About Dr. Ashok Rajgopal:
- Dr. Ashok Rajgopal is an internationally acclaimed orthopedic surgeon with over 45 years of experience in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgeries.
- He currently serves as the Group Chairman of Musculoskeletal Disorders & Orthopaedics at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram.
- Dr. Rajgopal completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, in 1974, followed by an MS in Orthopaedics from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, in 1979.
- He further pursued an MCh in Orthopaedics from the University of Liverpool, UK, in 1983, and was awarded the FRCS by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2010.
- Dr. Rajgopal has performed over 39,000 total knee replacement surgeries and more than 60,000 arthroscopic procedures for sports injuries.
- He is renowned for pioneering minimally invasive knee surgeries in India and for designing patented instruments for such procedures, which are now used globally.
- Dr. Rajgopal was the first in India to perform bilateral total knee replacement surgery and to use patient-specific instrumentation for virtual total knee replacement.
- He has been instrumental in the development of the PERSONA Knee System, a personalized knee replacement system launched in India in 2013.
Why Choose Dr. Ashok Rajgopal?
- Over 45 years of specialized experience in orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
- Pioneer in minimally invasive and patient-specific knee replacement surgeries in India.
- Extensive experience in performing complex joint replacement and arthroscopic procedures with a high success rate.
- Recipient of prestigious national honors, including the Padma Shri and Dr. B.C. Roy Award, for his contributions to the field of medicine.
- Active participation in clinical research with numerous publications in reputed medical journals.
- Member of several esteemed medical organizations, contributing to ongoing advancements in orthopedic surgery.
Education Background:
- MBBS – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (1974)
- MS (Orthopaedics) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1979)
- MCh (Orthopaedics) – University of Liverpool, UK (1983)
- FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (2010)
Awards & Accolades:
- Padma Shri Award by the President of India for distinguished service in the field of medicine (2014).
- Dr. B.C. Roy National Award for “Eminent Medical Person” (2014).
- Knee Ratna Award, Indian Medical Association, New Delhi (2002).
- Bharat Shiromani Award for professional excellence in the field of Orthopaedics (2008-2009).
- Distinguished Service Award – Delhi Doctor Association (2004).
- Vishistha Chikitsa Ratna Award (2012).
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal Specialities:
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal specializes in orthopedic and joint replacement surgery, with a focus on knee replacement, hip replacement, arthroscopic ligament surgeries, and minimally invasive procedures.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Ligament injuries (e.g., ACL, PCL tears)
- Meniscal tears
- Sports-related joint injuries
- Joint deformities
- Rheumatoid arthritis affecting joints
- Post-traumatic joint conditions
- Avascular necrosis of the hip
- Revision joint surgeries
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Total knee replacement (TKR)
- Partial knee replacement (unicompartmental knee arthroplasty)
- Revision knee replacement
- Total hip replacement (THR)
- Revision hip replacement
- Arthroscopic knee surgeries
- Ligament reconstruction (ACL, PCL)
- Meniscectomy and meniscal repair
- Minimally invasive joint surgeries
- Patient-specific instrumentation surgeries
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