Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad

• Surgical Management of Fracture Healing
• Patient/ Family Education & Counselling
• Resourcefulness/ Flexibility
• Rehabilitation of Patients
• Accurate Report Documentation
• Public Health Administration
• Patient Care/ Satisfaction
• Mentorship & Psychiatric Guidance
• Versatile Leadership
• People Management/Training (Performance review & appraisal of undergraduate students and M.B.B.S doctors)
• Hip/Knee Replacement

• Fractures & Dislocations
• Emergencies
• Corrective Surgeries
• Trauma & ICU
• Medical Care
• Diagnosis/Treatment
• Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
• Hospital & OPD Administration
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Sharp Analytical Skills
• Effective Leadership Skills
• Empathy and Compassion
• Research & Development

Consultant orthopedic surgeon

• SRV Hospital - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  April 2022 to Till Date

Specialist Orthopaedic surgeon

• Medlux Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  April 2021 to Till March 2022

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon-Teleconsultation

• Apollo telehealth
  April 2020 to Till Date
• Practo Technologies
  April 2020 to Till Date
• My stint with teleconsultation has provided me with an opportunity to reach patients at remote locations to solve their health queries. It was very much helpful both to myself and the patients during the peaks of the Covid Pandemic.
• I am very much comfortable with the use of tools and technology used in the delivery of teleconsultations. In addition, I am very much aware of providing consultations as per telemedicine guidelines which have evolved my skills of history taking and examination of patients remotely like the use of the patient and/or attender-assisted self-examinations techniques for conducting special tests.

Specialist Orthopaedic surgeon

• Grand Infinity Medical Centre, Dubai, UAE
  January 2020 to March 2021
• During my stint at GIMC, I was exposed to the healthcare system of UAE in general and Dubai in particular. Especially, I got acquainted with the intricacies of maintaining EMR and Issuance of prescriptions in compliance with local insurance protocols with respect to diagnosis based on ICD-10, which followed with the appropriate prescription. Also, I got familiar with CPT codes for major and minor surgical procedures which could be got approved and reimbursed by insurance companies. Additionally, I got familiar with rules and regulations with regard to controlled medications and issuing sick leaves.
• On the clinical front, I have ample opportunity to deal with cases of hand injuries-Both soft tissue, and bone/joint fractures. Major fractures/Injuries were dealt with at higher centers.

Specialist Orthopaedic surgeon

• Advanced Care Medical Centre, Dubai, UAE
  January 2019 to March 2020
• During my stint at ACMC, I was exposed to the healthcare system of UAE in general and Dubai in particular. Especially, I got acquainted with the intricacies of maintaining EMR and Issuance of prescriptions in compliance with local insurance protocols with respect to diagnosis based on ICD-10, which followed with the appropriate prescription. Also, I got familiar with CPT codes for major and minor surgical procedures which could be got approved and reimbursed by insurance companies. Additionally, I got familiar with rules and regulations with regard to controlled medications and issuing sick leaves.
• On the clinical front, I have ample opportunity to deal with cases of hand injuries-Both soft tissue, and bone/joint fractures. Major fractures/Injuries were dealt with at higher centers.

Consultant orthopedic surgeon

• SRV Hospital - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  February 2016 to December 2018
• Patient management is done under my direct care.Orthopedic Trauma: Managing the patients with orthopedic trauma and polytrauma presenting to the emergency room based on the principles of BLS AND ATLS. This included Evaluation of patients in emergency, completing the file work and their management including resuscitation, wound cleaning, and splinting including emergency surgical care in the operation theatres. Preoperative and postoperative care of the inpatients. Attending patients in the outpatient department.
  History taking and examination of a patient admitted under my care, their diagnostic workup, follow-up of investigations, making a diagnosis, and a treatment plan. Pre-operative planning, Preparation of patients for surgery, and post-operative care.
  Performing surgeries in the operation theatre, daily ward, and SICU rounds for evaluation of patients, ordering relevant investigations and following them up, dressing patients, and monitoring daily progress notes.
  Preparation of discharge slip and advising the patient accordingly.
• Arthroplasty: Pre-operative planning and templating in relation to prosthesis selection and approaches to joint replacement. Assisting in surgery and performing surgery, both under the supervision of a consultant and independently. Post-operative care in form of antibiotic protocol, Protocols for DVT prophylaxis, mobilization protocol, wound care, and post-discharge follow-up protocols.
• Ilizarov Surgery: Performed Ilizarov surgeries (independently for tibia, under supervision for the femur and upper limb) for compound fractures of long bone especially Grade IIIB fractures of Tibia and femur, Limb-lengthening and deformity correction, Non-union of long bones, pediatric bone deformity correction, etc. Post-operative care in form of antibiotic protocol, Protocols for DVT prophylaxis, mobilization protocol, wound care, and post-discharge follow-up protocols.

Registrar-orthopedic surgery and Traumatology

• Siddharth Municipal General Hospital - Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  February 2011 to January 2016
• At Siddharth municipal general hospital, I had tremendous independent exposure to treating fractures operatively. I operated on the most advanced level surgeries including complex intraarticular fractures of extremities. Here I learned and demonstrated the importance of soft tissue care both preoperatively and intraoperatively including the need for pre-op CT scan imaging in order to optimize surgical outcome and patient care. Also, I could improvise my skills in internal fixation like various techniques and principles of fracture reduction with help of various reduction equipment and manipulations.
  In addition, I gained proficiency in various steps of arthroplasty like templating in relation to the selection of correct prostheses and operative planning with regard to surgical approaches, etc. Over the years the pace and economy of movement for these surgical skills have developed with improvement in surgical time and patient satisfaction.
  Similarly, I have performed the application of external fixators, especially pelvic fixators (Under supervision) in polytraumatized patients during on-call duties and Ilizarov ring fixators in compound fractures of the tibia(independently), and femur, upper limb (under supervision).
  Also, whenever any unexpected events or complications happen/ happened, I have the ability to maintain calm and take appropriate steps to correct/ mitigate the effects of those events or complications.

Post Graduate Resident-Orthopaedics & Traumatology

• KB Bhabha Municipal General Hospital - Mumbai, Maharashtra
  February 2008 to January 2011
• During my rotation in traumatology, I had extensive exposure to treating simple and complex orthopedic trauma cases based on principles of ATLS, including management of polytrauma patients on the principles of Damage Control Orthopaedics. In elective orthopedic fracture cases, I got first-hand exposure to ORIF, CRIF, MIPPO, and intramedullary nailing-both reamed and unreamed, in adults and pediatric patients.
  During my rotation in Ilizarov surgery, I had ample exposure to this modality of treatment. He is well versed with instrumentation, biomechanics, and principles of the Ilizarov ring fixator.
  During my rotation in the arthroscopy unit under Dr. Abhay Narvekar, I developed skills in arthroscopic surgeries like arranging scope towers, arranging audio-visual equipment, and placement of various portals, especially in knee and shoulder scopies.
  During my rotation in the arthroplasty unit, I had vast exposure to the knee, hip arthroplasties, and shoulder and elbow arthroplasties. I assisted in many arthroplasty cases, where I developed skills and knowledge of pre-operative planning, various surgical approaches, implant systems, placement of jigs, handling of saws for bone cuts, and making various bone cuts.
  During spine rotation, I was exposed to principles of spinal surgeries and assisted decompression in potts spine, discectomies, fixation of spinal fractures, deformity correction, etc.
  During Hand surgery rotation, I developed skills in microvascular surgeries, tendon transfers, deformity correction, congenital anomalies, and management of fractures, infections, and decompression. and knowledge of hand reconstruction including principles and techniques of nerve repair.

Post Graduate Student-Neurosurgery

• P D Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  February 2007 to July 2007
• A brief period of exposure to basic and advanced surgical and clinical diagnostic techniques of neurosurgery was provided under the world-renowned neurosurgeon at the center of excellence. The most distinguishing feature was Gamma knife surgery, which was of first of its kind in India.

Resident Medical officer (SHO)-Orthopaedic surgery

• Smt.Parvatibai Shakarrao Chavan Hospital and Research Centre - Mumbai, Maharashtra
  July 2006 to December 2006

Physician Assistant-Dermatology & Venereal Diseases

• Purohit Polyclinic - Mumbai, Maharashtra
  January 2006 to June 2006

Resident Medical Officer (SHO)-General Surgery

• Kapadia Multispecialty Hospital - Mumbai, Maharashtra
  July 2005 to December 2005

Intern

• Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences - Bellary, Karnataka
  December 2003 to December 2004
• VIMS Bellary, as it is popularly known, is a 1000+ bed teaching institute, recognized by the medical council of India to conduct various postgraduate courses in broad and super-specialty branches of medicine. Being affiliated with RGUHS, Bangalore has carved a niche for itself across the academic and clinical streams