Miss Hui-Ling KerrConsultant Spinal Surgeon in Gloucester
Miss Hui-Ling Kerr
FRCS MSc Med Ed (Hons)
GMC: 6092170Professional statement
Miss Hui-Ling Kerr is a highly respected consultant spinal surgeon based in Longford, Gloucester. She is renowned for her expertise in sciatica, spondylolisthesis and spinal surgery and also specialises in spinal cord compression, back pain and neck pain.
After completing a bachelor’s degree in speech science and communication at the University of London, Miss Kerr qualified in medicine in 2004 from Imperial College London. She completed her orthopaedic training in the Bristol deanery where she attained her Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2017. She then undertook several specialist fellowships in Ontario, Canada and Cardiff, Wales, during which time she gained invaluable experience and expertise in degenerative and trauma spine surgery and conducted research on chronic lumbar disc herniations and biomechanical treatment of high grade spondylolisthesis. Miss Kerr was appointed as a consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where she continues her specialist practice in adult degenerative spine and general orthopaedic trauma. She sees private patients at the Winfield Hospital in Longford, Gloucester.
Miss Kerr is actively involved in education and is a qualified ATLS instructor, having taught on more than sixteen provider courses. In 2013, she was awarded a Master’s in medical education with distinction from the University of Nottingham and in 2020, also completed the British Orthopaedic Association’s esteemed ‘Future Leaders’ programme. As well as training fellow medical professionals, Miss Kerr has been involved in the teaching of medical trainees at the University of Nottingham and students on the Royal College of Surgeons spinal course in Bristol and Cardiff.
Miss Kerr was the first elected female member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons’ executive committee and currently serves as the society’s membership representative, having previously held the position of diversity representative. She is a passionate promoter of inclusion in surgery and organised the first ‘Women in Spine’ educational meeting in the UK, amongst many other events. She has travelled internationally as an invited speaker on careers in spinal surgery and has given numerous presentations at key conferences of fellow spine specialists worldwide. Miss Kerr has authored twelve academic papers which are published in peer-reviewed journals.
After completing a bachelor’s degree in speech science and communication at the University of London, Miss Kerr qualified in medicine in 2004 from Imperial College London. She completed her orthopaedic training in the Bristol deanery where she attained her Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2017. She then undertook several specialist fellowships in Ontario, Canada and Cardiff, Wales, during which time she gained invaluable experience and expertise in degenerative and trauma spine surgery and conducted research on chronic lumbar disc herniations and biomechanical treatment of high grade spondylolisthesis. Miss Kerr was appointed as a consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where she continues her specialist practice in adult degenerative spine and general orthopaedic trauma. She sees private patients at the Winfield Hospital in Longford, Gloucester.
Miss Kerr is actively involved in education and is a qualified ATLS instructor, having taught on more than sixteen provider courses. In 2013, she was awarded a Master’s in medical education with distinction from the University of Nottingham and in 2020, also completed the British Orthopaedic Association’s esteemed ‘Future Leaders’ programme. As well as training fellow medical professionals, Miss Kerr has been involved in the teaching of medical trainees at the University of Nottingham and students on the Royal College of Surgeons spinal course in Bristol and Cardiff.
Miss Kerr was the first elected female member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons’ executive committee and currently serves as the society’s membership representative, having previously held the position of diversity representative. She is a passionate promoter of inclusion in surgery and organised the first ‘Women in Spine’ educational meeting in the UK, amongst many other events. She has travelled internationally as an invited speaker on careers in spinal surgery and has given numerous presentations at key conferences of fellow spine specialists worldwide. Miss Kerr has authored twelve academic papers which are published in peer-reviewed journals.
Clinics
Winfield Hospital
Gloucester, Tewkesbury Rd, Longford, Gloucester , GL2 9EEMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Consultant spinal surgeon, Winfield Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Adult degenerative spine conditions
- Ankylosing spondylitis
Professional memberships
- Member, British Association of Spinal Surgeons
Education
- BSc, Speech science and communication, University of London (2001)
- MBBS, Bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery, Imperial College London (2004)
Teaching posts
- Miss Kerr is a qualified ATLS instructor and has taught on numerous provider courses. She has also been involved in the teaching of medical trainees at the University of Nottingham and students on the Royal College of Surgeons spinal course in Bristol and Cardiff.
Positions in organisations
- Membership representative, British Association of Spinal Surgeons (2023 - present)
- Executive committee member, British Association of Spinal Surgeons (2021 - present)
Publications and conferences
- You can see some of Miss Kerr's academic work on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- Winner of Medtronic Fellows prize, Medtronic Fellows Premier Event, New Orleans, USA (2019)
- Winner of 2nd Best Oral Presentation, ‘Challenges to the enhanced recovery program in primary total hip and knee arthroplasty patients?’, Kerr H. Beard L. Teichmann D. Passmore W. Nasir A. Parmar M. Mutimer J., Podium presentation, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery National Conference, Cheltenham, UK (2012)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6092170
Reviews
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- I can't thank Dr Kerr enough. Highly professional and knowledgeable. The surgery was a success and has improved my health.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind review. I'm so glad the surgery has helped you.
- Miss Kerr is very polite and professional. She explains everything in detail and always answered my questions in a way that I understood. I would not hesitate in recommending her services to anyone who needs a spinal operation.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind review, I am so pleased that the operation has helped you.
- I cant really say anything negative as miss kerr has always been polite and helpful. From the time I have been under her care she has been fantastic in many ways. I really cant put i to words how she has made me feel being out of constant pain is the best thing. Thank youDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind review, I'm so pleased that my operation and the care I've given you has helped you.
- My day to day life has now been changed for the better after receiving injections into my coccyx. The pain was very debilitating and depressing. Miss Kerr has been a life saver.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind review, I'm so pleased that the injections I gave you have helped you.
- Ms Kerr and her team are absolutely amazing. The level of care and compassion I received, and continue to receive, is a crucial part of the care given. Ms Kerr is open and very informative about everything which really eases concerns. Thank you all very much.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind review, I try to always be compassionate and kind. It's been a pleasure to help you.
- I feel very privileged to be a patient of Miss Kerr. Miss Kerr has changed my life, the treatment I have received has been excellent. Miss Kerr always takes the time to explain every detail and answer any questions I have. I can't thank you enough.
- Miss Kerr, has been a lifesaver. The pain that I have suffered over the last three years has been mentally and physically debilitating. I am not feeling the pain as bad or as often as I did before. Can’t thank her enough.
- I had a nerve blocking injection in my neck, the procedure went really well. Miss Ker was very professional, she kept me informed and at ease during the procedure. Excellent job!
- I have had absolutely superb service relating to my spinal nerve block injection. Miss Hui -Ling Kerr made me feel reassured & comfortable during the procedure explaining every detail. I have had complete relief from my symptons.