Dr. Harish Bhende

Professional Summary

Dr. Harish Bhende is a highly distinguished orthopaedic surgeon and one of India's most experienced joint replacement specialists, practicing in Mumbai, Parel. With over 30 years of dedicated experience in orthopaedics and arthroplasty, Dr. Bhende has built an extraordinary surgical record — performing more than 10,000 knee replacements and over 8,000 hip replacements throughout his career. He holds the position of Senior Consultant and is widely recognized for his expertise in computer-assisted surgeries that ensure precision and optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Bhende's leadership in the field is reflected in his prestigious roles, including serving as President of the Indian Arthroplasty Association and Vice President of the Bombay Orthopaedic Society. As a Founder Member of the Indian Society of Hip & Knee Surgeons (ISHKS), he has played a pivotal role in advancing joint replacement surgery across India. His dedication to sharing knowledge has also made him a sought-after speaker at national and international medical conferences on joint replacement and arthroplasty.

Specializations

- Orthopedics

Procedures & Expertise

- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Hip Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement
- Revision Hip Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis
- Advanced Hip Osteoarthritis
- Fracture Fixation Surgery
- Joint Injection

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS
- M.S. Ortho
- DNB Ortho

Hospital Affiliations

- Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, Parel
- Breach Candy Hospital
- Hinduja Healthcare Surgical
- Global Hospital
- Laud Clinic
- Shushrusha Citizens' Co-operative Hospital
- S.R. Mehta-Cardiac Surgery Hospital

Awards & Recognition

Leadership Roles

- President, Indian Arthroplasty Association (2014–15)
- Vice President, Bombay Orthopaedic Society (2016–17)
- Founder Member, Indian Society of Hip & Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)

Memberships

- Life Member, Indian Orthopaedic Association
- Life Member, Maharashtra State Orthopaedic Association
- Life Member, Bombay Orthopaedic Society

Speaking Engagements

- Speaker at national and international medical conferences on joint replacement and arthroplasty
- Delivered notable talks including "Giving a New Lease of Life with Hip Arthroplasty"