Kauvery Hospital Formely Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani – India
About Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja
Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja is a distinguished Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon at Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai, with 15 years of clinical excellence and one of the most decorated academic and research profiles among young spine surgeons in India.
- MBBS — Madras Medical College; MS (Orthopaedics) — Calicut Medical College; DNB — Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad
- FNB (Spine Surgery) — Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore — Rank 1 All India (2018); Global Diploma — AO Spine, Davos, Switzerland
- APSS-SICOT Spine Fellowship — Evangelisches Waldkrankenhaus Spandau, Berlin, Germany (under Prof. Ulrich Noeth)
- 3,000+ procedures; 38 publications; 77 podium presentations; 27 national & international honours & awards
- Associate Editor — Indian Journal of Orthopaedics; Editor — 'Pediatric Scoliosis' textbook (Springer Publications)
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Kauvery Hospital Formely Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Madras Medical College (State 2nd Rank, Medical Entrance Examination)
- MS — Orthopaedics — Calicut Medical College, Kerala University (2014)
- DNB — Orthopaedics — Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad (National Board of Examinations, 2016)
Fellowships & Special Training
- FNB — Spine Surgery — Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore (National Board Accredited Fellowship, Rank-1 All India, 2016–2018)
- Global Diploma (AO Spine) — AO Spine, Davos, Switzerland
- APSS-SICOT Spine Fellowship — Evangelisches Waldkrankenhaus Spandau, Berlin, Germany (under Prof. Ulrich Noeth and Dr. Miguel Alquiza)
- AO Spine Asia Pacific Inland Fellowship — Bombay Hospital, Mumbai (Dr. Arvind G Kulkarni)
Certifications & Accreditations
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
- Member — Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- Member — North American Spine Society (NASS)
- Member — International Society for the Study of Lumbar Spine (ISSLS)
- Member — Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS)
- Reviewer — The Spine Journal, European Spine Journal, Asian Spine Journal, Indian Spine Journal
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Scoliosis (Spinal Deformity) — Congenital & Idiopathic
- Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) Disorders
- Degenerative Spine Disease (Disc, Stenosis)
- Spinal Tuberculosis & Infections
- Spinal Tumours & Trauma
- Knee & Hip Joint Replacement (Orthopaedics)
- Paediatric Orthopaedics (SCFE, Perthes, Sprengel)
Sub-specialties
- Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Surgery: Complex scoliosis and CVJ surgery — trained at Ganga Hospital under Prof. S Rajasekaran (India's living legend in spine surgery).
- Endoscopic & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Key-hole percutaneous endoscopic spine surgery — gold standard microdiscectomy to complex deformity correction.
- Spinal Research: Pioneer research in proteomics and metagenomics of intervertebral discs — multiple best paper awards from ISSLS, ASSI, and NASS.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Scoliosis Correction (including rigid curves)
- Craniovertebral Junction Surgery
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy (Key-hole)
- Microscopic Discectomy (Gold Standard)
- Spinal Fusion (TLIF / PLIF / ALIF)
- Total Knee & Hip Replacement
- Paediatric Bone & Joint Surgery (SCFE, Perthes)
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Kauvery Hospital (formerly Fortis Hospital), Vadapalani, Chennai — Consultant Orthopaedic & Spine Surgeon (May 2021–Present)
- Raja Superspeciality Clinic, Chennai — Director of Orthopaedics (Dec 2022–Present)
Past Affiliations
- Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore — Senior Registrar, Spine Surgery, May 2018–May 2021
- Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore — Post-Doctoral Fellow (FNB Spine), May 2016–April 2018
- Calicut Medical College — Senior Residency, Orthopaedics, 2014–2015
- Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad — DNB Orthopaedics, 2015–2016
Academic & Research Roles
- Associate Editor — Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
- Associate Editor — Journal of Orthopaedics
- Editor — Textbook 'Pediatric Scoliosis,' Springer Publications (2019)
- Chapter co-author: 'Spinal Tuberculosis: Current Concepts' ASSI Monographs (Thieme, 2019)
- Section Editor — Spine, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
- Reviewer — The Spine Journal, European Spine Journal, Asian Spine Journal, Hindawi, Indian Spine Journal
- 38 peer-reviewed publications; 77 podium presentations; 100+ abstracts
Key Achievements
- 3,000+ spine procedures performed
- 27 national & international honours and awards
- FNB Spine (Rank-1 All India, National Board, 2016)
- State 2nd Rank — Tamil Nadu Medical Entrance Examination
- All education by merit and scholarship
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- VT Ingalhalikar Gold Medal Award — Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI), 2021
- North American Spine Society (NASS) + The Spine Journal — Best Outstanding Paper, 2021
- Best Oral Podium Presentation (Basic Science) — ISSLS Virtual Annual Meeting, 2021
- Best Oral Podium Presentation (Clinical Research) — ISSLS Virtual Annual Meeting, 2021
- Best Basic Science Research Paper — ASSI, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- BIOS Junior Fellowship — BIOS 2019
- ASSI Travelling Fellowship Award — 2019
- Best Poster Award — SICOT, Montreal, Canada
- Indo-Korean Orthopaedic Foundation Young Researcher Award — 2016
Professional Memberships
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
- International Society for the Study of Lumbar Spine (ISSLS)
- Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS-SICOT)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Rajasekaran S, Soundararajan DCR, Shetty AP, Kanna RM. 'Spinal Tuberculosis: Current Concepts.' Global Spine Journal. 2018;8(4 Suppl):96S–108S. doi:10.1177/2192568218769053.
- Soundararajan DCR, Shetty AP, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. 'Effectiveness of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Subarachnoid Pleural Fistula.' Neurospine. 2018;15(4):394–399.
- Raja SDC, Shetty AP, Subramanian B, Kanna RM, Rajasekaran S. 'A prospective randomized study to analyze the efficacy of balanced pre-emptive analgesia in spine surgery.' The Spine Journal. 2019;19(4):569–577.
- 38 total peer-reviewed publications; 77 podium presentations; 100+ abstracts.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Proteomics and metagenomics of human intervertebral discs — disc biology
- Scoliosis correction — deformity surgery outcomes
- Minimally invasive spine surgery — percutaneous endoscopic techniques
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Spine / Orthopaedic Consultation | ₹800 – ₹1,500 | $10 – $18 |
| Scoliosis Correction Surgery | ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $4,800 – $12,000 |
| Percutaneous Endoscopic Spine Surgery | ₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 | $2,400 – $6,000 |
| Microscopic Discectomy | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Total Knee / Hip Replacement | ₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 | $2,400 – $6,000 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja use in Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery treatment?
Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja employs cutting-edge, evidence-based technologies and procedures relevant to Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are also available for international patients. Contact Cancer Rounds for a detailed technology overview specific to your case.
2. What conditions does Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja specialize in treating?
Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja specialises in a broad spectrum of Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery conditions — including both common presentations and complex cases — in Chennai, India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja?
Appointments with Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. S. Dilip Chand Raja offer second opinions for Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery in Chennai, India.
