About Dr. Ashok Rajgopal
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal is the Group Chairman of the Medanta Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, India. He is one of the most recognised orthopaedic surgeons in South Asia, with a national profile built on a long career in joint replacement.
Clinical Focus
His practice is centred on total knee and hip arthroplasty, with a particular reputation for high-volume primary and revision knee replacement. He has worked across arthroscopy, complex joint reconstruction and minimally invasive knee surgery.
Experience
Dr. Rajgopal began independent orthopaedic practice in 1985 and joined Medanta in October 2009, serving as Chairman of the Bone and Joint Institute before being elevated to Group Chairman of the musculoskeletal institute in March 2019. He pioneered bilateral total knee replacement in India in 1987 and introduced minimally invasive knee surgery in the country in 2002.
Patient Trust
International patients choose Dr. Rajgopal for one of the longest and most-cited knee replacement track records in Asia. The combination of national civilian honours, AIIMS and Liverpool training, and Medanta's integrated hospital infrastructure makes him a default choice for complex or revision joint cases in India.
Certifications, licenses & patents
FRCSCertified- FellowshipFellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - FRCS(Ed) (2010); Fellow, International Medical Sciences Academy - FIMSA (1996); Permanent registration with the General Medical Council (UK)
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- TrainingMBBS, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University (1974); MS (Orthopaedics), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1978); MCh (Orth), University of Liverpool, UK (1983)
Professional memberships
- MembershipFounder member and former President, Indian Hip and Knee Society; Life Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association; Life Member, Indian Arthroplasty Association; Member, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body â not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Awards & recognition
Industry, media and event recognitions â shown for completeness. They are not certifications of clinical quality.
- AwardPadma Shri (Government of India, 2014); Dr. B.C. Roy National Award (2014); Knee Ratna Award (Indian Medical Association); Bharat Shiromani Award (2008-2009); Distinguished Service Award (Delhi Doctor Association, 2004); Honorary Surgeon to President of India (1997)
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Tertiary multi-specialty hospital in Gurugram, India (Medanta - The Medicity), with leading cardiac, oncology, transplant and orthopedic programs.
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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Ashok Rajgopal performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Comprehensive outcomes of different prosthetic interfaces in total hip arthroplasty: A network meta-analysis and systematic review based on age and follow-up periods.
- Multidimensional comparison of robot-assisted/manual THA: a systematic review and meta-analysis using REML-HK and multi-model for key outcomes.
- Early clinical efficacy and safety of different surgical approaches in total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
- What is the risk of dislocation after hip arthroplasty for patients with neuromuscular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Outcomes of dual mobility cemented versus cementless cups in primary total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.