Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan, with over 27 years of experience, is a prominent spine surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Indraprastha, in New Delhi. He holds esteemed qualifications, including MBBS, MS, MCh, PhD, and FRCS (Orth). Dr. Krishnan specializes in a broad spectrum of spine surgery conditions, such as slip disc, degenerated disc, cervical spondylitis treatment, and spinal cord injury treatment, offering comprehensive services like spinal fusion, spinal therapy, and spinal orthoses for various spinal diseases and injuries.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1976)
- MS (Orthopedics) – Master of Surgery in Orthopedics from the Central Institute of Orthopedics at Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi (1980)
- MCh – Master of Chirurgiae (Surgery)
- PhD – Doctor of Philosophy
- FRCS (Orth) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Orthopedics
Professional Experience:
- Over 27 years in spine surgery and orthopedics
- Consultant Spine Surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Notable Achievements:
- Gold Medal in MCH, Liverpool, 1984. PHD, University of London, 1993.
- Renowned for expertise in treating complex spinal disorders such as herniated discs, spine injuries, and spasticity
- Plans to develop Advanced Spine Workshops in the future
Certifications:
- He is on the Faculty of the Annual MAMC Instructional Course in Orthopedics at Maulana Azad Medical College for MS and DNB students from all over India. He is also committed to teaching a 4-month Basic Spine Course at MAMC every year for postgraduates and intends to develop Advanced Spine Workshops in due course
Memberships:
- Past member, British Orthopedic Association
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India
- Delhi Spine Society
Fellowships:
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in Orthopedics