Accepting new patients
Dr.
Mr George Michael Hess
Orthopaedic Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr George Michael Hess
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.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-715788
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-FFC84B32
Renewal due 2029
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Generali Healthcare
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2008–2014
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
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2014–2018
Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Universidad de Sevilla
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2018–2019
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Mayo Clinic, US
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
735 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
649 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,721 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,846 |
Patient reviews
See all 3"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — — 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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · george.michael.hess@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · German.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 4
Selected publications
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2938/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 31
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6127/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 21
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6078/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 195
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery · European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr George Michael Hess
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr George Michael Hess is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, German.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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