Degenerative disc disease - Doctors specialists of WPA - London

The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is a revered centre for excellence in private medical treatment located in central London. The highly experienced team offer specialist care for women, children and their families, with dedicated services for children and babies, women’s health and maternity care. With a wide range of highly recommended pregnancy services, including state-of-the-art scanning and expert physiotherapy, The Portland Hospital provides women with a wealth of maternity care options with safety at the heart of all treatment. In addition, the revered hospital offers comprehensive women’s health services, from menopause management to gynaecological surgery, led by highly experienced consultants including leading specialists in endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The Portland Hospital’s team of distinguished paediatric specialists also provides dedicated care for babies and children and the clinic is equipped with entertainment facilities for young patients to ensure their visit is a calm and pleasant as possible.

The London Spine Unit on Harley Street is home to one of the world’s leading specialist spine units. The Clinic Director Mr Mo Akmal holds a specialist interest in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal trauma, degenerative spinal diseases, spinal injections, kyphoplasty, disc replacement, spine reconstruction and spine tumours. The clinic uses the best in medical laser technology where a focal concentration of laser energy is used to target and vaporise protruding or bulging disc material. This is without any danger of damaging the surrounding vital structure, such as nerves or blood vessels. The minimally invasive, painless procedures mean that the patient can often go home on the same day. The practice has world-class equipped diagnostic and treatment facilities and access to the latest innovative solutions for restoring and maintaining good health. Mr Akmal is a second opinion specialist for various insurance companies, such as Vitality Health and Medix.

Established in 1983, Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital is a renowned private hospital in South-West London, conveniently located opposite Wimbledon Common. Easily accessible from Central London and surrounding areas, the hospital has been delivering exceptional independent healthcare to the local community for over 35 years. Patients benefit from rapid access to leading consultants and a comfortable stay in private en-suite rooms, ensuring a high level of personalised care.The hospital is committed to clinical excellence, outstanding patient experience, and a welcoming environment. Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital accommodates both self-paying patients and those with private medical insurance. Additionally, it offers a selection of specialist services for NHS patients, further enhancing its role in providing high-quality healthcare.What medical services does it specialise in?Don't hesitate to book a consultation with one of Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital's consultants, who specialise in:Orthopaedic hip surgery Orthopaedic knee surgery General surgery Diagnostics Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery General orthopaedic surgery Oncology Ophthalmology Rheumatology Gynaecology