How many total knee replacement surgeries has Dr. Rajgopal performed?

Dr. Rajgopal has performed over 30,000 total knee replacement surgeries.

What are some of Dr. Rajgopal's notable achievements in orthopedic surgery?

He has performed the first bilateral procedure in India, the first to use the Gender implant, the first to perform total knee replacement using Patient Specific Instrumentation, and the first to perform minimally invasive total knee replacement in India.

What is the 'Persona Knee' and what role did Dr. Rajgopal play in its development?

The Persona Knee is a latest knee implant designed and developed by a team that includes Dr. Rajgopal. He was a member of the design team.

What awards has Dr. Rajgopal received for his contributions to medical science?

Dr. Rajgopal has received a number of awards for his enduring passion for practicing and advancing medical sciences, but the specific awards are not mentioned in the provided information.

Where did Dr. Rajgopal complete his M.B.B.S. degree?

Dr. Rajgopal completed his M.B.B.S. degree at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University.

What is the highest academic qualification obtained by Dr. Rajgopal?

Dr. Rajgopal's highest academic qualification is F.R.C.S., obtained from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 2010.

What is Dr. Rajgopal's involvement in the design and development of medical instruments?

Dr. Rajgopal successfully developed instruments for MIS total knee replacement surgery which were later patented by Zimmer and are used by knee replacement surgeons worldwide.

Why is Dr. Rajgopal considered a prolific surgeon?

Dr. Rajgopal is considered a prolific surgeon due to his extensive experience, having performed over 30,000 total knee replacement surgeries and more than 15,000 arthroscopic surgeries.

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Q: What are the types of surgeries Dr. Rajgopal specializes in?

Dr. Rajgopal specializes in Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgeries, and Arthroplastic Surgeries.

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An internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Rajgopal is a prolific surgeon with over 30,000 total knee replacement surgeries to his credit.
In addition, he has performed more than 15,000 arthroscopic surgeries for ligament repairs and reconstructions.
He has several firsts to his credit — the first to perform a bilateral procedure in India, the first to use the Gender implant (designed especially for female patients), the first to perform total knee replacement using Patient Specific Instrumentation, and the first to perform minimally invasive total knee replacement in India.
He is a designer surgeon and a member of the design team responsible for the design and development of the latest knee implant, The Persona Knee. He successfully developed instruments for MIS total knee replacement surgery which were later patented by Zimmer and are used by knee replacement surgeons worldwide.
His enduring passion for practicing and advancing medical sciences has seen him win a number of awards.

Specialization and Expertise

Knee Surgery
Joint Replacement Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgeries
Arthroplastic Surgeries

Education

QUALIFICATIONS INSTITUTE / DEPARTMENT YEAR
F.R.C.S. Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh 2010
F.I.M.S.A. International Medical Sciences Academy 1996
M.Ch. (Ortho) University of Liverpool 1983
M.S. (Ortho) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 1979
M.B.B.S. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University 1974

QUALIFICATIONS	INSTITUTE / DEPARTMENT	YEAR
F.R.C.S.	Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh	2010
F.I.M.S.A.	International Medical Sciences Academy	1996
M.Ch. (Ortho)	University of Liverpool	1983
M.S. (Ortho)	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi	1979
M.B.B.S.	Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University	1974

Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award, Alumni Association of Sancheti Institutes, Pune, 2016
Life time award, APAS (Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society), 2016
Dr. BC Roy award “To recognize the best talents in encouraging the development of specialities in different branches of Medicine”, 2014
Padma Shri award for recognition of surgical excellence and contribution to the field of Orthopaedics, 2014
Vishishita Chikitsa Ratan Award, 2012
Bharat Shiromani Award for professional excellence in the field of Orthopaedics, 2008-2009
Distinguished Service Award - Delhi Doctor Association, 2004
Knee Ratna Award, IMA, New Delhi, 2002.

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Dr. Rajgopal specializes in knee surgery, joint replacement surgery, arthroscopic surgeries, and arthroplastic surgeries.

About

An internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Rajgopal is a prolific surgeon with over 30,000 total knee replacement surgeries to his credit.
In addition, he has performed more than 15,000 arthroscopic surgeries for ligament repairs and reconstructions.
He has several firsts to his credit — the first to perform a bilateral procedure in India, the first to use the Gender implant (designed especially for female patients), the first to perform total knee replacement using Patient Specific Instrumentation, and the first to perform minimally invasive total knee replacement in India.
He is a designer surgeon and a member of the design team responsible for the design and development of the latest knee implant, The Persona Knee. He successfully developed instruments for MIS total knee replacement surgery which were later patented by Zimmer and are used by knee replacement surgeons worldwide.
His enduring passion for practicing and advancing medical sciences has seen him win a number of awards.

Specialization and Expertise

Knee Surgery
Joint Replacement Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgeries
Arthroplastic Surgeries

Education

QUALIFICATIONS INSTITUTE / DEPARTMENT YEAR
F.R.C.S. Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh 2010
F.I.M.S.A. International Medical Sciences Academy 1996
M.Ch. (Ortho) University of Liverpool 1983
M.S. (Ortho) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 1979
M.B.B.S. Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University 1974

QUALIFICATIONS	INSTITUTE / DEPARTMENT	YEAR
F.R.C.S.	Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh	2010
F.I.M.S.A.	International Medical Sciences Academy	1996
M.Ch. (Ortho)	University of Liverpool	1983
M.S. (Ortho)	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi	1979
M.B.B.S.	Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University	1974

Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award, Alumni Association of Sancheti Institutes, Pune, 2016
Life time award, APAS (Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society), 2016
Dr. BC Roy award “To recognize the best talents in encouraging the development of specialities in different branches of Medicine”, 2014
Padma Shri award for recognition of surgical excellence and contribution to the field of Orthopaedics, 2014
Vishishita Chikitsa Ratan Award, 2012
Bharat Shiromani Award for professional excellence in the field of Orthopaedics, 2008-2009
Distinguished Service Award - Delhi Doctor Association, 2004
Knee Ratna Award, IMA, New Delhi, 2002.

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How many total knee replacement surgeries has Dr. Rajgopal performed?

What are some of Dr. Rajgopal's notable achievements in orthopedic surgery?

What is the 'Persona Knee' and what role did Dr. Rajgopal play in its development?

What awards has Dr. Rajgopal received for his contributions to medical science?

Where did Dr. Rajgopal complete his M.B.B.S. degree?

What is the highest academic qualification obtained by Dr. Rajgopal?

What is Dr. Rajgopal's involvement in the design and development of medical instruments?

What are the types of surgeries Dr. Rajgopal specializes in?

Why is Dr. Rajgopal considered a prolific surgeon?

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What are Dr. Ashok Rajgopal's areas of specialization?

How many total knee replacement surgeries has Dr. Rajgopal performed?

What are some of Dr. Rajgopal's notable achievements in orthopedic surgery?

What is the 'Persona Knee' and what role did Dr. Rajgopal play in its development?

What awards has Dr. Rajgopal received for his contributions to medical science?

Where did Dr. Rajgopal complete his M.B.B.S. degree?

What is the highest academic qualification obtained by Dr. Rajgopal?

What is Dr. Rajgopal's involvement in the design and development of medical instruments?

What are the types of surgeries Dr. Rajgopal specializes in?

Why is Dr. Rajgopal considered a prolific surgeon?

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