Mr Shakil Patel
Professional statement
Mr Shakil Patel is an experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in adult and paediatric spinal surgery, treating patients in Nottingham. With over 15 years of experience, Mr Patel is skilled in various procedures from the cervical spine to the sacrum, such as complex spine reconstruction, and the treatment of spine deformities, spine fractures, degenerative spine disorders, paediatric scoliosis, and back pain.
Mr Patel graduated with an honour's degree in medicine from the University of Leicester in 2004. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2007. After undertaking higher specialist training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in the East Midlands South Deanery, he successfully earned a fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons in 2018, and went on to complete a fellowship in complex spinal surgery in Bristol.
Since 2019, Mr Patel has held a position as a consultant spinal surgeon at Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham. He is now also the centre’s paediatric spinal surgical lead and spine clinical governance lead, and the Nottingham representative to the East Midlands spinal network. Privately, Mr Patel practices at Spire Nottingham Hospital. In addition to his clinical work, Mr Patel is actively involved in research and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.
Clinics
Spire Nottingham Hospital
Tollerton, Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Nottingham Spire Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Adult and paediatric spinal deformity
- Adult degenerative disease
Professional memberships
- British Association of Spine Surgeons
- AO Spine
Education
- MBChB (Hons), Medicine, University of Leicester Medical School (2004)
- MRCS, Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (2008)
Positions in organisations
- Paediatric Spinal Surgical Lead, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham (2020-present)
- Spine Clinical Governance Lead, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham (2020-present)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Patel's publications can be found on ResearchGate
- Mr Patel has published 23 peer-reviewed articles, some of which are listed here:
Prizes and awards
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Travelling Fellowship (2018)
- Special Mention Poster Award, European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) (2017)
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Reviews
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- Mr Shakil Patel was EXCELLENT. I have scored him 5 out 5 for everything. He was exceedingly patient in explaining my spinal injury and asked me what I wanted re outcomes. I would recommend him wholeheartedly. The staff were friendly and helpful. The facilities are superb.
- Mr Shakil Patel is an absolute professional legend of a consultant and surgeon. Thank you, and this absolutely extends to the fantastic care and diligence from all the theatre, nursing and front of house team.
- Very informative, reassuring. He has explained the way forward and advised me what I can do until the next MRI is done. Lovely man
- Very impressed by the care and consideration shown by all the staff who could see I was in considerable pain at my appointment and who did everything possible to help.
- Dr Patel was very thorough with his examination and reading the results of a scan. He had an excellent manner explaining everything to my elderly Father and we felt confident in his diagnosis and treatment plan going forward
- Fantastic
- Extremely reassuring. Very professional. Explained everything so well. He listened. Can"t give enough praise.
- Extremely thorough consultation. Fantastic explanation of next steps.
- Very quick efficient and thorough treatment. Explained everything very clearly to us.