Professor Hilali Noordeen

Professional statement

Professor Hilali Noordeen is a highly distinguished consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon based in London renowned for his expertise in the treatment of spinal deformity, spinal injury, and scoliosis. With over 35 years’ experience, Professor Noordeen is proficient in all areas of minimally invasive spinal surgery, including vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty procedures. He sees both adult and paediatric patients.

Professor Noordeen, who consults privately at The Harley Street Hospital and at The Harley Street Clinic, originally qualified from the University of Oxford in 1985. He completed his specialist orthopaedic training in London, namely at Middlesex Hospital and at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, before going on to accomplish three fellowships in spinal surgery: the Wellington fellowship in Minneapolis, the AO trauma fellowship in Seattle, and a travelling fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons.

In addition to his private practice, Professor Noordeen has held consultant posts at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, The Princess Grace Hospital and The Portland Hospital, since his first appointment in 1995. Until 2010, he served at Great Ormond Street Hospital too. Professor Noordeen is also closely involved in medical education, and is at present, an associate professor at University College London and at the National University of Malaysia, as well as a visiting professor at the University of Columbia. 

Professor Noordeen continues to further his interest in clinical research as well, and currently has several patents in medical technology under his name for innovation in tissue regeneration. He is an associate editor at SPINE journal and a member of various professional organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Association, where he has also held committee member roles. As a senior and leading figure in his specialty, Professor Noordeen was additionally awarded with the prestigious ISOLA Prize in 1995 by the British Scoliosis Society.