Dr. Ashok Rajgopal – Best Musculoskeletal Disorders & Orthopaedics Specialist
Dr. Ashok Rajgopal is an internationally acclaimed orthopaedic surgeon and a global authority in knee replacement surgery. With an exceptional surgical career, he has performed over 39,000 total knee replacement procedures, making him one of the most experienced knee surgeons in the world. In addition, he has carried out more than 60,000 arthroscopic surgeries, particularly in the treatment of sports-related injuries.
A true innovator in orthopaedics, Dr. Rajgopal has been responsible for several landmark advancements in India. He was the first surgeon in the country to perform bilateral total knee replacement as well as minimally invasive total knee replacement surgery. He also introduced patient-specific, virtual knee replacement techniques and was the first in India to adopt gender-specific knee implants, significantly improving surgical precision and patient outcomes.
Beyond the operating room, Dr. Rajgopal has made major contributions to surgical technology and implant design. He was part of the design team for the Persona Knee System developed by Zimmer and independently designed and patented instruments for minimally invasive knee replacement, which are now used by surgeons across the globe.
Driven by a lifelong commitment to advancing orthopaedic science and patient care, Dr. Rajgopal has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his innovation, surgical excellence, and lasting impact on modern knee surgery.V