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Dr. Ajay Thakkar

MBBS , MS Orthopaedics

Speciality: Trauma and joint replacement

Experience: 41+ years

Langauges: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati

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About Dr. Ajay Thakkar

Dr. Ajay Thakkar is an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than four decades of clinical experience.

He completed his MBBS in 1982 and MS in Orthopaedics in 1985 from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC) and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai.

His clinical focus includes adult joint and reconstructive surgery. His areas of expertise include primary and revision hip and knee replacement, complex joint replacement, and arthroscopic (keyhole) procedures for various joint conditions.

He believes in carefully assessing each patient before recommending surgery and explaining treatment options in simple terms.

Dr. Ajay Thakkar is currently practising at Shree Hospitals, Mumbai.

His Patient Philosophy:

He believes in grounding every surgical decision in decades of clinical experience and evidence-based practice. His approach prioritises joint preservation, clear and transparent patient communication, strict surgical safety standards, and comprehensive post-operative follow-up to support long-term recovery.

Education & Board Certifications

  • MS (Orthopaedics) — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC) & General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai (1985)
  • MBBS — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC), Mumbai (1982)
  • Board Registration — Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC Registration No. 49353)

Treatment Expertise

  • Total Knee Replacement (TKR) & Partial Knee Resurfacing
  • Total Hip Replacement (THR) & Revision Joint Surgeries
  • Advanced Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Arthroscopy (Keyhole Procedures)
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction Surgery
  • Open and Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic Ankle Arthroscopy

  • Severe osteoarthritis of the hip and knee
  • Complex ligamentous knee injuries (ACL/PCL tears)
  • Meniscal and cartilage defects
  • Rotator cuff tears & shoulder impingement
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome & nerve compressions
  • Degenerative ankle pathologies

Public Recognition

  • Legacy Reputation: Widely regarded as a pioneering orthopaedic authority in the Ghatkopar and central Mumbai corridors, with thousands of successful joint replacement cases spanning multiple generations.
  • Verified Patient Trust: Broadly recognized across independent medical registries (Practo, Lybrate, HexaHealth) for his unmatched diagnostic accuracy, calm composure, and ethical practice.