Dr Janan Chandrananth is an Australian-trained Orthopaedic surgeon who has an interest in Foot and Ankle problems, Knee pathology and Orthopaedic trauma.
He obtained his medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 2012 and completed his Orthopaedic training rotating throughout Australia. He was selected to undertake a 6-month paediatric Orthopaedic Fellow position at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Portland, Oregon, USA.
After completing his training and becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA), he completed international fellowships in Japan and the United Kingdom. In Tokyo, he was trained by the illustrious past Japanese Society Surgery of the Foot (JSSF) President, Professor Satoru Ozeki, where he became experienced in ankle reconstruction techniques, foot and ankle arthroscopy procedures, foot corrective osteotomy techniques and ankle preservation procedures. Whilst here, he also gained experience in knee alignment and replacement.
He then completed a fellowship in Bristol under the tutelage of well renowned foot and ankle surgeons, three of which were past British Foot and Ankle Society (BOFA) Presidents. Here Janan became proficient in arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques for the whole gamut of foot and ankle conditions. While working in this major centre for ankle arthroplasty, Janan became familiar with Total Ankle Replacements by working with high volume arthroplasty surgeon, Mr Stephen Hepple. As
part of his British fellowship training, he achieved his Postgraduate Diploma (MIPDEd) in Orthopaedic surgery.
Janan has a strong martial arts background, which has influenced his balanced mindset when providing your care. He also enjoys teaching and mentoring students through his involvement with the University of Melbourne. Janan is passionate about getting his patients back to life and he places your wellbeing foremost in his mind.