Dr. J. Naresh Babu, spine surgeon at Mallika Spine Center in Guntur. File Photo: Special arrangements
Dr. J. Naresh Babu, Head of Spine Services at Mallika Spine Center, Guntur, won three national honors at the 70th Annual Conference of the Indian Orthopedic Association held recently in Guwahati, Assam, bringing recognition to Andhra Pradesh.
According to a press release from the Mallika Spine Center here on Monday (December 22, 2025) at the opening session of the conference, Dr. Naresh Babu 2024 HKT Raza Gold Medal for Best Spine Research. The award recognized his study on identifying suitable patients for endoscopic spine surgery, a minimally invasive procedure used in spine care.
He was also named the recipient of SP Mandal Gold Medal 2025 for Innovative and Rational Orthopedics. Research examines the impact of routine daily activities on lumbar disc health and degeneration and offers insight into factors contributing to chronic back pain. The medal will be formally presented at the next IOA conference in Ahmedabad.
In addition to these achievements, Dr. Naresh Babu selected for Golden Jubilee Oration Award 2025.
He delivered a lecture during a plenary session in Guwahati.
Published – 22 Dec 2025 15:18 IST
