Dr. SK Rajan
Specialist: Neurosurgeon & Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Experience: Extensive experience in neurosurgery and spine surgery
Brief About Doctor:
Dr. SK Rajan is a highly experienced neurosurgeon and orthopedic spine surgeon with a specialization in complex spine surgeries. He has undergone extensive training in spine surgery in various esteemed institutions globally, including the Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, USA, and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK. Dr. Rajan is known for his expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex spinal deformity corrections.
Speciality Interest:
- Minimally Invasive Keyhole Spine Surgery
- Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies
- Endoscopic Back Surgery for Prolapsed Disc
- Disc Replacement Surgeries (Artificial Disc for Spondylosis)
- Cervical and Lumbar Canal Problems Like Discs & Compressed Nerves
- Deformity Correction (Kyphosis/Scoliosis)
- Spinal Fixation and Fusion Surgery
- Micro-Endoscopic Disc Surgery
List of Treatments:
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Craniovertebral Junction Anomalies Treatment
- Artificial Disc Replacement
- Endoscopic Disc Surgery
- Kyphosis/Scoliosis Correction
- Spinal Fusion and Fixation
Work Experience:
- Head of Spine Surgery & Additional Director of Neurosurgery, Artemis Agrim Institute of Neurosciences - 2021 to Present
- Head of Neuro Spine Surgery & Associate Director, Artemis Hospital, Institute of Neurosciences - 2016 to 2020
- Heading a team of full-time Neurosurgeons, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, New Delhi - 2012 to 2016
- Professor of Brain and Spine Surgery, VM Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital - 2009 to 2012
- International Visiting Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, USA - 2009
- Consultant Spine and Neurosurgeon, GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi - 2004 to 2009
Professional Memberships:
- North American Spine Society, USA
- Neurological Society of India
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India
- Neurological Surgeons Society of India
- Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association, India
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of India
- World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, USA
Awards and Honors:
- Recipient of the coveted World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Travelling Fellowship to the USA - 2010
- Global Healthcare Excellence Award for Excellence in Spine Surgery - 2014
- Leaders Award for Leader in Treatment of Spinal Disorders - 2015
- National Healthcare Excellence Award for Best Neurosciences Team of the Year - 2016
Research Experience:
Dr. SK Rajan has contributed significantly to research in the field of neurosurgery and spine surgery, publishing numerous papers and studies. He is also an active speaker at international conferences.
Education and Training:
- MBBS, GMCH, Patiala
- MS (Surgery), PGI, Chandigarh
- MCh (Neurosurgery), GB Pant, New Delhi
- Fellow Spine Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, USA
- Spine Surgery Fellowship, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
- Spine Surgery Fellowship, National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UK
- Fellowship in Spine Surgery, KEM Hospital & Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, India