Video
An introduction to Mr Neil Doward
Revered consultant neurosurgeon Mr Neil Dorward explains why he decided to pursue neurosur...
Professional statement
Mr Neil Dorward is a distinguished consultant neurosurgeon based in London. He is renowned for his expertise in low back pain, degenerative disc disease, pituitary tumours, sciatica, meningioma, and brain tumours.
Before qualifying in medicine from St Mary's Hospital Medical School in 1989, Mr Dorward obtained a degree in neurosciences from the University of London. He then pursued specialist training in neurosurgery, dedicating several years to complete a research degree centring on the use of technology in intra-operate image guidance for neurosurgery. Mr Dorward is an appointed fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Surgeons Surgical Neurology section and has been awarded a Master of Surgery degree from the University of London. He serves as a consultant neurosurgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and also holds the esteemed positions of clinical lead for piuitary and central skull base surgery. Mr Dorward sees private patients at HCA The Wellington Hospital and Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre.
Mr Dorward is a clinical research programme director and is a faculty member for neurosurgery training courses with the Royal College of Surgeons. He has published numerous academic papers which appear in peer reviewed journals.
Before qualifying in medicine from St Mary's Hospital Medical School in 1989, Mr Dorward obtained a degree in neurosciences from the University of London. He then pursued specialist training in neurosurgery, dedicating several years to complete a research degree centring on the use of technology in intra-operate image guidance for neurosurgery. Mr Dorward is an appointed fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Surgeons Surgical Neurology section and has been awarded a Master of Surgery degree from the University of London. He serves as a consultant neurosurgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and also holds the esteemed positions of clinical lead for piuitary and central skull base surgery. Mr Dorward sees private patients at HCA The Wellington Hospital and Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre.
Mr Dorward is a clinical research programme director and is a faculty member for neurosurgery training courses with the Royal College of Surgeons. He has published numerous academic papers which appear in peer reviewed journals.
Clinics
15-17 Lodge Road, Central London, NW8 7JAMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 37 years of experience
- Consultant neurosurgeon, HCA The Wellington Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Artificial disc replacement
- Brain tumour
Education
- BSc, Neurosciences, University of London (1986)
- MBBS, Bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery, St Mary's Hospital Medical School (1989)
Teaching posts
- Faculty member, Neurosurgery training courses, Royal College of Surgeons (present)
Positions in organisations
- Clinical research programme director (present)
- Clinical lead for endoscopic neurosurgery and clinical governance, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (present)
Publications and conferences
- You can see some of Mr Dorward's academic work on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3405581
Content
Health content
Article
Cervical disc replacement doesn't have to be a pain in the neck
A cervical disc replacement (CDR) is a surgery to treat diseased discs – such as herniated...
Video
Pituitary tumours: all you need to know
Leading consultant neurosurgeon Mr Neil Dorward discusses everything you need to know abou...