Best Doctors in Batumi, Georgia — TOP 1

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.