Dr. Nikhil Likhate

Dr Nikhil Likhate is an Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Pune with 29 years of experience, currently practicing at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Jupiter Hospital, Baner, ONP Leela Hospital, ONP Prime Hospital and Specklin Superspeciality Clinic, Shivajinagar.

He specialises in primary and revision joint replacement, robotic joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, ACL and PCL reconstruction, joint preservation and complex orthopaedic trauma management.

Dr Likhate holds the distinction of having performed the highest number of bilateral joint replacements in haemophiliac patients globally.

He introduced the short stem total hip replacement for young patients in India and completed a Fellowship in Primary and Revision Joint Replacement from Asklepios Hospitals, Germany.

Area of Expertise

Primary and Robotic Joint Replacement

Dr Nikhil Likhate treats patients with advanced knee, hip and shoulder arthritis requiring primary or robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery. He performs total knee replacement, total hip replacement, unicondylar knee replacement and robotic joint arthroplasty using computer-assisted surgical navigation.

Revision Joint Replacement

He manages patients with failed previous joint replacements requiring complex revision surgery. Procedures include revision total knee replacement, revision total hip replacement, periprosthetic fracture management and infected implant removal with reimplantation.

Arthroscopic Surgery

Dr Likhate treats patients with ligament injuries, meniscus tears and shoulder instability requiring keyhole surgical intervention. He has performed over 1,500 arthroscopic reconstructive procedures including ACL reconstruction, PCL reconstruction, meniscus repair and shoulder stabilisation surgery.

Sports Medicine and Sports Injury

He manages national-level athletes across cricket, football, kabaddi and wrestling with sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. Treatment includes surgical reconstruction, injury rehabilitation planning and return-to-sport protocols for high-performance athletes.

Joint Preservation

Dr Nikhil Likhate evaluates and manages patients with early to moderate joint degeneration not yet requiring replacement. He provides cartilage restoration, corrective osteotomy and biological treatment options to delay or avoid joint replacement.

Complex Trauma and Fracture Surgery

He manages non-union, malunion and complex intra-articular fractures requiring advanced surgical reconstruction. Treatment includes fixation of periarticular fractures, correction of deformities and management of multi-fragmented joint injuries.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, NDMVP Samaj Medical College, Nashik, 1997
• DNB Orthopaedic Surgery, KEM Hospital, Pune, 2002
• MNAMS Orthopaedics, National Academy of Medical Sciences, 2004
• Fellowship in Primary and Revision Joint Replacement, Asklepios Hospitals, Germany
• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration No. 89001, 1999

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
• Jupiter Hospital, Baner, Pune
• ONP Leela Hospital, Govind Garden Chowk, Pune
• ONP Prime Hospital, Shivajinagar, Pune
• Specklin Superspeciality Clinic, Shivajinagar, Pune

Previous Associations

• Jehangir Hospital, Pune
• Sanjeevan Hospital, Pune
• Deccan Hardikar Hospital, Pune

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