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William Kel Vasileff, MD
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Dr. William Kel Vasileff · Orthopedic surgery · Columbus

Hip preservation for people who plan to stay active.

From conservative treatment to advanced surgery, Dr. William Kel Vasileff brings dedicated, compassionate orthopedic care to Columbus. Dr. William Kel Vasileff is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, Ohio, with a focus on hip preservation.

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FellowshipHenry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United States (Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine)
ResidencyHenry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United States (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Medical schoolOhio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States (Doctor of Medicine (MD))
William Kel Vasileff
About Dr. Vasileff

Treating the person, not just the condition.

William Kel Vasileff · Orthopedic surgeon

Dr. William Kel Vasileff practices sports medicine in Columbus, Ohio, with a focus on hip injuries, tendinopathy, bursitis, and other athletic injuries.

Full profile Training and credentials
  1. Medical schoolOhio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States (Doctor of Medicine (MD))Doctor of Medicine
  2. ResidencyHenry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United StatesOrthopaedic Surgery
  3. FellowshipHenry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United StatesOrthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
  4. Board certifiedAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospitals and memberships
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · Columbus
Conditions and procedures

Care by area

Dr. William Kel Vasileff treats sports medicine conditions of the hip, leg and surrounding soft tissue. The sections below group the conditions and procedures he treats by area, built on his training in orthopaedic surgery and his fellowship in sports medicine and hip preservation at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan.

Hip anatomyHipHip labral tear and femoroacetabular impingement.

Conditions

Hip Labral TearCauses, diagnosis and treatmentFemoroacetabular ImpingementFAI

Procedures

Hip ArthroscopyWho it helps and recoveryHip Labral RepairWho it helps and recovery All hip care
Knee anatomyKneeMeniscus tear and ACL tear.

Conditions

Meniscus TearCauses, diagnosis and treatmentACL TearCauses, diagnosis and treatment

Procedures

Knee ArthroscopyWho it helps and recoveryACL ReconstructionWho it helps and recoveryMeniscus RepairWho it helps and recoveryACL Revision SurgeryWho it helps and recoveryMulti-Ligament Knee ReconstructionWho it helps and recovery All knee care
Shoulder anatomyShoulderRotator cuff tear.

Conditions

Rotator Cuff TearCauses, diagnosis and treatment

Procedures

Rotator Cuff RepairWho it helps and recovery All shoulder care
Ankle anatomyAnkleAchilles tendon injury.

Conditions

Achilles Tendon InjuryCauses, diagnosis and treatment All ankle care
Anatomical render of hip osteoarthritis
Techniques

How treatment is done

Three approaches cover much of the care here. Each links to a full explanation.

Knee and hipKnee ArthroscopyWho it helps, how it is done and what recovery looks like.ProcedureJoint InjectionsWho it helps, how it is done and what recovery looks like.KneeACL ReconstructionWho it helps, how it is done and what recovery looks like.
Evidence

Published clinical guidelines

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) publishes clinical practice guidelines for many of the conditions treated here. Each card links to the guideline itself.

Shoulder · AAOS 2025Management of Rotator Cuff InjuriesClinical practice guideline Knee · AAOS 2022Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament InjuriesClinical practice guideline Knee · AAOS 2024Management of Acute Isolated Meniscal PathologyClinical practice guideline
Patient resources

Plan your next step

Your first visitWhat to bring and what happensPreparing for surgeryThe weeks before and the day ofInsurance and billingCoverage, referrals and estimatesFAQsAnswers to common questionsReferring physiciansHow to refer a patient
Questions

Before your first visit

01

Do I need a referral to see Dr. Vasileff?

No, a physician referral is not required to schedule a visit. Many patients arrive on the recommendation of a primary care doctor, physical therapist, or another orthopedic provider, and the office also welcomes patients who reach out directly.

02

What does a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon treat?

A sports medicine orthopedic surgeon treats injuries and conditions affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints involved in physical activity. Dr. Vasileff's practice in Columbus, OH focuses on sports medicine and hip preservation, with care for tendinopathy, hip injuries, bursitis, leg injuries, and other athletic injuries.

03

Are hip injuries always treated with surgery?

No, most hip injuries are addressed with non-surgical care first. Depending on the injury, that can include activity modification, physical therapy, or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, which use a concentration of a patient's own blood components to support healing. Surgery, including arthroscopy, a procedure performed through small incisions with a camera, is considered when non-surgical options don't resolve the problem.

04

What is hip preservation?

Hip preservation refers to treatments designed to protect and maintain a patient's own hip joint before it reaches the point of needing replacement. It's an area of focused training for Dr. Vasileff, who completed fellowship training in sports medicine and hip preservation at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI.

05

Is Dr. Vasileff accepting new patients?

Yes. Dr. Vasileff is currently accepting new patients at his practice in Columbus, OH. This content is educational and is not a substitute for a medical evaluation.

More questions

Appointments, treatment, surgery and insurance, answered on one page.

3 locations

Our offices

One number for every office: (614) 293-2001

Main office

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute

2835 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43202

Phone(614) 293-2001

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Orthopedics in Outpatient Care Dublin

6700 University Boulevard
1st Floor, Suite 1B, Dublin, OH 43016

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Orthopedics in Outpatient Care Lewis Center

6515 Pullman Drive
Suite 1100, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Phone(614) 293-2001

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