Orthopaedic Surgeon
London, SE1 2PR
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Mr Hugh Apthorp, Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, solely works at The London Bridge Hospital. He is highly specialised in hip surgery and joint replacement, with a special focus on rapid recovery hip replacement, minimally invasive surgery, complex and revision hip surgery, and hip problems in young adults.
Mr Apthorp graduated from St Bartholomew's Hospital in Medicine and Surgery, before starting his specialist orthopaedic training at St Thomas' Hospital. After this he moved to Australia to study abroad, working with Professor David Wood for a year while developing his skills in complex hip surgery. He has performed over 600 primary and revision joint replacements every year since he became fully qualified. He has one of the lowest failure rates in the UK.
Mr Apthorp is also an excellent educator, where he assists trainee surgeons and develops training programmes focusing on novel and advanced surgical techniques. He has developed a new rapid recovery hip replacement surgery, with his patients having some of the shortest in-patients stays for hip replacement.
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General Medical Council
No. 3359965
Primary Medical Qualification
MB BS 1988 University of London
Specialist Register entry date
Trauma and orthopaedic surgery From 01 Apr 1999
Memberships
Member of the British Orthopaedic Association
Member of the British Hip Society
Member of the British Medical Association
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118 reviews
5
So good I went back to get the other hip done! What a great surgeon and great team around him. I could not have asked for a better experience in any other way. From the moment I met Hugh I felt completely comfortable that I had found the right surgeon to replace my right hip. The whole operation was seamless, the after care superb and the outcome fantastic. A minor scar, barely any pain straight after surgery and up and about getting my life back straight away. After this I just knew that I had to get the other hip done, which he did 4 months later, and just as good an experience in every way. How remarkable, thank you Hugh and team!
5
Absolutely proffesional and very personal. An exceptional bedside manner and care attendance following my hip replacement. Was walking unaided in under two weeks and back at the gym in five. Fantastic, gym one week earlier than unaided walking with previous hip. Have already done 18 holes of golf after 10 weeks with no hassle compared to before. I cannot recommend Hugh highly enough.
5
Amazing surgeon and team around him. A whole process was very smooth with the right Support when I needed it. I will be recommending him to others without hesitation.
5
My bilateral hip replacement has been amazing. Having both hips replaced at the same time has given me back my life in two weeks, no pain and week after week nothing but improvement. Within 4 weeks I was back at the gym and enjoying walks with the dog.
5
I felt very safe, informed and reassured from beginning to end. The whole experience was much easier than I had anticipated
5
Hip hip hooray! I had both of my hips replaced in the middle of December (Bilateral hip replacement surgery). From the moment I met Mr Apthorp I knew he was the surgeon to carry out my surgery. Leading up to the surgery, he was so kind, positive, supportive reassuring, informative and professional. After the operation Mr Apthorp was very caring and reassuring. I could not believe that there was barely any pain following the surgery and also how quick my recovery was. Within a week I was able to go up and down stairs better than I had done for years. Also, my wife and I can not believe how small and neat the surgery scars are. It was like someone had waved a magic wand and given me the hips I had in my twenties. The feeling after surgery has been amazing…my overall energy levels are so much better and I feel so much happier. Years of pain and discomfort has completely gone. Within six weeks of having the surgery I have been loving pain free beach walks with my wife, children and dog again. Mr Apthorp, his secretary Abi and all of the team at London Bridge Hospital have all been so excellent, kind and professional. Thank You all for giving me my life back. In my opinion, If you need hip surgery, look no further, Mr Apthorp (and his team) is 100% the best hip Surgeon out there.
5
The most professional and kind surgeon I have ever had the pleasure to experience. I find myself looking forwards to seeing him again which is odd given he wields a knife for a living!
5
From our first consultation to being discharged today Mr Apthorp has been amazing. He has explained everything all the way along and has been so positive and kind. My experience has been so good and has given me my life back
5
Mr. Aprhorp is informative and approachable. The 2 most important qualifications for a surgeon in my opinion. His method for replacing a hip is innovative and successful. Anaesthetic is minimal, pain is low and recovery rapid Thank you for this successful experience.
5
I had a bilateral hip replacement six weeks ago. I am now walking considerable distances without any aid. From pre admission to discharge I was given the best care and consideration I could have wished for. All was explained clearly and I was given confidence every step of the way.
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Hugh Apthorp is a leading Consultant Hip surgeon based out of the London Bridge Hospital. He was a prisoner of Minimally invasive hip surgery and rapid recovery and outcome measure driven healthcare . His NJR outcomes are truly exceptional where he has achieved some of the very best outcomes in the U.K. for Hip Replacement surgery with the lowest failure rates on the NJR. I recommend him highly as a leading opinion in the U.K. for hip replacement surgery in particular.
Mr Samuel Rajaratnam
Hugh is an excellent surgeon and colleague. Approachable and hugely experienced, if I personally ever need a new hip, there's a very high chance he'd be the one to do it!!
Mr Giles Stafford
Hugh is a leading Hip Surgeon with a large following in the South East. He is both caring but also extremely competent pioneering minimal access techniques for hip replacement to minimise in-patient stay.
Mr Sam Singh
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Mr Hugh Apthorp's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 118 reviews
What languages does Mr Hugh Apthorp speak?
Mr Hugh Apthorp speaks English
Where is Mr Hugh Apthorp located?
Mr Hugh Apthorp primarily practices at London Bridge Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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Mr Hugh Apthorp is working Wednesday (10:30 - 14:00, 10:30 - 14:00), Thursday (10:00 - 16:00, 10:00 - 16:00)
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