New Surgeon at Strathroy

The successful Hips & Knees Joint Replacement Program at Middlesex Hospital Alliance welcomes the newest addition to the team, Dr. Vaishnav Rajgopal, Dr Rajgopal is an orthopaedic surgeon and graduate of the University of Western Ontario where he received his medical degree and recently completed a fellowship in adult reconstructive joint surgery.

The MHA Hip & Knee Program has received much praise from peers and patients since it started in 2006. It has been commended for excellent wait times compared with both the provincial averages and targets and it has been praised for patient satisfaction. For instance, the first 150 hip and knee patients were interviewed at two and then at six weeks after surgery. They were questioned about pain, mobility and overall satisfaction with the experience. More than 90 % of patients reported an "excellent" experience.

The success of the MHA Hip & Knee Program relies on a team approach including the MHA physiotherapy and nursing staff, along with external partners who prepare patients pre-operatively. "The program continues to thrive at MHA," says Dr. Paul Ferner.

Mike Mazza, Middlesex Hospital Alliance CEO, says that Hips & Knees is an increasingly important program at the MHA. "A community hospital such as Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital has the capacity to provide just this sort of program successfully and efficiently. Patients can be referred for Total Joint Replacement surgery here - close to home - instead of having to travel to more distant hospitals."

A referral from your family physician is required to book a consultation with Dr. Rajgopal.

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New Surgeon at Strathroy