Dr. Parasnis completed his MBBS (First Class) from B.J. Medical College, Pune, followed by MS in Orthopaedics and DNB in Orthopaedics from the prestigious Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. To further refine his expertise, he underwent advanced international fellowships in spine surgery, including training under Prof. Jürgen Harms in Germany and specialized instruction in minimally invasive spine surgery at the National University Hospital, Singapore. He has also received advanced training at leading spine centres in Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, South Korea, and other global hubs of spinal innovation.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Parasnis has played an important leadership and academic role in spine surgery. He has served as President of the Pune Association of Spine Surgeons, Organising Secretary for ASSICON 2015 (Pune), and a member of the Executive Committee of ASSICON. He is also actively involved in guiding spine fellowship training programs, contributing to the education and development of future spine surgeons.

Dr. Parasnis has an extensive academic portfolio, with numerous publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals covering topics such as spinal deformities, spinal infections, tumors, minimally invasive techniques, and complex reconstructive surgeries. He is a regular faculty member at major orthopaedic and spine conferences and has conducted multiple workshops on advanced spinal fixation and deformity correction techniques.

His international exposure includes training and academic participation at renowned spine centers worldwide. He has attended and contributed to global forums such as the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) meetings and currently serves as an Honorary Spine Surgeon in Nigeria, reflecting his international professional standing.

At the core of Dr. Parasnis’s practice is a patient-centered philosophy of care. He strongly believes in detailed evaluation, clear communication, and individualized treatment planning. By combining cutting-edge surgical technology with ethical medical practice and compassionate care, Dr. Parasnis strives to deliver world-class spine treatment while ensuring patient confidence, safety, and long-term recovery.

Conference Presentations & Academic Engagements

Dr. Rajesh Parasnis has been actively involved in academic teaching and knowledge-sharing through national and international conferences for over two decades. His presentations reflect deep expertise in spine surgery, complex deformity correction, trauma, and advanced reconstructive techniques.

National & International Conference Presentations

1997

• Pirogoff’s Amputation: A Viable Option in Developing Countries
  MOACON 97 – State Orthopaedic Conference, Nashik

1998

• Intraosseous Disc Prolapse: A Diagnostic Puzzle
  Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) Conference, Patna

1999

• Cemented Total Knee Replacement (Second Author)
  First Asia-Pacific Arthroplasty Conference, Delhi
• Reconstruction Surgery for Solitary Plasmacytoma of Spine
  Western India Regional Orthopaedic Conference, Mumbai

2000

• Planning of Total Knee Replacement
  Arthroplasty Workshop, Mumbai (DePuy & Johnson & Johnson)
• Pathologies of Sacroiliac Joints
  All India Association of Physiotherapists Meeting
• Reconstruction Spinal Surgery in Plasmacytoma of Spine
  MOA-CON, Pune

2001

• Interfragmentary Screw Fixation
  Annual Fracture Fixation Workshop, L.T. Hospital & Medical College, Mumbai

2002

• Lag Screw and Tension Band Wiring
  T. Hospital, Mumbai
• Anterior Vertebral Reconstruction in Pott’s Spine
  State Orthopaedic Conference, Solapur

2003

• Segmental Instrumentation in Scoliosis Correction
  Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association Conference, Goa
• Root Block Injections in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
  Maharashtra Orthopaedic Association Conference, Goa

2004

• Correction of Severe Scoliotic Deformities Using Moss–Miami Instrumentation
  Indian Orthopaedic Association Conference, Agra

2005

• Scoliosis Surgery (Invited Lecture)
  Neurosurgery Conference, Poona Hospital

2006

• Management of Vertebral Tumors
  ASSICON, Ahmedabad

2007

• Surgical Management of Non-Idiopathic Scoliosis
  IOACON, Kolkata
• Correction of Thoracolumbar Kyphosis
  IOACON, Kolkata
• Surgical Correction of Cervicothoracic Kyphosis
  Asia Pacific Cervical Spine Society Conference, China
• Surgical Management of Spinal Tuberculosis (Invited Lecture)
  ICS Meeting by ASSI, Khajuraho

Workshops Conducted

• Spinal Fixation Workshop
  Goa Medical College – January 2006
• Advanced Spine Fixation Workshop
  Symbiosis, Pune – June 2007

Leadership Roles in Academic Conferences

• Course Director
  Spine Update 2007, Sancheti Hospital, Pune (with national & international faculty)
• Course Director
  CME on Cervical Disc Replacement – September 2007
• Organising Secretary
  ASSICON 2015, Pune
• Faculty Member
  ICS Meeting of ASSI, Goa and multiple state & national orthopaedic and spine conferences
• Executive Committee Member
  Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)

International Academic Participation

• Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Conference – Delhi
• Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) Conference – Dubai
• Asia Pacific Cervical Spine Society Conference – China
• Participation in various international workshops on advanced spinal deformity correction

Ongoing Academic Contributions

Dr. Parasnis regularly presents papers at Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs and spine forums across India. He continues to serve as a faculty member at national and international conferences, actively contributing to advancements in spine surgery education, research, and clinical practice.

Publications & Research Contributions

Dr. Rajesh Parasnis has made significant academic contributions to orthopaedics and spine surgery through multiple peer-reviewed national and international publications. His research work reflects a strong interest in complex trauma, reconstructive orthopaedics, spinal pathology, and evidence-based surgical practices.

• Meyer’s Procedure of Muscle Pedicle Bone Grafting for displaced fractures of the neck of femur – Orthopaedics Update (India), Vol. 7, No. 2, December 1997.
• Box Osteotomy: A novel technique of proximal tibial osteotomy for osteoarthritic knee joint – Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (German & English edition), August 2001.
• Management of Chronic Osteomyelitis – Physician’s Journal, October 1997.
• Orthopaedic Surgery and Rheumatic Disease – Journal of General Medicine, April 2000.
• Serpentine Osteotomy as Prophylactic Treatment of High-Risk Prepseudarthrotic Tibia – Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, August 2000.
• Pirogoff’s Amputation: A Viable Option in Developing Countries – Orthopaedics Update (India), March 2000.
• Orthopaedic Surgery in HIV-Positive Patients – Journal of Indian Practitioners, March 2000.
• Osteoporosis: Aetiopathology and Management – Journal of General Medicine, January 2001.
• Use of Recombinant Erythropoietin in Major Orthopaedic Surgeries to Reduce Preoperative Blood Transfusion – Indian Journal of Surgery, January 2002.
• End Plate Lesions – A Diagnostic Challenge – Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, June 2006.
• Multiple Osteotomies for Malunion of Long Bones in Battered Babies – Injury (International Journal), Online Publication.
• Management of Acute Spinal Cord Injuries – Recent Advances – Journal of Indian Practitioners, May 2007.