Mr Iosif Pagkalos

Professional statement

Mr Iosif Pagkalos is a distinguished consultant orthopaedic surgeon, specialising solely in hip and knee replacement surgeries. He currently practises at The Harborne Hospital. 

Mr Pagkalos’s clinical focus includes treating patients suffering from hip and knee arthritis who require joint replacements, as well as managing patients with malfunctioning or failed joint replacements needing revision surgery. Additionally, he offers specialised care for individuals with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, providing tailored hip and knee replacement treatments.

His professional affiliations include memberships in reputable bodies such as the British Hip Society, the British Orthopaedic Association, and the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), reflecting his commitment to excellence in orthopaedic care.

After completing his higher surgical training on the Birmingham Orthopaedic Training Programme, Mr Pagkalos achieved the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Orth). He then pursued advanced expertise through two dedicated subspecialty fellowships.

The first focused on hip surgery at University Hospitals Dorset and the Orthopaedic Research Institute under Professor Middleton’s mentorship. His second fellowship, at the renowned Birmingham Bone Tumour Service, centred on complex revision joint replacement surgeries, joint replacement infections, and limb salvage procedures.

In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Pagkalos has made significant contributions to orthopaedic research, publishing extensively in the areas of hip and knee replacements. His research interests include the longevity of hip replacements and exploring cutting-edge technologies like computer navigation and robotic-assisted joint replacement. These innovations underscore his dedication to advancing patient care through technology-driven solutions.