Manuel Godinho

Biographical summary

Manuel Godinho — English-speaking Orthopaedic Surgeon in Porto, Hip Specialist for Children and Adults

In-person consultations in Porto · online consultations from Porto, Lisbon, and across Europe · English, Portuguese, German, Spanish

Dr. Manuel Godinho is an orthopaedic surgeon and traumatologist specializing in the hip joint: hip arthrosis and impingement, hip dysplasia, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, hip instability and injuries, fractures of the femoral neck and pelvis, as well as hip arthroplasty (replacement), revision arthroplasty, and joint-preserving hip surgery.

He is a highly promising and dedicated young specialist — his orthopaedics and traumatology specialist degree was awarded with one of the highest final grades on record (19.73 out of 20). At the same time, he already has substantial hands-on experience: 2,608 surgical procedures during his residency, 992 of them as primary surgeon, plus fellowships at leading hip surgery centres in Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

About the Doctor

Dr. Godinho completed his residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at ULS Entre Douro e Vouga (2020–2025) — one of the most surgically intensive training programmes in the country, judging by the volume of procedures performed. Beyond the hip, he has substantial surgical experience in the knee, wrist and hand, lower leg and ankle, foot, shoulder, spine, and elbow — making him an orthopaedic surgeon with a broad general foundation and a focused hip subspecialty.

Alongside his residency, he completed international surgical fellowships in hip surgery: at OCM Klinik (Munich, Germany) — hip-preserving surgery and sports-related hip pathology under Prof. Michael Dienst; at University College London Hospitals (UK) — hip surgery in the Young Adult Hip Unit under Mr Johan Witt; and at Denver Health Medical Center (USA) — pelvic and acetabular trauma under Dr. Cyril Mauffrey. Earlier, in 2016, he completed an orthopaedic placement at Spitalzentrum Biel (Switzerland).

He is academically active — author and co-author of 14 scientific papers, 40 oral presentations, and 19 posters at national and international orthopaedics and traumatology congresses, with a particular focus on hip surgery, arthroplasty, trauma, and digital health.

In addition to adult orthopaedics, Dr. Godinho also has experience in paediatric orthopaedics and trauma, including in newborns.

Education and Experience

Dr. Godinho graduated from the Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto (Integrated Master's in Medicine, 2008–2014).

From 2020 to 2021, he completed postgraduate training in Sports Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto. From 2021 to 2023, he completed the CursoCOT postgraduate programme in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology in Spain. From 2020 to 2025, he completed his residency in Orthopaedics and Traumatology at ULS Entre Douro e Vouga. Since 2026, he has been a board-certified Specialist in Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

Member of professional societies: the Portuguese Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SPOT), the Portuguese Society of Arthroscopy and Traumatology (SPAT), ISHA — The Hip Preservation Society, AO Trauma, and the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT).

Registered with the Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos), license No. 58605.

Hip arthrosis (osteoarthritis) — assessment, monitoring, and discussion of treatment options
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) — diagnosis and treatment, including minimally invasive surgery
Hip dysplasia
Hip pain — diagnostic evaluation of the underlying cause, including in athletes
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (trochanteritis)
Hip instability and injuries, including sports-related
Fractures of the femoral neck, femur, and pertrochanteric/intertrochanteric fractures
General adult orthopaedics and traumatology — knee, shoulder, elbow, hand, foot, ankle, and spine pain and injuries
Paediatric orthopaedics and traumatology — including in newborns
Second opinions on orthopaedic diagnoses and proposed treatment, including questions about joint replacement

What Happens During the Visit

Clinical examination and assessment — based on your history, examination, and available test results
Interpretation of X-ray, CT, and MRI results, including those performed in Portugal or abroad
Further diagnostic workup — referral for X-ray, ultrasound, CT, or MRI when needed
Treatment planning — conservative management, rehabilitation, or discussion of surgical options
Care coordination — referral to other UMC specialists or for surgical treatment when needed

Surgical Care

Dr. Godinho performs surgery for his UMC patients in the operating rooms of partner clinics — hip arthroplasty (primary and revision), joint-preserving and minimally invasive hip surgery for impingement and other conditions, surgical treatment of pelvic and femoral fractures, and other adult orthopaedic surgery. If you are followed by Dr. Godinho at UMC and surgery is indicated, he manages the case from the initial consultation through postoperative follow-up.

The list of procedures and their costs is available on request through the clinic reception: each operation is priced individually based on complexity, type of anaesthesia, and length of stay.

How to Book an Appointment

Dr. Godinho sees patients at the UMC Porto clinic and offers online consultations from Porto, Lisbon, and any other location. Appointments are available with or without health insurance, with or without a referral.

You can book an appointment in any of the following ways:

Through the online booking form on umc.clinic
Via the website chat
On WhatsApp
Through the Telegram bot @umcl_bot
By phone — we're always available and speak Englisg