Āshīsh Babhulkar, MD

Dr. Āshīsh Babhulkar is one of India’s most influential shoulder surgeons and a major architect of modern shoulder and elbow care across the country. As the Founder President of the Shoulder & Elbow Society of India (SESI), he has led national efforts to improve subspecialty training, clinical pathways, and surgical standards. He also serves as Director of Shoulder Conclave 2026, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

With decades of clinical expertise, Dr. Babhulkar is renowned for his skill in shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroplasty, and joint preservation procedures. He directs the FNB Sports Medicine Program, mentoring young surgeons and advancing the academic development of India’s next generation of sports orthopaedists.

His academic interests include rotator cuff pathology, arthroplasty biomechanics, pain modulation strategies, and functional outcomes following reconstructive surgery. Dr. Babhulkar frequently lectures globally and has authored numerous scientific papers and textbook chapters.

1. Babhulkar A. Management Strategies for Massive RC Tears. 2019.
2. Babhulkar A. Shoulder Arthroplasty Outcomes in Indian Patients. 2018.
3. Babhulkar A. Arthroscopic Repair Techniques: An Evidence Review. 2020.
4. Babhulkar A. Instability Surgery in Athletes. 2021.
5. Babhulkar A. Clinical Outcomes of Patch-Augmented RC Repair. 2022.
6. Babhulkar A. Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Indications & Complications. 2017.