmbeachregenerativeorthopedics.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheScalpel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond.the_scalpel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyond.The_Scalpel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-scalpel-with-dr-alrashid/ X: https://x.com/BeyondTheScalpe Threads: https://www.threads.com/@beyond.the_scalpel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the_scalpel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BeyondTheScalpel1/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033Aj8vvEr7Pz9Se02Yo1F?si=7ac5299e36ce4f5f Beyond the Scalpel is produced by Palm Beach Media Productions.