Orthopedician in Delhi

Dr Prof Raju Vaishya

MBBS 1982, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India. MS (Orth) 1986, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India. MCh (Orth) 1990, Liverpool University, England. FRCS (London) 2012, Royal College of Surgeons of England FACS (USA) 2020, American College of Surgeons PG DHA 2012, Apollo Med Varsity, India

Work Experience

37 yrs+

Registration No

DMC – 3421

Language

English, हिंदी

Location

Apollo Hospitals Delhi

Speciality And Areas Of Interest

  • Knee & Hip Surgery (Total Joint Replacement (incl. Robotic) & Arthroscopic Surgery)
  • Regenerative therapy in Orthopaedics
  • 3-D printing in Orthopaedics
  • Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
  • Research & Publications
  • Arthritis & Osteoporosis

 

Work Experience

  • Senior Consultant Ortho Surgeon: April 1996 onwards Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India
  • Orthopaedic Registrar, JA Group of Hospitals, Gwalior (1983-1986)
  • Orthopaedic Registrar – Roberts Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, UK (March 1987-Dec. 1989)
  • Orthopaedic Registrar, Royal Liverpool Children’s Hospital, Alder Hey, Liverpool, UK (1st Jan. 1990-31st Dec 1990)
  • Specialized Arthroscopy training at Rush Medical Centre, Chicago, USA,  and Royal Liverpool Hospital, UK (2003-2004)
  • Specialised training in trauma at Celle General Hospital, Germany (1993)
 

Awards and Achievements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Distinguished Academician Award at the 41st Annual Convention of IMA South Delhi branch. 
  • Indian Achiever’s Award (2021), in recognition of outstanding professional achievements and Nation building. 17th January 2022.
  • Distinguished Fellow Award of Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO), Feb. 2022
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Featured in Limca book of records four times:
  • For performing bilateral Total Knee Replacement in a 93 years old gentleman (2012).
  • For performing bilateral Total Knee Replacement in the oldest couple in a single sitting (2013).
  • For performing Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction in 75 years old (2014).
  • For performing bilateral simultaneous total knee replacements of a mother & daughter-in-law on the same day (2016).
  • 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:

  • Legend Healthcare Changemakers Award. Healthcare Changemakers Conclave-2023, New Delhi, 2nd April 2023.
  • Felicitated by Indian and Delhi Orthopaedic Association for being in the top 2% global researcher’s list of Standford University, Nov. 2022
  • Best paper award of DOA, titled ‘Trend and characteristics of Orthopaedic publications from Indian authors in the last two decades’. Nov. 2022
  • ‘Shishak Ratan 2022’ honours from IMA South Delhi branch, 11th September 2022.
  • ‘Chikitsa Ratna’ Award of IMA South Delhi Branch, 11th July 2022.
  • Appointed as a member of the Steering group of Apollo Research Academy (ARA)- June 2022
  • Appointed as an Academic Advisor to Sunshine Hospitals, Hyderabad (since May 2022)
  • Appointed as an International Faculty & Visiting Professor in Orthopaedics at Chitwan Medical College, Nepal (since July 2021)
  • The best paper publication award (1st prize) of Indian Arthroscopy Society (2019)
  • Amim Cancer Trust Award for extraordinary service and dedication to the profession. New Delhi, June 2019.
  • Dr. B.C. Roy Oration Award and Gold medal for 2018, for Academic Excellence, .by the IMA MP State Chapter, Jabalpur, Oct. 2018.
  • The best reviewer award of JCOR for the year 2018-19.
  • Pride of Asia International Award,” for outstanding achievements and remarkable role in the field of Healthcare, Bangkok, Thailand (October 2018)
  • SIEMENS-GAPIO innovation award in Medicine, Mumbai, Dec. 2018.
  • Appreciation Award by the Geriatric Society, India, for my dedication towards elderly care. October 2018.
  • Vijaya Raje Scindia Excellence award, of AMI Shishu Mandir School, Gwalior (2017).
  • Best Researcher IRJULA title awards of 2018 for my research on “A critical appraisal of Medial Open Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy for Knee Osteoarthritis.”
  • Got ‘Shiksha Ratan Award” of GRMC, Gwalior, August 2016.
  • Distinguished service award from the Geriatric Society of India, 2010.
  • Honored by IMA, Gwalior, through a Citation Award for outstanding services to the society on Doctors’ day (1st July 2010).
  • Best paper publication award of Delhi Orthopaedic Association, on several occasions.
  • ‘Doctor of the Year.' Awarded by Delhi Medical Association, 2009.
  • ‘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:

  • Received the highest no. of 54 Publication awards of Apollo group of hospitals for 2021-22.
  • Appointed as Distinguished Clinical Tutor of Apollo Hospitals for Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF) (2020-22)
  • Appointed as Adjunct Professor of Apollo Hospitals for Educational and Research Foundation (AHERF) (2012-21)
  • “Distinguished Researcher” award of Apollo group of Hospitals, Feb 2019.
  • Best paper publication award of Apollo Hospitals Educational Research Foundation (AHERFF), on several occasions.
  • Received 30 awards for the best paper publications of AHERF for 2018.
  • 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.
  • Appointed as a member of the Clinical Advisory Group Meeting of Apollo hospitals, since 2015
  • Appointed as a member of the Credential Committee of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, since September 2022.

Other Academic achievements:

  • 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.
  • As a Guest Editor, of Apollo Medicine Journal, produced a special issue on COVID-19, with 36 articles, August 2020.     
  • Completed NIDA Clinical Trial certification course (for good clinical practices), with 87% marks (26th June 2020).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Have presented several academic lectures at various National & International conferences, in CME programs.
  • 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.’
  • Scientific Chairman of MIDCON Conference of Delhi Orthopaedic Association, July 2018.
  • My academic achievements for the year 2015 were included on the ‘wall of fame’ during MIDCON of Delhi Orthopaedic Association, July 2016.
  • Appointed as Adjunct Professor of National Institute of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka, Bangladesh (2012), Chitwan School of Medical Sciences, Bharatpur, Nepal (2012). 
  • Awarded honorary life membership of Bangladesh 
  • Invited faculty at the prestigious 2nd UK Cartilage club meeting. Chatham, Kent, UK. Nov 2012
  • Appointed to the advisory board of Indian Journal of Geriatric Care (IJGC)
  • Selected for the IOA-UK fellowship for 2011. Orthopaedic Society. 2012
  • Professor’s gold medal for the best research, at Oswestry, University of  Birmingham, UK (1989).
  • Elected to Executive Member of South Delhi Branch of IMA, New Delhi, in 2008.
  • 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.
  • Member, OT Committee Meeting (of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals) for the year 2021-2022.
  • Member, DNB Committee of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals) for the year 2021-2022.
  • Elected, Vice President of Consultant’s Forum of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (2023-24)

Non-Academic achievements:

  • 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.
  • Highest Income Tax payee award (in Professional category) of Government of India from 1994-95 to 1998-99, in Gwalior Division.
  • Outstanding Young Person of Gwalior- Awarded by Junior Chamber, 1996.
  • Has been a regular voluntary blood donor for the last 20 years & have donated blood more than 60 times, so far
  • Awarded “Medata Ratna” by Agarwal Medata Panchayat, Gwalior, for outstanding achievement in profession & social service. Nov 2011
  • Dedication of a book (to me) titled “Diversity: A Challenge to Indian Administration” by Prof (Dr) Niru Hazarika. Feb 2010

Research and Publications

  • 750+ publications, in peer-reviewed and indexed medical journals and given more than 1000 invited lectures in various national & international conferences and meetings.
  • 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.
  • I have several high cited publications (3 with 1000+, 26 with 100+, and 52 with 50+ citations), on the Google Scholar. 
 
BOOKS AUTHORED/EDITED:
  • Dr. Raju Vaishya. Back pain: causes and prevention. Prabhat Prakashan, New Delhi.March 2020.
  • Vaishya R. Knee Osteoarthritis: An update. Publisher: KONTENTWORX, New Delhi, India. June 2019
  • Vaishya R, Maini L, Haleem A. An update on Medical 3D printing. Publisher: SALUBRIS, Noida, India. Jan. 2020
  • Dr. Raju Vaishya. Bones and Joints: Treatment and Prevention of Orthopedic Diseases. Editing: Vinod Kumar. Medi Media. March 2020

 

Professional Memberships and Certifications

Certifications 

  • Chairman of Basic Science & Research committee and Ex-Chairman, IT & web resource committee and Member, Ethical Committee of Indian Orthopaedic Association
  • Past President of Indian Cartilage Society
  • Founder President, Arthritis Care Foundation                
  • Biography published in Wikipedia, both in English and Hindi.

Professional Memberships

  • LIFE MEMBERSHIPS
  • Royal College of Surgeons of England (9043745)
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS, 3361657)
  • International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS, 14676)
  • SICOT (No 17484)
  • Indian Orthopedic Association (IOA) (LM 1524)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Arthroscopy Society of India (IAS)
  • Indian Cartilage Society (ICS, 027)
  • Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (GAPIO)
  • Int. Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surg & Ortho Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
  • Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA)
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of India (POSI)                                              
  • Indian Federation of Sports Medicine (IFSM)
  • Association of British Scholars (ABS)
  • IOA (MP Chapter)
  • Delhi Medical Association (DMA)
  • Delhi Orthopaedic Association (DOA)
  • South Delhi Orthopaedic Society (SDOS)
  • General Medical Council, UK)
  • Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
  • Nepal Medical Council (NMC)
  • Bangladesh Orthopaedic Society (BOS)
  • India International Centre (IIC)
  • India Habitat Centre, N Delhi (IHC)
  • India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi (IICC)
  • Rajasthan Club, New Delhi

 

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