Fourteen orthopaedic surgeons from India have been recognised among the world’s top 2% scientists in Stanford University’s 2025 database, curated by Professor John P.A. Ioannidis in collaboration with Elsevier. The list evaluates researchers based on citations, h-index, co-authorship, and a composite score (c-score).
Key Indian Orthopaedicians Featured:
- Dr. Raju Vaishya (Delhi): Senior Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals with 800+ publications; specialises in joint replacement, arthroscopy, and 3D printing in orthopaedics. Holds multiple fellowships and awards including Dr. BC Roy Award.
- Dr. Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran (Coimbatore): Chairman of Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery at Ganga Hospitals; 220 international publications, 57 book chapters; research focus on spine surgery and disc biology.
- Dr. Rajesh Malhotra (Delhi): Former HOD at Apollo Indraprastha Hospital; 450+ publications; expert in osteoporosis, periprosthetic joint infections, and fracture prevention.
- Dr. Sathish Muthu (Chennai): Assistant Professor at Government Medical College, Karur; leads Orthopaedic Research Group; research on knee osteoarthritis, spinal disorders, stem cells.
- Dr. Bhavuk Garg (Delhi): Professor at AIIMS; specialises in spine trauma, arthroplasty, and regenerative orthopaedics; focuses on low-cost innovations.
- Dr. Ajay Puri (Mumbai): Chief of Orthopaedic Oncology at Tata Memorial Centre; 75+ indexed papers; expertise in musculoskeletal sarcomas.
- Dr. Anil K Jain (Delhi): Former HOD UCMS; renowned for TB spine research; published over 150 articles and led INDEX TB Guidelines.
- Dr. Mandeep S Dhillon (Chandigarh): Former HOD PGIMER; specialist in sports medicine, arthroscopy, regenerative procedures, and joint replacement.
- Dr. Ramesh K Sen (Chandigarh): Max Super Speciality Hospital; expert in pelvic injuries, complex joint replacements, and stem cell therapy.
- Dr. Anil Agarwal (Delhi): HOD Orthopaediatrics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya; recognised for contributions in orthopaedic research.
- Dr. Madhan Jeyaraman (Chennai): Assistant Professor at ACS Medical College; research on stem cells and regenerative orthopaedics.
- Dr. Abhishek Vaish (Delhi): Associate Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital; focuses on joint preservation, cartilage transplantation, and 3D printing.
- Dr. Rishi Mugesh Kanna (Coimbatore): Spine surgeon at Ganga Hospital; research on genetics of disc disease and spinal trauma techniques.
- Dr. Arun B Mullaji (Mumbai): Director, Mullaji Knee Clinic; instrumental in designing Attune Knee implants and holds joint patents in nanotechnology.
These recognitions highlight India’s growing impact in orthopaedic research, surgical innovations, and clinical excellence.
