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Miss Sarah Muirhead-Allwood

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery London

Miss Sarah Muirhead-Allwood

14 years of experience 5.0 (66 verified reviews)

3,986+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Miss Sarah Muirhead-Allwood at a glance

Miss Sarah Muirhead-Allwood is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 55+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2008). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Miss Sarah Muirhead-Allwood, an internationally renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon, boasts over 30 years of experience and stands as one of the most seasoned practitioners conducting hip replacement procedures in the UK. She has earned distinction as one of the global pioneers in hip revision surgery and alternative approaches to hip replacement, including the two-incision approach and OCM direct anterior approach.
A member of esteemed professional associations such as the British Orthopaedic Association, British Hip Society, International Hip Society, European Hip Society, Royal Society of Medicine, and Royal College of Surgeons, Miss Muirhead-Allwood received the Royal College of Surgeons Robert Jones Lectureship and medal in 2021 for her significant contributions to hip surgery.
With a substantial body of work, Miss Muirhead-Allwood has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, while also delivering presentations at national and international conferences. Actively engaged in advancing the field, she collaborates with major orthopaedic manufacturers and university departments to develop new techniques and prostheses. Following her tenure at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, where she collaborated with the biomedical engineering department at University College London, she continued her research into hip surgery, working most recently with Professor Jonathan Jeffers at the mechanical engineering department at Imperial College London.
Specializing in hip revision and hip replacement for various arthritic hip conditions and developmental problems, including avascular necrosis, Miss Muirhead-Allwood, a surgeon catering to adults of all ages, continues to perform hip resurfacing—a treatment considered excellent for many young and active patients.
Driven by a commitment to enhance patient outcomes, Miss Muirhead-Allwood established The London Hip Unit two decades ago. The unit has since garnered a global reputation for clinical excellence, serving as one of the UK's exclusive private facilities dedicated to the specialized treatment and care of adults with hip problems.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Miss Sarah Muirhead-Allwood

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-449225 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-F5DD13A5 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,750
Annual physical exam 99395 2,856
Vaccination administration 90471 296
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,575

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sarah Muirhead-Allwood
HEADSHOT
Sarah Muirhead-Allwood in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sarah Muirhead-Allwood with the team
WITH TEAM
Sarah Muirhead-Allwood at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Sarah Muirhead-Allwood

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Sarah Muirhead-Allwood, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7590/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33706855 · cited by 198
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Sarah Muirhead-Allwood, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7017/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35565714 · cited by 140
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Sarah Muirhead-Allwood, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4100/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35969169 · cited by 122

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-16 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-10 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · miss.sarah.muirhead.allwood@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

66 verified reviews
4.97
★★★★⯨
66 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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