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Dr. Mihir Rananavare (orthopedic surgeon)
Dr. Mihir Rananavare (born 4 October 1972) is an Indian orthopaedic surgeon, hip and knee arthroplasty specialist, and regenerative medicine practitioner. He is the founder of India’s only integrated regenerative orthopaedic clinic, combining advanced surgical techniques with cell-based therapies and natural healing. Over a 25-year career, he has performed more than 8,500 surgeries, including approximately 3,000 hip and knee replacements.
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| Born | 4 October 1972, Khar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Orthopaedic surgeon, regenerative medicine specialist |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Known for | Founder of India's only integrated regenerative orthopaedic clinic; ICST–ACRRT therapy; pioneering cell-based orthopaedic treatments |
| Children | One daughter and one son |
| Website | icsttherapy.in |
Early Life and Education
Mihir Rananavare was born in Khar, Mumbai, to a manager at Park Avenue Raymond and a homemaker mother. He completed his MBBS from Grant Medical College in 1996 and earned an MS in Orthopaedics from KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
Career
Rananavare began practising orthopaedic surgery in 1998, specialising in complex trauma, joint reconstruction, and hip & knee arthroplasty. He trained under eminent surgeon K. H. Sancheti in Pune and completed three international fellowships in South Korea, Australia, and Germany.
To date, he has conducted over 8,500 surgeries, including around 3,000 hip and knee replacements.
Regenerative Orthopaedics
Rananavare pioneered integrated regenerative orthopaedic therapy in India through his clinic, offering treatments such as:
- ICST–ACRRT (Integrated Cell and Stimulation Therapy – Activated Cell Repair and Regeneration Therapy)
- Exosome therapy
- Photobiomodulation
- Cold laser therapy
- Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF)
- Nerve neuron stimulation
- Laser YNSA acupuncture
- Chiropractic care and osteopathy
- "Gate of Heaven" injection for pain relief
- Ozone & prolozone therapy
- PRP therapy
- Stem cell therapy
- Pie crusting for knee deformity correction
His treatment protocols blend Ayurvedic, homeopathic, multivitamin, nutraceutical, and herbal formulations.
Notable Cases
- Successfully treated a 93-year-old woman with advanced knee arthritis, restoring pain-free mobility.
- Treated two patients with kidney failure and knee arthritis, whose creatinine levels improved post-recovery.
Recognition
Rananavare’s work has been credited with creating a shift in orthopaedic practice in India by integrating biological therapies with conventional surgery.
Personal Life
He is married and has one daughter and one son.