Dr Benoît COULIN
- FMH specialist in orthopedic surgery and traumatology of the musculoskeletal system
- French / English
Dr. Benoît Coulin is a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of hip and knee conditions.
With recognized expertise in sports injuries, degenerative joint diseases, and minimally invasive techniques, he helps his patients regain mobility, achieve lasting pain relief, and return to an active lifestyle.
Founder of the Coulin Center, he practices at OVI CLINIC and leading clinics in Geneva, combining scientific precision, technological innovation, and personalized care.
Vision and approach
Dr. Coulin believes that the best medicine is based on an individualized and multidisciplinary approach. He favors tailor-made protocols, combining conservative treatments, cutting-edge surgical techniques, and attentive follow-up.
His goal is clear: to restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life in the long term.
Training, teaching, and international collaboration
- Hospital training at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG)
- Fellowship in knee surgery with Prof. Sonnery-Cottet, Centre Santy (Lyon)
- Advanced training in osteoarthritis and joint replacement with Prof. Lustig (Lyon)
- International training in the United States: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston), Hospital for Special Surgery (New York)
- Scientific awards and presentations at European and international conferences
Specialties and Expertise
- Knee surgery (ligaments, meniscus, cartilage)
- Hip surgery
- Sports surgery and osteoarticular traumatology
- Knee and hip replacements
- Minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery
- Joint preservation techniques and cartilage regeneration
- Treatment of osteoarthritis and degenerative diseases
- Emergencies and complex fractures
Professional background and qualifications
- Doctorate in Medicine, University of Geneva
- FMH title of specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
- Passed the European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (EBOT) exam
- Passed the Swiss Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology exam – Harold Vasey Prize
- Graduate of Harvard Medical School (Boston, USA)
- Former Senior Registrar, Geneva University Hospitals
- Founder of the Coulin Center, a center dedicated to specialized orthopedic surgery
Practice locations
- OVI CLINIC
- Clinique des Grangettes – Geneva
- Clinique de la Colline – Geneva
- Clinique Générale Beaulieu – Geneva
Professional affiliations
- FMH – Swiss Medical Association
- Swiss Orthopaedics – Swiss Society for Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
- ESSKA – European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy
- International networks of surgeons specializing in hip and knee surgery