Dr. Harish Bhende

Dr Harish Bhende is a highly experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon and Joint Replacement Specialist in Mumbai with over 42 years of clinical expertise in orthopaedics and advanced joint replacement surgery, reflecting his extensive training from premier institutions in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

 Dr Harish B  is particularly renowned for having performed over 10,000 knee replacement surgeries and over 8,000 hip replacement surgeries, establishing him as one of the most accomplished joint replacement surgeons in Mumbai.

Dr Bhende currently serves as Senior Consultant at Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel, and as Chairman at Shushrusha Hospital, Dadar. He also extends his expert consultations at Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Cumballa Hill, Laud Clinic Center for Joint Replacement Surgery, Dadar, and Smt S R Mehta and Sir K P Cardiac Institute, Sion. He is known for his clinical precision, evidence-based surgical decision-making, and a patient-centric approach to orthopaedic care.

Dr Harish Bhende consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Joint Replacement Surgery

• Primary hip and knee replacement surgery
• Revision joint replacement for complex and failed implant cases
• Minimally invasive joint replacement techniques
• Computer-assisted and advanced joint replacement procedures

Arthritis and Joint Preservation

• Diagnosis and management of arthritis and degenerative joint disorders
• Joint preservation procedures for early-stage joint deterioration
• Non-surgical and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions

Postoperative and Rehabilitative Care

• Structured postoperative rehabilitation and functional recovery planning
• Long-term follow-up care for joint replacement patients
• Management of post-surgical complications and implant-related concerns

Education and Credentials

• MBBS – University of Bombay (1984)
• Diploma in Orthopaedics – College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai (1988)
• MS Orthopaedics – University of Bombay (1988)
• Fellowship of ASIF (1992)
• MCh Orthopaedics – University of Liverpool, UK (1996)
• Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery – Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, USA (1998)

Professional Experience

Current Experience

• Senior Consultant, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
• Chairman, Shushrusha Hospital, Dadar, Mumbai
• Consultant, Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai
• Consultant, Laud Clinic Center for Joint Replacement Surgery, Dadar, Mumbai
• Consultant, Smt S R Mehta and Sir K P Cardiac Institute, Sion, Mumbai

Past Experience

• Consultant, Hinduja Healthcare, Mumbai
• Assistant Professor, Lokmanya Tilak Medical College and Municipal Hospital, Mumbai
• Assistant Professor, R N Cooper Hospital, Mumbai
• Resident, KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai

Professional Registrations

• Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) – Registration No: 55537 (1986)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
• Maharashtra State Orthopaedic Association (MSOA)
• Bombay Orthopaedic Society (BOS)
• Indian Arthroplasty Association (IAA)
• Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS)

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