Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan

Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan is a renowned Spine Surgeon with over 27 years of clinical experience, known for his expertise in treating complex spinal disorders. After completing his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College and MS in Orthopedics from Safdarjung Hospital, he pursued advanced training in the UK, earning an MCH (Orthopedics) with distinction from the University of Liverpool, a PhD from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London, and FRCS (Orth) from the UK Intercollegiate Board. He has served as a Consultant Spine Surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi, and previously at Mid-Cheshire NHS Trust in the UK, where he established a comprehensive spine service. His surgical expertise covers a wide range of procedures, including discectomies, disc replacements, spinal deformity correction, trauma reconstruction, and spinal tumor surgeries.

Dr. Krishnan is highly regarded for his patient-focused approach, meticulous surgical techniques, and commitment to clinical outcomes. He regularly audits surgical results using internationally accepted tools like the Oswestry Disability Index and Canadian Neck Disability Index. His special interests include cervical and lumbar spine disorders, spinal cord injuries, and spinal deformities. He is a member of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India and the Delhi Spine Society, and has received the Norman Roberts Medal for academic excellence in spine surgery.