
Dr. Muhammad Shafeek K
Associate Consultant - Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Muhammad Shafeek K is a skilled Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with advanced qualifications, including M.Ch Paediatric Orthopaedics, MS Orthopaedics (Gold Medalist), and DNB Orthopaedics. Previously serving as a Consultant at Christian Medical College, Vellore, he specializes in managing complex paediatric orthopaedic conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), congenital deformities, Paediatric trauma, sports injuries, and paediatric bone tumors. With over 8 years of clinical experience, he performs advanced surgical techniques including hip and limb reconstruction surgeries, Cerebral palsy corrective surgeries , Growth modulation, corrective osteotomies, and trauma management. An active researcher, he has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national conferences. Committed to multidisciplinary care, Dr. Shafeek has earned accolades for academic excellence, leadership in disaster response, and contributions to public health initiatives. Dr. Shafeek is a distinguished member of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI), Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery (GICS), and Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy (IACP).
- Cerebral Palsy -Corrective Surgeries
- Congenital Deformities
- Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
- Paediatric Trauma & Sports Injuries
- Limb Reconstruction & Deformity Correction
- Neuromuscular Conditions
- Bone and Joint Infections
- Bone Tumors
- Growth Modulation (Hemi-epiphysiodesis, Ilizarov Techniques)
- Gold Medal (Sri Kollipara Memorial Award) KNR University of Health Sciences 2021, Awarded for securing the highest marks in MS Orthopaedics.
- Prize Winner, Prof. K. Sriram Critical Thinking Skills Contest (National Level Competition for Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons | 2025), Awarded for excellence in critical thinking and problem-solving in paediatric orthopaedics.
- Leadership Excellence Award-Medical Service Centre (MSC) | 2016, Awarded for outstanding contributions to disaster management and public health initiatives.
- National Executive Member; Medical service Centre (MSC) -2017–Present
- Editorial Board Member, Health Spectra Journal (2018–2022)
Publications:
1. Study of functional outcome of management by external fixation followed by definitive internal fixation in compound tibial fractures. Dr. Muhammad Shafeek K and Dr. Satish Parupalli. National Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics. https://doi.org/10.33545/orthor.2018.v2.i4c.324
2. Impact of Corrective Surgery on Gait Deviation Index in Cerebral Palsy with crouch gait: A Pilot Study. Dr. Muhammad Shafeek K, Dr. Thomas Palocaren, Dr. Abhay Gahukamble. ejournal-tnmgrmu.ac.in
3. Contributing author for -Paediatric orthopaedic hand book for post graduates, Christian medical college Vellore– 3rd edition, Chapter 14,15,16- Angular deformities of knee, Angular deformities of elbow, Neglected monteggia.