Dr. J. Naresh Babu, Chief of Spine Services at the Mallika Spine Centre in Guntur, secured three major national honours at the 70th Annual Conference of the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) held in Guwahati. His achievements brought widespread attention to both his work and the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Prestigious Awards at IOA Conference
First, Dr. Naresh Babu received the HKT Raza Gold Medal 2024 for Best Spine Research. This award recognised his pioneering research into identifying ideal candidates for Endoscopic Spine Surgery — a minimally invasive procedure that is rapidly changing the field of spine care.
Soon after, in recognition of his innovative thinking and application of scientific principles in orthopaedics, he was honoured with the SP Mandal Gold Medal 2025.
Finally, the Indian Orthopaedic Association selected him for the Golden Jubilee Oration Award 2025. This accolade is the highest academic honour the organisation bestows, and it is reserved for outstanding original research that has not been published.
Praise from Peers and Mentors
Dr. Naresh Babu’s colleagues and mentors praised his contributions, especially how he integrates clinical relevance with advanced imaging and translational research. Their feedback highlighted his strong focus on improving outcomes for patients with spinal conditions.
As per The New Indian Express, Dr. Babu’s achievements at the IOA meet represent a significant milestone for spine care research in India and underscore the growing impact of clinical innovation from practitioners based outside the major metropolitan centres.