Dr. Girish Bhalerao

Professional Summary

Dr. Girish Bhalerao is one of the most prominent and influential orthopaedic surgeons in the Indian medical fraternity, with over 15 years of clinical and surgical experience. A Senior Consultant specializing in Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement, and Robotic Surgery, he is based in Mumbai, Parel, and is renowned for his expertise in advanced arthroplasty techniques, including computer-navigated, robotic arm-assisted, minimally invasive muscle-sparing, and customised total and partial joint replacement procedures for the hip, knee, and shoulder. Dr. Bhalerao has trained extensively at high-volume centres for trauma spine, arthroplasty, and arthroscopy across India, the UK, Portugal, and Germany. He utilises an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol that achieves rapid recovery with excellent pain management, providing a painless experience during the post-operative period. His commitment to advancing the field is evident through his proctorship programs, where he trains young aspiring surgeons in robotic joint replacement and arthroscopic surgeries at cadaver centres in India, Singapore, and Thailand. Dr. Bhalerao is an active member of several prestigious professional societies, including the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS), Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA), British Indian Orthopaedic Society (BIOS), and Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS). He served as a faculty member at the prestigious WIROC conference in December 2024.

Specializations

- Orthopedics

Procedures & Expertise

Joint Replacement

- Hip Replacement
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Robotic Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Revision Hip Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement
- Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy

- ACL Reconstruction
- Meniscus Repair Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Repair

Trauma & Orthopaedic Conditions

- Fracture Fixation Surgery
- Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis
- Advanced Hip Osteoarthritis

Education & Qualifications

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degrees

- MBBS – Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
- MS Ortho; DNB Ortho; D. Ortho – Sancheti Institute of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Pune

Fellowship in Arthroplasty (Robotics, Navigation, Customisation & Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques)

- Sunshine Hospital, Hyderabad
- Golden Jubilee Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Kings Medical College, London, UK
- Helios Endoklinik, Hamburg, Germany
- Multiple other visiting observerships

Fellowship in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy

- Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgeries – FIFA Centre of Medical Excellence, Portugal

Hospital Affiliations

- Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, Parel
- Wockhardt Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
- LTMMC, Sion
- K. J. Somaiya Medical College & Hospital, Sion
- HBT Medical College with Cooper Group of Hospitals, HBT Trauma Centre, Jogeshwari

Professional Memberships

- Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)
- Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA)
- British Indian Orthopaedic Society (BIOS)
- Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)
- Faculty Member – WIROC Conference, December 2024