Consultant Spine & Trauma Surgeon
Dr. Aswin Deepak Rajan
M.B.B.S., M.S. (Orthopaedics), FIJRS, FISS
Dr. Aswin Deepak Rajan is an Orthopaedic Trauma and Spine Surgeon with 6 years of clinical experience, specialising in spine trauma, minimally invasive spine surgery, micro procedures, complex trauma management and non-operative pain management.
His clinical interests include degenerative spine conditions, complex trauma, minimally invasive spine surgery, non-operative pain management and Ilizarov limb reconstruction. He follows a patient-centred approach that considers each patient’s values, preferences and individual needs, while incorporating current clinical evidence and established treatment approaches.
Areas of Expertise
01
Spine Trauma Management
02
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
03
Micro Spine Procedures
04
Degenerative Spine Conditions
05
Complex Trauma Management
06
Non-operative Pain Management
07
Ilizarov Limb Reconstruction
08
MIS Trauma Fixation
09
Lumbopelvic Fixation
10
Complex Trauma Surgery
Clinical Interests
His areas of clinical interest include:
- Degenerative Spine Conditions
- Complex Trauma
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Non-operative Pain Management
- Ilizarov Limb Reconstruction
Professional Journey
Present
Consultant Spine & Trauma Surgeon
Devadoss Hospital, Madurai
- Currently practicing as Consultant Spine & Trauma Surgeon.
2025 – 2026
Assistant Professor & Associate Consultant in Spine
Velammal Medical College and Hospital
- Served in academic teaching and key spine consultations.
Specialized Training
Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Delhi
- Completed advanced fellowship training in Spine Surgery
Specialized Training
Fellowship in Joint Replacement
Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Institute, Chennai
- Underwent MGR University Fellowship specializing in Joint Replacement procedures.
Senior Residency
Senior Resident
Jorhat Medical College and Hospital, Assam
- Completed Senior Residency gained core operative and clinical experience.
Postgraduation
M.S. Orthopaedics
Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh
- Completed Master of Surgery in Orthopaedics at one of India’s established medical institutions (formerly known as John Berry White School).
Undergraduation
M.B.B.S.
Government Erode Medical College
- Completed Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.).
Procedures & Treatments
Dr. Aswin Deepak Rajan has clinical expertise in procedures and treatments including:
- Micro Lumbar Discectomy
- Cervical Fusion
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
- Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures
- Trauma Surgery
- Root Block Injections
- Trigger Point Injections
- MIS Trauma Fixation
- Ilizarov Fixation
- Lumbopelvic Fixation
- Complex Trauma Surgery
Professional Memberships
He is a member of:
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- AO Spine
- SICOT
Advanced Training
He has undergone advanced training in:
- MIS Trauma Fixation
- Ilizarov Fixation
- Lumbopelvic Fixation
- Complex Trauma Surgery
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery
He has also completed AO and MISSAB endoscopic spine instrumentation courses.
Approach to Patient Care
Dr. Aswin Deepak Rajan believes in a patient-centred approach to treatment, with emphasis on:
- Understanding each patient’s individual needs and concerns
- Respecting patient values and treatment preferences
- Using evidence-based clinical practices
- Considering non-operative treatment options whenever appropriate
- Providing personalised treatment based on the patient’s condition and clinical requirements
Research & Academic Achievements
Dr. Aswin Deepak Rajan has been actively involved in academic and research activities. His achievements include:
- Rank 1 in M.S. Orthopaedics, Assam Medical College – 2021 batch
- Gold Medal, NEOSCON 2021, for Best Paper Presentation
- Six national-level research paper publications
- Presented a Gold Medal Research Paper at the International Spine Conference, ASSICON Nepal 2024
- Presented at the Charche Session, ASSICON 2025
- Participated in multiple national and state-level conferences