Dr. Aakarsh Mahajan
Consultant – Sports Orthopedics & Arthroscopy
- Education : MBBS | MS | Fellowship
- Experience : 10+ years
- Hospitals : Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital
- Address : New Delhi
Dr. Aakarsh Mahajan
Dr. Aakarsh Mahajan specialises in sports injuries, ligament reconstructions (ACL/PCL), cartilage preservation and athlete-specific rehab. He focuses on minimally invasive arthroscopic care, evidence-based return-to-play protocols, and customised physiotherapy plans to restore high-level function.
He works with amateur and professional athletes as well as active adults seeking rapid, safe recovery.
Qualification
- MBBS Medical graduation with exposure to orthopaedics, emergency medicine and sports injury basics.
- MS Orthopaedics Postgraduate orthopaedic training with emphasis on trauma and joint surgery.
- Fellowship – Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Advanced fellowship in arthroscopic surgery, ligament reconstruction and sports injury rehabilitation.
- Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy Courses Completed international / national hands-on courses on arthroscopic ACL, meniscus repair and rotator cuff techniques.
- Strength & Conditioning Certification Additional training in athlete conditioning and functional rehab planning.
Areas of Expertise
- ACL / PCL Reconstruction Primary and revision ligament reconstruction using autografts / allografts and anatomical tunnel techniques.
- Meniscal Repair & Cartilage Preservation Biological augmentation, meniscal suturing and microfracture / scaffold techniques to preserve the native joint.
- Shoulder Arthroscopy Rotator cuff repair, labral repair, subacromial decompression and instability management.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma & Biologics Use of PRP and other biologics as adjuncts in tendon and cartilage healing.
- Return-to-Play Protocols Customized rehab and performance tracking for athletes aiming safe, timely return to sport.
Why Choose Dr. Aakarsh Mahajan?
- Sport-Specific Rehab Creates athlete-centric rehab programs that include strength, proprioception and sport skills training.
- Minimally Invasive Techniques Prefers arthroscopic procedures to reduce downtime and preserve joint health.
- Evidence-Based Biologics Integrates PRP and regenerative techniques where beneficial and supported by evidence.
- Performance Outcome Tracking Uses objective testing to measure recovery milestones and readiness for competition.
- Collaborative Care Works with physiotherapists, trainers and sports coaches for a multidisciplinary rehab plan.
Achievements & Recognitions
- Fellowship Completion Successfully completed a sports-medicine fellowship with focused training in arthroscopy and athlete care.
- Workshop Faculty Invited to demonstrate arthroscopic techniques at regional training workshops.
- Sports Team Physician Served as team doctor for local sports teams, handling acute injuries and season planning.
- Published Case Reports Authored case reports on novel ligament repair techniques and return-to-sport outcomes.
- Athlete Rehabilitation Success Documented fast, safe returns to play for competitive athletes under supervised rehab.
Awards
- Fellowship Merit Award Recognised for clinical excellence during sports-medicine fellowship training.
- Best Case Presentation Won best case presentation at a regional sports-orthopaedic meet.
- Clinical Care Recognition Acknowledged by hospital for outcomes in athlete recovery and satisfaction.
- Teaching / Training Award Appreciated for hands-on teaching at arthroscopy skill labs.
- Community Sports Contribution Honoured for running free sports-injury awareness camps for young athletes.
Professional Memberships
- Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) Member – participates in sports orthopaedic & arthroscopy sections.
- ISAK / Sports Medicine Forums Engaged with sports-medicine and athlete conditioning communities.
- Arthroscopy Societies Member of regional arthroscopy interest groups for skill sharing.
- Hospital Sports Clinic Network Part of multidisciplinary sports clinic integrating orthopaedics with physiotherapy and nutrition.
- Workshop Faculty & Mentor Regularly mentors trainees in arthroscopic surgery and athlete rehab protocols.
