25 February 2025
Future Healthcare Innovations
in Medical Treatment
Dr. Rakesh Nair is a premier Consultant Knee Replacement Surgeon and is recognized as one of the best orthopaedic surgeons in Mumbai. Renowned for his expertise in robotic and computer-assisted joint surgeries, he has a career spanning over 25 years and has successfully performed more than 3,000 knee replacement surgeries.
A pioneer in "Gender-Specific" knee replacements designed for women, Dr. Nair is also one of the few surgeons in India capable of performing Simultaneous Bilateral Knee Replacements in a single sitting. He currently serves as a Consultant at Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai.
Professional Highlights & Contributions
- Awards: Recipient of the prestigious Times Achiever Award (2022) for outstanding contributions to Robotic Knee Surgery.
- Presidential Tenure: Held the prestigious post of President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
- Innovator: A vocal advocate for preventative treatment of Osteoarthritis; his research on "Knee Resurfacing" has been widely published in medical journals and newsprint.
- Global Faculty: Regularly conducts certified courses on Revision Knees and Computer Navigation in Thailand and the USA.
Experience
Dr. Nair is an "Exclusive Knee Specialist" focusing on high-precision reconstructive and resurfacing procedures.
- Robotic & Computer-Assisted Surgery: * Certified Robotic Surgeon (trained in Seoul, South Korea).
- Expert in CUVIS Robotic System for near-perfect alignment and faster recovery.
- Knee Replacement & Resurfacing:
- Bilateral Total Knee Resurfacing: Specialized in replacing both knees in one session to reduce hospital stay and costs.
- Hi-Flexion "Gender Knees": Utilizing implants specifically anatomically shaped for female patients.
- Revision Knee Surgery: Expert in correcting failed or worn-out previous implants using customized jigs and navigation.
- Minimally Invasive Arthroplasty: Specialized in "Knee Resurfacing" where only the damaged caps are replaced, preserving the patient's original bone and muscle.
- Sports Medicine & Reconstruction: High-volume experience in ACL/PCL reconstructions and ligament repairs.
Awards, Honours, & Memberships
- MBBS: Amravati University (1992).
- D. (Ortho): Diploma in Orthopaedics, University of Bombay / Nanavati Hospital (1995).
- DNB (Orthopaedics): National Board of Examinations, New Delhi / Rajawadi Hospital (1999).
- Diplomate in Reconstructive Knee Surgery: Awarded by the Director of the Los Angeles Orthopaedic Institute, California (USA).
- International Training: * Primary & Revision Surgery: Czech Republic (Prague & Brno).
- Computer-Assisted TKR: Melbourne (Australia) and Frankfurt (Germany).
- Robotic Certification: Seoul (South Korea).
