Expert care for all forms of spinal injuries and conditions

South Building, Wellington Place , St John's Wood , London, NW8 9LE

Why choose us?

Your spine works hard for you on a daily basis, yet we hardly give it any thought until it becomes painful, stiff or locked. The HCA Healthcare Wellington Hospital Spinal Unit are an internationally renowned spinal unit providing exceptional standards of spinal surgery and excellence every day for our patients. We treat all forms of spinal conditions, from chronic back pain to scoliosis symptoms, and everything in between including spinal tumours, spinal injuries, disc prolapse and slipped discs. Under our care, you'll benefit from the expertise of a multidisciplinary team, including our leading spinal surgeons, radiologists, oncologists and anaesthetists, as well as dedicated spinal nurses.

The unit is also supported by the latest imaging technology, including our state-of-the-art CT and MRI facilities. Patients with complex spinal injuries can also be transferred to the renowned Acute Neurological Rehabilitation Unit where The Wellington Hospital's experienced therapists will fully support your recovery, no matter how severe the back pain may be.
 

Our spinal expertise

HCA Healthcare UK's Wellington Hospital Spinal Unit combines advanced diagnostics, technology and treatment together with the expertise of the country's leading spinal consultants to deliver the very best care.

  • Orthopaedic care

    Need to know

    Orthopaedic Care covers all areas of the musculoskeletal system and is split into the main areas of the body covering, Hip, Knee, Shoulder and Elbow, the Spine, the Hand and Wrist, the Foot and Ankle and the Peripheral Nerve. At HCA UK, we have orthopaedic consultants who specialise in all areas, and...

  • Neurology

    Need to know

    Neurology is a specialist branch of medicine which focuses on the nervous system. This includes the diagnosis, management and non-surgical treatment of conditions that affect your brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Neurological disorders can limit your body’s ability to function correctly,...

  • Neurosurgery

    Need to know

    Neurosurgery describes the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system. This may involve the skull, brain or spine and can range from minimally invasive procedures for back pain to major intracranial surgery for tumours. Our multidisciplinary team approach includes neurosurgeons,...

  • Clinical neurophysiology

    Need to know

    Neurophysiology is the study of the electrical signals of the nervous system. Detecting unusual signals can reveal the cause of an underlying neurological problem. Our experienced neurophysiologists deliver a range of tests to examine the electrical signals sent by your brain to control the movement...

  • Clinical radiology

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Our spinal consultants

Consultant

Mr James Allibone

Mr James Allibone

Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon

Specialties

Orthopaedic Care: Back Pain,Minimally invasive spinal surgery,Neck Pain,Sciatica,Spinal Pain Management,Spinal tumours,Neurology,Brain Surgery,Scoliosis

Works at

The Wellington Hospital

The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront

Consultant

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Mr Adrian Casey

Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon

Specialties

Orthopaedic Care: Spinal surgery,Minimally invasive spinal surgery,Back Pain,Neck Pain,Sciatica,Spinal tumours

Works at

The Wellington Hospital

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Mr Stewart Tucker

Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon

Specialties

Orthopaedic Care,Spinal Care,Paediatric orthopaedics and sports injuries

Works at

The Harley Street Clinic

The Portland Hospital

The Wellington Hospital

Consultant

Robert Lee

Mr Robert Lee

Consultant Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgeon

Works at

The Wellington Hospital

The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront

Contact us

Any questions? Get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

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