Meet Rohan Gopinath, MD

Education

• Medical School
  University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
• Undergraduate
  Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

Training

• Fellowship
  Northshore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, Skokie, IL
• Residency
  University of Maryland Medical Center/ Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD
• Internship
  General Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Awards

• Intern of the Year Award
  University of Maryland Department of Orthopaedics
• IMPACT Pilot Program Student Selection
  University of Michigan Medical School
• Dean’s Scholarship Finalist
  University of Michigan Medical School
• Summer Biomedical Research Fellowship
  University of Michigan Medical School
• Magna Cum Laude
  Washington University in St. Louis

Membership
American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
 
Membership
American Medical Association
 
Membership
American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Hip 

• Hip Joint Replacement
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Anterior Total Hip Replacement
• Revision Hip Replacement
• Injection-Based Treatment

Knee

• Knee Joint Replacement
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Partial Knee Replacement - MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted
• Total Knee Replacement - MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted
• Revision Knee Replacement
• Injection-Based Treatment

1. Vatti, Lohith, Rohan Gopinath, Claire Heshmat, Samantha Lariosa, Sarah Rabbitt, and Ravi Bashyal. 2024. “The Use of a Novel Surgical Irrigant May Be Associated with Decreased Incidence of Surgical Site Infections.” Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation 5 (2). https://doi.org/10.60118/001c.121295.(opens in a new tab)
2. Gopinath R, Oster BA, Mixa PJ, Costales TG, Johnson AJ, Manson TT. Immediate weightbearing is safe after revision total hip arthroplasty for Vancouver B2/B3 periprosthetic femur fractures. Injury. 2024 Jan 26; 55(3):111384. DOI:10.1016/j.injury.2024.111384(opens in a new tab)
3. Gopinath R, DePalma B, Costales T, Chapman D, Dalury DF. Natural history of radiolucencies following cemented unicompartmental knee arthroplasty at 7 years. The Knee. 2022 Oct 7; 39:203-208. DOI:10.1016/j.knee.2022.09.008
4. Gopinath R, Pigott M, Lindsey B, Finney FT, Holmes JR, Walton DM, Talusan PG. Medial Ankle Instability: Review of anatomy, evaluation, and treatment. Foot and Ankle Specialist. 2022 Oct 10; DOI: 10.1177/1938640021992915
5. Koenig SJ, Morcos G, Gopinath R, Wang KC, Henn RF, Leong NL. Is MRI Over-Utilized for Evaluation of Knee Pain in Veterans? J Knee Surg. 2021 Sept 2; DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1733880
6. Weir TB, Usmani MF, Camacho JE, Sokolow M, Bruckner J, Jazini E, Jauregui JJ, Gopinath R, Sansur C, Davis R, Koh EY, Banagan KE, Gelb DE, Buraimoh K, Ludwig SC. Effect of Surgical Setting on Cost and Hospital Reported Outcomes for Single Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Int J Spine Surg. 2021 July; 8092 DOI: 10.14444/8092
7. Gopinath R, Koenig S, Johnson A, Adib F, Van Flandern G, Nandi. S. Single-sided reciprocating saw for tibial component removal during revision total knee arthroplasty. Arthroplasty Today. 2021 April. DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2021.01.016
8. Kadiyala J, Zhang T, Aneizi A, Gopinath R, Ventimiglia D, Burt C, Sajak PMJ, Meredith S, Henn RF. Preoperative factors associated with two-year postoperative survey completion in knee surgery patients. J Knee Surg. 2021 Feb; DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1723764
9. Jauregui JJ, Salmons HI, Meredith SJ, Oster B, Gopinath R, Adib F. Prevalence of Femoroacetabular Impingement in Non-arthritic Patients with Hip Pain: A Meta-analysis. Int Orthop. 2020 Dec; 44(12):2559-2566. DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04857-7
10. Kator J, Gopinath R, Miller N, Pensy R. Double Spiral Dupuytren’s Disease: A Case of Ulnar and Radial Spiral Cords in a Shared Digit. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020 Oct 28; 8(10:e3212. DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003212
11. Usmani MF, Gopinath R, Camacho J, Gentry R, Ludwig SC. Management of Cranio-Cervical Injuries: C1-C2 posterior cervical fusion and decompression. Seminars in Spine Surgery. 2020 Mar; 32(1)100782. DOI: 10.1016/j.semss.2019.100782
12. Sajak PMJ, Aneizi A, Gopinath R, Akabudike N, Zhan M, Henn RF. Factors associated with early postoperative survey completion in orthopaedic surgery patients. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2020 Feb; 11(Suppl 1):S158-163. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2019.07.007
13. Obafemi-Afolabi A, Weir TB, Usmani MF, Camacho JE, Bruckner JJ, Gopinath R, Banagan KE, Koh EY, Gelb DE, Ludwig SC. Comparison of percutaneous minimally invasive versus open posterior spine surgery for fixation of thoracolumbar fractures: A retrospective matched cohort analysis. J Orthop. 2019 Nov 27; 18:185-190. DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.11.047

Q&A with Dr. Gopinath

What led you to become a surgeon? What did your path to becoming a surgeon look like?

During my undergraduate training in engineering, I really enjoyed working with my hands and solving complex problems. As I progressed through medical school, I quickly recognized the impact a surgeon can have on a patient during an incredibly vulnerable part of their life. The field of orthopedic surgery exemplifies this impact by utilizing principles of engineering and mechanics to restore a patient's form and function.

What made you choose to specialize in the hip and knee?

As an early orthopedic resident, I had the great privilege of seeing firsthand the rewards of helping return a patient debilitated with pain back to activities that bring them joy. Coupled with my interest in engineering and the great advances that the field of joint replacement has seen throughout its history, I am thrilled to help the field continue to make advances and change patient’s lives.

What are some of the most common conditions that you treat?

The most common conditions I treat in my practice are osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. It is the most common joint disorder in the US and results in pain with movement that can lead to diminished function.

Why did you decide to join Barrington Orthopedic Specialists? What is your favorite thing about this team?

My wife and I have really enjoyed starting our family and moving to the greater Chicago area. When we decided to stay in the area, I wanted to make sure I joined a practice that had an exceptional reputation in the area with patients for providing excellent care. I am incredibly honored to join this team of medical professionals and give back to the community!

Are there any emerging technologies or advancements in hip and knee surgery that excite you?

Joint replacement procedures are incredibly successful procedures. However, in the past few decades, advances such as muscle-sparing approaches for hip replacement and minimally invasive techniques for knee replacement along with improvements in implants and robotic guidance have helped surgeons tackle many complex issues in hip and knee arthritis. My personal interest in robotic-assisted surgery led me to pursue additional training in this area and improve my surgical approach. It is my belief that by using these technologies patients can recover faster after surgery and get the most out of their joint replacements.

What do you find most rewarding about treating hip and knee conditions?

Whether it is playing a round of golf or taking care of their grandkids, the most rewarding part of working with patients with hip and knee arthritis is getting them back to activities that bring them enjoyment.

What advice do you have for patients who want to maintain good mobility and take care of their joints?

There are a number of steps patients can take to keep [their] joints healthy as long as possible. Maintaining a healthy weight with a combination of low-impact exercise and dietary changes can help reduce stress on your hips and knees. Certain exercises that are focused on strengthening the muscles around your hips and knees will protect your joints in the future. Finally, make sure to seek out a specialist if you have consistent hip pain that is affecting your daily activities.

Tell us one fun fact about yourself!

Earlier this year I had the privilege of working with a multi-disciplinary group of providers to perform over 45 charitable hip replacements for underserved patients in Vietnam during a mission trip with Operation Walk. It was without a doubt one of the most enriching experiences in my career and life!