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Mr Winston KimOrthopaedic Surgery in Manchester
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Mr Winston Kim

Orthopaedic Surgery in Manchester

MBChB MSc FRCS (Tr & Orth)
GMC: 4289919

5.09reviewsReview

Expert in:
Robotic surgery
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Partial knee replacement
Knee arthroscopy
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Professional statement

Mr Winston Kim is a pioneering, experienced, award-winning orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee surgery, specifically robot-arm assisted hip and knee replacements. 

Mr Kim has, impressively performed the largest number of private robot-arm assisted hip and knee replacements in the United Kingdom, with more than 1,200 cases performed to date . Many consider robot-arm assisted joint replacements to be transformative, leading edge technology in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. Mr Kim's surgical practice is exclusively robot-arm assisted hip, knee and partial replacement surgery.   He consults at the Spire Manchester Hospital and The Circle Alexandra Hospital, Greater Manchester, and is supported by a dedicated clinical and administrative team.
 
Mr Kim qualified from the University of Aberdeen in 1996 and completed his orthopaedic training in the north-west rotation in England in 2005, and completed fellowships in North America in 2006, including the British Orthopaedic Foundation Travelling Fellowship. He is in full-time private practice since 2017, after more than 20 years’ service in the NHS.
 
Mr Kim performed the largest number of private robot-assisted hip and knee replacements in the United Kingdom in 2022, 2023 and 2024 with more than 1,200 robot assisted hip and knee replacements performed in total. In addition, Mr Kim has performed more than 2000 conventional hip and knee replacements.

Clinics

Manchester Hip & Knee Clinic - part of Circle Health Group
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    Manchester Hip & Knee Clinic - part of Circle Health Group

    Manchester, Mill Ln, Cheadle SK8 2PX, UK

    Medical insurances accepted

    I'm paying for myself
    Bupa
    AXA
    AVIVA
    Cigna
    WPA
    Vitality

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 29 years of experience
  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Manchester Hip and Knee Clinic (present)
  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Spire Manchester Hospital and Circle The Alexandra Hospital (present)
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Subspecialties

  • Robotic-assisted hip surgery
  • Robotic-assisted knee surgery
  • Robotic-assisted partial knee replacement
  • Minimally-invasive knee surgery
  • Knee replacement surgery
  • Hip replacement surgery
  • Minimally-invasive hip surgery
  • ​Sports injuries
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • ​Stem-cell surgery Hip and Knee
  • Hip injections (including steroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
  • Knee injections (including steroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP and nStride)
  • Partial knee replacement
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Professional memberships

  • British Hip Society (BHS)
  • British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)

Education

  • MB ChB, University of Aberdeen (1996)
  • MSc, University of Wales, Cardiff (1999)
  • FRCS(Orth), Royal College of Surgeons (2004)
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Publications and conferences

  • Acetabular Cementless Revision Operative techniques, Hip Arthritis Surgery. Publisher: Saunders Elsevier. Editor James P Waddell. Pages 261-272, Kim WY, Masri BA.
  • Hip Reimplantation Surgery, Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery. Publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Editors J Parvisi and R Rothman, Greidanus NV, Kim WY, Masri BA.
  • A comparison of the biomechanical effects of valgus knee braces and lateral wedged insoles in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Gait Posture 2013; Mar 37(3):368-72 Jones RK, Nester CJ, Richards JD, Kim WY, Johnson DS, Jari S, Laxton P, Tyson SF.
  • Leg Length Discrepancy in Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty, Surg Science 2011:(2);183-7. Peck CN, Malhotra K, Kim WY.
  • Modular Tantalum Augments for Acetabular Defects in Revision Hip Arthroplasty, Clin Orthop Relat Res 2009;467(1):199-205. Siegmeth A, Duncan CP, Masri BA, Kim WY, Garbuz DS.
  • Enhanced Gap Filling and Osteoconduction associated with Alendronate-Calcium Phosphate-Coated Porous Tantalum. J Bone Joint Surg [Am] 2008;90:1090-1100. Garbuz DS, YX Hu, Kim WY, K Duan, Masri BA, Oxland T, Burt H, Wang R, CP Duncan.
  • Porous tantalum uncemented acetabular shells in revision total hip replacement: 2 to 4 year clinical and radiographic results. Hip International 2008;18:17-22. Kim WY, Greidanus NV, Masri BA, Duncan CP, Garbuz DS.
  • Mini Subvastus Approach for Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement, Techniques in Knee Surgery, 6(2):124-130, June 2007. Masri BA, Kim WY, Pagnano M.
  • The relationship of acetabular retroversion with hip osteoarthritis, J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 2006; 88-B:727-9. Kim WY, Hutchinson CE, Andrew JG, Allen PD.
  • A new biomechanical model for the functional assessment of knee osteoarthritis, Knee 2004; 11(3):225-231. Kim WY, Richards J, Jones RK, Hegab A.
  • Do radiographs reflect the severity of hip arthritis, J Daniels, W Jamil, Nesbit P, Kim W, Poster, BHS AGM 2015.
  • Biomechanical changes in the contralateral hip joint in patients with severe unilateral osteoarthritis: a pilot study. Nesbitt PD, Jamil W, Jones R, Hutchinson C, Daniels J, Kim WY.
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Prizes and awards

  • Ethicon Foundation Travelling Fellowship Award
  • Ronald Raven Barbers’ Award
  • Peter Mallimson Prize (Winner, Best Basic Science Research)
  • Harvey Green Surgical Teacher Prize
  • Sir John Charnley Trust Award
  • British Orthopaedic Foundation Travelling Fellowship
  • PLUS Orthopaedics Travel Award
  • Current Concepts Foundation Scholarship
  • Winner, Best Fellow Research Award, UBC, Vancouver, Canada
  • British Hip Society AGM Poster Prize
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Languages spoken

  • English
Registration number: 4289919

Reviews

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9 reviews

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  • He was very kind and approachable. Very helpful.
    8 October 2025

    R.F.

    Verified patient
  • Mr Kim was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything about my knee replacement surgery in a simple and easy to understand way. He was very friendly and helpful and he comes with the highest recommendation.
    4 October 2025

    S.C.

    Verified patient
  • Mr Kim was personable and approachable, and explained everything in full with many options. His manner and approach was superb in all aspects. I cannot recommend him enough.
    29 August 2025

    P.M.

    Verified patient
  • It was excellent to have a detailed consultation in pleasant and relaxed surroundings. Mr Kim, the Reception staff, Area D staff, and the Scan Department staff were all welcoming and had the natural ability to put me at ease.
    28 October 2023

    C.H.

    Verified patient
  • I have had both knees replaced by Mr. Kim using robotic surgery, the second one in February 2023 and I would highly recommend him, he has a very friendly and efficient manner and he is always willing to discuss any questions I might have in person telephone or by letter.
    7 July 2023

    J.M.

    Verified patient
  • Very efficient, Mr. Kim inspires confidence and trust.
    19 May 2023

    G.B.

    Verified patient
  • Excellent
    30 November 2022

    P.G.

    Verified patient
  • I was very impressed with the efficiency of Mr Kim and also his friendly, polite way he examined my issue and explained the problem with the best care solution.
    27 January 2021

    H.S.

    Verified patient
  • I was very impressed with the efficiency of Mr Kim and also his friendly, polite way he examined my issue and explained the problem with the best care solution.
    27 January 2021

    H.S.

    Verified patient
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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Hip replacement

Knee arthroscopy

Knee replacement

Partial knee replacement

Robotic surgery

The doctor also specialises in:

Anterior hip replacement

Arthritis

Arthroplasty

Hip

Hip pain

Hip prosthesis

Joint injections

Joint preservation surgery

Joint replacement

Knee

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mr Winston Kim's specialty?

Mr Winston Kim is a consultant specialising in Orthopaedic Surgery, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Mr Winston Kim specialise in?

Mr Winston Kim is a orthopaedic Surgeon who provides assessment and treatment for Knee arthroscopy, Knee replacement, Robotic surgery, Hip replacement and Partial knee replacement. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Mr Winston Kim have?

Mr Winston Kim has 29 years of professional experience as a consultant orthopaedic Surgeon, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

What do patients say about Mr Winston Kim?

Patients give a rating of 5.0 out of 5 to Mr Winston Kim, a score considered excellent. This average is based on 9 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

Are Mr Winston Kim's reviews verified?

Yes. All Mr Winston Kim's reviews come from verified patients who have attended either an in-person or an e-Consultation appointment. We use a system that ensures authenticity and prevents fake reviews. Some profiles may also display reviews from other platforms, which follow their own verification policies, with the source always clearly indicated.

Where does Mr Winston Kim practise?

Mr Winston Kim practices in the following locations:

  • Manchester at Mill Ln, Cheadle SK8 2PX, UK
  • Manchester at Spire Manchester Hospital, 170 Barlow Moor Road

In-person consultations are available at these locations as a Orthopaedic Surgery.

How can I book an appointment with Mr Winston Kim?

You can book an appointment with Mr Winston Kim directly from this page by selecting the time that suits you best. Alternatively, you can call the phone number shown if you prefer personalised assistance.

Does Mr Winston Kim see NHS patients?

Many specialists featured on Top Doctors also hold NHS positions. However, appointments arranged for Mr Winston Kim through this platform are private, either self-pay or covered by private medical insurance.

Does Mr Winston Kim offer private appointments?

Yes, Mr Winston Kim offers private appointments for patients seeking flexible and direct access to a consultant orthopaedic Surgeon.

Does Mr Winston Kim offer online consultations?

At the moment, Mr Winston Kim does not offer online consultations. You can book an in-person appointment from this page or call +44 01615049264. When calling, please mention that you are a Top Doctors patient.

Does Mr Winston Kim accept insurance?

Mr Winston Kim works with the following private medical insurance providers: Bupa, AXA, AVIVA, Cigna, WPA and Vitality. If your insurer is not listed, you may contact the practice directly to confirm your coverage.

What is Mr Winston Kim's availability?

Mr Winston Kim's availability depends on the appointment slots open at any given time. On this page, you can check current availability, and if no slots are shown, you can request an appointment or contact the practice directly.

What payment methods does Mr Winston Kim offer?

You can pay for your consultation with Mr Winston Kim using the following methods: Self-paying.

What languages does Mr Winston Kim speak?

Mr Winston Kim is a orthopaedic Surgeon who offers consultations in English.

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