Dr. Michael Sostheim
MD
24 years of experience
London, W1G 9QY
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Arjuna Imbuldeniya
24 years of experience
London, W1G 9QY
3 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Arjuna Imbuldeniya
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About Dr. Michael Sostheim
Dr Michael Sostheim is a specialist in orthopaedic and trauma surgery with a particular focus on total hip arthroplasty and revision surgery. His expertise includes minimally invasive hip replacement and minimally invasive knee replacement.
Dr Sostheim qualified with an MD from Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz in 2002. His professional development included a doctoral thesis at UCSF in San Francisco and surgical training in South Africa. He subsequently trained at OCM Munich under Professor Heinz Röttinger and Robert Hube, where he learned the Röttinger Approach to tissue-sparing hip surgery.
He is a Senior Surgeon for Arthroplasty certified by EndoCert, a Master of Arthroplasty for Hip and Knee certified by AE and a Specialist for Knee Surgery certified by DKG. He has also been recognised as a Top Physician by German Focus magazine.
Dr Sostheim is involved in teaching as an instructor and faculty member on international operative courses for minimally invasive hip arthroplasty and is a member of the AE Hip Committee. His academic work includes publications in peer-reviewed journals, including The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and book chapters. He also regularly participates in conferences, including through lectures and live surgical demonstrations.
His professional memberships include the German Society of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOOC), Arbeitsgemeinschaft Endoprothetik (AE), German Knee Society (DKG) and Professional Association of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeons (BVOU).
Subspecialties
- Sports Injury
- Hip Surgery
- Knee Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 8157209
Education
Medicine
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Qualifications
07/2005
Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.) – Thesis: "Non-invasive assessment of language laterality." Brain mapping with fMRI" (UCSF, USA)
10/1995 – 04/2002
Medical School (Human Medicine) in Mainz
01/1998 – 12/1998
Participation in the International "Up with People" Leadership Program (Intercultural/Social Competence) with travel through USA, Canada, Europe, Japan
07/2001 – 03/2002
Internship in Radiology and Internal Medicine in Mainz Surgical Internship in General & Thoracic Surgery in Cape Town, South Africa
Languages spoken
- English
- German
Insurers
- WPA
Fees
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£350Follow-up appointment
£250
Locations
Orthopaedic Innovation
9 Harley St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QY
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I had a really positive experience from the moment I met the doctor i felt listened to and well cared for. he was professional approachable and took the time to explain everything which gave me a lot of confidence and reassurance . The whole experience was handled with great care professionalism and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for excellent medical care.
I recently had an appointment with Mr Michael Sostheim regarding an ongoing hip problem, and I was extremely pleased with the care I received. Mr Sostheim was incredibly professional, reassuring and very easy to speak to. He took the time to listen to my concerns, thoroughly assess me and clearly explain my options without ever making the appointment feel rushed. I particularly appreciated how well he communicated everything, making sure I understood the possible next steps and had the opportunity to ask any questions. I left the appointment feeling genuinely reassured and with real peace of mind, which is exactly what you hope for when seeing a specialist. An excellent experience from start to finish, and I would highly recommend Mr Sostheim to anyone seeking knowledgeable, thorough and compassionate care.
My recent visit was for treatment on my hip, and I was really pleased with how everything was handled. The whole experience was smooth and reassuring, and I felt genuinely cared for along the way. I’m very thankful to the team for their time and support.
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Dr Sostheim kindly spent time in Munich and London training me on the minimally invasive anterior based Rottinger hip replacement, he is a great mentor and now a good friend, a skilled surgeon and experienced clinician
30 Sep 2026
Dr Arjuna Imbuldeniya
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr. Michael Sostheim's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Michael Sostheim speak?
Dr. Michael Sostheim speaks English and German
Where is Dr. Michael Sostheim located?
Dr. Michael Sostheim primarily practices at Orthopaedic Innovation, located at 9 Harley St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QY
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