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Dr. Saurabh Rawall

Dr. Saurabh Rawall

Orthopedics

21+

Years of Experience

About Dr. Saurabh Rawall

Dr. Saurabh Rawall (MBBS – AIIMS New Delhi, MS – Orthopaedics AIIMS New Delhi, DNB – Spine Fellowship FNB, Fellowship in Adult Spine Surgery – University of Calgary Canada, Fellowship in Paediatric Spine Surgery – Sydney Australia) is Senior Consultant in Spine and Scoliosis Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. His 18+ years of experience and completion of more than 2000 spine surgeries makes him one of the most comprehensively trained spine surgeons in India, one of the very few who has completed a full one year clinical spine fellowship in North America.

Professional Background

  • Years of Practice: At Indraprastha Apollo since January 2021; 18+ years.
  • Procedures Performed: Minimally invasive spine surgery, microdiscectomy, spinal fusion and fixation surgery, scoliosis and kyphosis correction surgery, neuromuscular scoliosis surgery, cervical myelopathy surgery, lumbar canal stenosis decompression surgery, spinal trauma and injury management, spinal tuberculosis (including drug-resistant TB), vertebroplasty for osteoporotic fractures, spondylolisthesis surgery, and epidural nerve root blocks for pain management.

Innovations & Contributions

  • Comprehensive International Training: Completed combined Adult Neurosurgery/Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship at University of Calgary, Canada for 1 year (2012) and Fellowship in Paediatric Spine Surgery at Sydney, Australia, Fellowship at Hinduja Hospital Mumbai, selected for Senior Spine Fellowship at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK (2014) and AO Spine Fellowship (2012).
  • Academic Excellence: MBBS from AIIMS, 2nd All India Rank in PMT (2000); 14th Rank in AIIMS pre-PG exam (2005 cohort of ~40,000 students); awarded President of India Prize at MBBS graduation (2005) by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
  • Research: Original research work on Vertebroplasty for osteoporotic spinal fractures and multi-drug resistant spinal tuberculosis; multiple peer-reviewed publications in Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, Spine Journal, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, etc.
  • Honours: Gold Medal — Best Oral Presentation, IOACON 2011, Noida; EuroSpine 2011 Travel Grant (Milan, Italy); APOA DePuy Spine Travelling Fellowship — KT Dholakia Award (2011)
  • Prior Roles: Senior Consultant and Chief Spine Surgeon, Jaypee Hospital Noida (2016-21); Consultant Spine Surgeon, Fortis Hospitals Delhi/NCR (2013-15)
  • Memberships: Indian Orthopaedic Association, Association of Spine Surgeons of India, AO Spine.

Good to know

Speciality

OrthopedicsSpine Care/Surgery

Language Spoken

EnglishHindi

Awards

  • KT Dholakia Gold Medal
  • Best paper award at DOACON
  • Institute Prize at AIIMS
  • Eurospine Travel Grant

Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

2021 - Present

Senior Consultant and Chief Spine Surgeon

2016 - 2021

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)

Package starting From

$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

All Procedures

Performed by Dr. Saurabh Rawall

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.

Spine Care/Surgery

Spine Care/Surgery

Spine care and surgery abroad covers disc replacement, spinal fusion, laminectomy, endoscopic discectomy, scoliosis correction, and spinal cord decompression performed by internationally trained spine surgeons. Options range from conservative pain management and physiotherapy to complex multi-level reconstructive surgery. The cost of [spine surgery](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/spine-care-surgery/spinal-fusion-surgery) is a major barrier in many countries. A [spinal fusion procedure](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/spine-care-surgery/posterior-fusion-spine-surgery) that costs $50,000 to $80,000 at home may be available for $7,000 to $18,000 abroad at equally accredited hospitals with fellowship-trained spine surgeons using premium implants and intraoperative navigation. Leading international spine centers offer shorter waiting times, advanced imaging-guided surgical precision, and integrated rehabilitation programs. Patients consistently report more comprehensive pre-surgical evaluation and structured postoperative care than they experienced at home. The spine surgeon's subspecialty training and the hospital's neuromonitoring capabilities are the most important factors. Confirm your surgeon is fellowship-trained in spine surgery. Postoperative physiotherapy compliance, activity modification, and maintaining a healthy weight are critical for long-term spine health and surgical success.

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Dr. Saurabh Rawall

Dr. Saurabh Rawall

Saurabh Rawall has been practicing medicine since 2005, giving them over 20 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Consultant – Orthopaedics & Spine and have built a focused career in consultant – orthopaedics & spine.

Dr. Saurabh Rawall

Dr. Saurabh Rawall

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

Dr. Saurabh Rawall

Dr. Saurabh Rawall

Joint replacement surgery with Saurabh Rawall 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.

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