Priv.-Doz. Dr. med.
Philipp A. Michel
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Philipp A. Michel
Specialist in knee and hip arthroplasty – with robot-assisted expertise
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Philipp A. Michel is a proven specialist in knee and hip arthroplasty with many years of clinical experience and excellent scientific qualifications. He will be joining the team of doctors at ETHIANUM in Heidelberg in July 2025.
His mission: scientifically sound, cutting-edge medicine, state-of-the-art surgical technology and individual patient care – for the best possible joint function, sustainable quality of life and maximum satisfaction.
Dr. Michel completed his medical studies at the University of Heidelberg (Medical Faculty Mannheim) from 2006 to 2013.
At the same time, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Health Economics at the Mannheim Institute for Public Health from 2009 to 2013, funded by a scholarship. In 2014, he received his doctorate in medicine with a thesis on diabetic retinopathy.
From 2013 to 2025, Dr. Michel worked at the Clinic for Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery at Münster University Hospital, initially in further training, later as a specialist, senior physician and finally as head of the endoprosthetics department. In 2019, he was recognised as a specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery. In 2022, he qualified as a professor with a scientific thesis on tendon, ligament and meniscus injuries of the knee joint. This was followed by additional training in special trauma surgery (2023) and physical therapy (2025).
His clinical focus is on robot-assisted knee arthroplasty using the CORI™ system from Smith & Nephew and minimally invasive hip arthroplasty using the AMIS technique. Both procedures enable particularly precise, individually tailored and tissue-sparing treatment – even in complex or post-traumatic cases.
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Michel is married and his wife is expecting their second daughter. In his free time, he enjoys golf, tennis and skiing.
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Philipp A. Michel
State-of-the-art robot-assisted surgery for maximum precision
Using state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Michel precisely adapts joint replacements to the individual anatomy of his patients. Possible advantages for you:
- Highest precision thanks to intraoperative real-time data and robot-assisted implant placement
- Personalised planning using image-free 3D modelling directly during the operation
- Potentially faster recovery thanks to minimally invasive techniques, less tissue damage and reduced blood loss
- Optimised joint function through exact alignment of the implant and precise ligament tension – for the most natural feeling of movement possible
Professional career
- 2006 – 2013: Studied human medicine, University of Heidelberg (Medical Faculty Mannheim)
- 2009 – 2013: Master’s degree in Health Economics (M.Sc.), Mannheim Institute for Public Health
- 2014: Doctorate (Dr. med.), University Medical Centre Mannheim
- 2013 – 2025: Medical work at Münster University Hospital, Clinic for Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. med. M.J. Raschke)
- 2019: Specialist qualification in orthopaedics and trauma surgery
- 2022: Habilitation (topic: tendon, ligament and meniscus injuries of the knee joint)
- 2022 – 2025: Senior physician and head of the endoprosthetics department
- 2023: Additional training in special accident surgery
- 2025: Additional training in physical therapy
- From 07/2025: Specialist at the practice of Prof. Holstein, ETHIANUM Heidelberg
»The use of the robot-assisted CORI™ system in joint replacement increases the precision of the adaptation to the patient’s anatomy. This protects the surrounding tissue and bone and usually results in a shorter hospital stay.«
Quote from Dr. med. Phillip A. Michel
Further links
Orthopaedics of the hip
Pain in the hip or hip joint can have various causes. We have summarised the most common causes of pain for you. Read in compact form which methods we can use to successfully treat your hip pain.
