Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan 
MBBS, MS, MCh, FRCS
Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Spine Surgeon
Senior Consultant
49 Years Years of Experience
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
English, Hindi, Tamil
About Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan
Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan is one of India’s most experienced and respected spine surgeons with over three and a half decades of surgical expertise. He currently serves as the Senior Consultant in Spine Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. Dr. Krishnan has been instrumental in introducing and refining advanced spine surgery techniques in India, particularly in the field of minimally invasive and reconstructive spinal procedures.
His medical journey began in India and further advanced through internationally reputed institutions in the UK and Europe. Trained in some of the world’s finest centers of spine surgery, Dr. Krishnan brings a global standard of care to his patients. His approach is rooted in comprehensive diagnosis, patient education, and precise execution of surgical and non-surgical treatment plans.
Dr. Krishnan is widely recognized for managing complex spinal disorders, including deformities, degenerative spine conditions, spinal tumors, and trauma. His reputation for excellence extends to patients across the globe, and he remains committed to improving spine care access and outcomes through education and innovation.
Qualifications of Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan
- MBBS, Stanley Medical College, Chennai, 1981
- MS (Orthopedics), University of Madras, 1986
- MCh (Orthopedics), University of Liverpool, UK, 1990
- FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons), UK, 1993
Special Area of Interest
- Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
- AO Spine Fellowship, Germany
- Advanced Certification in Deformity Correction, Switzerland
- Fellowship in Spinal Oncology, National Hospital for Neurology, London
- International Training in Minimally Invasive Techniques, Singapore and USA
Work Experience of Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK, 1995
- King’s College Hospital, London
- University of Liverpool Hospitals
- Government Hospitals in Chennai, India
Awards & Recognitions
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- Medical Excellence Award, Indo-British Spine Society
- FRCS Honorary Recognition, Royal College of Surgeons, UK
Memberships
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- AO Spine International
- British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS)
- International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS)
- Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
- Royal College of Surgeons, UK
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