Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal is one of India’s most distinguished orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeons, with an illustrious career spanning over 50 years.

He has performed more than 99,000 surgeries, including over 39,000 total knee replacements and 60,000+ arthroscopic procedures, making him a high-volume surgeon of global repute.

He holds an MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (1974), MS from AIIMS (1979), MCh from the University of Liverpool (1983), FRCS from Edinburgh, and is a Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA).

Dr. Rajgopal is widely respected as a pioneer in joint replacement surgery, being the first in India to perform both bilateral total knee replacement and minimally invasive total knee replacement.

He also led innovation in orthopaedics by developing patented surgical instruments and was a key member in designing the Persona Knee System for Zimmer.

He introduced virtual knee replacement with patient-specific instrumentation in India, revolutionizing surgical precision and outcomes.

Specializing in robot-assisted surgery, he is particularly noted for treating complex ligament injuries, sports trauma, and degenerative joint conditions.

Dr. Rajgopal has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Padma Shri, BC Roy Award, and Knee Ratna Award, recognizing his service and innovations in orthopaedic surgery.

He has trained and mentored countless orthopaedic surgeons across India and continues to set benchmarks in clinical excellence at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon.

Patients seek him out for his unmatched experience, surgical expertise, and compassionate care.

With a legacy rooted in both excellence and innovation, Dr. Rajgopal is regarded as one of the top joint replacement surgeons in the world.