Dr. Coulin is a renowned orthopedic surgeon, specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of hip and knee pathologies. With a recognized expertise in sports injuries, degenerative joint diseases and minimally invasive techniques, he supports his patients in their return to mobility, the lasting reduction of pain and the resumption of an active lifestyle.
Based in Geneva, Dr. Coulin offers complete and personalized care, adapted to each profile: osteoarthritis, meniscal tears, ligament lesions (ACL, MCL)... His practice combines conservative treatments (physiotherapy, infiltrations, joint injections) and cutting-edge surgical options, such as arthroscopy, joint preservation techniques, and hip and knee prosthetic replacement.
Thanks to the use of advanced imaging tools and a tailor-made approach, it optimizes results for both athletes and patients suffering from chronic pathologies. Committed to therapeutic education, he works closely with each patient to define the best strategy, whether medical or surgical, in order to achieve their mobility and quality of life objectives.
Whether you are facing chronic pain, joint stiffness or recovering from a sports injury, Dr. Coulin brings you reliable expert advice based on years of clinical experience and recognized surgical precision.
Significant traumatic cartilage damage can have devastating long-term consequences. Dr. Coulin uses cutting-edge techniques for repair, promoting cartilage regeneration. He uses techniques involving collagen membranes and the use of cell therapies.
As a doctor also dedicated to the management of emergencies, Dr. Coulin enjoys the possibility of emergency surgical care 24/24. He is frequently confronted with the treatment of victims of accidents and a large number of fractures affecting the upper and lower limbs.
Dr. Coulin’s initial surgical training in orthopedic surgery and traumatology at the Geneva University Hospitals has been enriched over the years.
Committed to providing his patients with the best in science, medical, and surgical care, Dr. Coulin traveled internationally to train with world-renowned surgeons. He continued his advanced surgical training at the Santy Center in Lyon, France, working alongside Professor Sonnery-Cottet, a globally recognized expert in anterior cruciate ligament tear repair. This experience enabled Dr. Coulin to master the repair techniques used for elite athletes.
In his pursuit of excellence, Dr. Coulin then trained at one of Europe’s top osteoarthritis centers under Professor Lustig, further refining his expertise in knee and hip prosthetic surgery. To expand his skills in robotic surgery, he trained in Boston at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, and later in New York at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery.
Currently a private consultant in Geneva, Dr. Coulin operates mainly at the Clinique des Grangettes and the Clinique de la Colline.
Dr. Coulin is an active member of numerous European and international societies and part of a global network of highly specialized surgeons, which serves as an invaluable resource for discussing and managing particularly complex cases to determine the most optimal treatment.
Among his many distinctions, Dr. Coulin was a laureate of the Swiss and European orthopedic and trauma surgery board examinations, as well as a graduate of Harvard Medical School.
Passionate about innovation and new technologies, Dr. Coulin actively collaborates with various health companies, especially in developing new treatments for cartilage damage management.
With exceptional commitment and passion, Dr. Coulin and his team strive to find a connection between your symptoms and a suitable solution, whether surgical or non-surgical.
Beyond surgery, Dr. Coulin aims to inspire and motivate his patients to embrace a more active lifestyle—an essential factor for overall health and for reducing morbidity and mortality risks.
Winner of the European Specialty Examination
European Board of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology EBOT
Winner of the Swiss Specialty Examination – Harold Vasey Prize
Specialist title in orthopedic surgery and traumatology FMH
Private practice, orthopedic surgery, Geneva, Switzerland
Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Surgical fellowship in hip and knee replacement, robotic surgery and arthritis treatment, new technologies
Santy Orthopedic Center for Knee Surgery and Professional Athletes, Lyon FIFA Medical Center of Excellence
Surgical Fellowship in Sports Surgery and Treatment of Athletes
MAKO robotic surgery and arthritis treatment Lyon School of Knee Surgery, Hospital of the Croix-Rousse, Lyon
Surgical Fellowship in Hip and Knee Replacement
Head of Clinic in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Geneva University Hospitals
Training in Orthopedic Surgery and Osteoarticular Traumatology
Geneva University Hospitals HUG
Faculty of Medicine of Lyon
