
Mr Daniel FaganConsultant spinal surgeon in Darlington
Mr Daniel Fagan
MBChb MRCS (Eng) FRCS (Tr & Orth)
GMC: 4219910Professional statement
Mr Daniel Fagan is a leading consultant spinal surgeon based in Darlington, Harrogate and Stockton-on-Tees who specialises in balloon kyphoplasty, adult degenerative spinal conditions and minimally invasive spinal surgery, alongside percutaneous discectomy, cervical disc replacement and low back pain. He privately practises at Woodlands Hospital, The Duchy Hospital and Nuffield Tees Hospital.
Mr Fagan is highly qualified with an MBChB from Bristol University in 1995 and also has an MRCS (Eng) and FRCS (Tr&Orth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His background in orthopaedic and trauma surgery has been developed over 25 years of practise, meaning he has a wide range of experience in the field. Furthermore, he has detailed spinal fellowship training and has developed his own expertise in treating painful conditions and adult scoliosis or deformity correction.
Mr Fagan, who is the only surgeon in the region to offer expertise in percutaneous discectomy, or laser discectomy, is also an expert in balloon kyphoplasty. He brought this treatment to patients with osteoporotic fractures in the area 16 years ago. He also has expertise in managing complex adult degenerative reconstruction and complex adult spinal trauma in isolation, or within the sphere of multiple-trauma and critically-injured patients.
Mr Fagan was an early adopter of minimally invasive treatment of back pain with minimal access spinal fusion in 2007 and of osteoporotic fractures of the spine with vertebral body augmentation, and his research into this, as well as various other orthopaedic and spinal surgery topics, has been published in various peer-reviewed journals. This has led to him being invited to speak at international meetings and teach these techniques to other consultants.
Mr Fagan is a respected clinical leader, and is an advisor for the National Institute of Clinical Excellence, the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee and is part of the senior management for clinical governance and patient safety at Woodlands Hospital. He is also a Clinical Chairman of Circle Health Group.
Mr Fagan is a member of various professional organisations including the British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS), British Scoliosis Society (BSS) and AO International Spine.
He also sits on the Local Health & Wellbeing Board as an elected member of Stockton Borough Council.
Mr Fagan is highly qualified with an MBChB from Bristol University in 1995 and also has an MRCS (Eng) and FRCS (Tr&Orth) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His background in orthopaedic and trauma surgery has been developed over 25 years of practise, meaning he has a wide range of experience in the field. Furthermore, he has detailed spinal fellowship training and has developed his own expertise in treating painful conditions and adult scoliosis or deformity correction.
Mr Fagan, who is the only surgeon in the region to offer expertise in percutaneous discectomy, or laser discectomy, is also an expert in balloon kyphoplasty. He brought this treatment to patients with osteoporotic fractures in the area 16 years ago. He also has expertise in managing complex adult degenerative reconstruction and complex adult spinal trauma in isolation, or within the sphere of multiple-trauma and critically-injured patients.
Mr Fagan was an early adopter of minimally invasive treatment of back pain with minimal access spinal fusion in 2007 and of osteoporotic fractures of the spine with vertebral body augmentation, and his research into this, as well as various other orthopaedic and spinal surgery topics, has been published in various peer-reviewed journals. This has led to him being invited to speak at international meetings and teach these techniques to other consultants.
Mr Fagan is a respected clinical leader, and is an advisor for the National Institute of Clinical Excellence, the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee and is part of the senior management for clinical governance and patient safety at Woodlands Hospital. He is also a Clinical Chairman of Circle Health Group.
Mr Fagan is a member of various professional organisations including the British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS), British Scoliosis Society (BSS) and AO International Spine.
He also sits on the Local Health & Wellbeing Board as an elected member of Stockton Borough Council.
Clinics

Woodlands Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Darlington, Morton Park, DL1 4PLMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 31 years of experience
- Consultant spinal surgeon, The Woodlands Hospital
Subspecialties
- Balloon kyphoplasty
- Adult degenerative spinal conditions
Professional memberships
- British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS)
- British Scoliosis Society (BSS)
Education
- Spinal Fellowship, QMC Nottingham (2005)
- FRCS (Tr&Orth), Royal College of Surgeons London (2004)
Teaching posts
- Consultant Spinal Surgeon James Cook University Hospital (2006 - 2012)
Positions in organisations
- Advisor, National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE)
- Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Woodlands Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Registration number: 4219910
Reviews
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- It give you a confidence feeling. It is kind, and very professional. The staff who works with Mr.Fagan is acting in same manner, offering you the feeling of ' everything it will be ok, we are doing all what is in our power to solve your problems'. Thank you for all.
- Discussed problem and advised on treatment and requirements to resolve the problem with plan of action to resolve issueDoctor's response -Thank you very much for this great feedback, Best wishes from Dan and all my team at SpineArt
- fabulous service- able to talk directly with the Practice Manager about appointments, bookings for treatment and my account. I see the same Surgeon throughout and he is very friendly, knowledgeable and reassuring. Highly recommend.Doctor's response -Lovely to hear such great feedback, and also for my practice manager Bev who is lovely and a real asset to the practice. Best wishes from all of us!