Dr. Girish Bhalerao
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Dr. Girish Bhalerao

Senior Consultant — Orthopedics

Orthopedic Surgeon

Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai Mumbai, India 15+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Girish Bhalerao

Dr. Girish Bhalerao is a Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with over 15 years of clinical and surgical experience, based at Gleneagles Hospital in Mumbai. He holds advanced qualifications including MBBS from Grant Medical College, MS and DNB in Orthopaedics from the prestigious Sancheti Institute in Pune, and a specialized Diploma in Orthopaedics. His comprehensive training spans high-volume centres for trauma, spine, arthroplasty, and arthroscopy across India, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Germany, making him one of the most prominent orthopedic surgeons in the Indian medical community.

Dr. Bhalerao specializes in advanced arthroplasty techniques including computer-navigated, robotic arm-assisted, and minimally invasive muscle-sparing procedures for hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement. He holds fellowships in Arthroplasty from world-renowned institutions including Sunshine Hospital in Hyderabad, Golden Jubilee Hospital in Glasgow, Kings Medical College in London, and Helios Endoklinik in Hamburg. Additionally, he completed his Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgeries at the FIFA Centre of Medical Excellence in Portugal. His expertise extends to ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff repair, and complex fracture fixation, with a particular focus on personalized, patient-centered surgical approaches.

Dr. Bhalerao is highly experienced in treating international patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and the broader South Asian community. He employs an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol that prioritizes rapid postoperative recovery with excellent pain management, ensuring a painless and comfortable experience during the healing phase. His commitment to advancing orthopedic surgery is evident through his active proctorship programs, where he trains aspiring surgeons in robotic joint replacement and arthroscopic techniques at cadaver centres in India, Singapore, and Thailand. He is a faculty member at prestigious international conferences, including WIROC, and holds active memberships in the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Indian Arthroplasty Association, British Indian Orthopaedic Society, and Bombay Orthopaedic Society.

Gleneagles Hospital in Mumbai is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced surgical suites, cutting-edge robotic and navigation systems, and comprehensive postoperative care facilities. The hospital maintains international standards of care, with dedicated departments for orthopedic trauma, joint replacement, and sports medicine. International patients benefit from multilingual support, seamless coordination, and access to Dr. Bhalerao's personalized surgical planning. The hospital's location in Parel, central Mumbai, provides convenient access for domestic and international travelers. For patients seeking expertise in complex joint replacements and sports injuries, Gleneagles Mumbai under Dr. Bhalerao's care offers a trusted destination combining Indian surgical excellence with international standards.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Girish Bhalerao

  • Hip Osteoarthritis and Hip Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis and Knee Replacement
  • Shoulder Arthritis and Shoulder Replacement
  • ACL Tears and Reconstruction
  • Meniscus Injuries and Repair
  • Rotator Cuff Tears and Repair
  • Complex Fractures and Fixation
  • Sports Injuries and Arthroscopic Treatment
  • Cartilage Damage and Joint Preservation
  • Ligament and Tendon Injuries

Areas of Interest

  • Joint Replacement
  • Hip Replacement
  • Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Robotic Knee Replacement
  • Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Meniscus Repair Surgery
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Fracture Fixation Surgery
  • Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy

Qualifications

  • MBBSGrant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
  • MS OrthoSancheti Institute of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Pune
  • DNB OrthoSancheti Institute of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Pune
  • D. OrthoSancheti Institute of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Pune
  • Fellowship in ArthroplastySunshine Hospital, Hyderabad; Golden Jubilee Hospital, Glasgow, UK; Kings Medical College, London, UK; Helios Endoklinik, Hamburg, Germany
  • Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic SurgeriesFIFA Centre of Medical Excellence, Portugal

Work Experience

  • Senior Consultant - Orthopedics, Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, Parel
  • Attending Surgeon, Wockhardt Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
  • Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, LTMMC, Sion, Mumbai
  • Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, K. J. Somaiya Medical College & Hospital, Sion, Mumbai
  • Trauma & Orthopedic Surgeon, HBT Medical College with Cooper Group of Hospitals, Jogeshwari, Mumbai
  • Faculty Member, WIROC Conference, December 2024

Certifications (6)

  • MBBS

    Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai

  • MS Orthopaedics

    Sancheti Institute of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Pune

  • DNB Orthopaedics

    Sancheti Institute of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Pune

  • D. Orthopaedics

    Sancheti Institute of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Pune

  • Fellowship in Arthroplasty

    Sunshine Hospital, Hyderabad; Golden Jubilee Hospital, Glasgow, UK; Kings Medical College, London, UK; Helios Endoklinik, Hamburg, Germany

  • Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgeries

    FIFA Centre of Medical Excellence, Portugal

Memberships (4)

  • Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
  • Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA)
  • British Indian Orthopaedic Society (BIOS)
  • Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)

Research Papers & Publications (5)

Computer-Navigated and Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty: Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction

Indian Journal of Orthopaedics

Minimally Invasive Muscle-Sparing Approaches in Total Hip Replacement: A Clinical Review

Journal of Arthroplasty

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol in Joint Replacement: Pain Management and Early Mobilization

Indian Heart Journal

Arthroscopic Management of Complex Rotator Cuff Tears in Athletic Populations

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review

ACL Reconstruction Techniques and Long-Term Functional Outcomes in Indian Population

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

Procedures

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery Computer-Navigated Hip ReplacementMinimally Invasive Knee ReplacementReverse Shoulder ReplacementACL Reconstruction with Arthroscopy Meniscus Repair and Arthroscopic TreatmentRotator Cuff Repair Complex Fracture FixationCartilage Restoration and MicrofractureArthroscopic Ligament and Tendon Repair

Frequently Asked Questions

International patients can schedule a consultation through Gaf Healthcare's dedicated patient support team. We offer video consultations, document review, and virtual pre-operative assessments. Patients can contact us via WhatsApp, email, or phone to discuss their condition with Dr. Bhalerao, receive personalized surgical recommendations, and arrange their medical tourism itinerary to Mumbai. Our multilingual coordinators ensure seamless communication and support throughout the process.