Aster Al Raffah Hospital launches new specialist orthopaedic department

MUSCAT: Aster Al Raffah Hospitals and Clinics recently expanded its operations by launching a dedicated, and highly specialised Department of Orthopaedics in Ghubra. The department currently consists of four specialist orthopaedic surgeons and one visiting consultant.

The collective skill and experience of the new orthopaedic department has now propelled Aster Al Raffah Hospitals and Clinics to the forefront of orthopaedic care in the Oman region.

Karthik Rajagopal, CEO Aster Hospitals and Clinic – GCC, inaugurated the new department recently with the aim of streamlining the orthopaedic services offered by As- ter Al Raffah Hospitals and Clinics. Along with the innovative technology, the department also boasts of exceptional expertise offered by the specialised orthopaedic surgeons Dr Rakshit Sannegowda, Dr Mohammad Niyaz, Dr Chetan Narayan Salian, and Dr Rajesh Pawar.

“Aster Al Raffah Hospitals & Clinics have always understood the medical needs of the residents of Oman. After analysing a steep rise in orthopaedic related cases, leading to our continued participa- tion in easing such complications, we decided to introduce a highly specialised, state-of-the-art orthopaedic department, which will devotedly look after patients with orthopaedic conditions. With the advent of this new department we will continue providing the people of Oman with the best healthcare facilities in the region,” said Seeniya Biju, CEO of Aster Al Raffah Hospitals & Clinics.

Dr George Varghese, a worldrenowned specialist orthopaedic surgeon, will also join the experienced and highly-skilled specialists of the new orthopaedic department, whose visiting consultations would add to the experience and excellence of the team.