
Mr Yousaf Shah
Professional statement
Mr Yousaf Shah is a highly experienced and patient-focused consultant spinal surgeon based in Gloucestershire, practising at Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital and Ramsay Winfield Hospital. He specialises in spinal surgery with particular expertise in degenerative lumbar and cervical spine conditions such as sciatica and arm pain, spinal trauma, and cervical myelopathy. Mr Shah is known for delivering personalised, evidence-based care, ensuring that each patient receives treatment tailored to their individual needs.
After completing his Trauma and Orthopaedic training in the UK, Mr Shah undertook advanced sub-specialty spine fellowships in Reading and Oxford, focusing on degenerative spinal disorders and complex conditions, including scoliosis and spinal tumours. He also holds a Master’s degree in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff University, which enhances his technical expertise and approach to complex spinal surgery. His NHS practice is at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he also serves as Spinal Lead.
Committed to patient education and professional development, Mr Shah emphasises the importance of clear communication, ensuring patients fully understand their condition and treatment plan. He has presented nationally and internationally, and serves as a faculty member on an internationally recognised FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) examination preparation course. He is an active member of the British Association of Spine Surgeons, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, British Orthopaedic Association, and the British Trauma Society, reflecting his dedication to excellence in spinal surgery and ongoing professional growth.
Clinics

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital
Cheltenham, Hatherley Ln, Cheltenham GL51 6SY,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant spinal surgeon, Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital
Subspecialties
- Degenerative lumbar and cervical spinal conditions (sciatica and arm pain)
- Spinal trauma (osteoporotic and high-energy fractures)
Professional memberships
- Spine Fellowship (degenerative Spine Conditions), Reading, UK
- Spine Fellowship (complex Spinal Disorders including scoliosis and tumours), Oxford, UK
Education
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics), Royal College of Surgeons (2012)
- MSc Orthopaedic Engineering, Cardiff University (2008)
Teaching posts
- Faculty member, FRCS Trauma & Orthopaedic examination preparation course
Positions in organisations
- Spinal Lead, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSF)
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Reviews
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- I would like to thank Mr Shah for looking after my back during the past few years, fixing it and advising on the best way to maintain my active lifestyle an enjoy life whilst managing 2 hernia in my lower back disks. He takes time to listen and talk you through the issues and solutions and happy to discuss various options. I felt very looked after and in safe hands. Thank you again Mr Shah, I really appreciate your help with my back!
- Excellent treatment lovely clean hospital Mr Shah is for me the doctor and was very lucky to have him for my operation, he gave me back my life after 3 years of pain
- Exceptional doctor and hospital. Back issues resolved.
- Dear Mr Yousaf Shah, I would like to express my appreciation for the exceptional care you gave me. Your skill, patience, clear communication & kindness made me feel extremely reassured I was in the hands of a very capable, professional, Surgeon. A huge thank you to you & staff at Winfield Hospital.
- There is absolutely nothing I can fault with my treatment at the Winfield Hospital. Mr Shah always gives a warm welcome, very professional, and any questions answered without feeling rushed. Thank you.
- Mr Shah is empathetic and professional to his core, an excellent surgeon with the best bedside manners