Mr Rajiv A Bajekal
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Bushey, WD23 1RD
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38 years of experience
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38 years of experience
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26 Jan 2021
Rajiv is a great expert opinion for back problems. he has a degree in Lifestyle medicine...
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Mr Rajiv Bajekal is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Royal Free London NHS foundation trust. He has specialist experience in spinal, hip and trauma surgery.
He is a vastly experienced consultant with significant knowledge of general orthopaedics and trauma alongside his main specialty of managing and treating degenerative spinal disorders and back pain. His colleagues often seek his advice when managing complex cases.
A meticulous clinician and surgeon his approach to the spinal problems only involves surgery after careful assessment which allows both the patient and himself to understand the underlying cause.
Mr Bajekal has developed a particular knowledge and experience in the management of trauma since his medical training in India. He made a significant contribution to setting out protocols and guidelines for trauma management at the Bassetlaw Hospital which has greatly improved the communication within the medical team in the delivery of acute trauma care. It remains a topic that he often lectures on.
He is popular amongst his peers and trainess and continues to play an active role in training a new generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
His holistic approach ensures that during his consultations he takes as much time as needed to listen to his patient's concerns and questions. This allows for treatment plans that are individually tailored to the needs of his patients. He also recently completed a diploma in Lifestyle Medicine from the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
Mr Bajekal has expertise in the following areas:
- Spinal decompression
- Spinal fusion surgery
- Spinal injections
- Spinal procedures using minimally-invasive techniques
- Discectomy
- Balloon Kyphoplasty and Spine jack
- Lumbar spine problems
- Spinal disc problems
- Sciatica
- Spinal stenosis
- Lifestyle medicine
- Nutrition
- Weight loss advice
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc (29%)
- Back Pain (24%)
- Orthopaedic Surgery (21%)
- Nerve Root Injection (9%)
- Discectomy (6%)
- Others (12%)
Subspecialties
- Spinal Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Arthritis (Spine)
- Coccyx Fracture
- Complex Spinal Disorders
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Fracture (Broken Bone)
- Lower Back Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Nerve Root Injection
- Discectomy
- Epidural
- Complex Revision Spinal Surgery
- Facet Joint Injection
- Joint Injection
- Kyphoplasty
- Laminectomy
- Lumbar Back Surgery
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4167776
Qualifications
· Diploma in Lifestyle Medicine, International Board of Lifestyle Medicine
. FRCS (Trauma and Orth.) Intercollegiate Board 1997
· ChM (Orth.) University of Liverpool 1996
· FRCS Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow 1993
· Diplomate National Board (Orthopaedics) National Board of Examinations New Delhi 1990
· Certificate of Honour in Surgery and Orthopaedics (MBBS)
· MS (Orthopaedics) All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 1989
· MBBS Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research University of Madras 1986
languages spoken
- English
- Bengali
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Urdu
consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £150
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- April
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
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Chase Farm, Enfield, United Kingdom, EN28SD
Chase Farm, Enfield, United Kingdom, EN28SD
(405)
17-19 View Road, London, United Kingdom, N6 4DJ
17-19 View Road, London, United Kingdom, N6 4DJ
(289)
Cavell Drive, Uplands Park Rd, Enfield, London, United Kingdom, EN2 7PR
Cavell Drive, Uplands Park Rd, Enfield, London, United Kingdom, EN2 7PR
(157)
290 Centennial Ave, Elstree Borehamwood, London, United Kingdom, WD6 3SU
290 Centennial Ave, Elstree Borehamwood, London, United Kingdom, WD6 3SU
(14)
52 Moxon Street, London, United Kingdom, EN5 5TS
52 Moxon Street, London, United Kingdom, EN5 5TS
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45 Queen Anne Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9J
45 Queen Anne Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9J
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
22 reviews
5
I recently consulted with Mr. Bajekal for chronic back pain and was impressed by his professionalism and warmth. He patiently addressed all my concerns, ensuring I felt informed. Ms. Dawn, his secretary, was incredibly helpful in arranging a quick follow-up. I highly recommend Mr. Bajekal for anyone seeking relief from back pain.
5
Incredibly knowledgeable & experienced with a manner that makes you know you're in safe hands
4
Great experience, expertise. Pending to understand more about the next steps pending an MRI. But he is a kind specialist, efficient.
5
Great all round experience, I was part of the decision making process and that left me feeling very positive regarding outcome
5
I came to see mr Bajekal as I had serve pain in my lower back. After having a consultation I was very happy with him . I had a injection was has helped a lot
5
I was suggested to see Mr. Bajekal for my back problems and , after all these years I really have to say thanks God I have been lucky to be his patient. He makes you feel confident through the way he explain and talk about your problem and how to follow. Always polite and available to answers, easy to understand everything.
5
Very empathetic and helpful with immediate next steps taken
5
Mr Bajekal was very helpful and understanding of my issues and did not overlook the pain that I was experiencing
5
Mr Bajekal is an incredibly kind, professional and knowledgeable specialist. Quite simply, by curing my pain, he has given me my life back. I cannot thank him enough. I would wholeheartedly recommend him.
5
I went to see Dr Bahekal In a really bad way with terrible back pain and could hardly walk. Dr Bahekal was reassuring and made be feel that he could help me. Which he did I have a new lease of life Thank you so much for caring and helping me from when I walked in to see You to the final appointment..
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Rajiv is a great expert opinion for back problems. he has a degree in Lifestyle medicine and has given a number of lectures to discuss links with various disorders and lifestyle.
26 Jan 2021Mr Harold Nwaboku
Orthopaedic SurgeryMr Rajiv Bajekal is a well established and acknowledged spinal surgeon in North and Central London. He is compassionate, truthful and amiable with his patients and his diploma in lifestyle medicine allows him to approach their care holistically. Finally he has been repeatedly awarded for his teaching skills by the Orthopaedic deaneries and he is a source for aspiration by his younger colleagues.He is an excellent orthopaedic surgeon, I would strongly recommend for any spinal condition.
07 Oct 2020Mr Dimitrios Tsekes
Orthopaedic SurgeryExcellent spinal surgeon. Extremely satisfied patients.
21 Nov 2017Dr Suren Naidoo
General Practice (GP)Excellent surgeon, great bedside manner
17 May 2017Mr Pinak Ray
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Mr Rajiv A Bajekal's overall patient rating is 4.89 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 22 reviews
What languages does Mr Rajiv A Bajekal speak?
Mr Rajiv A Bajekal speaks English, Bengali, Punjabi, Tamil and Urdu
Where is Mr Rajiv A Bajekal located?
Mr Rajiv A Bajekal primarily practices at Spire Bushey Hospital, located at Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
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