Professional statement
Mr Andraay Leung is a consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon in Birmingham and Stourbridge specialising in spinal degenerative conditions, adult spinal deformity, spinal trauma, spinopelvic conditions and minimally invasive spinal surgery. His practice is exclusively in spinal surgery, encompassing the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
Mr Leung obtained his medical degree from the University of Glasgow and pursued further training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery within the West of Scotland region. Following this, he completed complex orthopaedic-neurosurgical spinal fellowships at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. He was appointed as a Consultant Spinal Surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) in 2020.
Mr Leung is deeply invested in teaching and research. He is currently the post-CCT spinal fellowship lead for the QEHB. He holds the post of Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, and previously at the University of Glasgow. He was an associate principal investigator in two multiple multi-centre, randomised controlled trials focusing on spinal trauma. Additionally, he was on the steering committee of a multi-centre observational study into cauda equina syndrome (UCES), with this work was featured in various peer-reviewed journals. Recognised for his expertise, he was invited to join the teaching faculty for the UK Advanced Spinal Trauma course organised by AO Spine.
Mr Leung continues to hold leadership roles within his speciality and beyond. He is currently the Deputy Lead for the West Midlands Regional Spinal Network. He served as Councillor for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow from 2018 to 2021, representing surgeons outside Scotland. Additionally, he was selected to attend the Future Leaders Programme for Surgeons with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2022-23. Actively engaged in various professional organisations, he is a member of the British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS), AO Spine (teaching faculty), Scoliosis Research Society (Candidate Member) and British Scoliosis Society.
Mr Leung also has medicolegal expert certification with Strathclyde University / Inspire MediLaw.
Mr Leung offers private consultations at Harborne Hospital (Tuesday PM), Stourside Hospital (Monday PM) and virtual consultations (ad hoc).
Clinics
The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare
Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, B15 2FQ,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (present)
Subspecialties
- Degenerative spinal conditions
- Spinal trauma
Professional memberships
- British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS) (www.spinesurgeons.ac.uk) - Consultant Member
- Scoliosis Research Society (www.srs.org) - Candidate Member
Education
- MBChB, University of Glasgow (2007)
- MRCS (2011)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Associate Clinical Professor (Birmingham Medical School 2025 - present)
- Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer (University of Birmingham 2020-2025)
Positions in organisations
- Deputy Lead, West Midlands Regional Spinal Network, NHS England
Publications and conferences
- You can read Mr Leung's research via his ResearchGate profile.
- BONE Collaborative. Weight-bearing in Ankle Fractures: an Audit of UK Practice. The Foot 2019; 39: 28-36. (Member of the BONE Collaborative). PMID: 30933870
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- I was referred to Mr. Leung by another consultant I had initially seen. Mr. Leung was excellent! His explanations were extremely clear, professional, future plan laid out very well for my condition and deep down, I knew instantly that I was in very good hands. Highly recommend!
- My experience was excellent since it was provided by totally professional and competent surgeon.
- Very friendly and efficient
- I was looked after very well by all the staff. I was extremely pleased with how I was treated.
- A very clear and detailed explanation of the procedure to be carried out.
- In my opinion I was treated with respect, I was listened to, I had a thorough examination and was then given relevant information allowing me to be involved in decisions on my future care. I would have no hesitation in recommending others to seek care from Mr Leung.
- It was helpful and reassuring.
- I was worried but the staff, especially Andraay made me comfortable, Andraay is a highly skilled professional and yet made me feel very comfortable by the way he explained things to me in terms I understood, a lovely person to deal with, perfect.
- Excellent. Made great strides into improving my condition.