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Thayasivam Gobyshanger
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Thayasivam Gobyshanger

5.0(1 review)100% would recommendColombo9 practice locations
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About Thayasivam Gobyshanger

Dr. Thayasivam Gobyshanger is an orthopaedic surgeon in Colombo who treats bone, joint, ligament and spine problems. He sees patients with fractures, arthritis of the knee and hip, sports injuries, back pain, disc problems, ligament tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoporosis and bone tumours. He performs fracture fixation, joint replacement, arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, spine surgery and plaster/cast application. He is a consultant at Jaffna Teaching Hospital. If you or a family member needs care for any of these conditions, he may be a good option.

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Appointments

  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Trauma & Orthopaedics) at Jaffna Teaching Hospitalorcid.org

What to expect at a consultation

Bring any X-rays, MRI scans or reports you already have, plus a list of medications you are taking. At a first appointment, an orthopaedic surgeon will usually examine the affected area, review your imaging, and discuss treatment options, which may include physiotherapy, medication, or surgery. Ask what each option involves and what recovery is like.

What orthopaedic surgeons treat

General areas this specialty covers, to help you judge whether it is the right one for your problem. This is not a diagnosis, and not a list of services specific to Thayasivam Gobyshanger.

Conditions commonly seen

Fractures & DislocationsKnee & Hip ArthritisSports InjuriesBack Pain & Disc ProblemsACL/Ligament TearsCarpal Tunnel SyndromeOsteoporosisBone Tumours

Procedures and tests

Fracture FixationJoint Replacement (Knee/Hip)ArthroscopyACL ReconstructionSpine SurgeryPlaster/Cast Application

Listed specialties

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Availability

Where and when they practise

Dr. Gobyshanger practises at 9 hospitals in Colombo, including New Delmon, Lanka Hospitals, Royal Hospital, Nawaloka, Asiri Surgical, Kings, Asiri Central and Durdans. He holds 36 weekly sessions, so he is available every day of the week. The consultation fee ranges from Rs 4,000 to Rs 9,500, depending on the venue.

Practice locations for Thayasivam Gobyshanger, with the days consulted and the consultation fee.
LocationDaysFee
Royal Hospital -Colombo 06Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, SunLKR 5,100
Asiri Central Hospital Norris Canal RoadMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriLKR 7,900
New Delmon HospitalMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, SatLKR 6,500
Kings Hospital ColomboTue, Thu, Fri, SatLKR 9,000
Nawaloka Hospital ColomboMon, Wed, Thu, SunLKR 9,500
Durdans Hospital Colombo 03Tue, Thu, SatLKR 4,650
Lanka HospitalsMon, Tue, SunLKR 4,500
Asiri Surgical Hospital KirimandalaTue, FriLKR 7,900
Ruhbins HospitalSunLKR 4,000

Days and fees change. Confirm on eChannelling or Doc990 before you travel.

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Overall rating

5.0

Based on 1 review

100%would recommend

Rating spread

  • 51 (100%)
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What patients valued most

  • Communication5.0/5
  • Explanation5.0/5
  • Care5.0/5
  • Waiting time4.0/5

Felt truly cared for

The doctor took time to listen and explained everything clearly. I left feeling reassured and in good hands.

Verified patient5.0Recommends7 Jun 2026

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Questions about Thayasivam Gobyshanger

What conditions does Dr. Gobyshanger treat?
He treats fractures and dislocations, knee and hip arthritis, sports injuries, back pain and disc problems, ACL and ligament tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoporosis and bone tumours.
What procedures does he perform?
He performs fracture fixation, joint replacement (knee and hip), arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, spine surgery and plaster or cast application.
Where can I see Dr. Gobyshanger?
He practises at 9 hospitals in Colombo, including New Delmon Hospital, Lanka Hospitals, Royal Hospital, Nawaloka Hospital, Asiri Surgical, Kings Hospital, Asiri Central and Durdans.
When is he available?
He has 36 weekly sessions, so he is available every day of the week, Monday through Sunday.
What is the consultation fee?
The fee is between Rs 4,000 and Rs 9,500, depending on the hospital.
Are there any patient reviews for him?
Yes, there is one review with a perfect 5-star rating, and 100% of reviewers recommend him.

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