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Professional statement
Mr David Bell is a London-based neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spinal surgery. His NHS practice is King’s College Hospital where he is a key part of the supra-regional complex spine team, he also operates at a number of prominent private clinics including HCA UK at The Shard.
His specialist interests are degenerative spinal disease, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), disc replacement surgery, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty, back pain surgery, spinal tumours and spinal fractures. Mr Bell also specialises in basivertebral nerve ablation, an advanced, minimally invasive technique designed to treat long-term disc-related back pain.
Mr Bell strongly supports a multidisciplinary approach to all disorders of the spine and regularly leads MDT (medical diagnosis and therapy) spine and neuro-oncology meetings.
Clinics
Central London, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, SE1Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 30 years of experience
- Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon, London Bridge Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Complex spine surgery
- Basivertebral nerve ablation
Professional memberships
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons
Education
- Fellowship in Neurosurgery (2007)
- Graduated at the University of Edinburgh Medical School (1996)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4338473
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- 1st class consultation with David Bell , I had spinal surgery 7 yrs by David Bell & I always feel at ease with him & he explains everything in great detail which is reassuring .
- He was very reassuring and put me at ease. Very professional. The operation went well with a short recovery. I am now completely pain free and this given me my life back.
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- Outstanding Professional surgeon, excellent patient communication, dedication, highly skilled and caring. Highly recommended, one of the best
- Highly professional service on all levels. Mr Bell approachable clear and decisive about diagnosis and treatment plan. Could not have done more to help me.
- Highly professional service on all levels. Mr Bell approachable clear and decisive about diagnosis and treatment plan. Could not have done more to help me.