Dr. Girish Bhalerao - Orthopedic (Gleneagles)

Dr. Girish Bhalerao – Senior Consultant Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Mumbai

Dr. Girish Bhalerao is an eminent Orthopedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement Specialist, and Arthroscopic Surgeon practicing as Director and Chief Senior Consultant at Gleneagles Hospital (Parel, Mumbai). With extensive experience across top-tier national and international medical institutions, he is widely recognized as a leader in robotic, computer-navigated, and minimally invasive orthopedics.

Educational Credentials & International Fellowships

• Undergraduate & Postgraduate Training: MBBS from Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai; MS (Ortho), DNB (Ortho), and Diploma in Orthopedics from the prestigious Sancheti Institute of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Pune.

• Specialized Fellowships: Advanced training in robotic, navigated, and minimally invasive joint replacement at Sunshine Hospital (Hyderabad), Golden Jubilee Hospital (Glasgow, UK), King's Medical College (London, UK), and Helios Endoklinik (Hamburg, Germany).

• Sports Medicine Distinction: The first Indian surgeon trained at a FIFA Centre of Medical Excellence in Portugal, with collaborative exposure alongside European football teams (FC Porto, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain).

Key Clinical Expertise & Specializations

• Robotic & Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement: Advanced computer-navigated and robotic arm-assisted total and partial knee, hip, and shoulder replacements utilizing muscle-sparing techniques.

• Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine: Keyhole surgeries for complex knee (ACL/PCL, meniscus), shoulder (rotator cuff repair, stabilization), and ankle ligament injuries.

• Revision & Complex Orthopedics: Management of failed joint arthroplasties, complex peri-articular trauma, and bone reconstruction.

• Enhanced Recovery (ERAS): Implementation of rapid recovery protocols ensuring minimal post-operative pain and fast mobilization.

Practice Philosophy

Dr. Girish Bhalerao combines world-class surgical technique with an emphasis on conservative management and transparent patient communication. By integrating advanced technology like robotics and ERAS protocols, he focuses on shortening hospital stays, accelerating recovery, and restoring active lifestyles for his patients.