
Mr Wai YoonConsultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon in Central London
Mr Wai Yoon
BSc(Hons) MBBS MRCS FRCS(Tr&Orth)
GMC: 4739579Professional statement
Mr Wai Yoon is a world-class consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon based in London and the East Midlands, known for delivering best-in-class care in paediatric and adult scoliosis, minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal cancer, back and neck pain, and sciatica.
A tier-one surgeon with international fellowship training in London and Australia, he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and recipient of the Charles Manning Award for innovation in early onset scoliosis.
Mr Yoon holds leadership roles for the NHS and in major professional societies including the Scoliosis Research Society, and leads cutting-edge research as Principal Investigator for the NIHR BOOST trial and Stem Cell research. Committed to clinical excellence and innovation, he remains at the forefront of spinal surgery—focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for every patient.
A tier-one surgeon with international fellowship training in London and Australia, he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and recipient of the Charles Manning Award for innovation in early onset scoliosis.
Mr Yoon holds leadership roles for the NHS and in major professional societies including the Scoliosis Research Society, and leads cutting-edge research as Principal Investigator for the NIHR BOOST trial and Stem Cell research. Committed to clinical excellence and innovation, he remains at the forefront of spinal surgery—focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for every patient.
Clinics

Nuffield Health at St Bartholomew's Hospital
Central London, 38 Giltspur Street,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon, Nuffield Health (St Bartholomew's Hospital and Leicester Hospital) (present)
Subspecialties
- Degenerative spinal conditions
- Minimally invasive techniques
Professional memberships
- British Association of Spinal Surgeons
- British Scoliosis Society
Education
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (2012)
- FRCS (Tr&Orth), Royal College of Surgeons (2012)
Positions in organisations
- Committee member, Scoliosis Research Society
- Committee member, European Spinal Society
Publications and conferences
- Mr Yoon's published research can be accessed on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
- Conferred, Charles Manning Award in recognition for his work on early onset scoliosis (2013)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4739579
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- Doctor Yoon is very thorough in his examinations and very skilled at what he does.
- So grateful and priviledged to have been diagnosed and treated by Doctor Yoon.