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Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

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Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Group Chairman • Medanta - The Medicity

About Dr. Ashok Rajgopal
He is a pioneer in Orthopaedic Surgern
• Institution: Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics, Medanta, Gurugram
• International Recognition: Globally acclaimed Orthopaedic surgeon with over 39,000 total knee replacement surgeries to his credit.
Innovations in Orthopaedic Surgery:
• Bilateral Procedures: First surgeon in India to perform bilateral total knee replacement surgeries.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery: Pioneer of minimally invasive total knee replacement in India.
• Instrument Design: Developed patented instruments for minimally invasive knee replacement, widely adopted worldwide.
• Virtual Surgery: Conducted India’s first virtual total knee replacement using patient-specific instrumentation.
• Gender-Specific Knees: First surgeon in India to implement gender-specific knee implants.
• Surgical Volume: Over 39,000 total knee replacements and more than 60,000 arthroscopic surgeries for sports injuries.
• Design Contributions: Key contributor to the development of the Persona knee system by Zimmer.
Medical Qualifications:
• F.R.C.S. (Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh) – 2010
• F.I.M.S.A. (International Medical Sciences Academy) – 1996
• M.Ch. (Ortho), University of Liverpool – 1983
• M.S. (Ortho), AIIMS, New Delhi – 1979
• M.B.B.S., Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University – 1974
Specialization and Expertise:
• Knee Replacement Surgery
• Joint Replacement Surgery
• Arthroscopic Ligament Surgeries
• Arthroplasty Surgeries
• Hip Surgery
• Robotic Surgeries
Memberships & Certifications:
• Indian Orthopedic Association
• Indian Arthroplasty Association
• Indian Hip and Knee Society
• General Medical Council (UK)
• International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
• Indian Association of Sports Medicine
• Joint Replacement State of Art
Awards & Accomplishments:
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Alumni Association of Sancheti Institutes, Pune – 2016
• Lifetime Award, Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society (APAS) – 2016
• Dr. B.C. Roy Award – 2014
• Padma Shri Award for surgical excellence – 2014
• Vishishita Chikitsa Ratan Award – 2012
• Bharat Shiromani Award – 2008-2009
• Distinguished Service Award, Delhi Doctors Association – 2004
• Knee Ratna Award, IMA, New Delhi – 2002
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal’s pioneering innovations, exceptional surgical expertise, and numerous accolades have firmly established him as a global authority and trailblazer in the field of orthopaedic surgery.

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About Dr. Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

About Dr. Ashok Rajgopal
He is a pioneer in Orthopaedic Surgern
• Institution: Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics, Medanta, Gurugram
• International Recognition: Globally acclaimed Orthopaedic surgeon with over 39,000 total knee replacement surgeries to his credit.
Innovations in Orthopaedic Surgery:
• Bilateral Procedures: First surgeon in India to perform bilateral total knee replacement surgeries.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery: Pioneer of minimally invasive total knee replacement in India.
• Instrument Design: Developed patented instruments for minimally invasive knee replacement, widely adopted worldwide.
• Virtual Surgery: Conducted India’s first virtual total knee replacement using patient-specific instrumentation.
• Gender-Specific Knees: First surgeon in India to implement gender-specific knee implants.
• Surgical Volume: Over 39,000 total knee replacements and more than 60,000 arthroscopic surgeries for sports injuries.
• Design Contributions: Key contributor to the development of the Persona knee system by Zimmer.
Medical Qualifications:
• F.R.C.S. (Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh) – 2010
• F.I.M.S.A. (International Medical Sciences Academy) – 1996
• M.Ch. (Ortho), University of Liverpool – 1983
• M.S. (Ortho), AIIMS, New Delhi – 1979
• M.B.B.S., Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University – 1974
Specialization and Expertise:
• Knee Replacement Surgery
• Joint Replacement Surgery
• Arthroscopic Ligament Surgeries
• Arthroplasty Surgeries
• Hip Surgery
• Robotic Surgeries
Memberships & Certifications:
• Indian Orthopedic Association
• Indian Arthroplasty Association
• Indian Hip and Knee Society
• General Medical Council (UK)
• International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
• Indian Association of Sports Medicine
• Joint Replacement State of Art
Awards & Accomplishments:
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Alumni Association of Sancheti Institutes, Pune – 2016
• Lifetime Award, Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society (APAS) – 2016
• Dr. B.C. Roy Award – 2014
• Padma Shri Award for surgical excellence – 2014
• Vishishita Chikitsa Ratan Award – 2012
• Bharat Shiromani Award – 2008-2009
• Distinguished Service Award, Delhi Doctors Association – 2004
• Knee Ratna Award, IMA, New Delhi – 2002
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal’s pioneering innovations, exceptional surgical expertise, and numerous accolades have firmly established him as a global authority and trailblazer in the field of orthopaedic surgery.

Experience Highlights

  • Lifetime Achievement Award, Alumni Association of Sancheti Institutes, Pune, 2016 (2016)
  • Lifetime Award, APAS (Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society), 2016 (2016)
  • Dr. BC Roy award “To recognize the best talents in encouraging the development of specialties in different branches of Medicine,” 2014 (2014)
  • Padma Shri award for recognition of surgical excellence and contribution to the field of Orthopedics, 2014 (2014)
  • Vishishita Chikitsa Ratan Award, 2012 (2012)
  • Bharat Shiromani Award for professional excellence in the field of Orthopedics, 2008-2009 (2008)
  • Distinguished Service Award - Delhi Doctor Association, 2004 (2004)
  • Knee Ratna Award, IMA, New Delhi, 2002 (2002)
  • Dr. Ashok Rajgopal's groundbreaking innovations, exceptional surgical skills, and numerous awards highlight his outstanding contributions to the field of Orthopaedics, making him a global leader in orthopaedic surgery.

Specializations

Robotic Surgeries Hip Surgery Arthroplasty Surgeries Arthroscopic Ligament Surgeries Joint Replacement Surgery Knee Replacement Surgery

Memberships

  • Joint Replacement State of Art
  • Indian Association of Sports Medicine
  • The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
  • General Medical Council (UK)
  • Indian Hip and Knee society
  • Indian Arthroplasty Association
  • Indian Orthopedic Association

Qualifications

  • F.R.C.S. (Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh) 2010 2010
  • F.I.M.S.A. (International Medical Sciences Academy) 1996 1996
  • M.Ch. (Ortho) (University of Liverpool) 1983 1983
  • M.S. (Ortho) (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi) 1979 1979
  • M.B.B.S. (Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University) 1974 1974