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Mr
Mr George Michael Hess
English
German
12,838+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
After graduating in Germany in 1995, G. Michael Hess trained in trauma surgery in St. Moritz, Switzerland and at the Spine Centre at Orthopaedische Klinik Munich-Harlaching. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery and interventional radiology at the University Hospital in Quebec City, Canada and was appointed Lead of the Back Pain Centre at Orthopaedische Klinik Munich-Harlaching in 2001.
In 2016 Michael founded InsightSpine (www.insight-spine.uk">www.insight-spine.uk) and is offering a comprehensive spinal disc pain service at The London Clinic and KIMS Hospital Maidstone.
For more than 20 years, Michael’s main interest has been in endoscopic procedures, where he has broad experience in several techniques and approaches. Mr Hess was co-surgeon of the worldwide first successful full-endoscopic nucleus replacement surgery in 2009 and he is the principal investigator of international multicentre studies for a novel nucleus implant (CE-marked, not available in the UK).
Mr Hess has a PhD in Orthopaedics, is the Past President of the German Interventional Spine Society (GIW e.V.), and served as Master Instructor for Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS, USA) from 2003 to 2021. Mr Hess is an internationally renowned expert in the field of minimal-invasive spine surgery and interventional pain therapy. He is lecturer of more than 200 scientific presentations and is invited worldwide as a guest surgeon.
In 2016 Michael founded InsightSpine (www.insight-spine.uk">www.insight-spine.uk) and is offering a comprehensive spinal disc pain service at The London Clinic and KIMS Hospital Maidstone.
For more than 20 years, Michael’s main interest has been in endoscopic procedures, where he has broad experience in several techniques and approaches. Mr Hess was co-surgeon of the worldwide first successful full-endoscopic nucleus replacement surgery in 2009 and he is the principal investigator of international multicentre studies for a novel nucleus implant (CE-marked, not available in the UK).
Mr Hess has a PhD in Orthopaedics, is the Past President of the German Interventional Spine Society (GIW e.V.), and served as Master Instructor for Spine Intervention Society (IPSIS, USA) from 2003 to 2021. Mr Hess is an internationally renowned expert in the field of minimal-invasive spine surgery and interventional pain therapy. He is lecturer of more than 200 scientific presentations and is invited worldwide as a guest surgeon.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr George Michael Hess
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 735 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 649 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,721 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,846 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 4
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2938/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32358109 · cited by 31
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6127/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32176641 · cited by 21
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6078/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39966490 · cited by 195
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 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · george.michael.hess@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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