Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

MCh, MS, MBBS Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon Chairman

48 Years of Experience

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Dr. Ashok Rajgopal is one of India’s most celebrated orthopedic surgeons, with a distinguished career spanning over 48 years in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery.
He currently serves as the Group Chairman of the Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders & Orthopaedics at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram.
Dr. Rajgopal has successfully performed over 25,000 total knee replacement surgeries, making him a pioneer in joint replacement across Asia.
He is widely credited with introducing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted knee replacement techniques in India.
Known for his excellence in arthroscopy and arthroplasty, he has also performed more than 9,950 arthroscopic procedures and 3,200+ joint replacements.
Dr. Rajgopal is the principal designer of the PERSONA KNEE SYSTEM, a patient-specific implant design used globally for total knee arthroplasty.
His work focuses on advanced technologies like trabecular metal implants and customized instrumentation for joint reconstruction.
He has trained and mentored hundreds of orthopedic surgeons in India and internationally, contributing immensely to orthopedic education.
Recognized for his compassionate care and precision surgery, he remains a top choice for high-profile patients and complex cases.
His contributions have earned him national awards and international acclaim, firmly establishing him as a thought leader in orthopedics.

MBBS – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
MS (Orthopedic Surgery) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
MCh (Orthopedics) – University of Liverpool, UK
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) – Edinburgh, UK
Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy

Total Knee Replacement (TKR) – including minimally invasive and robotic techniques
Bilateral Knee Replacement – simultaneous joint restoration
Arthroscopic Surgery – for sports injuries, meniscus tears, and ligament repairs
Unicompartmental Knee Replacement – minimally invasive partial replacements
Trabecular Metal Implantation – for enhanced bone integration
Hip Replacement Surgery – both primary and revision procedures
Development of Orthopedic Implants – including patient-specific systems
Sports Medicine and Joint Preservation

Group Chairman, Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders & Orthopaedics, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
Former Executive Director and Chairman, Fortis Bone and Joint Institute, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Former Director of Orthopedics, Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Senior Consultant, Sitaram Bhartia Institute and Moolchand Hospital, New Delhi
Over four decades of experience in complex joint reconstructions and implant design

Padma Shri Award (2014) – India's fourth-highest civilian award for excellence in medicine
Dr. B. C. Roy Award – India’s most prestigious medical honor
Bharat Shiromani Award for outstanding service in orthopedics
Distinguished Service Award from Delhi Medical Association
Knee Ratna Award by Indian Medical Association for pioneering work in joint surgery
Honored by multiple national and international orthopedic forums for surgical innovation

Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA)
Indian Arthroplasty Association
Indian Association of Sports Medicine
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Past President, Indian Arthroscopy Association
Founder Member, Vice President & Past President, Indian Hip and Knee Society
Founder President, Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society
Member, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)

Dr. Rajgopal has authored numerous research papers on knee replacement, arthroscopy, and orthopedic implant innovation in leading journals.
His publications often focus on clinical outcomes of advanced prosthetic systems, biomechanics, and postoperative recovery.
He has contributed to orthopedic textbooks and surgical training modules, serving as a reference point for new orthopedic surgeons.
Presented scientific research at international orthopedic congresses including AAOS, SICOT, and APAS.