
Mr Jonathan HyamConsultant Neurosurgeon in Central London
Mr Jonathan Hyam
MBBS BSc(Hons) Dip(Microsurgery) FRCS(Eng) PgDipLATHE FHEA FRCS(Neuro.Surg) PhD(Oxon)
GMC: 6028322Professional statement
Mr Jonathan Hyam is highly renowned consultant brain and comprehensive spinal neurosurgeon at the leading National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square in London.
With over twenty years of experience, Mr Hyam specialises in managing and treating a wide of conditions, including spinal (back pain, sciatica, brachialgia, cervical stenosis), myelopathy/radiculopathy, peripheral nerve disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve compression), and cranial conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia, hydrocephalus, Parkinson’s, and dystonia. His interests include Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery, deep brain stimulation, cranioplastic reconstruction, and disc prolapse, as well as expertise in utilising focused ultrasound for treating tremors.
With a PhD in neurosurgery from the University of Oxford and a diploma in microscopic neurosurgery from the University of Zurich's Yasargil Neurosurgery Laboratory, Mr Hyam also serves as a specialist advisor to NICE for the British Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. He has been elected as President of the Royal Society of Medicine Clinical Neurosciences Section for 2022/2023.
Mr Hyam’s expertise and contributions to the field of neurosurgery have earned him a well-deserved reputation as a top neurosurgeon. With an impressive knowledge and work experience, Mr Hyam has received numerous accolades for his work, including the Resident Prize for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery from America’s Congress of Neurological Surgeons. His research interests focus on neurosurgery and have been published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, Nature Reviews Neurology, and The Lancet Neurology.
With over twenty years of experience, Mr Hyam specialises in managing and treating a wide of conditions, including spinal (back pain, sciatica, brachialgia, cervical stenosis), myelopathy/radiculopathy, peripheral nerve disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve compression), and cranial conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia, hydrocephalus, Parkinson’s, and dystonia. His interests include Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery, deep brain stimulation, cranioplastic reconstruction, and disc prolapse, as well as expertise in utilising focused ultrasound for treating tremors.
With a PhD in neurosurgery from the University of Oxford and a diploma in microscopic neurosurgery from the University of Zurich's Yasargil Neurosurgery Laboratory, Mr Hyam also serves as a specialist advisor to NICE for the British Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. He has been elected as President of the Royal Society of Medicine Clinical Neurosciences Section for 2022/2023.
Mr Hyam’s expertise and contributions to the field of neurosurgery have earned him a well-deserved reputation as a top neurosurgeon. With an impressive knowledge and work experience, Mr Hyam has received numerous accolades for his work, including the Resident Prize for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery from America’s Congress of Neurological Surgeons. His research interests focus on neurosurgery and have been published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, Nature Reviews Neurology, and The Lancet Neurology.
Clinics

Amethyst: Queen Square (GammaKnife) Radiosurgery Centre
Central London, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Amethyst UK Gamma Knife Centre , WC1N 3BGMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant Brain and Spinal Neurosurgeon, Queen Square Radiosurgery Centre, Amethyst UK London (present)
Subspecialties
- Acoustic neuroma
- Acoustic neuroma surgery
Professional memberships
- Fellow, The Royal College of Surgeons of Neurosurgery
- Fellow, The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Education
- Fellowship in Neurosurgery, The Royal College of Surgeons of England (2013)
- PhD, University of Oxford (2011)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Associate Professor in Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurology, University College London (former)
Positions in organisations
- President, Royal Society of Medicine, Clinical Neurosciences Section (2022/2023)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Hyam's research can be found on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- The Arris & Gale Lectureship in Physiology to the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2015)
- The American Congress of Neurological Surgeons’ Stereotactic & Functional Resident Award (2011)
Registration number: 6028322
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- I was very impressed indeed with my consultation with Mr Hyam. He and his team were extremely professional and very helpful. I felt I was in excellent hands.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind review!
- Vous méritez de reconnaissance car vous êtes très très dans votre serviceDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback
- Dr. Hyam was excellent in understanding the issues and being clear about the options available and his opinion as to what would work best for me. The level of professionalism was top class.Doctor's response -We are pleased to hear you had a positive experience!
- The care that was given was excellentDoctor's response -Thank you very much for kind words