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Dr Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi

Dr Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi

Chairman – Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery

MBBS, MS (Surgery), MCh (Plastic Surgery), Fellowship (Microsurgery)

  • Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram
  • Gurugram
  • 40++ years of experience
  • English, Hindi
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40++Years of practice
Plastic & Reconstructive SurgerySpeciality
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About Dr Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi is the Chairman of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram. He served as Secretary General of the 15th World Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS 2009).

He specializes in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, vascular malformations, replantation of amputated parts, and head and neck reconstruction. Over the course of his career, he has undertaken twenty-two research projects and published more than 60 papers in national and international journals, in addition to contributing four textbook chapters and authoring a book on plastic surgery for general surgeons.

Dr. Khazanchi completed his MBBS from Punjab University, Chandigarh (CMC Ludhiana), graduating with a Gold Medal, followed by his MS in Surgery with distinction from the same university. He went on to complete his MCh in Plastic Surgery along with a fellowship in microsurgery. He has held visiting professorships at institutions including Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, King George's Medical College, Lucknow, and the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.

Areas of expertise

  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Brachial Plexus Surgery
  • Replantation of Amputated Parts
  • Head & Neck Reconstruction
  • Rhinoplasty

Education & qualifications

  • MBBS (Gold Medalist)CMC Ludhiana, Punjab University (1983)
  • MS (Surgery) – DistinctionCMC Ludhiana, Punjab University (1980)
  • MCh – Plastic Surgery(institute not specified in public sources)
  • Fellowship – Microsurgery(institute not specified in public sources)

Work experience

  • Chairman, Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive SurgeryMedanta – The Medicity, Gurugram (Current)
  • Visiting ProfessorGanga Hospital, Coimbatore
  • Visiting ProfessorKing George's Medical College, Lucknow
  • Visiting Professor (Ethicon Microsurgery)Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

Procedures & indicative cost

Liposuctionfrom $2,000 Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)from $2,500 Breast Augmentationfrom $2,800 Facelift (Rhytidectomy)from $3,000 Hair Transplant Surgeryfrom $1,500 Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)from $1,450

Costs are indicative starting prices for international patients. Your figure is confirmed in writing once Dr Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi has reviewed your reports.

Awards & memberships

  • Gold Medal, Punjab University (MBBS)1983
  • Distinction in MS (Surgery)1980
  • Peet Prize – Best Paper, Association of Plastic Surgeons of India Conference, Goa1999
  • Ethicon Visiting Professorship in Microsurgery1997
  • Secretary General, 15th World Congress of IPRAS2009
  • Master Class on Rhinoplasty, Vancouver, Canada2011

Frequently asked questions

What is Dr. Rakesh Khazanchi's role at Medanta?
He is the Chairman of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram.
What does Dr. Rakesh Khazanchi specialize in?
He specializes in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, vascular malformations, replantation of amputated parts, and head and neck reconstruction.
What is Dr. Rakesh Khazanchi's academic and research background?
He has undertaken 22 research projects, published over 60 papers in national and international journals, contributed to 4 textbook chapters, and authored a book on plastic surgery for general surgeons.
Has Dr. Rakesh Khazanchi held any leadership roles internationally?
Yes, he served as Secretary General of the 15th World Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) in 2009.
Where did Dr. Rakesh Khazanchi complete his medical education?
He completed his MBBS (Gold Medalist) and MS in Surgery (with distinction) from CMC Ludhiana, Punjab University, followed by his MCh in Plastic Surgery and a fellowship in microsurgery.

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