- Dr. SK Rajan
- Speciality: Spine surgery, neurosurgery
- Designation: Director of Neurosurgery and Chief of Neuro Spine Surgery
- Education: MBBS, MS – General Surgery, MCh – Neuro Surgery
- Experience: 25+ years
- Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Dr. SK Rajan: Expert Spine Surgeon in Gurugram, India
Dr. SK Rajan is a distinguished spine surgeon with over 25 years of global surgical experience. He has trained at renowned institutions like PGI Chandigarh, GB Pant Hospital in New Delhi, and further honed his expertise in the UK and the US under eminent spine surgery specialists like Prof. Edward Benzel at the Cleveland Clinic and Mr. Adrian Casey in London. Dr. Rajan is an ‘AO International’ Certified Spine Surgeon and has performed over 3000 complex spine surgeries, including some of the most challenging cases in the country.
He has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Fellowship and the Global Healthcare Excellence Award for Spine Surgery. Dr. Rajan is known for pioneering minimally invasive keyhole spine surgery techniques, offering advanced treatments for conditions such as slipped discs, spinal tumors, and spinal deformities like kyphosis and scoliosis. His expertise in using cutting-edge technologies like Robotic O-Arm Neuro-Navigation ensures precision and safety in spine surgeries. Currently, he serves as the Head of Spine Surgery and Associate Director of Neurosurgery at Artemis Hospital in Gurugram.
Clinical Focus
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Keyhole procedures for conditions like slipped discs and lumbar canal stenosis, minimizing recovery time.
- Spinal Deformity Correction: Advanced techniques using intraoperative neuro-monitoring for correcting kyphosis and scoliosis.
- Cementing for Spinal Fractures: Innovative methods for stabilizing fractures in elderly patients, offering rapid pain relief with minimal invasion.
- Micro-Endoscopic Disc Surgery: Day-care procedures under local anesthesia for newly slipped discs that don’t respond to medication.
- Spinal Fixation and Fusion: Utilizing Robotic O-Arm Neuro-Navigation for precise and safe spinal surgeries.
Procedures
- Keyhole Spine Surgery: 1-1.5 inch incisions for nerve decompression and spinal stabilization, reducing post-op pain.
- Deformity Correction: Neuro-navigation for accurate correction of abnormal spine curvatures.
- Cement Stabilization: Minimally invasive techniques for immediate fracture repair.
- Endoscopic Disc Surgery: Specialized access ports for treating slipped discs under local anesthesia.
- Spinal Fixation and Fusion: Robotic O-Arm technology for safe screw and cage placement during spine surgeries.
Awards & Memberships
- World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Fellowship (2010)
- Global Healthcare Excellence Award for Spine Surgery (2014)
- Leaders Award for Leadership in Spinal Disorders (2015)
- National Healthcare Excellence Award (2016)
- Member of the North American Spine Society, Indian Neurological Society, and Association of Spine Surgeons of India.
Dr. SK Rajan continues to contribute to the field of spine surgery, making significant strides in the treatment of complex spinal disorders and advancing the standards of care in the industry.
