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Mr Michael Hockings

Orthopaedic Surgery Torquay

Mr Michael Hockings

2 years of experience

6,287+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Michael Hockings at a glance

Mr Michael Hockings is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Torquay, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 34+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Torquay, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Michael Hockings is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons. He completed his undergraduate training at Manchester University and also achieved a BSc in Medical Sciences from St. Andrew''s University and a Masters in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff University. Mr Hockings undertook specialist training in Orthopaedics and Trauma in Manchester and went on to specialise in hip and knee surgery in Toronto. He now works full time at Torbay Hospital, and his annual report from the National Joint Register 2016 shows that his revision rate for hip and knee-replacements is below the national average. Mr Hockings has an interest in medical education, and he is involved in teaching junior surgeons. He was voted Trainer of the Year in the South West in 2013. Mr also has an interest in research and has been published in the Knee Journal and Joint Journal (British Orthopaedic Association Journal). Mr Hockings consults and operates privately at Mount Stuart Hospital in Torquay.

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

— Mr Michael Hockings

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Torquay (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Torquay (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-772790 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-0031022B · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,742
Annual physical exam 99395 816
Vaccination administration 90471 1,728
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,687

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Michael Hockings
HEADSHOT
Michael Hockings in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Hockings with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Hockings at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 124s
Meet Michael Hockings

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Michael Hockings, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4657/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38129450 · cited by 134
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Michael Hockings, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6125/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33585186 · cited by 28
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Michael Hockings, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4048/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31028409 · cited by 194
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Michael Hockings, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4977/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36137558 · cited by 144

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Torquay · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.michael.hockings@euroclinics.example

Location

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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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Michael Hockings specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Torquay, GB. 34 years of clinical experience.

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    Michael Hockings speaks English.

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