Speciality And Areas Of Interest
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Knee & Hip Surgery (Total Joint Replacement (incl. Robotic) & Arthroscopic Surgery)
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Regenerative therapy in Orthopaedics
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3-D printing in Orthopaedics
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Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
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Research & Publications
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Arthritis & Osteoporosis
Work Experience
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Senior Consultant Ortho Surgeon: April 1996 onwards Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
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Orthopaedic Registrar, JA Group of Hospitals, Gwalior (1983-1986)
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Orthopaedic Registrar – Roberts Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, UK (March 1987-Dec. 1989)
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Orthopaedic Registrar, Royal Liverpool Children’s Hospital, Alder Hey, Liverpool, UK (1st Jan. 1990-31st Dec 1990)
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Specialized Arthroscopy training at Rush Medical Centre, Chicago, USA, and Royal Liverpool Hospital, UK (2003-2004)
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Specialised training in trauma at Celle General Hospital, Germany (1993)
Awards and Achievements
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Listed among the Top 2% Researchers in the world, in the list created by the Stanford University, California in September 2022, based on standardized citation indicators. A total of 3796 researchers from India have found a place in this list, and I stand at #142. Amongst all the Indian Orthopaedic Surgeons, my rank is at #1.
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Listed among the Top 2% Researchers in the world, in the list created by the Stanford University, California in October 2021, based on standardized citation indicators. A total of 3352 researchers from India have found a place in this list, and I stand at #460. Amongst all the Indian Orthopaedic Surgeons, my rank is at #2.
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Distinguished Academician Award at the 41st Annual Convention of IMA South Delhi branch.
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Indian Achiever’s Award (2021), in recognition of outstanding professional achievements and Nation building. 17th January 2022.
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Distinguished Fellow Award of Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO), Feb. 2022
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Set a record for publishing maximum number of 106 papers in a year (2020), on COVID-19 and Orthopaedics and featured in the Asia Book of Records, January 2021.
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Set a record for writing maximum articles on the pandemic Covid-19 in a short time (3months and 20 days), by publishing 40 articles, and featured in the Asia Book of Records, August 2020.
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Featured in Limca book of records four times:
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For performing bilateral Total Knee Replacement in a 93 years old gentleman (2012).
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For performing bilateral Total Knee Replacement in the oldest couple in a single sitting (2013).
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For performing Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction in 75 years old (2014).
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For performing bilateral simultaneous total knee replacements of a mother & daughter-in-law on the same day (2016).
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My biography has featured in the prestigious Wikipedia (both in English @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raju_Vaishya and in Hindi @ https://hi.wikipedia.org/s/dekt).
International and National Academic Awards:
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Legend Healthcare Changemakers Award. Healthcare Changemakers Conclave-2023, New Delhi, 2nd April 2023.
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Felicitated by Indian and Delhi Orthopaedic Association for being in the top 2% global researcher’s list of Standford University, Nov. 2022
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Best paper award of DOA, titled ‘Trend and characteristics of Orthopaedic publications from Indian authors in the last two decades’. Nov. 2022
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‘Shishak Ratan 2022’ honours from IMA South Delhi branch, 11th September 2022.
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‘Chikitsa Ratna’ Award of IMA South Delhi Branch, 11th July 2022.
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Appointed as a member of the Steering group of Apollo Research Academy (ARA)- June 2022
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Appointed as an Academic Advisor to Sunshine Hospitals, Hyderabad (since May 2022)
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Appointed as an International Faculty & Visiting Professor in Orthopaedics at Chitwan Medical College, Nepal (since July 2021)
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The best paper publication award (1st prize) of Indian Arthroscopy Society (2019)
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Amim Cancer Trust Award for extraordinary service and dedication to the profession. New Delhi, June 2019.
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Dr. B.C. Roy Oration Award and Gold medal for 2018, for Academic Excellence, .by the IMA MP State Chapter, Jabalpur, Oct. 2018.
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The best reviewer award of JCOR for the year 2018-19.
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Pride of Asia International Award,” for outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of Healthcare, Bangkok, Thailand (October 2018)
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SIEMENS-GAPIO innovation award in Medicine, Mumbai, Dec. 2018.
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Appreciation Award by the Geriatric Society, India, for my dedication towards elderly care. October 2018.
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Vijaya Raje Scindia Excellence award, of AMI Shishu Mandir School, Gwalior (2017).
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Best Researcher IRJULA title awards of 2018 for my research on “A critical appraisal of Medial Open Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy for Knee Osteoarthritis.”
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Got ‘Shiksha Ratan Award” of GRMC, Gwalior, August 2016.
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Distinguished service award from the Geriatric Society of India, 2010.
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Honored by IMA, Gwalior, through a Citation Award for outstanding services to the society on Doctors’ day (1st July 2010).
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Best paper publication award of Delhi Orthopaedic Association, on several occasions.
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‘Doctor of the Year.' Awarded by Delhi Medical Association, 2009.
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‘Best Doctor of the Year’ Awarded by Gwalior Vikas Samiti in their 31st Top Ten Persons of the Year Award, at Gwalior on 26th Jan 2008.
Apollo Awards:
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Received the highest no. of 54 Publication awards of Apollo group of hospitals for 2021-22.
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Appointed as Distinguished Clinical Tutor of Apollo Hospitals for Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF) (2020-22)
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Appointed as Adjunct Professor of Apollo Hospitals for Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF) (2012-21)
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“Distinguished Researcher” award of Apollo group of Hospitals, Feb 2019.
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Best paper publication award of Apollo Hospitals Educational Research Foundation (AHERFF), on several occasions.
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Received 30 awards for the best paper publications of AHERF for 2018.
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Our project of “rescue operation of the victims of Nepal earthquake of 2015” was awarded as the best community service project amongst all the hospitals, 2016.
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Appointed as a member of the Clinical Advisory Group Meeting of Apollo hospitals, since 2015
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Appointed as a member of the Credential Committee of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, since September 2022.
Other Academic achievements:
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As an Editor-in-Chief, published the 1st inaugural issue of the Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine (an official publication of the Indian Arthroscopy Society), July 2020.
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As a Guest Editor, of Apollo Medicine Journal, produced a special issue on COVID-19, with 36 articles, August 2020.
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Completed NIDA Clinical Trial certification course (for good clinical practices), with 87% marks (26th June 2020).
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My book on Knee Osteoarthritis-Clinical update was released by Prof. AA Shetty, during British Indian Orthopaedic Society Congress, at Leicester, UK on 28th June 2019.
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My book released at the official inaugural ceremony of the DOACON on 28th Nov. 2020, New Delhi Was selected for the IOS-UK fellowship for 2011.
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Have presented several academic lectures at various National & International conferences, in CME programs.
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Presented several National webinars to thousands of Orthopaedic surgeons on ‘choice of bearings for high-risk hip dislocators,’ ‘periprosthetic joint infection,’ and new horizons in articular cartilage repair.’
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Scientific Chairman of MIDCON Conference of Delhi Orthopaedic Association, July 2018.
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My academic achievements for the year 2015 were included on the ‘wall of fame’ during MIDCON of Delhi Orthopaedic Association, July 2016.
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Appointed as Adjunct Professor of National Institute of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka, Bangladesh (2012), Chitwan School of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Nepal (2012).
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Awarded honorary life membership of Bangladesh
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Invited faculty at the prestigious 2nd UK Cartilage club meeting. Chatham, Kent, UK. Nov 2012
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Appointed to the advisory board of Indian Journal of Geriatric Care (IJGC)
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Selected for the IOA-UK fellowship for 2011. Orthopaedic Society. 2012
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Professor’s gold medal for the best research, at Oswestry, University of Birmingham, UK (1989).
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Elected to Executive Member of South Delhi Branch of IMA, New Delhi, in 2008.
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Served professionally, the international community in some of the most challenging and war-affected areas of the world, like in Iraq, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Congo, etc.
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Member, OT Committee Meeting (of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals) for the year 2021-2022.
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Member, DNB Committee of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals) for the year 2021-2022.
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Elected, Vice President of Consultant’s Forum of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (2023-24)
Non-Academic achievements:
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Got a certificate of appreciation for my recognition in the Gold Category for paying Income tax in the Assessment Year 2016-17, 2017-18 by the Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India.
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Highest Income Tax payee award (in Professional category) of Government of India from 1994-95 to 1998-99, in Gwalior Division.
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Outstanding Young Person of Gwalior- Awarded by Junior Chamber, 1996.
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Has been a regular voluntary blood donor for the last 20 years & have donated blood more than 60 times, so far
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Awarded “Medata Ratna” by Agarwal Medata Panchayat, Gwalior, for outstanding achievement in profession & social service. Nov 2011
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Dedication of a book (to me) titled “Diversity: A Challenge to Indian Administration” by Prof (Dr) Niru Hazarika. Feb 2010
Research and Publications
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750+ publications, in peer-reviewed and indexed medical journals and given more than 1000 invited lectures in various national & international conferences and meetings.
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My research is published in many top-notch and high impact factor journals like NATURE, JAMA, BMJ, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, JBJS (Am), Journal of Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, KSSTA, Int. Orthopaedics, IJMR etc.
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I have several high cited publications (3 with 1000+, 26 with 100+, and 52 with 50+ citations), on the Google Scholar.
BOOKS AUTHORED/EDITED:
Professional Memberships and Certifications
Certifications
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Chairman of Basic Science & Research committee and Ex-Chairman, IT & web resource committee and Member, Ethical Committee of Indian Orthopaedic Association
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Past President of Indian Cartilage Society
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Founder President, Arthritis Care Foundation
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Biography published in Wikipedia, both in English and Hindi.
Professional Memberships
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LIFE MEMBERSHIPS
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Royal College of Surgeons of England (9043745)
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American College of Surgeons (ACS, 3361657)
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International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS, 14676)
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SICOT (No 17484)
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Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA) (LM 1524)
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Indian Medical Association (IMA)
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Indian Arthroscopy Society of India (IAS)
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Indian Cartilage Society (ICS, 027)
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Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO)
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Int. Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surg & Ortho Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
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Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA)
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Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI)
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Indian Federation of Sports Medicine (IFSM)
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Association of British Scholars (ABS)
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IOA (MP Chapter)
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Delhi Medical Association (DMA)
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Delhi Orthopaedic Association (DOA)
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South Delhi Orthopaedic Society (SDOS)
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General Medical Council, UK)
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Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
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Nepal Medical Council (NMC)
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Bangladesh Orthopaedic Society (BOS)
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India International Centre (IIC)
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India Habitat Centre, N Delhi (IHC)
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India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi (IICC)
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Rajasthan Club, New Delhi
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