About
John Leach is a highly experienced Spinal Neurosurgeon in Manchester and the sub-specialty lead for spinal neurosurgery. He is renowned for his excellent patient-reported outcomes on the British Spine Registry, emphasizing non-operative management whenever possible and opting for minimally invasive operations when surgery is required. Dr. Leach has particular expertise in cervical spine surgery, including disc replacement, lumbar disc surgery, and spinal tumours.Dr. Leach hosts a multi-disciplinary meeting (MDT) with radiologists, pain specialists, and sports consultants to ensure the best possible care for his patients. He is highly regarded in his field and often treats athletes from Premier League and Championship football, Super League (rugby league), and Premiership (rugby union). Additionally, he serves as a medico-legal spinal expert, advising on cases of potential medical negligence.He is a council member of the British Association of Spine Surgeons and sits on the England advisory board (CRG) for neurosurgery and spine at Salford (Northern Care Alliance).