Dr. SK Rajan

Brief Profile:

Dr. SK Rajan is a certified Spine Surgeon recognized by 'AO International,' possessing over 15 years of extensive surgical experience gained from a diverse array of institutions worldwide. He completed his surgical training at esteemed institutions in India, including PGI Chandigarh and GB Pant Hospital in New Delhi. Driven by his passion for addressing spinal disorders and acknowledging the high level of expertise required in this field, Dr. Rajan pursued further training in the UK and the US, collaborating with leading international figures in Spine Surgery, such as Prof. Edward Benzel at the Cleveland Clinic and Mr. Adrian Casey in London, to enhance his skills and achieve exceptional outcomes. Prior to his current role at Artemis as the Head of Spine Surgery and Associate Director of Neurosurgery, Dr. Rajan held positions as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Chief Spine Surgeon, and Head of Neurosurgery at several prominent Central Government and large Private Hospitals in Delhi. In 2009, he was among a select group chosen for the prestigious International World Federation of Neurosurgeons Fellowship in the USA. Recently, he received the 'Award of Excellence in Spine Surgery' at the Global Healthcare Excellence Awards in New Delhi, recognizing his significant contributions to the field. Dr. Rajan is also acknowledged within the National Neurosurgery community for his successful implementation and promotion of innovative techniques for the treatment of complex spinal disorders, particularly those affecting the Craniovertebral Junction (upper neck) and Lumbosacral Junction (lower back). He has performed over 3,000 surgeries, including many intricate cases and those previously deemed complicated by other surgeons. His expertise encompasses both open and minimally invasive spine surgeries, including fusions and motion preservation procedures, addressing a range of congenital, degenerative, scoliotic, traumatic, and infectious conditions.

Work Experience:

• 2008 - 2016 Senior Visiting Neuro-Spine Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (USA)
• 2007 - 2016 Senior Neuro-Spine Fellow at National Hospital of Neurology & Neurosurgery, London (UK)
• 2007 - 2016 Senior Neuro-Spine Fellow at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London (UK)
• 2010 - 2016 Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at VM Medical College & asso. Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

Education:

• Fellow in Spine Surgery - University College London Hospitals - UCLH, Reino Unido, 2009
• Fellow in Spine Surgery - King Edward Medical University, 2010
• MBBS - Government Medical College, Chandigarh, 1999
• MS - General Surgery - POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH, 2002
• MCh - Neuro Surgery - GIPMER (GB Pant Institute), 2007

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 2010 - Recipient of coveted World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Travelling Fellowship to the USA
• 2014 - Recipient of Global Healthcare Excellence Award for Excellence in Spine Surgery
• 2015 - Recipient of 2015 Leaders Award for Leader in Treatment of Spinal Disorders
• 2016 - Recipient of National Healthcare Excellence Award for Best Neurosciences team of the year
• Tethered Cord Syndrome - 2008
• Crowned Dens Syndrome - 2008
• Award Of Excellence In Spine Surgery - 2013

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

• 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