Dr. Vaikunthan Rajaratnam - Singapore, Singapore

MBBS (MAL), AM(MAL), FRCS (ED), FRCS (GLASG), FICS (USA), MBA, DIP HAND SURGERY (EUR), PG CERT MEDED (DUNDEE), FHEA (UK)

Orthopedic Surgeon / Orthopedist

(3)

English

Singapore, Singapore

Consulting for medical conditions like Costochondritis , Knee joint pain , Joints and Bone and many more

  • USD $25 per appointment

Introducing Myself

I am one of the highly qualified and an expert Orthopedic Surgery - Hand And Reconstructive Microsurgery with an invaluable experience of over 40 years. My residence is in Singapore. I can fluently communicate with you in English. I will be happy to assist you via video and audio online medical consultation.

With over 40 years of experience as a hand surgeon, medical educator, and instructional designer, I am deeply committed to advancing healthcare education through the use of technology. My expertise spans clinical practice, medical research, and healthcare education, where I empower learners and educators through innovative approaches, including online teaching programs and the integration of AI in education.

I serve as a Senior Consultant Hand Surgeon at KTPH National Healthcare Group and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore. I also lead the Program for Instructional Design and Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals at NHG College in Singapore, and I am an Adjunct Professor at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation in Malaysia. My research interests include hand surgery, microsurgery, and the application of generative AI in medical education and research.

In addition to my clinical and educational roles, I mentor teams in real-world action research and have developed ambulatory surgical centers. I advocate for democratizing education through blended learning approaches and open-access platforms. I am available for telemedicine consultations, offering expertise in hand surgery and healthcare education to guide and support patients.

Work & Experience

  • Honorary Professor, RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus

    Oct 2024 - Present (2 Months)
  • Research Fellow at The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA) , Binary University · Part-timeBinary University

    Sep 2024 - Present (3 Months)
  • Honarary/Invited Professor, Faculty of Computing Engineering and Media, De Montfort University

    Jul 2024 - Present (5 Months)
  • Program Director AI FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, National Healthcare Group

    May 2024 - Present (7 Months)
  • Program Director for Instructional Design for Healthcare Professionals, National Healthcare Group

    Mar 2020 - Present (4 Years 9 Months)
  • Adjunct Professor, Innovative Digital Learning, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU / APIIT)

    Sep 2023 - Present (1 Year 3 Months)

Education

  • Royal College Of Surgerons Edinburgh

    Fellow of Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FFSTEd), Surgery
    1984 - 2013
  • University of Dundee

    Diploma MedEd, Medical Education
    2009 - 2013 (5 Years)
  • Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand

    Diploma Hand Surgery, Hand Surgery
    2004 - 2006 (3 Years)
  • FRCS Ed -Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

    Fellow of the Royal College, General Surgery
    1981 - 1984 (3 Years)
  • University of Malaya

    Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (Distinction, Pathology,
    1975 - 1980 (5 Years)



Available Timings

Today 21 Dec 2024
08:00 - 22:00
Monday
08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 22:00
Thursday
08:00 - 22:00
Friday
08:00 - 22:00
Saturday
08:00 - 22:00
Sunday
08:00 - 22:00