MUMBAI SHOULDER & KNEE CLINIC


Dr. Nikhil Gokhale

MS, FRCSEd(Tr&Orth), MRCSEd, Dip. CAOS


Orthopaedic Surgeon

Shoulder & Knee Specialist


About the surgeon

Dr. Nikhil Gokhale graduated in medicine from the prestigious G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai in 2012, with multiple distinctions and a Gold Medal in Surgery. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery (M.S. Orth) from the same institution in 2015. He then trained in UK (in the NHS) from 2016-2021 gaining sub-specialty experience in Shoulder and Knee surgery.

Whilst in the UK, Dr. Gokhale has completed the prestigious Exeter Knee Fellowship (2019), highly specialised training in Revision Joint Replacement Surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital- Stanmore (2019-2020), and a year-long Shoulder Fellowship at Royal Bournemouth Hospital (2020-2021). He is a Member and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS Ed), FRCSEd(Tr&Orth) and a has Diploma in Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Systems (Dip. CAOS) from Glasgow.

Since graduating in 2011, he has cumulative experience of more than 2500 operations and procedures. He has special interest and expertise in treating problems of the Shoulder and Knee (Open and arthroscopic key-hole surgery). He is trained in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques, navigation and use of robotics(MAKO) for knee replacement.

Dr. Gokhale uses treatment strategies which are evidence based and is actively involved in research. He has published and presented at National and Inter-national level. Some of his research areas include patellar resurfacing in knee replacement, multi-ligament knee injuries, meniscal repair techniques, frozen shoulder treatment strategies, outcomes of shoulder resurfacing surgery, outcomes of distal-biceps tendon reconstruction. Link to research-

Knee Conditions

  • Sports injuries (ligament & meniscal tears)

  • Knee Cartilage defects

  • Patello-femoral(knee cap) instability

  • Knee arthritis - osteotomy, knee replacement

  • Failed knee replacement - Revision TKR

  • Fractures around knee

  • Tendonitis around knee

Shoulder conditions

  • Rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement

  • Shoulder instability, labral pathology

  • Frozen shoulder, Calcific tendonitis

  • Shoulder arthritis - Shoulder replacement

  • Failed shoulder replacement - Revision TSR

  • Fractures of the shoulder & collar bone

  • AC joint problems


Treatment philosophy

  • 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 !

Practice location

  • Mumbai Shoulder & Knee Clinic

Dr. Gokhale's Clinic & Arthritis Centre

5/33, Unnat Nagar 3,

MG Road, Goregaon - West

Mumbai - 400062

Tel : 8657444825, 9920618987

Timings - Mon - Sat, 7pm - 9pm (By Appointment)


Shushrusha Hospital (Dadar)

By Appointment - 9082996753


Nanavati Max Superspecialty Hospital ( Parle West)

By Appointment - 9082996753