Orthopaedic Surgeon
Bath, BA2 7BR
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Mr Otto Von Arx is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon, specialising in assessing and treating all spinal conditions. He is an expert in both operative and non-operative management of back pain, degenerative lumbar pathology, spinal stenosis, traumatic and osteoporotic spinal fractures and cervical spine pathology. He offers a wide range of procedures, including cervical disc replacement, cervical spine surgery, spinal decompression, minimally invasive spinal procedures, spinal fusion and vertebral augmentation for spinal osteoporosis. He has a special interest in paediatric/adolescent back pain and back pain in the elite sports person. Mr Von Arx delivers a fully comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of spinal conditions.
Mr Von Arx obtained his MB ChB from the University of Stellenbosch in 1993. He then completed his postgraduate training on the Wessex Training Scheme, training in Trauma, Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery. In 2006 he achieved a one year AO Spinal Surgical Fellowship in Brisbane, alongside this he also held a research position at Queensland University of Technology.
He is Fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons and is fully accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC). He also has numerous other professional memberships, such as the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, Bristol Medico-legal Society, British Medical Association, British Orthopaedic Association, Spine Society of Europe and the North American Spine Society.
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General Medical Council
No. 4138642
MB ChB University of Stellenbosch
Memberships and Organizations:
Member of Eurospine - Spine Society of Europe 2006
Member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons 2006
Member of the North American Spine Society from January 2012
Faculty of Expert Witnesses
Member of the British Medical Association
Member of the British Orthopaedic Association
Member of AO Spine Europe
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons England
Member of the Bristol Medico-Legal Society from October 2012
Member of the Medico - Legal Society from October 2012
Medical Negligence Panel Expert - General Medical Council - September 2013
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62 reviews
5
Mr von Ark was very good at explaining the pros and cons of having surgery, and at no time did I feel pressurised into having surgery.
5
A very Honest and Professional Consultant who only operated when he knew the right procedure to eliminate my pain. I am now pain free thanks to Mr. Von Arx.
5
I very much appreciated the experience and care with which my back problems were dealt with. Both prior to surgery and post surgery I feel that I had the highest clinical expertise and felt very well looked after. I particularly liked that there was a thorough review of symptoms and no rush for surgical intervention.
5
Excellent experience with a friendly, knowledgeable professional.
4.5
Fantastic understanding of my problem based on my symptoms and very competent in addressing it with surgery.
5
On my consultation I found Mr von Arx very helpful and patient answering all my questions and queries, keeping me fully informed at all stages. Regarding the procedure it was carried out efficiently and my problem was solved. I would have no hesitation in consulting Mr von Arx if any problems should arise in the future
5
I had suffer back pain for a significant amount of time, keeping me awake at night and making me struggle to walk. Through BUPA I was referred to Otto Von Arc. Brilliant service from initial consultation, diagnosis and treatment. Since treatment I have had no pian, I couldn't recommend him any higher than that.
5
Mr Otto Von Arx was incredibly supportive throughout the whole process. Everything was explained clearly & succinctly to reassure me about every step. He came to see me the next day after my operation to check the wound site and that I was happy and comfortable with everything. He even went out of his way to contact me post op to check everything was ok. Incredibly happy with the results of the operation.
5
Mr Von Arx is highly professional, highly skilled and gave me every confidence in his ability to lead an operation which was classified as high risk. I was in a very desperate place with terrible chronic nerve pain. He has given my life back to me.
5
Could not have wished for a better consultant. Personable, and true to his word. Surgery was a success, and I could not fault the care I received on Robin Smith ward at the RUH. Thank you to you all.
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3 endorsements
I have known Otto for many years since our overlapping days in orthopaedic training, and now as a consultant colleague at Sulis Hospital. He is a highly-regarded specialist spinal surgeon, and I will often recommend my patients see him for their spinal problems as I know that he will provide them with an expert opinion and a very patient-centred approach.
Mr Benedict J Lankester
I would encourage and have no hesitation in recommending anyone with a spinal problem, including friends and family, to seek Mr. von Arx's expert opinion. He has a very balanced approach to non-operative versus operative management of spinal issues and remains at the forefront of his specialty.
Mr Gavin Jennings
Mr von Arx is fantastic colleague and spinal surgeon. I refer all patients that I see with a spinal problem to Mr von Arx for his expert care and attention.
Mr Derek Robinson
What are Mr Otto Von Arx's reviews like?
Mr Otto Von Arx's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 62 reviews
What languages does Mr Otto Von Arx speak?
Mr Otto Von Arx speaks English
Where is Mr Otto Von Arx located?
Mr Otto Von Arx primarily practices at Bath Clinic (part of Circle Health Group), located at Claverton Down Road, Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 7BR
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