About Dr. V.K. Nijhawan

• Dr. V.K. Nijhawan is a renowned orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon in India, recognized for his contributions to the field.
• With an impressive 50+ years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in orthopedic surgery.
• His specialization includes Joint Replacement Surgery for both upper and lower limb joints, encompassing both primary and revision surgeries.
• Dr. Nijhawan is a pioneer in performing bilateral joint replacements for the knees and hips, successfully replacing both joints during a single surgical session.
• In addition to joint replacement, he has significant expertise in Trauma Management, adhering to the AO Principles to ensure optimal patient care.
• Dr. Nijhawan earned his MBBS from Punjab University, Chandigarh in 1975 and completed his MS in Orthopedics at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak in 1979.

Work Experience

• More than 50 years of experience in Orthopedics and Joint Replacement Surgery.
• Associated with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital as Senior Orthopedic Consultant.
• Formerly associated with Sir Ganga Ram City Hospital, Pusa Road, Delhi.
• Pioneer in bilateral knee and hip joint replacement surgeries.
• Expertise in trauma management following AO orthopedic principles.
• Successfully managed numerous complex orthopedic and arthroplasty cases.
• Participated in orthopedic workshops, research activities and scientific publications.

Education

• MBBS – Punjab University, Chandigarh – 1975.
• MS (Orthopedics) – Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak – 1979.
• Advanced training and certifications in Arthroplasty and Orthopedic Trauma Management.

Location

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi

Established in: 1951

Number of Beds: 675+

Multi Specialty Hospital

Location: New Delhi

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Awards

• Recognized for excellence in Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgery.
• Pioneer in performing bilateral hip and knee replacement surgeries in a single session.
• Successfully performed numerous joint replacement and fracture management procedures.
• Known for advanced expertise in Arthroplasty and Trauma Management.
• Published orthopedic research papers and participated in national medical conferences.
• Widely respected for long-standing contribution to Orthopedic Surgery in India.