About Dr. Raj
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Bal M. Rajagopalan, M.D. FRCSC
Orthopedic Surgeon
American and Canadian Board Certified
Medical Legal Specialists (Trial, Testimony, Deposition, IME)
Subspecialty – Hip and Knee Surgery
Dr. Raj is a Double Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who has been in private practice for 10 years. He has completed close to 4000 Orthopedic Surgical Cases in his short career and works with over 500 patients per month. Dr. Raj and his team at Beverly Hills Orthopedic Institute pride themselves in offering the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques for all orthopedic issues. Dr. Raj’s surgical and non-surgical results have been outstanding.
Dr. Raj’s client’s range from celebrities to the elderly to sports athletes alike. Dr. Raj is also an avid volunteer within his community and is a proud member of Iraq Star and provides free treatment to our soldiers. Dr. Raj in his short career and at a young age has been named as one of “Americas Top Orthopedists”, been featured on the “Best of LA” and has received numerous other accolades and awards.
Dr. Raj’s obsession for perfection and his outstanding team has led to unparalleled surgical results and an impeccable reputation which has garnered the attention of the media seeking his expert opinion, also resulting in numerous guest appearances on radio and television. Your success is imperative to our success and we strive to bring our clients back to their pre-injury status as soon as possible.
Dr. Raj has been voted by the International Association of Orthopedic Surgeons as one of The Leading Physicians of the World (2010).
Hospital Privileges
Miracle Mile Medical Center, Beverly Hills, CA
California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
S and B Surgery Center, Beverly Hills, CA
Comprehensive Surgery Center, Beverly Hills, CA
Education
Undergraduate
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Canada
1991, BSC Chemistry
Medical Education
Memorial University PGME
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
May 1995, M.D.
Internship
Memorial University PGME, Canada
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
July 1995 – June 1996
Residency
Memorial University PGME, Canada
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
July 1996 – June 2000
Medical Licensure
State of California - License A72861
California Physicians Assistant Supervisor – SAS2483
Arizona Medical Board
Memberships in Professional Societies
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Hospital Surgeons
California Orthopaedic Association
American Medical Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada
American College of Ethical Physicians
American Board of Hospital Physicians
American Board of Occupational Medicine
Founding member for Beverly Hills doctors for Barack Obama
Consultant for Arizona Medical Board
Appointments
Credential Committee
California Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 2005 – Current
Surgery Executive Commitee
California Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 2005 – Current
Head of Orthopaedic Surgery for Healthcare Partner
California Hospital Medical Center
Beverly Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
July 2001 – September 2002
Lead Orthopaedic Surgeon
Health Care Partners
Los Angeles, CA
July 2001 – September 2002
LA Disability Expert
Certifications
Fellow of American Academy of orthopedic surgery (FAAOS) – 2004
Board Certified American Board of Orthopaedic surgery – June 2003
Board Certified Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeon of Canada – June 2001
Qualified Medical Examiner for State of California 2002
Advanced Orthopaedic trauma AO/ASIF Certified 1998
ATLS/ACLS Certified 1996
Scholarships and Awards
Americas top orthopedists 2007 and 2009 – American counsel of research
Global Directory of Who’s Who – Appointed 2006
Analysis of Neural Trauma due to Percutaneous Pin Fixation” – 2nd prize at Memorial University research forum – 1999 and top Orthopaedic Surgical paper 199
Competitive British Commonwealth Scholarship 1994
Memorial Medical School Scholarship 1994
Rutger’s Scholarship 1992
Belle Crowe Scholarship Chemistry 1991
Dean’s List 1991-1998 (Dalhousie University)
Highest academic standing recognition in calculus 1990
National Academic standing recognition in calculus 1990
National Canada Scholarships offers to Dalhousie, McGill, Acadia and University of Toronto Universities
National Canadian Ergonomics and Biomechanics award 1987
Dr. Raj Voted Top Doc LA 2010
Talks
Spike TV appearance discussing amputation injury as a consultant on air / 2009
Co-director / consultant with Zephry Productions for pharmaceutical commercial campaign / May 2009
Century City Hospital – Carpal tunnel syndrome / Feb 22, 2007
Forensisgroup.org – Article on medlegal issues around hip replacements / 2005
Golds Gym – The Impact of Fitness for Orthopedic Conditioning / Feb 24,2005
San Diego International Hip Symposium – Presented and lectured to audience on Zymueller Steam / 2003
VQ Orthopaedics – Management of Knee Arthritis / Feb, 2006
NBC News – Discussing new advances in ceramic hip replacements / 2003
Multiple Community Talks on Hip and Knee Replacement /
Los Angeles, Modesto / 2002 – Current
Moderator and Speaker at International Hip and Knee Conference DJO Surgical in Utah
Extracurricular
1995-1997 Board member on resident’s society
1995 Orthopaedic surgery representative for executive board
Varsity baseball in university 1990 – 1992
Founding president of MUNISA 1993
Executive board of international students association 1993
Hobbies: Working out and running
