Neurosurgery - Medical centres and clinics in St Albans

Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre (HCA) is a leading service that provides consultations, diagnostics and private GP appointments for adults and children in Elstree, North London. Their consultants specialise in over 20 areas of expertise, including cardiology, dermatology and neurology alongside orthopaedics and paediatrics. Rated as Outstanding in their 2023 CQC inspection, the centre offers same-day appointments for general check-ups with a GP, blood tests and scans including MRI, ultrasound and X-ray. The team at Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre (HCA), made up of consultants, nurses, radiographer and support staff, is able to see patients and their families quickly as there are no waiting lists for appointments. However, if patients do need a referral they can be seen by esteemed consultants from The Wellington Hospital in London. The centre prides itself in helping patients to manage their treatment, and take of them and their loved ones.

London Neurosurgery Partnership part of HCA Healthcare, located in London’s renowned Harley Street district, is comprised of thirteen revered spinal and cranial neurosurgeons, each a leading specialist in their area of expertise. London Neurosurgery Partnership ensures patients are treated by the most suitable consultant, who will provide the highest level of care and treatment. At their disposable, consultants have state-of-the-art technologies available, such as CyberKnife® and Gamma Knife®.  London Neurosurgery Partnership offers patients treatments for lower back and neck pain, lumbar decompression, sciatica, as well as minimally invasive surgeries treating spinal fusion, transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) spinal, and brain tumours.

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.

Located in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital is one of the South East’s leading private hospitals, delivering high-quality independent healthcare to the local community for over 35 years. The hospital is known for its exceptional nursing care, personalised approach, and welcoming atmosphere. Patients benefit from fast access to leading consultants and a comfortable, peaceful stay, ensuring the highest standard of care in a supportive and professional environment. What medical services does it specialise in? Don't hesitate to book a consultation with one of Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital's consultants, who specialise in: Orthopaedic hip surgery Orthopaedic knee surgery General surgery Diagnostics Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery General orthopaedic surgery Urology Gastroenterology General medicine

The Queen Square (Gamma Knife) Radiosurgery Centre is one of two (alongside the Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre in Sheffield) highly specialised and exceptionally regarded National Centres of Excellence in the UK when it comes to offering patients Gamma Knife surgery. The clinic was established in 2012 and officially joined the Amethyst Group in 2020. Led by revered consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Neil Kitchen, the Queen Square Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Centre offers private and international patients treatment services for conditions such as secondary metastatic brain tumours, trigeminal neuralgia, cavernoma, arteriovenous malformation, pituitary tumours, and various skull-based tumours including meningioma, acoustic neuroma / vestibular schwanomma. Notably, the Queen Square Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Centre also offers a paediatric radiosurgery service, in collaboration with the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The clinic prides itself on providing patients with life-saving and life-extending treatment options under the expert care of leading neurosurgeons.

The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is a renowned centre of excellence located in the heart of London. The hospital offers access to some of the UK's top consultants, across all disciplines, including: Orthopaedic care Digestive disease Urology Women's health Sports medicine Patients at the Princess Grace Hospital can be assured that they will receive only the best quality care, from the best specialists in London. The hospital is equipped with cutting-edge equipment and technology, including the Da Vinci robotic surgical system, Nanoknife cancer treatment technology and SmartPill. The Princess Grace Hospital is a part of HCA Healthcare UK, one of the country's leading private healthcare providers with a network of renowned private care facilities spanning the country.

The Spinal Unit at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is a highly esteemed specialist clinic located in St John’s Wood, central London. The highly specialised unit is dedicated to offering second-to-none orthopaedic, neurological, neurosurgical and neurophysiological care using state-of-the-art facilities. The team of highly experienced specialists also includes highly skilled radiologists. Conveniently located in St John’s Wood, central London within The Wellington Hospital, the leading clinic is easily reached by public transport.

The PNI Unit at The Wellington Hospital is a peripheral nerve injury unit based in central London, led by internationally-renowned neurosurgeon Mr Marco Sinisi. The unit, part of HCA Healthcare, specialises in adult brachial plexus injury, thoracic outlet syndrome and bone fractures, alongside lumbosacral plexus injury, persistent pain after a sports injury and neuropathic pain, among many other peripheral nerve conditions. Mr Sinisi, alongside a team of rehabilitation specialists that includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists and hand therapists alongside neuropsychologists and specialist rehabilitative nurses, draws on ground-breaking research and uses the latest diagnostic technology and surgical techniques. The unit's rehabilitation centre offers personalised rehabilitation programmes, tailored to support each individual and their family, that use the very latest diagnostic technology and surgical techniques to ensure patients receive the right treatment and the best possible outcome.

The Pain Medicine Clinic at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, is a service based in central London that specialises in acute pain after surgery, pain from cancer and pain that can't be treated by surgery or conventional medicines. Complex nerve and spinal injuries, spinal problems that don't require surgery and back or neck pain, alongside a trapped nerve, sciatica and fibromyalgia are also treated by the clinic's experts. They are specialist consultants in the assessment and treatment of complex pain problems, offering cutting-edge treatment that include spinal cord stimulation, tumour ablation and neurolytic procedures. Patients undergo a full assessment including imaging tests and scans when they begin their treatment at the Pain Medicine Clinic. These scans include MRI, CT and X-rays, alongside Ultrasound, Nerve Conduction Studies and Neurophysiology. Physiotherapy, non-surgical treatment and pain medicine are also offered, alongside surgery (if needed) and rehabilitation.

LOC at Platinum Medical Centre (HCA) is a specialist oncological treatment centre in Westminster that offers cancer treatments from leading experts in the field. Part of the Leaders in Oncology Care group, the centre houses both an oncology outpatient department and a day case chemotherapy service. The team of specialists work together in a multidisciplinary fashion to provide the highest possible standard of care for each patient. LOC at Platinum Medical Centre (HCA)  is equipped with cutting-edge cancer imaging technology, as well as an oncology pharmacy and 10 individual treatment areas. The centre also offers patients the option of treatment “pods” or private rooms, allowing them to choose what best suits their needs. The Macmillan Quality Environment Mark ® (MQEM) has been awarded to LOC at Platinum Medical Centre (HCA), recognising the comforting and welcoming environment patients will enjoy during their visit. Conveniently located in St John’s Wood, the centre is also easily accessible by public transport and car from across London.