Dr. Prof. Rajesh Malhotra is a highly esteemed Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 34 years of experience. He has gained recognition for his expertise in hip resurfacing, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement surgery, and has made significant contributions to orthopedic surgery innovations and advancements. He completed his MBBS and MS in Orthopedics from AIIMS, New Delhi, and has acquired further qualifications and fellowships from prestigious institutions globally.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS, AIIMS, New Delhi, 1984
• MS (Orthopedics), AIIMS, New Delhi, 1988
• FIMSA, 2010, International Medical Science Academy
• FRCS, 2012, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK

Professional Experience:

• Senior Registrar – AIIMS, New Delhi (1989-1992)
• Assistant Professor – AIIMS, New Delhi (1992-1998)
• Associate Professor – AIIMS, New Delhi (1998-2002)
• Additional Professor – AIIMS, New Delhi (2002-2005)
• Professor – AIIMS, New Delhi (2005-2023)
• Professor & Head of Orthopedics – AIIMS, New Delhi (2016-2023)
• Chief – Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi (2017-2023)
• In-charge, COVID Hospital – AIIMS, New Delhi (April 2020 - June 2023)
• Senior Consultant - Orthopedics – Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (Present)

Notable Achievements:

• BC Roy National Award for Eminent Medical Teacher (2014) by the President of India
• Rajiv Gandhi National Excellence Award (2021-22) for Corona Warriors
• Listed among the top 1% researchers in the world by Stanford University (2021)
• Multiple awards for excellence in orthopedic surgery and contributions to medical education

Certifications:

• FRCS (Glasgow) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
• FACS – Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• FICS – Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
• FIMSA – Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy
• FNAMS – Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences
• FNASC – Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences

Professional Memberships:

• Member of various national and international orthopedic associations

Fellowships:

• Fellowship in Joint Replacement and Bone Banking – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Lennox Hill Hospital, New York
• AO Trauma and Reconstructive Fellowship
• Indo-British Travelling Senior Fellowship (UK)
• Ranawat Orthopedic Foundation Fellowship – Universitätklinik Ulm, Germany
• J&J and Robert Roaf Fellowship (India)