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Mr Michael Hennessy

Mr Michael Hennessy

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Wirral, CH61 1AU

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34 years of experience

Verified profile

34 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

8 patient reviews
5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

11 recommendations for:

Arthritis (Foot)(2)
Foot & Ankle Surgery(2)
Foot Pain(2)
Other(5)

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About

Mr Michael Hennessy is an experienced and  highly skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and a specialist in foot and ankle surgery.

He has extensive experience in treating a wide range of foot and ankle problems; from ingrowing toenails and bunions to sports injuries in elite athletes and Total Ankle Replacement surgery as well as fractures and the treatment arthritis.

He is the founding member of the Mersey Foot and Ankle Group (MFAG), which aims to improve the quality of foot and ankle care in the North West of England.

Mr Hennessy has spent the past 33 years working in the NHS having received his MB ChB degree from the University of Liverpool in 1989, and was Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon at Wirral Hospitals NHS Trust for 22 years where he was also Clinical Lead for F&A surgery for the past 10 years.  He completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the renowned Brisbane Foot and Ankle Clinic in 1999 and at appointment  was one of a  very few fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons in the UK.

He continues to practise at the forefront of his speciality and actively involved in education having regularly lectured at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and delivered instructional courses in  foot and ankle surgery.

He has recently left the NHS to dedicate himself to his private practice and his private patients.

Mr Hennessy is passionate about providing high-quality care to his patients, including those who have had previous unsuccessful surgery. He is happy to see patientst (on both an insured and self funding basis) who may be self referred and those referred from GPs and Consultants from all over the UK, including professional sportspeople and athletes following injury.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Arthritis (Foot) (18%)
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery (18%)
  • Foot Pain (18%)
  • Plantar Fasciitis (18%)
  • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction (9%)
  • Others (18%)

Subspecialties
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Sports Injury

All conditions and treatments
  • Arthritis (Foot)
  • Foot Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
  • Flat Feet
  • Achilles Tendon Problems
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Ankle Tendonitis
  • Arthritis (Ankle)
  • Bone Spurs
  • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
  • Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Joint Fusion
  • Ankle Replacement
  • Arthroscopy
  • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
  • Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Correction
  • Bunion Surgery
  • Bunionectomy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3327759


Qualifications

BSc (Hons) 1985 University of Liverpool

MB ChB 1989 University of Liverpool

FRCSEd Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1995

FRCS(Tr&Orth) Intercollegiate 1998


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £125

insurers
  • General Medical
  • health-on-line
  • Simply Health
  • Healix
  • Saga Insurance
  • Bupa
  • CS Healthcare
  • WPA
  • Legal & General
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Norwich Union
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Benenden

Location

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Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral

4.93
(122)
Holmwood Drive Heswall, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH61 1AU
Holmwood Drive Heswall, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH61 1AU
Monday
13:30 - 17:30
Tuesday
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Wednesday
08:30 - 12:30
Thursday
18:00 - 20:30
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Reviews

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Arthritis (Foot) (2)
Foot & Ankle Surgery (2)
Foot Pain (2)
Plantar Fasciitis (2)
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

8 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Michael Hennessy, was very professional, compassionate and informative throughout my experience within my consultation. He listened and showed kindness to me, I felt reassured and would highly recommend him to others.

15 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Foot Pain
Flat Feet

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Fabulous Surgeon kind and compassionate

15 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Foot & Ankle Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very informative and made me feel at ease from the start about the operation on my toe. Procedure went very well and was back to normal in no time.

29 Apr 2023verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Hennessy was very clear and precise in his communication and I fully understood the treatment plan from beginning to end. On the day of the operation his very professional and caring approach coupled to the excellent service of all personnel involved made for a highly satisfactory experience.

21 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arthritis (Foot)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Time to wear support and reason for treatment was explained clearly. Recommendation to be assessed for orthotics was appreciated.

20 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Hennessey is excellent. He was clear on the prognosis, options, procedure and any risks. Can’t rate him highly enough.

20 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was professional, friendly, approachable and knowledgable. He spent time explaining his findings and didn’t rush the consultation at all.

20 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Plantar Fasciitis
Arthritis (Foot)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Extremely knowledgeable and skilled consultant with a great bedside manner. He takes the time to answer questions and concerns and explains treatment options thoroughly.

20 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Plantar Fasciitis
Foot Pain
Foot & Ankle Surgery
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What are Mr Michael Hennessy's reviews like?

Mr Michael Hennessy's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 8 reviews

What languages does Mr Michael Hennessy speak?

Mr Michael Hennessy speaks English

Where is Mr Michael Hennessy located?

Mr Michael Hennessy primarily practices at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral, located at Holmwood Drive Heswall, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH61 1AU
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Mr Michael Hennessy is working Monday (13:30 - 17:30), Wednesday (08:30 - 12:30), Thursday (18:00 - 20:30)

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