Mr James Langdon
GMC: 4720535Professional statement
Mr James Langdon is a highly experienced and skilled consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon. He practices in Hertfordshire where he offers his expertise in minimally invasive spinal surgery, specialising in conditions such as sciatica, spinal stenosis, back pain, spinal injections, and slipped disc treatment.
Mr Langdon's extensive knowledge and proficiency make him a trusted professional in the management of orthopaedic spinal conditions. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive spinal surgery and his areas of specialist expertise include spinal injections, disc surgery, spinal decompression, spinal fusion, cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) surgery. His commitment to providing top-notch medical care is evident in his current roles as a consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon at Spire Harpenden Hospital, Spire Bushey Hospital and One Stop Healthcare in Hemel Hempstead.
Mr Langdon trained at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and has been a consultant spinal surgeon since 2011. He undertakes between 150-200 spinal operations per year. He has excellent compliance with data entry into the British Spine Registry and prides himself on his outcomes.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Mr Langdon is actively engaged in research and academic pursuits. His research has been published in various peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals.
Mr Langdon is a member of esteemed professional organizations including the Royal College of Surgeons, the British Association of Spinal Surgeons, the Spine Society of Europe, and the British Orthopaedic Association. With his wealth of experience and dedication to advancing orthopaedic spinal care, Mr James Langdon is a distinguished practitioner who offers exceptional medical services to his patients.
Clinics
Spire Harpenden Hospital
Harpenden, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden AL5 4BP,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon, Spire Harpenden Hospital (2012-present)
Subspecialties
- Arm pain
- Back injuries
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- British Association of Spinal Surgeons
Education
- FRCS(Orth), Royal College of Surgeons (2009)
- MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2004)
Positions in organisations
- Clinical lead for spinal surgery, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (2013-2023)
- Clinical director for trauma, orthopaedics and spinal surgery, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (2017-2019)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Langdon's publications can be found on his ResearchGate profile.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- I cannot recommend Mr James Langdon highly enough. He took time to explain all treatment options clearly, allowing us to make an informed decision to proceed with surgery. The outcome has been life‑changing, taking me from being effectively housebound to living a normal life again. His aftercare was outstanding, and I felt informed, supported, and cared for throughout.
- Absolute Marvel, so Thankful to my Mum for helping me with this But a massive Thank you to Mr Langdon for giving me back my smile, Will be definitely coming back to see him when My Back goes again in the future
- Really helped me and treatment has made an amazing difference
- From my first meeting with Mr Langdon and his secretary Clare I knew I would be looked after and my symptoms and pain would be addressed and resolved. I would highly recommend Mr Langdon for spinal or back treatment/surgery.
- James' understanding of my problems, and the way that he dealt with them was absolutely brilliant. From initial consultation through the procedure and after care, I couldn't have wished for better treatment. After the final consultation I left feeling that James was a good friend.
- Spinal decompression surgery discectomy. I felt confident and cared for throughout the entire process. From my first consultation, information from Mr Langdon was clear and comprehensive. The surgery was very successful, my recovery is great & life-changing for the better!
- Very professional surgeon and excellent communicator. Cares about his patients very much. Clearly explained the pros and cons of a surgical option (after trying conservative treatments) and assembled a surgical team at short notice. The surgery could not have been more successful
- I recently had my back pain issues treated by Mr Langdon. He was very clear on all the options open to me, and on what the next steps would be. Professional, easy to talk to, and I am so glad I went to see Mr Langdon, I would highly recommend.