Mr Hugh Apthorp

MBBS FRCS (Orth)

Orthopaedic Surgery

14 reviews

32 years of experience

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“I could not be happier with Mr Apthorp and his Team. I had a hip replacement 6 weeks ago at London Bridge Hospital. I have had very little pain and it has healed very quickly. Mr Apthorp explained everything very clearly and came to see me in the hospital soon after surgery to check how I was. Since then, I have had several further meetings with him and have followed his advice which has led to my speedy recovery. His assistant Abigail is amazingly friendly, helpful, efficient and patient - and was on call from the beginning to the end. A fantastic team who I recommend highly!“

Hip Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Registered with

General Medical Council: 3359965

Consultation fees

New appointment: £300

Follow-up appointment: £250

Practices worked at

London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR

1280 reviews

HCA UK at The Shard

St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS

845 reviews

About

Mr Hugh Apthorp is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon. Within the field Mr Apthorp specialises in Hip Surgery and joint replacement, performing around 600 primary and revision joint replacements each year. His clinical interests lie in rapid recovery hip replacement, minimally invasive surgery, complex and revision hip surgery and hip problems in young adults.

After qualifying from St Bartholomew's Hospital in London, Mr Apthorp commenced Orthopaedic training at St Thomas' Hospital. Following this, he moved to Perth, Australia where he spent a year working with Professor David Wood developing his expertise in complex hip surgery.

In addition to his practice, Mr Apthorp assists with the training of young surgeons as well as teaching established surgeons new and advanced techniques. He pioneered rapid recovery hip replacement surgery in the UK with his patients enjoying the shortest length of stay for hip replacements in England.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Rapid recovery Hip replacement

Young Adult Hip Replacement

Rapid Recovery Hip Replacement
Revision Hip Replacement
Young adult Hip Problems
Complex Hip Surgery

Hip Replacement
Anterior Hip Replacement
Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Hip Replacement
Hip Arthroplasty
Hip Resurfacing
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

Hip Dysplasia
Arthritis (Hip)
Arthritis (Shoulder)
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
The Young Hip

Education

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

Reviews

5 Overall Patient Trust rating

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Hip Replacement

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Hip Replacement

I could not be happier with Mr Apthorp and his Team. I had a hip replacement 6 weeks ago at London Bridge Hospital. I have had very little pain and it has healed very quickly. Mr Apthorp explained everything very clearly and came to see me in the hospital soon after surgery to check how I was. Since then, I have had several further meetings with him and have followed his advice which has led to my speedy recovery. His assistant Abigail is amazingly friendly, helpful, efficient and patient - and was on call from the beginning to the end. A fantastic team who I recommend highly!

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Hip Replacement

Absolutely fantastic, would not have any other surgeon. Second time around.

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Hip Replacement

Mr Apthorp was totally reassuring about my operation. I was up and walking only a few hours after my hip replacement operation. I have the smallest of scars. No pain to speak of. I can now personally vouch for his excellent reputation in hip surgery.

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Hip Replacement

This was a first consultation and I was very happy with the explanations given to me and the treatment options suggested.

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Hip Replacement

I found Mr Apthorp to be very approachable and empathetic whilst also being professional. He was excellent at answering my questions/queries in an easy to understand but not patronising manner. I have every confidence in him and his ability to carry out a successful operation to replace my hip.

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Hip Replacement

From the very first consultation, instilled confidence and explained things clearly.

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Hip Replacement

My whole experience with Mr Apthorp and his team were exceptional throughout! I had a replacement left hip I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending anyone to be totally confident in a good outcome.

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Hip Replacement

Perfect in every way.

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Hip Replacement

Mr Apthorp is clearly extremely competent and an expert in his field. He is a good listener, takes the time to explain and answer questions. He is also personable, easy to talk to and has a good sense of humour. I have no hesitation in recommending him (as i do)

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Hip Replacement

He and his team with John Criswell the anaesthetist make the whole operation an extraordinarily seamless experience which I would recommend 100% to anyone wishing to have a new hip.