Dr. Rakesh Mahajan
About the Doctor
Dr. Rakesh Mahajan is a bone and joint surgeon who replaces worn-out joints. He also does arthroscopy (keyhole joint surgery). He has more than 36 years of experience. At BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, India, he is Vice Chairman & HOD – Orthopaedics. He has won DOACON awards for partial (unicondylar) knee replacement and complex first-time knee and hip replacement.
His special interests are knee, hip and shoulder replacement, including robotic knee replacement. He also redoes earlier knee and hip replacements. He rebuilds bones after complex fractures in adults and lengthens limbs. He does keyhole surgery on the knee, shoulder, hip and ankle. BLK-Max also lists avascular necrosis and osteonecrosis (bone death from poor blood supply), osteoporosis (thin bones) and scoliosis (a curved spine).
He holds an MBBS, an MS and a DNB in Orthopaedics, and an M.Ch. He trained in joint replacement and sports medicine as a fellow in Singapore. In South Africa, his fellowship covered keyhole shoulder surgery and sports injuries. He used to work at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon.
He belongs to the Delhi Orthopaedic Association and the Indian Orthopaedic Association. He is also in the Indian Arthroscopy Society and the Indian hip and knee surgeons' society. Medwell can book your consultation.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Knee, Hip & Shoulder Replacement
Primary joint replacement surgery. - Robotic Knee Replacement
Robot-assisted primary knee replacement. - Revision Joint Replacement
Redo surgery for knee and hip replacements. - Complex Fracture Reconstruction
Reconstructive surgery for complex adult fractures. - Arthroscopy
Keyhole procedures for knee, shoulder, hip and ankle. - Limb Lengthening
Surgical lengthening procedures.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- MS (Orthopaedics)
- DNB (Orthopaedics)
- M.Ch.
- Fellowship in Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine
Singapore - Fellowship in Shoulder Arthroscopy & Sports Trauma
South Africa
Work Experience
- Vice Chairman & HOD – Centre for Orthopaedics
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi • Present - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Rakesh Mahajan?
Dr. Rakesh Mahajan is Vice Chairman & HOD – Orthopaedics at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India, with more than 36 years of experience. He is a joint replacement and arthroscopy surgeon with fellowships in Singapore and South Africa.
Does Dr. Rakesh Mahajan perform robotic knee replacement?
Yes. Robotic primary knee replacement is one of the special interests of Dr. Rakesh Mahajan at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, along with conventional knee, hip and shoulder replacement. The surgeon decides whether robotic surgery suits you after reviewing X-rays and your overall health.
Does Dr. Rakesh Mahajan do revision hip and knee replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh Mahajan performs revision arthroplasty for knee and hip – surgery to redo a previous joint replacement. The need for revision and the surgical plan are confirmed after reviewing your earlier operation records and current scans. International patients can arrange this consultation through Medwell.
What languages does Dr. Rakesh Mahajan speak?
Dr. Rakesh Mahajan sees patients in English and Hindi. If you are more comfortable in another language, for example Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, you can ask Medwell to arrange an interpreter when you book, so nothing is lost in translation during your appointment at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Rakesh Mahajan from outside India?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rakesh Mahajan from outside India through Medwell. Send your latest reports and Medwell replies within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote for BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Medwell arranges the consultation and supports you with the visa invitation letter, travel, a hotel near the hospital and help during and after treatment. Your information is kept confidential.