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About Ajith Malige, MD

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Malige is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon who completed his fellowship at the prestigious Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles under the tutelage of the world-renowned Neal El Attrache.

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Procedures

Expert in SPORTS Medicine

Sports Medicine, also known as sports and exercise medicine (SEM), is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries and improving fitness and performance.

Slope
Injuries RETURN TO PEAK PERFORMANCE

Dr. Malige specializes in advanced treatment for slope injuries, from minimally invasive surgery to personalized rehabilitation. With expert care, we help athletes and recreational skiers recover quickly, restore strength.

Non Surgical
Treatments Orthobiologics Solution

Orthobiologics are products made from biological substances naturally found in the body. They are used by orthopedic surgeons to improve the healing of musculoskeletal tissues such as tendons, muscle or bone.

Arthroscopic
Hip Surgery minimally invasive Solution

Hip arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery, is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into your hip joint to check for any damage and repair it simultaneously.

Shoulder
Arthroplasty cutting edge technology

Shoulder arthroplasty, also known as shoulder replacement surgery. Total shoulder replacement surgery is performed to relieve symptoms of severe shoulder pain and disability due to arthritis.

Publications & Presentations

Malige A, Thomas S, Fraipont G, Hung VT, McGarry MH, Paul RW, Gupta R, Ciccotti MG, Kelly JD 4th, Kibler WB, Lee TQ. 2025. Basic Science Neer Award Winner: The impact of posterior and posterior superior labral injuries and the effect of their treatment on glenohumeral kinematics in the deceleration and follow-through phase of throwing: a biomechanical study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2025 Sep;34(9):2246-2257. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2024.12.023. Epub 2025 Jan 30. PMID: 39889948.

Patient Info Education & Resources

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AppreciationAwards & Distinctions

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  • awards2  pic St. Luke’s University Health Network Trauma Hero
  • awards3  pic Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 2021 Editors’ Choice Paper Award
  • awards4  pic William G. DeLong 2022 SLUHN Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Research Award
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Our Happy Patient Testimonials

  • In less then 45-minutes I received a consultation, 4-5 Xrays, an easy to understand diagnosis & a recommended path to a remedy. Highly recommended.

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  • Dr. Malige is very personable and easy to communicate type of
    a person. His explanations/ prognosis is on point and frank.
    His staff are all very courteous which ads pleasantness to the visits. So far I don't have anything that bother me at all.

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  • Dr. Malige is an excellent doctor and his staff is highly skilled and professional. I strongly recommend him.

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  • This review of Dr. Ajith Malige is long overdue. Dr. Ajith Malige is very different than any other surgeon I've have encountered. I have had multiple surgeries in my life and many of the surgeons I met came off as entitled. Dr. Ajith Malige is different; he is calm, never in a hurry and clearly care...

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  • Expert surgeon who performed a partial hip replacement on an emergency basis working late into the night. Came to visit me in the hospital and in rehab. Slow but steady progress working with someone I trust.

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contact Us Schedule Your Appointment
with Dr. Malige

450 Sutter Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94108

Practice Hours: Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  • (415) 900-3001
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