
Mr Kevin Sean O´Neill Neurosurgery in Central London
Mr Kevin Sean O´Neill

Top Doctors Awards: 2017 and 2022
BSc MB BS FRCS(Eng) FRCS(SN)
GMC: 3342507Professional statement
Mr Kevin Sean O’Neill is a consultant neurosurgeon in prominent clinics across London. He is nationally and internationally renowned for his knowledge and precision in numerous areas of his field, including brain tumour surgery, spinal surgery, neuro-oncology and peripheral nerve surgery.
Mr O’Neill is one of London’s most reputable neurosurgeons. Extensive training and decades of professional experience have led to him becoming the Head of Neurosurgery at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in England. He is also an honorary senior lecturer at the Division of Clinical Neuroscience for the college. Patients can access his private services at the well-known clinics of Cleveland Clinic London and Charing Cross Hospital. Spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery account for many of his elective procedures.
He has also made remarkable contributions to clinical research. In 2004, Mr O’Neill co-founded the Brain Tumour Research Campaign charity to seed fund a research program that has since been awarded as a PI Centre of Excellence. Throughout his training and professional career, he has produced numerous research papers. His research includes investigations into neuro-protection and brain tumour invasion, as well as spinal cord and peripheral nerve regeneration. Above all, his research aims to develop new technologies and treatments.
Additionally, he plays an important role in various professional bodies. This includes the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS), the British Neuro-Oncology Society (BNOS) and the British Neurosurgical Research Group (BNRG).
Mr O’Neill is one of London’s most reputable neurosurgeons. Extensive training and decades of professional experience have led to him becoming the Head of Neurosurgery at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in England. He is also an honorary senior lecturer at the Division of Clinical Neuroscience for the college. Patients can access his private services at the well-known clinics of Cleveland Clinic London and Charing Cross Hospital. Spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery account for many of his elective procedures.
He has also made remarkable contributions to clinical research. In 2004, Mr O’Neill co-founded the Brain Tumour Research Campaign charity to seed fund a research program that has since been awarded as a PI Centre of Excellence. Throughout his training and professional career, he has produced numerous research papers. His research includes investigations into neuro-protection and brain tumour invasion, as well as spinal cord and peripheral nerve regeneration. Above all, his research aims to develop new technologies and treatments.
Additionally, he plays an important role in various professional bodies. This includes the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS), the British Neuro-Oncology Society (BNOS) and the British Neurosurgical Research Group (BNRG).
Clinics

Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre
Central London, 24 Portland Place, W1B 1LU,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 37 years of experience
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, Charing Cross Hospital, West London (present)
Subspecialties
- Brain tumour
- Peripheral nerve surgery
Professional memberships
- Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)
- British Neuro-Oncology Society (BNOS)
Education
- FRCS (SN) Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (Surgical Neurology)
- FRCS (Eng) Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (England)
Teaching posts
- Lecturer, St George's Hospital Medical School (1995 - 1997)
- MDT Chair for Brain & CNS Oncology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (2011 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Co-Founder and Chairman of the Brain Tumour Research Campaign
Publications and conferences
- Mr O'Neill featured in BBC Two's Hospital.
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3342507
Reviews
Overall Rating
40 total reviews5.0
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- Genuinely one of the nicest, knowledgeable and caring Neurosurgeon and person I’ve met in a long time. A wonderful human being who considers his patients life circumstances and best pathway forward. Highly recommend. Thank you, I trust I’m in safe hands. Afirah Azmi
- Fantastic initial consultation with Mr O’Neill. He took the time to listen and was very thorough. I would highly recommend.
- I would highly recommend Mr O’Neill
- Mr O'Neil was very kind to my elderly mother and completely understood her pain issues, which has been overlooked before now because of her age. It was very important to us that she felt someone was finally listening to her and was clear about realistic solutions going forward.
- Follow up still awaited
- Very professional and thorough consultation and excellent initial follow up
- Extremely pleased with Mr O'Neill's consultation.
- Extremely pleased with Mr O'Neill's consultation.
- Thank you very much we get help