Osteoporosis - Medical specialists

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.

The Droitwich Spa Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is a private hospital in Worcestershire, located within Droitwich Spa town centre. We see both insured and self pay patients and provide a multitude of specialist services including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, urology, pain management, cardiology and dermatology. To compliment these specialties we have a comprehensive imaging centre which includes MRI, CT, Xray and Ultrasound scanning facilities and an extensive physiotherapy department offering standard MSK physio, as well as specialist services such as hand therapy, women’s health, Shockwave therapy and an AlterG AntiGravity Treadmill. Our expert team of clinicians and hospital staff ensure that each patient’s treatment is tailored to their individual needs. The hospital opened back in 1988, and therefore has a wealth of experience in private healthcare. We can offer rapid access to appointment with specialist consultants and have a skilled mix of nurses, physiotherapists and radiographers offering our patients a professional and caring experience.

The Priory Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is the largest private hospital in Birmingham, West Midlands and focuses on providing patients with the utmost care and consultant-led treatment tailored around them. The Priory Hospital's Outpatient department provides the perfect space to meet specialist consultants and discuss any concerns that patients may have. They have a comprehensive imaging department for fast access to diagnosis and treatment. The Priory Hospital has an interventional suite for cardiac and radiology procedures; a dedicated cancer centre supporting patients at every step of their journey; a specialist fertility centre that offers a full range of conception therapies to help patients achieve their dream of becoming parents; a critical care unit, giving patients and consultants the peace of mind that a higher level of support is available. They perform a wide variety of procedures in the fields of orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, gynaecology and urology, but do also offer more complex procedures such as cardiac, thoracic and cancer surgery.