About Dr. Dhanraz Gopal
Discover the expertise of Dr. Dhanraz Gopal, an orthopedic surgeon with over 30 years of experience in joint replacement, spine surgery, and trauma care in Mauritius.
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DR. DHANRAZ GOPAL – NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ORTHOPEDIC CONSULTANT IN MAURITIUS
Dr. Dhanraz Gopal is a senior orthopedic consultant with over 30 years of surgical and clinical experience in Mauritius and internationally. He has significantly contributed to the development of orthopedic services in both the public and private sectors. He played a strategic role in shaping national healthcare by leading the establishment of the Spine Unit at the Ministry of Health and Wellness in Mauritius in 2021, as part of his duties as Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery. This initiative marked a significant step forward in specialized spine care within the public health sector.
MD in General Medicine - awarded in 1986
Ph.D in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology – completed in 1993
Certificate of Completion of Advanced Training in Reconstructive Surgery in University of Sheffield - completed in 1997
Fellow (ad hominem) from the Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh (UK)
Certified Independant Medical Examiner (American Medical Experts) - awarded in 2018
He has consistently updated his skills in arthroplasty, spinal surgery, and trauma care, bringing world-class standards to local practice.
CERTIFICATIONS & MEDICAL TRAINING
AFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITION
Member, Orthopedic Association of Mauritius
Certified Independant Medical Examiner, CIME (AME)
Former Trainer, Postgraduate Orthopedic Program (Mauritius)
Guest Speaker, Orthopedic Conferences & Medical Panels
Dr. Gopal is highly regarded not only as a clinician but also as a mentor and trainer, having educated numerous junior doctors and contributed to the long-term strengthening of orthopedic services in Mauritius.
Between 2022 and 2024, Dr. Gopal led major surgical programs in government hospitals, where he introduced advanced techniques such as hip and knee replacement procedures, and played a key role in the management of orthopedic trauma care. His clinical audits and medical leadership helped establish new standards for surgical safety and orthopedic protocols in Mauritius.
