Private Neurosurgery in London
Highly specialised brain and spinal surgery
Our pioneering neurosurgical departments provide a complete range of surgical services for the diagnosis, surgical treatment and rehabilitation of all neurological disorders of the brain and spine
What is neurosurgery?
Neurosurgery describes the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system. This may involve the skull, brain or spine and can range from minimally invasive procedures for back pain to major intracranial surgery for tumours.
Our multidisciplinary team approach includes neurosurgeons, radiologists, neuropathologists, neurophysiologists, neuro-oncologists, ENT and maxillofacial surgeons working together to deliver the most effective treatment. Our diagnostic facilities, operating theatres and intensive care units are fully equipped to offer comprehensive care for even the most complex neurological problems.
We provide neurosurgical services for both adults and children.
Our expertise in neurosurgery
We combine advanced medical technology with the expertise of our world-class consultants to deliver everything from routine procedures to radiosurgery.
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Spinal disc surgery
Need to know
Your spine is made up of a column of bones (vertebrae), separated by spongy discs that act as shock absorbers. These discs can wear out with age or get damaged if you lift heavy things. A slipped disc is a common and painful condition that can be repaired with an endoscopic (keyhole) procedure.
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Craniofacial surgery
Need to know
Craniofacial reconstruction surgery can improve or correct a range of deformities of the skull as well as damage caused by trauma to the head or face. Our multidisciplinary teams of surgeons will work together to rebuild tissue, facial features and bone structure to achieve the best cosmetic result.
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Selective dorsal rhizotomy SDR
Need to know
Spastic diplegia is a condition that affects around 25% of children born with cerebral palsy. Children with this condition can find it difficult to walk due to stiffness (spasticity) in their legs. Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) treatment cuts selected nerve roots in the spinal cord to reduce stiffness.
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Gamma Knife treatment
Need to know
The Leksell Gamma Knife isn't a knife at all. It was developed by a Swedish neurosurgeon who wanted to emphasize surgical precision in its delivery of gamma rays. As a state-of-the-art piece of equipment it allows a consultant to direct radiation beams to specific areas within a patient's head without...
How does Gamma Knife treatment work?
Our neurosurgeons
Our locations
From complex brain and spinal neurosurgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional neurosurgical care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Patient stories
Jude's story
Thanks to a specialised procedure at The Portland Hospital, eight-year-old football fan Jude isn't letting cerebral palsy slow him down.
Charlotte's scoliosis treatment
Charlotte’s life would be very different if she hadn’t received treatment quickly for scoliosis. Fortunately her surgery was a complete success.
The London Gamma Knife Centre
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020 7079 4344