Dr. Ajinkya Achalare

Dr. Ajinkya Achalare, MS (Ortho), DNB (Ortho), FIAS (Dr. Gopalkrishnan Fellow), Lee‑ShawFellow (SGH, Singapore), is a highly accomplished and experienced consultant orthopaedicsurgeon specialising in arthroscopy, sports injuries and joint preservation.His expertise includes minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries for knee injuries such as ligament tears (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL), meniscus tear, shoulder procedures like rotator cuff repair and shoulderinstability management, as well as hip arthroscopy for labral tears and femoro-acetabularimpingement.Dr. Ajinkya Achalare with his extensive expertise brings a blend of international training and localexcellence to his practice. His approach is deeply ethical and patient-centric. He meticulously diagnoses conditions, assessing ligament and labral injuries before recommending interventions,and favours evidence-based planning tailored to each individual.His primary focus lies in joint preservation, offering solutions that help both young athletes andolder patients regain mobility and return to an active lifestyle while avoiding or delaying arthritisand eventual need for joint replacement surgery.Dr. Achalare is a member of several esteemed professional bodies, including the InternationalSociety of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS), the IndianArthroscopy Society (IAS), Shoulder & Elbow Society of India (SESI) and Bombay OrthopaedicSociety (BOS).He has won many prestigious accolades such as the ‘Dr. Gopalakrishnan Fellowship’ by the IndianArthroscopy Society and the ‘Lee‑Shaw Fellowship’ by the National University of Singapore.Beyond his clinical work, he has actively participated as faculty at national conferences, where hehas shared insights on complex shoulder and knee surgeries with peers and trainees.Known for his patient‑centric approach, Dr. Achalare emphasises precise diagnosis, evidence‑basedtreatment, and advanced techniques to ensure faster recovery and long‑term functional outcomes.He is deeply committed to ethical care and is often praised by patients for his ability to explainconditions clearly, personalising treatment plans and treating each case with compassion anddedication. His blogs, academic contributions, and patient education initiatives further highlight hiscommitment to improving awareness and outcomes in orthopaedics.