Dr. Girish L. Bhalerao is a highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon and currently works as Director & Chief, Senior Consultant at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai. He has more than 16 years of experience in treating bone, joint, and sports-related problems.
He has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at reputed medical colleges such as LTMMC, Sion and K. J. Somaiya Medical College. Dr. Bhalerao has received advanced surgical training in India and abroad, including the UK, Portugal, and Germany, at high-volume centres for trauma, joint replacement, spine surgery, and arthroscopy.
Dr. Bhalerao specializes in advanced joint replacement surgeries using modern techniques such as computer navigation, robotic-assisted surgery, and minimally invasive muscle-sparing methods. He performs customized hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, including complex primary and revision surgeries. He follows the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol, which helps patients recover faster with better pain control.
He is also an expert in sports injury treatment, especially injuries related to football and other high-impact sports. He treats ligament tears and joint problems using arthroscopic surgery, which allows faster healing and minimal scarring. Dr. Bhalerao is the first Indian surgeon trained at a FIFA Centre of Medical Excellence in Portugal and has worked closely with leading European football teams.
