Dr. Rajashekhar is a senior consultant in orthopaedics and joint replacement with extensive experience in heat treatment, arthroscopy, hip arthroplasty, shoulder discomfort, and knee and hip replacements. He is recognized for his significant contributions to joint replacement surgery, having performed over 4000 joint replacement surgeries.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS from JJM Medical College, Davanagere, Karnataka in 1997
• MS in Orthopaedics from Bangalore Medical College in 2002
• MCh in Orthopaedics from the University of Seychelles, USAIM in 2016
• Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the Ranawat Orthopaedic Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York in 2014

Professional Experience:

• Consultant Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore (May 2019 – Present)
• Consultant Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at HOSMAT Hospital, Bangalore (July 2012 – May 2019)
• Associate Consultant with Dr. C.J. Thakkar at Breach Candy, Lilavati, and Lakeside Nursing Home, Mumbai (September 2008 – July 2012)
• Consultant (Medical Officer) Orthopaedics at Mumbai Port Trust Hospital, Wadala, Mumbai (August 2003 – August 2008)

Notable Achievements:

• Authored several well-respected publications on joint replacement surgery
• Received the Dholakia Best Paper Presentation Award at Ranawat Orthopaedic Conference (January 2018)
• Performed approximately 4,000 joint replacement surgeries in hospitals like Breach Candy, Lilavati, Hinduja, HOSMAT, and Fortis Hospital

Professional Memberships:

• Karnataka Medical Council,
• Indian Orthopedic Association
• Bangalore Orthopedic Society
• Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Fellowships:

• Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the Ranawat Orthopaedic Center & Hospital for Special Surgery, New York (July 2014 – September 2014)