Dr. Ajay Kothari

	Dr. Ajay Kothari
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Born	24 September 1981; Pune, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	MBBS, DNB Ortho
Alma mater	Pune University
Occupation	Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Spine Specialist
Website	spinesurgeonpune.co.in

Dr. Ajay Kothari is an Indian orthopedic spine surgeon based in Pune, renowned for his expertise in spinal surgery, particularly in minimally invasive techniques and complex spinal deformity corrections.^[1] He has made significant contributions to the field of orthopedics through his clinical practice, research, and teaching.

Education and Early Career

Born and raised in Pune, Maharashtra, Dr. Kothari pursued his medical degree followed by a Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Orthopedic surgery. He achieved first rank all over India in the DNB Ortho exam and was awarded the Dr. Balu Sankaran Gold Medal for the year 2008 in New Delhi.^[2] He further specialized in spine surgery through advanced training and fellowships at renowned centers in India and abroad.

Professional Achievements

Dr. Kothari is associated with several top hospitals in Pune, where he performs a wide range of spinal surgeries. He is recognized as a pioneer in:

1. Unilateral, bi-portal endoscopic spine surgery 2. Minimally invasive spine surgery 3. Robotic spine surgery in India

His expertise covers various procedures, including scoliosis correction and spinal fusion.^[3]

Research and Publications

Dr. Kothari has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on:

Innovative techniques in spinal surgery
Outcomes of minimally invasive procedures
Management of complex spinal deformities^[4]^[5]

Teaching and Mentorship

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Kothari is actively involved in teaching and mentoring the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. He regularly conducts workshops, seminars, and training sessions for medical students and orthopedic residents.^[6]

Philanthropy

Dr. Kothari extends his services to underprivileged communities by conducting OPDs at subsidized rates in Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar) and Jalgaon districts of Maharashtra.

Awards and Recognition

Best Spine Surgeon Award by the Maharashtra Orthopedic Association
Excellence in Healthcare Award
Recognition for Outstanding Research in Spine Surgery by the Indian Orthopaedic Association^[7]
Active member fellow at the prestigious Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Milwaukee, USA

References

[Spine_Surgeon_Pune-1] ttps://www.spinesurgeonpune.co.in/spinesurgeonpune/Orthopedic-Surgery/Dr-Ajay-Kothari/Shivaji-Nagar-Pune/994

[spinesurgeonpune-2] ttps://www.spinesurgeonpune.co.in/spinesurgeonpune/news/Dr-Ajay-Kothari-awarded-DNB-orthopedics-gold-medal/4090/nr31rr951o4q4oso5518r0spqp064n83

[aboutmyclinic-3] ttps://www.aboutmyclinic.com/spinesurgeonpune/terms/dr-ajay-kothari-spine-specialist-in-pune-on-cancer/8463

[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov-4] ttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5620866/

[onlymyhealth-5] ttps://www.onlymyhealth.com/world-spine-day-know-all-about-spinal-tumor-from-experts-1602769576

[orthotvonline-6] ttps://orthotvonline.com/orthotv-original-emerging-technologies-in-spine-surgery-dr-ajay-kothari/

[Times_of_India_India_times-7] ttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/technological-advancements-desi-implants-make-spine-surgeries-safe-and-cost-effective/articleshow/68133692.cms

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