Mr Rajiv Bajekal: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Rajiv Bajekal MBBS ChM FRCS (Orth): Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, London.

Specialist Expertise and Clinical Interest

A consultant orthopaedic surgeon in London: specialising in low back pain and spinal surgery, hip resurfacing and replacement and knee replacement.

Mr Bajekal's other areas of interest are:

·         Low back pain and sciatica

·         Minimally invasive treatments

·         Hip Resurfacing and Replacement

·         Knee Replacement

·         Baloon kyphoplasty and Endoscopic Discectomy

Professional Biography

He was appointed as consultant orthopaedic surgeon in 1998. His major interests are spinal, hip and knee surgery.

He graduated from Medical School in 1986 and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1993. He gained a Masters in Orthopaedics in 1996 through the University of Liverpool. He trained in Orthopaedics and Surgery in India, in North London and at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore during which time he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in the branch of Trauma and Orthopaedics. Since May 2002, Mr Bajekal has been a Consultant at Barnet & Chase Farm NHS Trust and been active in all areas of the hospital and his Specialist practice.

He is currently head of department at Barnet & Chase Farm NHS Trust. He runs national courses and workshops on Orthopaedics, Trauma and Surgery. Outside of his own practice he has a passion for training and supervising future Orthopaedic surgeons.

GMC Registration: 4167776  

Professional Memberships

·         British Medical Association

·         Royal Society of Medicine

·         British Association of Spinal Surgeons

·         Alliance Surgical

·         British Orthopaedic Association

Publications

Mr Bajekal has many publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and is currently an Editorial reviewer with the journal “Injury.” He has also contributed book chapters to published medical textbooks.

He has presented scientific papers, given lectures and run courses in many countries including India, Vietnam, Costa Rica and Greece.

Where can I see Mr Bajekal?

Tel:         020 8449 7624
Fax:        020 8447 1404
Email:    secretary@rajivbajekal.com

Website: http://www.rajivbajekal.co.uk