Mikheil Mikeladze

Specialization: Orthopedic surgeon
14 years of experience
Workplace: Georgia, Batumi, BAU International Hospital
- Specialist at the clinic and orthopaedic trauma surgeon at BAU International Hospital in Batumi, where he has headed the orthopaedics and traumatology department since 2016.
- Focused on total hip replacement through the anterior approach with a bikini incision, using muscle-sparing access between muscles.
- PhD candidate at New Vision University; dissertation compares anterior and standard approaches in total hip replacement.
- Training includes 2024 fellowship at Edgewood Surgical Hospital (Pennsylvania, USA) and 2025 fellowship with Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides (Louisville, Kentucky, USA).
- Recognition includes a 2025 Ronald Burkle Fellowship (Anterior Hip Foundation) and a 2025 Med Award nomination for “Innovator orthopaedic trauma surgeon”, plus a 2026 EAHM Travelling Fellowship.
Dr. Mikheil Mikeladze is the head of orthopedics and traumatology at BAU International Hospital. He performs total hip replacement using a muscle-sparing anterior approach, where muscle fibers are moved aside rather than cut. Dr. Mikeladze uses a horizontal bikini incision following the natural groin crease and applies digital templating on X-rays to plan implant size and leg symmetry.
- Completed a Ronald Burkle Fellowship from the Anterior Hip Foundation in 2025.
- Trained at Edgewood Surgical Hospital and with Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides in the USA.
- Achieves early mobilization, with most patients walking within hours of surgery.
- Nominated for the Med Award as an innovator orthopedic trauma surgeon.

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Qualifications

Dr. Mikheil Mikeladze is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon who has led the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at BAU International Hospital since 2016. He focuses on hip joint surgery. Dr. Mikeladze was the first in his region to adopt the direct anterior approach with a bikini incision.

Hip Replacement Specialization and Techniques

Dr. Mikeladze performs total hip replacement for patients with hip osteoarthritis and arthrosis. He uses a muscle-sparing technique to reach the joint through the natural space between muscles. This method ensures that he moves muscle fibers aside rather than cutting or stitching them. Additionally, Dr. Mikeladze uses a bikini incision, which is a horizontal cut hidden in the groin crease.

Before every surgery, he performs preoperative digital templating on X-rays. This process helps plan the exact implant size and position to ensure leg length symmetry. In standard cases, his protocol eliminates the need for surgical drains or daily dressing changes. Consequently, most patients at BAU International Hospital stand and take their first steps within hours of the procedure.

Professional Experience

2016–present – Head of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, BAU International Hospital, Batumi.
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon, BAU International Hospital, Batumi.

Education and Advanced Training

2005–2011 – Shota Rustaveli State University, Batumi, Georgia – Medical Degree.
2012–2014 – Orthopaedic Residency, Kyiv, Ukraine.
2024 – Fellowship, Edgewood Surgical Hospital, Pennsylvania, USA.
2025 – Fellowship, Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
PhD Candidate – New Vision University – Dissertation on comparative analysis of hip approaches.
Completed five sessions of the cadaver course "Hip Replacement: Direct Anterior & Bikini Approach."

Research and Recognition

Dr. Mikeladze is a 2025 Ronald Burkle Fellow of the Anterior Hip Foundation. His academic work focuses on comparing the outcomes of anterior versus standard surgical approaches. He uses this research to provide recommendations for his patients. In 2025, he received a nomination for the Med Award as an innovator orthopaedic trauma surgeon.

Memberships

Anterior Hip Foundation
European Anterior Hip Meeting