- Speciality: Neuro Spine Surgery
- Designation: Chief – Neuro Spine Surgery, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
- Education: MBBS
- MS (Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery)
- Experience: 20+ years
- Hospital: Artemis Hospital, Gurugram
About Dr. SK Rajan
Dr. SK Rajan is a highly accomplished Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon with over 20 years of extensive experience in the surgical arena. He currently serves as the Chief of Neuro Spine Surgery & Additional Director of Neurosurgery at Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram. He completed his MBBS from GMCH, Patiala. Subsequently, he earned his MS in Surgery from PGI, Chandigarh. He then pursued his MCh in Neurosurgery from GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi. Furthermore, he completed multiple spine surgery fellowships at prestigious international institutions. These include the Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, USA, and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
Additionally, Dr. Rajan is an ‘AO International’ Certified Spine Surgeon. He has accomplished over 3,000 surgeries, including some of the most complex spine cases. He performs both open and minimally invasive spine surgeries. These include fusions as well as motion preservation surgeries. He treats congenital, degenerative, scoliotic, traumatic, and infective problems of the whole spine. Moreover, he has been recognized for utilizing Minimally Invasive Key Hole Spine Surgery Techniques. He is regularly invited to give talks at Regional and International level scientific meetings. He has also authored and co-authored numerous publications and book chapters. Consequently, he is a trusted and respected name in spine surgery across India.
Work Experience
● Chief – Neuro Spine Surgery, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram (Present)
● Additional Director – Neurosurgery, Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram (Present)
● Head of Spine Surgery and Associate Director of Neurosurgery, Artemis Hospitals
● Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Various Central Government and Private Hospitals, Delhi
● Over 20 years of comprehensive neurosurgery and spine surgery experience
● Over 3,000 surgeries performed, including complex spine cases
● AO International Certified Spine Surgeon
Specialty & Interests
● Minimally Invasive (Keyhole) Spine Surgery
● Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) Anomalies
● Spinal Fractures and Cementing (Kyphoplasty, Vertebroplasty)
● Endoscopic Spine Surgery
● Spinal Deformity Correction (Kyphosis, Scoliosis)
● Spinal Tumors (Including Keyhole Tumor Removal)
● Disc Replacement (Artificial Disc Placement)
● Spinal Tuberculosis and Discitis
● Robotic O-Arm Neuro-Navigation Spine Surgery
Memberships
● North American Spine Society, USA
● Neurological Society of India
● Association of Spine Surgeons of India
● Neurological Surgeons Society of India
● Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association, India
● Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of India
● World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, USA
Education & Training
● MBBS, GMCH, Patiala
● MS (Surgery), PGI, Chandigarh
● MCh (Neurosurgery), GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi
● Fellow Spine Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, USA
● Spine Surgery Fellowship, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
● Spine Surgery Fellowship, National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UK
● Fellowship in Spine Surgery, KEM Hospital & Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, India
● AO International Certified Spine Surgeon
Honors & Awards
● Recipient of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Travelling Fellowship to USA (2010)
● Recipient of Global Healthcare Excellence Award for Excellence in Spine Surgery (2014)
● Recipient of Leaders Award for Leader in Treatment of Spinal Disorders (2015)
● Recipient of National Healthcare Excellence Award for Best Neurosciences Team of the Year (2016)
● Selected for prestigious International World Federation of Neurosurgeons Fellowship to USA (2009)
● Recognized for popularizing new techniques for complex spinal disorders
