Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Orthopedics

About

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal (MBBS, MS – Orthopaedics, MCh – Orthopaedics, FRCS Edinburgh, FIMSA) is the Group Chairman of Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram. He has more than 40,000 total knee replacements and more than 40 years of pioneering surgical experience.

Professional Background

  • Years of Practice: 40+ years; at Medanta since 2009
  • Procedures Performed: Total knee replacement, bilateral knee replacement, minimally invasive knee surgery, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, robotic joint replacement, hip replacement, arthroscopic surgery for sports injuries/ligament repair, complex revision joint replacement

Innovations & Contributions

  • National Firsts: The first bilateral total knee replacement in India (1987), the first minimally invasive knee replacement (2002), the first virtual total knee replacement using patient-specific instruments, the first introduction of gender-specific knees in India and the first robotic joint replacement surgery in India.
  • Implant Design: Co-designer of the PERSONA Knee System (Zimmer, 2013) that is now personalised knee replacement system used worldwide; creator of patented MIS knee replacement instruments used by surgeons globally.
  • Academic Contributions: Editor of textbook "Knee Surgery" (published in AAOS 2014, New Orleans); 82+ published research papers; editorial board of KSSTA (Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy).
  • Awards: Padma Shri (2014) — Government of India, Dr. B.C. Roy Award (2014) — Medical Council of India, Honorary Orthopaedic Surgeon to the President of India (1997), Knee Ratna Award, IMA New Delhi, Bharat Shiromani Award
  • Memberships: Founder Member, Vice President and past President of Indian Hip and Knee Society, Member of ISAKOS and FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

Good to Know

Specialties

OrthopedicsSports Medicine

Languages Spoken

EnglishHindi

Awards

Padma Shri

Dr. B.C. Roy National Award

Bharat Shiromani Award

Group Chairman - Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders & Orthopaedics

Medanta – The Medicity Gurugram

2019 - Present

MCh (Orthopaedics)

University of Liverpool

1983

MS (Orthopaedics)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

1978

MBBS (Medical Degree)

Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

1974

Medanta – The Medicity Gurugram

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Anonymous

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5.0Mar 2026

A Padma Shri awardee for a reason. He performed a virtual total knee replacement for my father using patient-specific instruments. The alignment is perfect. He is very strict about post-op protocols, which I think is why his success rate is so high (98%).

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Anonymous

Google
5.0Mar 2026

he Medanta Bone & Joint Institute is like a well-oiled machine. While Dr. Rajgopal leads the strategy, his assistants are also excellent. I was impressed by the 'No-Pain' protocol they use post-surgery. Truly the gold standard for orthopedics in India.

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Anonymous

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5.0Mar 2026

He is a very busy 'celebrity' doctor, so don't expect long chats, but do expect world-class results. He fixed my ACL tear using a minimally invasive arthroscopic technique. I’m already back to light jogging. His surgical efficiency is legendary.

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Anonymous

Google
5.0Jan 2026

had both knees replaced at once (Bilateral TKR). Dr. Rajgopal was incredibly thorough in explaining the use of 'gender-specific' implants. My recovery was managed by a top-tier rehab team at Medanta. I am now 6 months post-op and pain-free for the first time in a decade.

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Anonymous

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5.0Feb 2026

I traveled from the USA for a complex revision knee surgery. Dr. Rajgopal's reputation as a 'master surgeon' is no exaggeration. At Medanta in 2025, his team used robotic assistance for my case, and I was walking within 24 hours. He is a man of immense knowledge and surgical precision.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ashok Rajgopal has been practicing medicine since 1981, giving them over 44 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Group Chairman and have built a focused career in group chairman - institute of musculoskeletal disorders and orthopaedics.

You can request a consultation with Ashok Rajgopal through CureMeAbroad by submitting your details. Video consultations are available for international patients before travel through CureMeAbroad.

Joint replacement surgery with Ashok Rajgopal typically costs 50-70% less than comparable procedures in the US or UK. Final pricing depends on implant type, unilateral vs bilateral surgery, and hospital stay duration. CureMeAbroad can request a detailed estimate after reviewing your X-rays or MRI reports.

Ashok Rajgopal practices at Group Chairman - Institute of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Orthopaedics. The facility is equipped with modern surgical and diagnostic infrastructure, and maintains international accreditation standards to ensure a safe and reliable care environment for overseas patients.

Yes, Ashok Rajgopal regularly treats patients from the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Their hospital provides dedicated international patient support including pre-arrival medical record review, visa support letters, airport transfers, and coordination of post-travel follow-up care.

Ashok Rajgopal specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on hip and knee replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma management. They use modern implant systems and minimally invasive techniques to help patients regain mobility and reduce chronic joint pain.

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