With passion for healing and a commitment for excellence, Dr. Padha brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every patient interaction. Dr. Padha completed his medical degree (MBBS) from Government medical college Jammu (batch 2001) and pursued further specialization in orthopaedics MS ORTHO (2008-2011) from the same college. In 2012 he cleared DIPLOMATE NATIONAL BOARD examination .He then joined J K health government services in 2011 and served in the holy town of Katra Vaishnodevi for 2 years. After pursuing senior residency from GMC Jammu, he was selected for the prestigious POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN JOINT REPLACEMENT from DR. MGR UNIVERSITY IN GANGA HOSPITAL COIMBATORE. After completing the fellowship, he had the vision to serve the people of his native place, so he continued with JK health services as Consultant Orthopaedics. Meanwhile he did Certification course in RHEUMATOLOGY from prestigious JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY USA. He also did ATLS (advanced trauma and life support) course from trauma centre AIIMS, NEW DELHI.
Dr. Padha holds the distinction of performing highest number of knee and hip replacement surgeries in JK health services.
With a patient centric approach, Dr. Padha takes the time to listen attentively to each patients concerns, thoroughly evaluate their medical history, and develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs. Whether its preventive care, acute fracture or pain management, or chronic disease management like low back ache, cervical spondylitis or knee pains, patients can trust Dr. Padha to provide compassionate, evidence based care every step of the way.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Padha is actively involved in medical education, giving talks and presentations in conferences and CMEs.
He is also a fitness enthusiast and places health and fitness as his top priorities. At the age of 6 yrs he became GOLD medallist in All India Taekwondo national championships. His journey continued in the sport winning many national level, state level championships bringing laurels to his state and country. His has retained his passion for the sport, winning Gold Medal in All India Senior Nationals in Year 2019 And 2020 In Kick Boxing in New Delhi and Kolkata respectively.
He follows an active life style, hitting the gym every day, setting an example for patients, co-workers among others.
Currently Dr. Padha is working as Consultant orthopaedics, joint replacement, and trauma in Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar Jammu where he is attending OPDs, ward rounds and operating upon patients.
He also runs private opds and operates in nursing homes where there are adequate facilities and sterilization for orthopaedic procedures.