Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan
Areas of Specialisation
Reconstruction of Lumbar and Cervical Discs
Correction of Spinal Deformities
Craniovertebral Junction Realignment
With 24 years of experience, Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan is a highly esteemed Spine Surgeon who has established himself as one of the top practitioners in the field. He is proficient in managing a broad range of spinal disorders, including disc and degenerative disorders, spinal deformities, spinal infections, spinal trauma, and spinal tumors.
Dr. Krishnan has a keen interest in complex spine surgery, including manubriosternotomy for upper thoracic anterior instrumentation, jaw splitting craniocervical surgery, total sacrectomy with lumbopelvic reconstruction, skull separation cervical osteotomy, complex revision of failed spine surgery, and shape memory metal rod and staple instrumentation systems for spinal deformities. His surgical experience ranges from simple cervical and lumbar discectomies to cervical and lumbar disc replacements, vertebrectomies, TESSYS, reconstruction for spinal trauma, spinal tumors, and the full spectrum of spinal deformities.
Dr. Krishnan has developed his own techniques for Sacral Tarlov cysts and anterior long and short segment instrumented correction for pediatric and adult spinal deformities. He is also a member of several prestigious Fellowships & Memberships, including the British Orthopedic Association, the Association of Spine Surgeons of India, and the Delhi Spine Society.
Gold Medal in MCH, Liverpool, 1984. PHD, University of London, 1993
Awards, Honours & Recognitions
Gold Medal in MCH, Liverpool, 1984. PHD, University of London, 1993
Past member, British Orthopedic Association
Association of Spine Surgeons of India member
Delhi Spine Society member
Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan specialises in various advanced treatments
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How many years of experience does Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan have?
Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan brings over 35 years of ****extensive experience in the field of Orthopaedics.
Where is Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan currently practising?
Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan is currently practising at Indraprastha Appolo Hospital. Patients can access his services and expertise through our platform.
Is Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan highly experienced in Orthopaedics?
Yes, Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan is a globally recognised orthopaedic surgery with extensive expertise in reconstruction of lumbar and cervical disc, correction of spinal deformities and craniovertebral junction realignment. His wealth of experience ensures high-quality care for patients.
What languages does Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan speak?
Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan is proficient in English & Hindi. Language assistance services may also be available for patients who require communication support in other languages.
Where has Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan worked in the past?
Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan has an impressive career of over 36 years and has worked in many prestigious hospitals in India.
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