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Specialises in

• Aneurysms/arteriovenous malformations (AVM)

• Spinal tumours

• Spine

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am a Consultant Neurosurgeon with a specialist interest in spinal disorders and pain management, offering a personalised, patient-centred approach to care. My practice focuses primarily on spinal surgery, alongside a broad range of neurosurgical conditions.

I have extensive experience in vascular neurosurgery, the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders, including Chiari malformation. My training across two healthcare systems and multiple neurosurgical centres has provided exposure to diverse surgical techniques and high standards of care, refining both my operative expertise and clinical judgement.

I have participated in over 5,000 cranial and spinal procedures, encompassing both elective and complex cases. I am committed to delivering safe, evidence-based treatment with excellent outcomes, tailored to each patient's individual needs.

Areas of interest

Degenerative spinal disease; Sciatica; Lumbar disc herniation; Spinal stenosis; Cervical myelopathy; Cervical radiculopathy; Minimally invasive spinal surgery; Spinal decompression surgery; Spinal fusion surgery; Spinal tumours; Intradural spinal tumours; Trigeminal neuralgia; Microvascular decompression; Balloon compression for trigeminal neuralgia; Chiari malformation; CSF disorders; Hydrocephalus; Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Raised intracranial pressure; VP shunt surgery; Cranial neurosurgery; Complex spinal surgery; Back pain; Neck pain

Medical secretaries

• Linda Ballance
• Rowley Hall Hospital Rowley Avenue Stafford ST17 9AQ
• 01785 223203
• Linda.Ballance@ramsayhealth.co.uk

• Nicola Price
• Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital Clayton Road Newcastle ST5 4DB
• 01782 432227
• nicola.price@nuffieldhealthpartners.com

Anaesthetists worked with

• Mr Nikolaos Tzerakis has worked with Dr Balaji Velayudam at the following hospitals:

  • Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital (1-5)

• Mr Nikolaos Tzerakis has worked with Dr Petr Hajek at the following hospitals:

  • Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital (1-5)