Dr. S.K. Rajan is a highly acclaimed AO International Certified Spine Surgeon with an extensive career of over 15 years dedicated to neurosurgery and advanced spine care.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Rajan has successfully performed more than 3,000 spine surgeries, many of which involved highly complex and previously failed cases.
His surgical portfolio covers the full spectrum of spinal conditions, from degenerative diseases and traumatic injuries to tumors, deformities, congenital malformations, and infections.
Dr. Rajan is particularly recognised for his pioneering work in treating conditions affecting the craniovertebral junction (upper neck) and lumbosacral junction (lower back), areas that demand exceptional surgical precision and anatomical understanding.
He is among the select few surgeons in India to consistently utilise robotic O-arm neuro-navigation technology, enabling unparalleled surgical accuracy and enhancing patient safety.
His expertise also extends to endoscopic spine surgery, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, artificial disc replacement, scoliosis correction, and keyhole surgery for slipped discs and spinal stenosis.
A graduate of Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Patiala, Dr. Rajan pursued his MS in General Surgery at the prestigious Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGI), Chandigarh, where he developed a strong foundation in surgical sciences.
He further honed his expertise by completing MCh in Neurosurgery from GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, one of India’s leading centres for neurosurgical training.
With an unwavering passion for spine surgery, Dr. Rajan sought advanced training abroad, completing fellowships at globally renowned institutions, including the Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, USA, the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK, and the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UK.
Dr. Rajan also refined his skills at premier Indian centres like KEM Hospital and Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. T
These fellowships exposed him to cutting-edge techniques in minimally invasive surgery, spinal deformity correction, motion-preserving spine surgery, and complex craniovertebral junction procedures.
Beyond the operating room, Dr. Rajan is a respected educator and thought leader.
His contributions to the field are further reflected in his numerous scientific publications, book chapters, and presentations at national and international conferences.
Dr. Rajan is a regular faculty member at live surgical workshops and a sought-after speaker at global spine surgery meetings.
He has received prestigious accolades, including the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Travelling Fellowship to the USA, the Global Healthcare Excellence Award for Excellence in Spine Surgery, and multiple national recognitions for his leadership in treating spinal disorders.
Past Experience
Head of Department, Maharaja Agrasen Hospital ,New Delhi
Professor, VM Medical College, Safdarjung Hospital
Consultant, G B Pant Hospital
Senior Resident, PGI ,Chandigarh
Visiting Consultant, Cleveland Hospital ,USA
Education
MBBS, GMCH, Patiala
MS (Surgery), PGI, Chandigarh
MCh (Neurosurgery), GB Pant, New Delhi
Fellowship (Spine Surgery), Cleveland Clinic Spine Institute, USA
Fellowship (Spine Surgery), Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
Fellowship (Spine Surgery), Nat. Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UK
Fellowship (Spine Surgery), KEM Hospital & Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, India