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Professional statement
Mr Ravindra Nannapaneni is a leading Consultant Neurosurgeon in Cardiff and Newport who specialises in diseases and disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine, causing back and neck pain. He uses minimally invasive techniques and regularly undertakes surgery for complex intradural conditions including spinal tumours. His other areas of expertise include the management of hydrocephalus and brain tumours.
Since 2005, Mr Nannapaneni has been a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon at the University Hospital of Wales NHS in Cardiff. His private practice is held at Spire Cardiff Hospital and St Joseph's Hospital in Newport, where he offers face-to-face, telephone and video consultations.
Mr Nannapaneni regularly performs lumbar microdiscectomy, anterior cervical discectomy, cervical foramenotomy, disc replacement surgery, laminoplasty , spinal fixation, endoscopic and open brain surgery. He has undertaken fellowships in Spinal neurosurgery and skull base surgery.
Clinics
Glamorgan House, Croescadarn Road, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8XLMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 35 years of experience
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, Spire Cardiff Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Degenerative disc disease
- Minimally invasive spinal surgery
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Glasgow and London
- Society of British Neurological Surgeons
Education
- MB BS, Andhra (1992)
- FRCS Glasgow ( 1997)
Publications and conferences
- View Mr Nannapaneni's publications on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 4779261
Content
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- Mr Ravindra's bedside manner was cold and rude. I had to step out of the consultation to take some time to calm down because of his lack of empathy and cold manner.
- Very patient, respectful and kind doctor. Felt seen, heard and helped, in order to aid me to find out what is going on with me. I would recommend the doctor to anyone who is struggling with making sense of their ailments.
- The treatment I received was exemplary from everyone I came in contact with. They were so attentive and saw to my every need and comfort. I would certainly recommend this hospital and all the staff to anyone who is contemplating going private for an operation to use these service
- Great service, professional.
- Seem to know what he's talking about
- Mr Nannapaneni was my surgeon for a very difficult surgery a few years ago (which had an outstanding outcome), so when my current issue arose I had not a moment’s hesitation in booking in. Kind, compassionate, and highly skilled. Highly recommended.
- E consultation with Mr Nannapaneni who had taken the time before hand to review scans and then give a very thorough considered opinion and management plan
- Mr Nannapaneni is friendly and caring. He explains clearly the treatment needed in a courteous manner.
- Very knowledgeable, very thorough in his explanation of my unusual condition. Absolutely recommend. Thank you.