- Speciality: Musculoskeletal Disorders & Orthopaedics
- Designation: Chairman – Bone & Joint Institute at Medanta – The Medicity Hospital Gurugram
- Education: MBBS, , MS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho), FRCS (Edinburgh), Fellowship (IMSA)
- Experience: 45+ years
- Hospital: Medanta Hospitals, Gurugram
About Dr. Ashok Rajgopal
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal is one of India’s most renowned orthopaedic surgeons with over 45 years of experience. He currently serves as Chairman at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram. Over the years, he has performed more than 25,000 total knee replacement surgeries. In addition, he has completed thousands of arthroscopic and joint replacement procedures with excellent outcomes. He is widely known for his precision, speed, and innovative surgical techniques. Notably, he once performed 28 knee replacement surgeries in less than 12 hours. This achievement reflects his exceptional expertise and efficiency.
Moreover, Dr. Rajgopal has played a key role in advancing minimally invasive knee surgery in India. He was the first orthopaedic surgeon in the country to perform bilateral total knee replacement and patient-specific instrument-based surgery. Furthermore, he has contributed to the design and development of advanced knee implants, including the Persona Knee System. His approach focuses on personalized treatment and faster recovery. He completed his MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, followed by MS from AIIMS, New Delhi, and MCh from the University of Liverpool. Additionally, he earned FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He has received the prestigious Padma Shri award for his contribution to orthopaedics. Therefore, he is considered a leading expert in knee replacement surgery in India.
Work Experience
● Chairman – Bone & Joint Institute, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
● Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon – Medanta – The Medicity
● Extensive experience across leading national and international institutions
● Leader in advanced knee replacement and joint reconstruction programs
Specialty & Interests
● Total Knee Replacement Surgery and Revision Knee Replacement
● Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Techniques
● Arthroscopy and Sports Injury Management
● Personalized Knee Implant Technology and Alignment Techniques
● Complex Joint Reconstruction and Orthopaedic Procedures
Memberships
● Indian Orthopaedic Association – Life Member
● Indian Arthroscopy Association – Life Member
● Indian Society of Arthroscopy – President
● International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) – Member
● Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society – Founder Member & Past President
● Indian Hip and Knee Society – Founder Member & President
● General Medical Council (UK) – Registered Member
Education & Training
● MBBS – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune (1974)
● MS (Orthopaedics) – AIIMS, New Delhi (1979)
● MCh (Orthopaedics) – University of Liverpool, UK (1983)
● FRCS – Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (2010)
● Fellowship – International Medical Sciences Academy
Honors & Awards
● Padma Shri – Government of India (2014)
● Knee Ratna Award – IMA New Delhi
● Bharat Shiromani Award for Excellence in Orthopaedics
● Distinguished Service Award – Delhi Medical Association
● Lifetime Achievement Award – Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society
● Performed over 25,000+ Total Knee Replacement Surgeries
● Successfully completed 28 knee surgeries in under 12 hours
● Pioneer in patient-specific knee replacement techniques in India
Treatments Offered
● Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
● Revision Knee Replacement Surgery
● Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
● Joint Replacement Surgery (Hip & Knee)
● Sports Injury Treatment
● Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Surgery
● Personalized Knee Implant Procedures
● Complex Joint Reconstruction Surgeries
