Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar
Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar
Orthopedics 23+ Years Experience

Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar

MBBS, MS, FRCS, FACS
Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics and Head – Joint Replacement Services, Orthopedics

About Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar

Professional Summary

Dr. Ashok S. Gavaskar is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon with extensive clinical experience in trauma care, joint replacement surgery, and complex musculoskeletal reconstruction. Serving as the Clinical Lead – Orthopaedics and Head – Joint Replacement Services at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai, he brings advanced expertise in computer-assisted and robotic joint replacements, pelviacetabular reconstruction, revision arthroplasty, and the management of failed fracture fixations. Dr. Gavaskar is renowned for performing minimally invasive outpatient hip and knee replacements with precision and innovation. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow (FRCS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), his academic accomplishments are backed by numerous international fellowships and prestigious awards. He holds esteemed positions in the global orthopaedic community, including membership in the AO Trauma Technical Commission – Asia Pacific, Chairmanship of the APOA Young Surgeons Committee, and Executive Committee Membership of SICOT – Indian Chapter. His dedication to advancing orthopaedic science is reflected in his extensive editorial contributions to leading international journals such as JAAOS, the European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, where he serves in editorial and advisory capacities.

Specializations

  • Orthopedics
  • Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS (2003) – Madras Medical College, Dr. MGR Medical University
  • MS Orthopaedics (2007) – Madurai Medical College, Dr. MGR Medical University
  • FRCS (Glasgow) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow (from 2019)
  • FACS – Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (from 2019)

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai (Present)
  • Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
  • Parvathy Hospital, Chennai
  • Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry

Awards & Recognition

  • Times Excellence in Orthopaedics Award (2021)
  • Young Ambassador Award – Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
  • Member, International Advisory Board – Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS)
  • Deputy Editor – European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (June 2018 – present)
  • Associate Editor (Trauma Section) – Indian Journal of Orthopaedics (2019 – present)

Leadership & Committee Memberships

  • Member, AO Trauma Technical Commission – Asia Pacific
  • Chairman, APOA Young Surgeons Committee
  • Executive Committee Member, SICOT – Indian Chapter
  • Scientific Reviewer for multiple international journals including Journal of Arthroplasty, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, World Journal of Orthopaedics, BMJ Case Reports, Musculoskeletal Surgery, Patient Safety in Surgery, and HAND (Official Journal of the American Association for Hand Surgery)

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