Dr. Lucas Kleijn: Anterior Approach Hip Expert

Living with hip pain doesn’t have to be your reality. Thanks to Healthcare Abroad and the EU Cross Border Directive, Irish patients can access life-changing treatment in as little as 20 days—no private health insurance needed. Take control of your health and reclaim your life with the expertise of Dr. Lucas Kleijn.

Dr. Kleijn specializes in the Direct Anterior Approach to hip surgery, a cutting-edge method that offers faster recovery, less pain, and greater mobility compared to traditional techniques. This patient-focused approach avoids cutting major muscles, helping you get back on your feet sooner. To see the results firsthand, watch Richie Power move freely just three days after his second hip surgery with Healthcare Abroad.

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Why Choose Dr. Lucas Kleijn and the Anterior Approach?

With over 2,000 anterior approach hip surgeries performed, Dr. Kleijn is a leading expert in Europe. The benefits of this innovative technique include:

• Faster Recovery: Many patients leave the hospital within 2-3 days.
• Improved Mobility: No muscle cutting means a quicker return to your daily life.
• Unparalleled Patient Satisfaction: Read more about our success stories here or check out our Trustpilot reviews to hear from people just like you.

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Why Healthcare Abroad?

At Healthcare Abroad, we’re here to make your journey to recovery as smooth and stress-free as possible.

• No Waiting Lists: Choose a surgery date that suits you—no delays.
• World-Class Care: Spain’s healthcare system ranks #3 in Europe and #7 globally, and their state-of-the-art physiotherapy facilities are second to none.
• Fully Reimbursed Physio Sessions: Physiotherapy speeds up recovery, boosts mobility, and improves long-term outcomes. These 10 sessions in a state-of-the-art physiotherapy clinic are included in your plan and covered by the HSE.
• Dedicated Support: From securing GP referral letters to coordinating your accommodation, all you have to do is book your flights.
• Comprehensive Transport Services: Our dedicated Care and Transport Team provides free transfers between the airport, hotel, and hospital daily.

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Your Next Steps

You don’t need to wait in pain any longer. Let Healthcare Abroad guide you through the process. We’ll handle the paperwork, liaise with your GP, and ensure your treatment is fully reimbursed by the HSE. This is a patient-led scheme, so you’re in control—choose your surgery date and start your journey to a pain-free life today.

Call us at +353 01 267 8011, email us at info@healthcareabroad.ie, or fill out our consent form to get started. Your health shouldn’t wait, and neither should you.

Take the first step and discover how we’ve helped nearly 2,000 Irish patients—read their inspiring patient stories here.

– Primary hip arthroplasty through the Direct Anterior Approach

– Shoulder and knee arthroplasty

– Degree in Medicine, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands 1997

– Orthopedic / Trauma surgeon, University of Maastricht 2005

– 12 month Scolarship Shoulder surgery Auckland, New Zealand 2017

– Orthopedic surgeon in the Netherlands, Helmond since 2005

– Various trainings in fracture care in Cairo, Aachen and Innsbruck

– Various publications on Osteomyelitis, functional improvement after knee surgery and after the direct anterior approach

– Medical manager 2010-2016

– MUMC internship supervisor

– Member of the Dutch committee for peer quality inspection (CKV)

– Introducing of the Anterior approach for the HCB Dénia 2023