About Dr. Raj

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Bal M. Rajagopalan, M.D. FRCSC
(CEO-Beverly Hills Orthopedic Institute)

9033 Wilshire Blvd #400
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: 310.247.0466
Website: www.drhipandknee.com
Email: drraj90210@aol.com

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Orthopedic Surgeon
American and Canadian Board Certified
Medical Legal Specialists (Trial, Testimony, Deposition, IME)
Subspecialty – Hip and Knee Surgery

Hospital Privileges

Miracle Mile Medical Center, Beverly Hills, CA
Mission Community Hospital, Panorama City, CA
California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Comprehensive Surgery Center, Beverly Hills, CA
Olympia Hospital, Beverly Hills, CA
La Peer Surgical 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
California Orthopaedic Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada
ABC News Medical Consultant
Iraq Star Volunteer – Help
Co-Founder – Hope And Dream Charity for Underserved Kids With Obesity

Appointments

Consultant Editor for Web MD Hip and Knee Replacement Community

ABC News Medical Consultant

Expert for The Globe and National Enquirer

Credential Committee
California Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 2005 – 2008

Surgery Executive Committee
California Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 2005 – 2008

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

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
Advanced Orthopaedic trauma AO/ASIF Certified 1998
ATLS/ACLS Certified 1996

Scholarships and Awards

SuperDoctors – Southern California 2012
United Hemispheres Magazine – America Top Doctor 2011
Dr. Raj Top Doc LA 2010 – FOX
Americas top orthopedists 2007 and 2009, 2010, 2011 – 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

Talks

A Thousand Ways to Die (7 Episodes)
ABC News 2010 – Hiking Safety
CBS – The Doctor’s – 2011 – Weekend Warrior
CBS – The Doctor’s – 2010 – Knee Replacement
Fox News 2010 – Knee Pain
Fox News 2010 – Back Pain
California Hospital Medical Center – Talk on new technology around knee replacement / 2010
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