Dr. Prof. Rajesh Malhotra is a highly esteemed Orthopaedician based in South Delhi, Delhi, with over 31 years of extensive experience in the field of orthopedics. He is a distinguished graduate holding an M.B.B.S. and M.S. in Orthopedics from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Further enhancing his credentials, he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (F.R.C.S) in Glasgow and has attained several other notable fellowships, including those from the A.O. Trauma and Reconstructive Fellowship in Germany, and the Ranawat Orthopedic Foundation Fellowship in New York. Dr. Malhotra's contributions to the field of orthopedics are widely recognized, having been honored with the B C Roy National Award for Eminent Medical Teacher in 2014. He is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and Punjabi, making him accessible to a diverse patient population. His clinical expertise is complemented by a commitment to teaching and research, underscored by his affiliations and fellowships with various esteemed institutions worldwide, including a Fellowship in Joint Replacement and Bone Banking at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. As a consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Dr. Malhotra is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the field of orthopedics through innovative treatments and techniques. His work aims to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from musculoskeletal disorders, employing a compassionate and comprehensive approach to treatment.
Working as Senior Consultant- Orthopaedics Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics (North India), Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
2023
Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi (2005- 2023)
2023
Professor & Head of Orthopedics, AIIMS, New Delhi (2016 - 2023)
2023
Chief, Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi (2017 - 2023)
2023
In charge, Covid hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi (April 2020 - Jun 2023)
2012
Visiting Professor, University of Lukas-Krankenhaus Bunde, Germany 24-29 September, 2012
2005
Additional Professor, AllMS, New Delhi (2002-2005)
2002
Visiting Professor, Ahmadi Hospital, Kuwait, May-August 2002
2002
Associate Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi (1998-2002)
1992
Senior Registrar, AIIMS New Delhi (1989-1992)
1998
Assistant Professor, AIIMS, New Delhi (1992-1998)
Special interest
Navigated partial Knee arthroplasty
Navigated Total Hip Arthroplasty
Simultaneous Quadruple Joint Replacement in single sitting
Management of extensor mechanism deficiency using Patellar Tendon Allograft
Management of complex hip surgery using 3D printed custom-made acetabular shell
Use of Platelet Rich Plasma in management of delayed unions and non-unions
Carpo-metacarpal replacement of the thumb Total Hip Replacement in the shortest man in India
Management of complex revision surgeries using Trabecular Metal Shell
Management of complex revision surgeries requiring massive allografts
Management of musculoskeletal tumors requiring reconstruction with allografts
Performed the first-ever "Day Care THA"
Total Hip Arthroplasty using scarless 'bikini' incision
Simultaneous Bilateral THA by Direct Anterior Approach
Total Hip Replacement in Youngest Patient In India
Total Hip Replacement in Heaviest Patient in India
Memberships
MTU (Michigan Technology University) Design of a low cost, low energy reciprocating consuming gait orthosis suitable for the handicapped in Indian population- Design used successfully in Indian patients since May 2011.
MTU (Michigan Technology University) Design of a low cost, energy efficient pneumatic prosthetic knee joint.
Design finalized
Oxford University (DST/UKIERI) for collaboration on "Safety, Suitability and Clinical Effectiveness of Unicompartmental Knee Replacement in the Indian Population".
University of Leeds for collaboration on "Understanding differences in the patterns of osteoarthritis in Indian and Western population: Impact on symptoms, treatment options and their outcome"
Expert in an International Working Project One Knee Vision to Design New Generation Knee Replacement Implants and Instrumentation to Address Shortcomings of the Current Available System.
NIHR-HIPCARE: a cluster randomised controlled trial with embedded process evaluation
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Science and Technology,
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Wellcome Trust
University Grant Commission (UGC)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Awards & Achievements
Excellence Awards
Awarded Rashtriya Gaurav Samman 2022 for Outstanding Achievement & Extraordinary Contribution to the Society in Health Sector, felicitated by Aaj Ka Prahari at Constitution Club of India on 8th November 2022
Awarded "Eminent Medical & Health Education Teacher Award" on Teachers Day by Delhi Medical Association on 4th September 2022
"Capital Foundation National Award" for contribution in Orthopaedics and Covid facilities, presented by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on 4th September 2022
"Delhi NCR Leading Health Care Provider Award" for JPN Apex Trauma Centre AIIMS by Delhi Medical Association on 28th August 2022
Awarded "Rajiv Gandhi National Excellence Award 2021-22 for Corona Warriors" for extraordinary service during Covid-19 Pandemic on 20th August 2021
Enlisted among the top 1% Researchers in the world and 3rd among Orthopaedics Surgeons of India as per Stanford University, California, October 2021
CME Educator Award (Individual) for contribution in advancement and innovation in Orthopaedics at AIIMS, during CME Excellence Summit with CNN News18, New Delhi, 7th August 2019
Awarded First Prize in Exhibition Category – Universal Healthcare during 64th Foundation Day Celebration, AIIMS, New Delhi, 25th September 2019
IMA Doctor's Day Award 2019 for Most Distinguished Services, 1st July 2019 at IMA, New Delhi
Delhi Medical Association Excellence Award, 2017
"Chikitsa Shiromani Puraskar" for enhancing the image of India in medical sciences, 2011
Dronacharya Award for excellence in CME
BC Roy National Award for Eminent Medical Teacher, 2014 by Hon’ble President of India
Most productive and impactful arthroplasty author from India as per Scopus database, published in JCOT
Professional Awards
Best Paper Award – "Hip Spine Relationship in Patients undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty", NZOACON Annual Conference, 6–8 May 2022, Chandigarh
Best Paper of the Year – "Timings of Surgery following SARS COV-2 Infection: International Prospective Cohort Study", Anaesthesia 2021; mentioned in World Guinness Book of Records
Best Paper Award – DOACON 2021: "Superior patient satisfaction in medial pivot vs posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty", KSSTA 2021; DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06343-4
KT Dholakia Best Paper Award in Arthroplasty – "Spectrum of Trunnion Failure in THA", ROC Seventeenth Winter Meeting, Feb 2019
KT Dholakia Best Paper Award in Arthroplasty – "Large-console Imageless vs Accelerometer-based Navigation in TKA", ROC Seventeenth Winter Meeting, Feb 2019
Best Paper Award – "Influence of etiology and onset of deformity on 3D Gait pattern of patients with complex spinal deformity", 3rd International Conference on Spine & Orthopaedic Biomechanics, April 2019
Best Poster Award – "Evaluation of Effects of Unloader Hip Brace on Kinematics of Hip Joint", MIDCON 2018, New Delhi
Best Research Award – "Trunnionosis following Total Hip Arthroplasty", 1st Annual Arthroplasty Conference, Hyderabad, 2017
AIIMS Excellence Research Award – "Systemic emboli in computer-assisted vs conventional total knee replacement", 2016
Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Best Poster Award – "Our classification of protrusio acetabuli", Melbourne, 2016
Delhi Orthopaedic Association Best Paper Award – "Systemic Emboli in Computer-Assisted vs Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty", 2015
Distinction & Special Mention – "Microbiological Spectrum of Prosthetic Joint Infection", 16th EFORT Congress, Prague, 2015
KT Dholakia Best Paper Award – "Simultaneous vs Staged Total Hip Arthroplasty", ROC Sixth Winter Meeting, Mumbai, Jan 2007
KT Dholakia Best Paper Award – "Recurrent Spontaneous Hemarthrosis Following Total Knee Arthroplasty", ROC Fourth Winter Meeting, Hyderabad, Feb 2006
Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra currently practices at Apollo Hospitals, located in Delhi.
Q: Who is Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra?
Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra is a highly experienced Orthopaedician with 31 years of expertise in the field. He is known for providing exceptional patient care and advanced medical treatments. He areas of expertise include Pelvis Fracture Treatment Management, Sports Injury Treatment Management. He also treats conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Sports Injury.
Q: Why do patients choose Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra?
Patients trust Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra for he expertise, patient-centric approach, and commitment to providing the highest standard of care. He is well-versed in the latest medical advancements and ensures personalized treatment for every patient.
Q: What is Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra’s specialization?
Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra specializes in Orthopaedics, with expertise in treatments for Pelvis Fracture Treatment Management, Sports Injury Treatment Management.
Q: What are Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra’s medical qualifications?
Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra holds prestigious qualifications, including M.B.B.S (AIIMS, New Delhi), M.S Orthopedics (AIIMS, New Delhi), F.R.C.S (Glasgow) FACS, FICS, FIMSA, FNAMS, FNASc..
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra have?
Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra has 31 years of experience in the medical field, treating various conditions related to Orthopaedics.
Q: How can I book an appointment with Dr. Prof Rajesh Malhotra?
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