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ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

HIP SPECIALIST

“Thank you to you and your team for both of my knee replacements. I have resumed cycling, walking and playing football with my grandchildren. I credit you and your team for the real improvement in my quality of life.”

Michael is a friendly and approachable person and is an expert in his clinical areas of hip and trauma surgery.

He is a leading academic surgeon and teacher (ranked by Expertscape as 1st in the UK among currently practising hip surgeons, 2nd in the UK overall and 9th in the world for expertise in total hip replacement, November 2026).

He will take the time with you to fully explore your symptoms and the way these impact on your life. The goals of his treatment plans are simple, to remove pain and restore function, Mike will only recommend surgery

when it is truly in your best interest.

When surgery is indicated, he is a meticulous and considered surgeon, using evidence based techniques

to ensure the best outcome for you. More about Mike..

HIP SURGERY

Hip surgery may be needed when non-surgical treatment no longer works. This is usually for degenerative conditions but can be needed for acute injuries and accidents too. The most common treatment is hip replacement which is one of the most successful operations available.

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ACADEMIC / PUBLICATIONS

Mike is a Professor and is one of the country’s foremost academic Orthopaedic surgeons. As well as leading and publishing practice changing research, he is up to date on the latest research guiding your treatment and has designed and delivered a large number of clinical and surgical training courses.

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Why PROFESSOR

MICHAEL R WHITEHOUSE ?

Michael is a world renowned surgeon and will put your best interests first, whether this involves surgery or not.
Specialist training in hip replacement surgery in two of the world leading centres (Vancouver and Bristol)
Specialist interest in complex areas of joint replacement such as the treatment of severe deformities, infected joint replacements, fractures around joint replacements and revision of metal on metal hip replacements
His work includes major trauma, giving him the full repertoire of surgical skills to ensure the best outcome for you
Internationally recognised academic surgeon
Substantial expertise in teaching and training fellow doctors and the next generation of surgeons