Mr Christos Tolias
Professional statement
Mr Christos Tolias is a leading neurosurgeon based in London. Practising at The London Neurosurgery Partnership and King's College Hospital, where he serves as clinical lead. He is also lead for neurovascular surgery, specialising in vascular problems of the brain and spinal cord as well as spinal problems that cause sciatica, arm pain, and back pain.
In 2006, he became the first surgeon in Britain to carry out a non-occlusive cerebral vascular bypass operation, his team re-routed the blood supply within the brain of a patient using ELANA technology. He is the director of the only accredited Neurovascular Clinical Training Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in the UK and has large research experience with an extensive publication record.
Mr Tolias, who possesses extensive research experience in traumatic brain injury and the mechanisms of brain cell death, successfully completed a clinical fellowship in neurosurgery in Richmond, Virginia, USA befotre going on to achieve a PhD in biological sciences at the University of Warwick.
Clinics
London Neurosurgery Partnership (HCA)
W1G Marylebone London, 78 Harley St, London W1G 7HJMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 37 years of experience
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, London Neurosurgery Partnership (2010 - present)
Subspecialties
- Spinal surgery - back and neck
- Brain haemorrhage
Professional memberships
- Member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Member of Royal College of Surgeons of England
Education
- MBBS, Athens National University, Athens, Greece (1989)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. - F.R.C.S, UK (1994)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (present)
Publications and conferences
- "Response to: a web-based referral system for neurosurgery--a solution to our problems?". British journal of neurosurgery (2012)
- "Lumbar drainage in aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage". British journal of neurosurgery (2011)
Prizes and awards
- First surgeon in the UK to perform the non-occlusive cerebral vascular bypass technique.
- 1st Prize (Harrison Prize) Naughton Dunn Club Meeting, Birmingham (1992)
Languages spoken
- English
- Greek
Reviews
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- Friendly/Professional staff. Mr Tolias is the best at what he does. 2 years and I’ve never had a reason to complain or change my mind. He’s the absolute Best. I’ll recommend him over and over again. Services/treatment is a 10/10
- I found DR Tolias informative and calm when explaining my condition. This really help guide me through a stressful time.
- Mr Tolias has provided excellent care for me following a cerebral aneurysm in 2022 - his incredible skill, professionalism and empathy always leave me feeling safe and confident in his care.
- Mr Tolias has been absolutely wonderful in assessing and operating on my husband. We've really appreciated his patience with our many questions and the speed of replies to our emails has been reassuring. His experience, knowledge and kind bedside manner is excellent.
- Mr Tolias was excellent - his knowledge, expertise and candour has helped me in deciding on my next steps - I feel informed and able to proceed with treatment required
- Dr Tolias was very helpful and friendly and explained everything I needed to know. He answered all my question's and gave me reasonable answers to requests or queries I had.
- I received excellent care and treatment from Mr Tolias and his team. I have already recommended him to a colleague and would not hesitate to if someone I knew required his specialism.
- We were delighted to find Mr Tolias an eminent Neurosurgeon practicing at Kims. My husband was found to have an AVM in his brain. Mr Tolias explained the finding very thoroughly and gave us peace of mind. We were self pay. Thank you for a very positive experience at KIMS Hospital
- Yes very kind and good Doctor
- I am really pleased I actioned on a recommendation to see Mr Tolias for a second opinion