Mr Vittorio Russo

Mr Vittorio Russo is a Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon with expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of spinal disorders. His practice encompasses both routine and highly complex spinal conditions, with a particular focus on delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care.

He has extensive experience in spinal oncology, managing both primary and metastatic tumours involving the spinal cord, spinal nerves, vertebrae and adjacent structures. In addition, he treats complex degenerative spinal conditions, spinal deformities, disorders of the cranio-cervical junction, and patients requiring revision surgery following previous spinal procedures.

With specialist training in both neurosurgical and orthopaedic spinal surgery, Mr Russo has developed a comprehensive skill set that allows him to offer the full spectrum of contemporary spinal treatments. His advanced fellowship training at internationally recognised centres in London, Oxford and New Orleans has provided expertise in minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques, robotic-assisted procedures, motion-preserving spinal surgery, including cervical disc replacement, and complex spinal reconstruction.

A key aspect of Mr Russo’s practice is providing accurate diagnosis, clear guidance and treatment plans tailored to each individual. He recognises that many spinal conditions can be managed successfully without surgery and prioritises conservative treatment whenever appropriate. When surgery is necessary, he aims to achieve the best possible outcome using the least invasive technique suitable for the condition.

Mr Russo serves as a consultant at two leading specialist centres in the United Kingdom: the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at UCLH and Cleveland Clinic London Hospital. In these roles, he manages patients with a broad range of challenging spinal disorders. He also holds an honorary academic appointment as Associate Professor at University College London.

Alongside his clinical work, Mr Russo is actively engaged in research, education and professional training. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and regularly contributes to national and international scientific meetings. His contributions to spinal surgery have been recognised through awards from organisations such as the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, the British Association of Spine Surgeons and the Scoliosis Research Society.

Throughout his career, Mr Russo has undertaken several leadership responsibilities, including serving as Deputy Clinical Director between 2018 and 2021. He has also led services for metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC), helping to develop and deliver coordinated pathways of care for patients requiring urgent specialist management.

Education

Mr Russo completed specialist training in both neurosurgery and orthopaedic spinal surgery through a highly competitive programme with a strong emphasis on complex spinal conditions and advanced surgical techniques.

His fellowship training took place at renowned institutions in both the United Kingdom and the United States, where he gained extensive experience in spinal tumour surgery, spinal deformity correction, cranio-cervical junction disorders and complex spinal reconstruction. His training included appointments at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, and LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.

This broad and specialised training provided advanced expertise in the management of degenerative spinal disease, revision spinal surgery, spinal trauma, spinal tumours and complex reconstructive procedures, enabling him to care for patients with some of the most challenging spinal conditions.