Professional Profile
Dr. Rohit Damor is a senior orthopaedic surgeon at Velys Multispeciality Hospital, Ahmedabad, specialising in robotic joint replacement surgery, arthroscopy, and sports medicine. He has 18 years of surgical and clinical experience and holds advanced fellowships in arthroscopy and arthroplasty.
At Velys Hospital — the DG Shipping approved medical examination centre in Ahmedabad — Dr. Damor provides specialist orthopaedic consultations for seafarers and maritime workers who require musculoskeletal assessment as part of their DG Shipping fitness evaluation.
Qualifications and Fellowships
- M.S. Orthopaedics – Master of Surgery
- FIAA – Fellow of Indian Arthroscopy Association
- FISS – Fellow of Indian Shoulder Society
- FIAS – Fellow of Indian Arthroplasty Society
- 18 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine
- Specialist in robotic-assisted joint replacement (knee and hip)
- Arthroscopy — knee, shoulder, and ankle
Orthopaedic Assessment in Maritime Medical Examinations
Seafarers and maritime workers must demonstrate physical fitness for the demands of work at sea. Musculoskeletal fitness — including joint stability, range of motion, limb strength, and absence of disabling orthopaedic conditions — is assessed as part of the DG Shipping medical examination.
Where a seafarer presents with a prior orthopaedic condition, surgery history, or musculoskeletal complaint during their DG Shipping medical, Dr. Rohit Damor's specialist orthopaedic input is available at Velys Hospital to provide a fitness opinion for maritime duty.
Orthopaedic Conditions Relevant to Maritime Fitness
- Prior knee or hip joint replacement — fitness assessment post-surgery
- Shoulder instability or rotator cuff injuries — relevant for rope-handling and climbing duties
- Lower back disorders — significant for seafarers performing manual handling tasks
- Fracture history and post-operative rehabilitation status
- Chronic joint conditions — osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
- Limb deformities or functional deficits affecting sea duty capacity
Surgical and Clinical Services at Velys Hospital
- Robotic-assisted total knee replacement and total hip replacement
- Arthroscopic surgery — knee (ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair), shoulder (Bankart, SLAP repair)
- Sports injury management and rehabilitation
- Orthopaedic consultation and second opinions
- Specialist orthopaedic fitness opinions for maritime medical assessments
Contact and Appointment
To consult Dr. Rohit Damor, or to book a DG Shipping medical examination at Velys Hospital, call +91 99789 55247 or email info@velyshospital.com.
Address: FF 6, Aastha Bunglows, Nr. Sola Overbridge, Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380060. Open Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM.