MBBS FRCS (Orth)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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38 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
12 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Zameer Shah, Mr Colin Natali and 3 other professionals
Live bookings available
38 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
12 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Zameer Shah, Mr Colin Natali and 3 other professionals
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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
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1988
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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Mr Hugh Apthorp's calm, reassuring, professional, and expert manner builds patient confidence. His minimally invasive hip replacement enables quick recovery. Patients feel little pain and show small scars, often walking unaided. His excellent team provides great support, assisting their quick return to normal life.
I cannot recommend Mr Hugh Apthorp and his team highly enough following my recent hip operation. From the very first consultation through to the surgery and aftercare, every member of the team was absolutely brilliant. They made me feel completely at ease at every stage of the process. The professionalism, kindness and reassurance they showed meant I felt relaxed and confident that I was in the very best hands. It was clear throughout that they genuinely had my best interests at heart and were focused on achieving the best possible outcome for me. The care, communication and attention to detail from the whole team were exceptional. I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering similar treatment.
Mr Apthorp is a fantastic surgeon. He has replaced both mine and I have in each case a tiny scar, after 6 weeks nearly full mobility and I’ve had no pain. Very skilful, efficient and nice to deal with.
The whole experience from start to end has been fantastic. Hugh’s explanations and patient management was clear and informative (no question too difficult). All communications by his team and dealing with logistics such as insurance approvals etc were handled seamlessly. The staff at the hospital were excellent all round.
I wholeheartedly recommend Mr Hugh Apthorp and his team to anyone considering hip replacement I had a bilateral hip replacement 6 weeks ago I cannot put into words how much my life has changed From being in so much pain I am now totally pain free The surgery result continue to amaze me every day Mr Apthorp is a true master of his game I am so very thankful to him
I recently had a bi lateral hip replacement. I had zero pain and was walking unaided within 48 hours. Mr Apthorp was very caring and had the best team to assist him. I cannot recommend Mr Apthorp highly enough!
A first class experience from initial consultation to the follow up after my hip replacement surgery. Mr Apthorp conveys a quiet confidence as he leads you through the experience that left me in no doubt that I was in the hands of an expert supported by a world class team. The time from operation to first walking, and my first weeks of recovery far exceeded my expectations. The surgical approach taken also made this as close to a pain free experience as possible.
Couldn’t be happier with the care and professionalism throughout the process of my procedure, from start to finish
Mr Apthorp and his team have been so professional throughout the whole process of my hip replacement. Mr Apthorp has such a calm and reassuring manner and is an expert in his field. I had minimal pain and discomfort after the operation and back to normal life within weeks. I highly recommend him.
Working alongside Hugh is an honour. He is a gifted surgeon who trained many of us and from whom we continue to learn from. He has extensive knowledge and is always approachable for advice and support. Patients alway speak highly of the care he provides and his outcomes are amongst the best in the country.
21 Feb 2025
Mr Zameer Shah
Orthopaedic SurgeonHugh is an amazing hip surgeon and someone I refer to regularly. Great outcomes, great care - who could ask for more?
27 Jul 2022
Mr Colin Natali
Orthopaedic SurgeonHugh 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.
20 Jan 2022
Mr Samuel Rajaratnam
Orthopaedic SurgeonHugh 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!!
20 Jan 2022
Mr Giles Stafford
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Mr Hugh Apthorp explains the right time to consider having a hip replacement surgery and the sorts of things patients can look forward to when they do.
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Mr Hugh Apthorp, London's highest volume hip replacement surgeon, shares 5 do’s and don’ts for recovering well after a hip replacement.
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Mr Hugh Apthorp, one of the pioneers of rapid recovery programmes delves into all aspects of recovery after hip replacement surgery.
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Mr Hugh Apthorp explains what exactly minimally invasive surgery is, and the surgical approach he uses to achieve one of the lowest complication rates from surgery in the country.
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What are Mr Hugh Apthorp's reviews like?
Mr Hugh Apthorp's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 133 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 HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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What are Mr Hugh Apthorp working hours?
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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