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Dr. Raju Vaishya

Dr. Raju Vaishya

Orthopedics

41+

Years of Experience

About Dr. Raju Vaishya

Dr. Raju Vaishya (MBBS, MS – Orthopaedics, MCh – Orthopaedics Liverpool, FRCS London, FACS USA) is a Senior Consultant and Professor of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, where he has been practicing since 1996. He has more than 40 years of experience and is a nationally recognised pioneer in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery and one of the leading academic orthopaedic surgeons in India.

Professional Background

  • Years of Practice: 40+ years; joined Indraprastha Apollo in April 1996.
  • Procedures Performed: Total knee and hip replacement, shoulder and elbow joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery for knee and hip, ACL/PCL reconstruction, cartilage regeneration and restoration (Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation), management of complex fractures, osteoporosis, and sports injuries.

Innovations & Contributions

  • Pioneer: One of the first orthopaedic surgeons in India to introduce shoulder arthroscopy; pioneer of Patient Specific Instrumentation (PSI) for personalised knee replacement in India.
  • UK Training: 4 years of specialist higher surgical training in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery at Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry; Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital; Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhyl; and Hill Top Hospital, Bromsgrove.
  • Academic Contributions: Author of the book "Knee Osteoarthritis – Clinical Update" (British Indian Orthopaedic Society Congress, Leicester, 2019); Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine (inaugural issue, July 2020); Guest Editor, Apollo Medicine Journal COVID-19 special issue (36 articles, 2020); numerous publications in national and international orthopaedic journals.
  • Teaching: Conducts a fellowship training programme — trained 300+ orthopaedic surgeons from all over the country and abroad including surgeons from Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Africa and Arabic countries
  • International Service: Deployed to war zones such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Congo
  • Awards: Professor's Gold Medal for Best Research (1989), University of Birmingham, UK; IOA-UK Fellowship (2011); Founder President, Arthritis Care Foundation.
  • Memberships: Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS); American College of Surgeons (FACS); ISAKOS; Indian Arthroscopy Society; Indian Cartilage Society; Indian Arthroplasty Association; Indian Orthopaedic Association; SICOT

Good to know

Speciality

OrthopedicsSports Medicine

Language Spoken

EnglishHindi

Awards

  • Dr. B.C. Roy National Award
  • Limca Book of Records (Bilateral Total Knee Replacement)
  • Distinguished Service Award (Geriatric Society of India)
  • Doctor of the Year (Delhi Medical Association)

Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

1996 - Present

Hospital Affiliations

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

Apollo Indraprastha Hospital is an Indian health center that provides multiple specialties and serves as the flagship of the Apollo Health Care group. Located in New Delhi, Apollo Indraprastha Hospital has been providing its services since 1996. Spread out on fifteen acres of land, the hospital has over seven hundred beds and fifty two specialties combined under one roof. Apollo Indraprastha Hospital received the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation; however, it was the first hospital in India to do so. This signifies that the hospital follows all global standards of safety and quality in the delivery of patient care. ### Medical Specialty Apollo Indraprastha Hospital is equipped with numerous medical specialty departments. These include Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Nephrology and Organ Transplant. Notably, Apollo Indraprastha Hospital performs several advanced surgeries and treatments. Some examples include Liver and Kidney Transplants, Cardiac Surgery and Minimally Invasive Treatments. The hospital has also established several state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and Robotic Surgical Systems to provide accurate and multidisciplinary care for various types of medical conditions ranging from basic to complex. ### International Patient Service The international service department at Apollo Indraprastha Hospital aims to ensure that each patient receives a smooth and organized experience throughout their treatment process. Some of these services include: • Treatment Planning: Each patient will be treated by a team of doctors from various disciplines who work together to develop a personalized plan of treatment for your condition. • Assistance With Your Trip: We can assist you with your visa application, help coordinate travel arrangements and make hotel reservations. • Multilingual Coordinators and Telemedicine: Our multilingual coordinators will help facilitate communication between our staff members and your family during your stay at Apollo Indraprastha Hospital. Additionally, we offer telemedicine consultations which allow us to communicate with patients outside of India prior to or after they visit us. ### Patient Experience Each patient at Apollo Indraprastha Hospital receives high-quality, patient centered care through well-defined care paths, top level technology and continuous care path assessment. Every year, approximately 200,000 people are treated at Apollo Indraprastha Hospital. Of those patients, a large number come from other countries. As a result of this fact, Apollo Indraprastha Hospital places a great deal of importance upon safety, efficiency and outcome, thus allowing each patient a predictable and effective healthcare journey that meets international medical tourism requirements.

Packages Starting From $1,500

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Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee Replacement Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$5,500

Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip Replacement Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$6,500

ACL Reconstruction

ACL Reconstruction

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

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$3,000

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$1,500

Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$3,000

Spinal Fusion

Spinal Fusion

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$7,500

Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Hip Resurfacing Surgery

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$6,500

Joint Resurfacing

Joint Resurfacing

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$6,000

Laminectomy

Laminectomy

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$5,500

Bone and Tissue Grafting

Bone and Tissue Grafting

All inclusive (hospital + hotel)

Package starting From

$2,000

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Orthopedics

Orthopedics

Orthopedic surgery abroad covers [knee replacement](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/orthopedics/knee-surgery), [hip replacement](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/orthopedics/hip-arthroscopy), [ACL reconstruction](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/orthopedics/acl-reconstruction), arthroscopy, [shoulder surgery](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/orthopedics/shoulder-surgery), and spinal orthopedics performed by experienced orthopedic surgeons. Procedures range from minimally invasive arthroscopy to complex total joint reconstruction using computer-navigated and robotic-assisted techniques. The cost factor is the leading reason patients seek orthopedic surgery abroad. A total knee replacement that costs $35,000 to $55,000 at home may be available for $6,000 to $12,000 abroad at equally accredited hospitals with board-certified orthopedic surgeons using premium international implants. Leading international orthopedic hospitals offer shorter waiting times, high-volume surgical experience, and structured physiotherapy programs. Patients consistently report receiving more attentive surgical planning and rehabilitation care than they experienced at home. The surgeon's implant experience and the hospital's rehabilitation infrastructure are the most critical factors to ensure legitimacy. Confirm the implant brand and warranty, and verify the surgeon's annual procedure volume. Also never forget to ensure commitment of the facility to postoperative physiotherapy, activity restrictions, and follow-up imaging directly determines functional recovery.

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Sports medicine treatment abroad offers expert care for athletic injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and performance optimization. Specialist treatment covers [ACL and ligament injuries](https://curemeabroad.com/blogs/acl-surgery-recovery-time-from-surgery-to-full-recovery), tendinopathy, cartilage damage, stress fractures, and return-to-sport rehabilitation by sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and physiotherapists. Timely sports medicine care is difficult to access in many countries due to long waiting lists. Arthroscopic sports surgery that costs $15,000 to $30,000 at home may be available for $3,000 to $8,000 abroad at equally accredited centers with fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeons and sport-specific [rehabilitation](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/rehabilitation) programs. Leading international sports medicine centers offer rapid specialist access, same-week arthroscopy or injection appointments, and sport-specific rehabilitation programs. Patients — from professional athletes to active individuals — consistently report receiving more comprehensive, individually tailored sports care than they experienced at home. The sports physician's subspecialty training and the rehabilitation team's sport-specific expertise are the most important factors. Confirm your surgeon has fellowship training in sports medicine or arthroscopy. Adherence to phased rehabilitation protocols, return-to-sport testing milestones, and injury prevention programs directly determines re-injury risk and athletic performance recovery.

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Dr. Raju Vaishya

Raju Vaishya has been practicing medicine since 1988, giving them over 37 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics and have built a focused career in senior consultant – orthopaedics.

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Dr. Raju Vaishya

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