Dr. Gokhale's Clinic & Arthritis Centre

Dr. Gokhale believes in the fundamental medical doctrine of 'Primum non nocere' (First, do no harm) and initially uses conservative treatment options (physiotherapy, injections, medication) to treat painful conditions. Majority of non-traumatic orthopaedic conditions can be effectively managed in this way.However, he also understands that when these conservative options stop working and quality of life is adversely affected, precise and timely surgical intervention is necessary to restore mobility and function.Dr. Gokhale uses a 'shared decision making' approach, wherein there is involvement of patient at every level. Individualised treatment decisions are made after understanding patient expectations and adequately discussing pros and cons of every treatment option.You are advised to discuss with Dr. Gokhale any anxiety you may have related to treatment, in detail. Remember, every question is a valid question !AWARDS:- 1. 2012 - All India Post-Graduate Entrance Examination- 28th rank in the country (out of about 80,000 candidates )2. Distinction in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology and General Surgery3.Dr. R.H. Karmarkar award (Gold Medal) for standing 1st in General Surgery4.Prof. U.K. Sheth Prize for male student for highest marks in Medicine5.Dr. G.W. Kane Memorial Prize6. Narotam Sekhsaria Merit Scholarship for Undergraduate students in Medicine in 2007, 2009, 20107. Narotam Sekhsaria Certificate of merit for outstanding performance in curricular,8. 2006 -Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test for admission into MBBS - 8th rank in the State (out of about 200,000 candidates)