Dr. Ameya Velingker

Orthopaedic Surgeon

MBBS, M.S. (Ortho) , M.Ch. (Ortho) , and F.I.C.S. (USA)

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Specialist in Joint Replacement, Sports Injury Management & Advanced Bone and Joint Care

Dr. Ameya Velingker is a highly accomplished and respected Orthopaedic Surgeon with a significant tenure, providing specialized Bone and Joint Care for 23 years, commencing his career in 2003. He holds advanced expertise across the spectrum of orthopaedics, including Joint Replacement Surgery, Sports Injury Management, and complex musculoskeletal care.

Crucially, Dr. Velingker served as the first pillar to start and build the Orthopaedic, Joint Replacement, and Sports Center at Classic Hospital, which was established in March 2013. His leadership established the foundation for the hospital’s excellence in specialized bone and joint care. Furthermore, he was instrumental in pioneering true medical tourism at Classic Hospital, making it the first in Goa to successfully handle joint replacement cases from international locations including Iraq, Africa, UK, USA, and Saudi Arabia in 2015/2016.

Qualifications and Pioneering Experience
Holding advanced qualifications including M.S. (Ortho) , M.Ch. (Ortho) , and F.I.C.S. (USA) , Dr. Velingker has been a key pioneer in the field of joint replacement surgery since 2003. He completed clinical fellowships in Joint Replacement with Johnson & Johnson (DePuy) and in Computer Navigation in Joint Replacement in Brisbane, Australia.

His commitment to innovation is evidenced by several procedural firsts in Goa, including the First Full Flexion Knee (2005) , the First LDH (Large Diameter Hip & Birmingham Surface Replacement) (2006) , and the First Bilateral Knee Replacement (2007).

Core Expertise
Dr. Velingker accumulates a vast wealth of experience in both primary and complex revision joint replacements. His core areas of proficiency include:

• Total Joint Replacement: Primary Total Knee Replacement (TKR) and Total Hip Replacement (THR).
• Revision Joint Surgery: Complex Revision Knee and Hip Replacement procedures (supported by advanced instructional courses and workshops, including one in revision knee replacement in Hamburg, Germany ).
• Sports Medicine: Advanced Arthroscopic (keyhole) Surgeries for sports injuries.
• Trauma Management: Complex Fracture Management.

Commitment to Advanced Technology
Known for combining surgical mastery with state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Velingker seamlessly integrates AI-assisted planning, Robotic Surgery, and Augmented Reality (AR)–based Orthopaedic Procedures into his practice. The use of Robotics and AI ensures greater surgical accuracy and minimal tissue trauma, while AR-guided visualization enhances both preoperative planning and intraoperative precision. He is a Life Member of the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS).

Philosophy of Care
Dr. Velingker is dedicated to a philosophy rooted in evidence-based medicine, personalized patient care, and holistic rehabilitation. As a passionate clinician and lifelong learner, his primary goal is to leverage advanced technology, research, and patient-centered excellence to deliver world-class care that effectively restores mobility, significantly reduces pain, and dramatically improves the overall quality of life.