
Mr Sakis PollalisConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Great Missenden
Mr Sakis Pollalis
MBBS MD
GMC: 6067958Professional statement
Mr. Pollalis is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of hip and knee disorders. He holds a consultant position at Wycombe General and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals, part of Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust, and operates a private practice at the Chiltern and Shelburne Hospitals in Buckinghamshire, as well as the Princess Margaret Hospital in Berkshire.
Renowned for his patient-focused care, Mr. Pollalis combines the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques to deliver personalised treatment plans. His approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine, aiming to restore patients' mobility and enhance their quality of life. With a reputation for excellence and an empathetic bedside manner, he strives to provide exceptional outcomes tailored to individual needs.
Mr. Pollalis has a particular interest in hip and knee replacement surgeries, including both primary and revision procedures. He is especially skilled in minimally invasive partial knee replacement surgery and arthroscopic knee procedures. A pioneer in rapid recovery and day-case joint replacement, he leads the Day Case Joint Replacement Program at Buckinghamshire NHS Trust.
His leadership in developing and delivering the award-winning Rapid Recovery Joint Replacement Pathway (WARP) has enabled many patients to return home the same day as their surgery. This pathway integrates cutting-edge techniques in preoperative preparation, intraoperative muscle-sparing methods, multimodal postoperative pain management, and early mobilisation strategies.
After earning his medical degree from Athens Medical School in 2002, Mr. Pollalis completed his trauma and orthopaedic training in Athens and Oxford, gaining comprehensive experience in both elective and emergency orthopaedics. He further honed his expertise through advanced fellowships at prestigious institutions. His fellowship at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford allowed him to work with the designer group of the Oxford Partial Knee Replacement, acquiring unparalleled expertise.
He also completed high-volume fellowships at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, known for its excellence in joint replacement, and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, where he gained additional experience in managing complex joint and bone conditions, including metastatic bone disease. A dedicated researcher, Mr. Pollalis has published and presented extensively on hip and knee disorders and enhanced recovery after surgery, contributing significantly to advancements in orthopaedic care.
Renowned for his patient-focused care, Mr. Pollalis combines the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques to deliver personalised treatment plans. His approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine, aiming to restore patients' mobility and enhance their quality of life. With a reputation for excellence and an empathetic bedside manner, he strives to provide exceptional outcomes tailored to individual needs.
Mr. Pollalis has a particular interest in hip and knee replacement surgeries, including both primary and revision procedures. He is especially skilled in minimally invasive partial knee replacement surgery and arthroscopic knee procedures. A pioneer in rapid recovery and day-case joint replacement, he leads the Day Case Joint Replacement Program at Buckinghamshire NHS Trust.
His leadership in developing and delivering the award-winning Rapid Recovery Joint Replacement Pathway (WARP) has enabled many patients to return home the same day as their surgery. This pathway integrates cutting-edge techniques in preoperative preparation, intraoperative muscle-sparing methods, multimodal postoperative pain management, and early mobilisation strategies.
After earning his medical degree from Athens Medical School in 2002, Mr. Pollalis completed his trauma and orthopaedic training in Athens and Oxford, gaining comprehensive experience in both elective and emergency orthopaedics. He further honed his expertise through advanced fellowships at prestigious institutions. His fellowship at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford allowed him to work with the designer group of the Oxford Partial Knee Replacement, acquiring unparalleled expertise.
He also completed high-volume fellowships at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, known for its excellence in joint replacement, and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, where he gained additional experience in managing complex joint and bone conditions, including metastatic bone disease. A dedicated researcher, Mr. Pollalis has published and presented extensively on hip and knee disorders and enhanced recovery after surgery, contributing significantly to advancements in orthopaedic care.
Clinics

The Chiltern Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Great Missenden, London Rd, Great Missenden, HP16 0ENMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 24 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Chiltern Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Bursitis
- Femoral fracture
Education
- MBBS, Athens Medical School (2002)
- FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons England (2018)
Positions in organisations
- Educational Lead, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (present)
Publications and conferences
- You can see Mr Pollalis' publications on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- German
- English
Registration number: 6067958
Reviews
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- Mr Pollalis has been treating me for the last 2.5 years after an rta. His service and manner has been second to none. Always giving plenty of time for questions and discussions, always offering his time if ever I needed it.
- I was really pleased with the consultation received. The doctor explained in detail the problems that I had.Highly recommended
- Mr Pollalis recently performed a total hip replacement on my right hip. It has been a total success due to his undoubted skills and after care. He explained the procedure and made me feel confident in his abilities from the start and this was fully justified in the result.
- Exceptional care from Mr Pollalis – professional, reassuring, and kind, with a calm, caring bedside manner. Communication was clear, and results excellent. Every staff member I encountered at the Princess Margaret Hospital—from pre-op to physio—was excellent.
- Mr Pollalis was lovely. Explained in great detail what was wrong with my knee. Explained the process for surgery and the recovery time. I feel completely satisfied I'll be in good hands
- Mr Pollalis is a great communicator from my first consultation for my partial knee replacement to my final consultation he has given me confidence throughout. Taking time to explain the procedure thoroughly and the recovery.
- Mr Pollallis was approachable and I felt I could ask him any questions which were answered in a way I could understand. Very polite and reassuring as I felt nervous about my operation. Felt very comfortable in his presence as he has such a good manner.
- I have consulted with Mr Pollalis twice in relation to my fractured hip. On both occasions I found that he was professional, courteous and very knowledgeable. I thoroughly recommend him.
- I was really impressed with the professionalism,bedside manner from beginning to end of having a total left knee replacement.