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Mr Syed Aftab

Mr Syed Aftab

Orthopaedic Surgeon

London, SE1 2PR

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18 years of experience

38

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Verified profile
18 years of experience

38

Trusted Network

Patient Trust Score

4.97

120 patient reviews

28 professional endorsements

4.97
Overall Experience
4.97
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.98
Explanation

452 recommendations for:

Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc(50)
Lower Back Pain(46)
Sciatica(27)
Other(329)

Recent patient review

20 Mar 2024

My experience with Mr Aftab was excellent. He treated me with respect & dignity. Explained...

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About

Mr Syed Aftab is a Consultant Spinal Orthopaedic Surgeon and a previous Clinical Lead for Spinal Surgery at Barts Health NHS Trust, based at the Royal London Hospital. He studied medicine at Pembroke College, Cambridge University and Edinburgh University. He underwent higher surgical training in Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery on the London NE Thames rotation at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.

He also gained a Master of Science at University College London in Trauma and Orthopaedics during his training. Syed completed advanced fellowships in Spinal Surgery at the Royal London Hospital. Furthermore, he continues to broaden his experience with visitations to international centres of excellence for spinal surgery (Antwerp Belgium, Bordeaux France, Neustadt Germany and Orlando USA).

Syed has been pioneering the iMAS technique in the UK, using micro access techniques developed by Dr Robert Masson at Neurospine Institute, Orlando, USA (a Federally accredited Centre of Excellence).

Syed believes that the best outcomes for patients can only be achieved when decisions are carefully considered and works within the framework of a multidisciplinary team. Prior to being appointed as the Clinical Lead for Spinal Surgery at Barts Health NHS Trust, he was Clinical Effectiveness Lead for Orthopaedics at the Royal London. He is actively involved in teaching other doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Syed is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and Module Lead for Spinal Trauma, both teaching and organising the spinal teaching programme for postgraduates studying trauma and orthopaedics.

Syed has published widely in a number of peer-reviewed medical journals and is actively involved in research into spinal surgery. He is also a reviewer for submissions relating to spinal surgery for various academic journals. He has presented at national and international conferences.

Syed is the first surgeon in the U.K. to perform robotic-assisted spinal surgery. He has been developing this area and is currently already on the second generation robot. His NHS practice is the first in the U.K. to offer robotic surgery routinely. He believes that innovation and skill is vital to progress and will soon offer this technological leap to private patients also.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc (11%)
  • Lower Back Pain (10%)
  • Sciatica (6%)
  • Discectomy (6%)
  • Orthopaedic Surgery (6%)
  • Others (61%)

Subspecialties
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Spinal Surgery (Complex)

All conditions and treatments
  • Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Back Pain
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Complex Spinal Disorders
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Spine Tumours and Infections
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Arthritis (Spine)
  • Discectomy
  • Nerve Root Injection
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Cervical (Neck) Surgery
  • Lumbar Back Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
  • Epidural
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Facet Joint Injection

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6120579


Qualifications

Cambridge University (Pembroke College) MVST

Edinburgh University Medical School MBChB

University College London MSc

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

Member of British Association of Spinal Surgeons

Member of North American Spine Society

Member of British Medical Association

Old Pauline (St Paul's School, London)


languages spoken
  • English
  • Bengali
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £330
  • Follow-up appointment: £275

insurers
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Cigna
  • CS Healthcare
  • Four Points Assistance
  • health-on-line
  • Norwich Union
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Vitality Health
  • Simply Health
  • April
  • Legal & General
  • The Exeter
  • Groupama
  • General Medical
  • WPA
  • Saga Insurance
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Healix
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa

Location

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London Bridge Hospital, Part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.81
(4222)
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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4.78
(3464)
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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4.85
(1108)
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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15:00 - 20:00
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14:30 - 20:00
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120 Old Broad Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2N 1AR
120 Old Broad Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2N 1AR
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09:00 - 12:00
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Reviews

All reviews(120)
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Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc (45)
Lower Back Pain (42)
Sciatica (22)
Discectomy (21)
Nerve Root Injection (19)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

120 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My experience with Mr Aftab was excellent. He treated me with respect & dignity. Explained everything in a professional way. The Procedure I had under his care went really well & I’m very thankful to him.

20 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Mr Aftab has a very approachable manner and is reassuring, and balanced in his opinions ie not rushing to surgery before exploring other options. I would say the consultations felt quite rushed, and I’m surprised there was very little in way of physical examination, more just reliance on MRI results. However, he was thorough and certainly listened to my concerns and ordered follow up tests to confirm the disc was the only issue.

14 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Nerve Root Injection
Sciatica
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very clear explanation fo the problem the risk and the solutions. Very empathetic and udnerstanding of the effect of my sciatica on the whole person, not just my back. Coupled with his expertise and humility, I regards him as the best, a genius, even. I couldnt have asked for better care, professionalism and pure skill. I can't thanks him enough - he has changed my life.

13 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Decompression

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Mr Aftab gave me confidence that he has read my history and knows what he plans to do in the surgery. This reassures me.

11 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Nerve Root Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

In a summary = Fantastic doctor. Explained everything really well, was always cheerful and friendly. Despite being really scared (and having had bad experience in the past..) of the doctors in the UK (and thats why doing all the procedures in my home country), for the first time I felt I am in capable hands here. I have seen a different Sports Medicine doctor before (who advised me to see Mr SA) and although he was nice, he did not tell me much (just that he sees on MRI I must be in pain), so I was really scared it will be the case with Mr Aftab as well. I was really possitively surprised how professional Mr Aftab is, how much time he takes to explain everything. I also like the fact he smiles a lot, has a lot of positive energy - it gives hope everything will be ok. If you are searching for a doctor to have a spinal injection done - Mr Syed Aftab is your best choice. I could not walk and now I am getting better everyday thanks to the procedure he performed. The only contructive feedback I could give is - please write in the hospital discharge papers what kind of injection I received. It would be useful to have it for my records.

11 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sciatica
Nerve Root Injection
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Whenever had dealings with Mr Aftab he has always explained everything fully, answered my questions and have never felt rushed. Rather than rushing straight into surgery Mr Aftab wished to explore all other options which I respect.

10 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sciatica
Discectomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Aftab is a very clear, no-nonsense, focused on outcomes. He took me through the diagnostics, treatment options and details quickly and gave me a thorough understanding of what was going on in my back.

10 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sciatica
Nerve Root Injection
Lower Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Always made himself or his staff available to answer concerns and questions regarding surgery. Was very skilled at breaking down complex medical procedures into laymans terms and moreover considered it a necessity for his patients to understand the mechanics of the treatment involved. Overall very pleasant and respectful.

09 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Facet Joint Injection
Cervical (Neck) Surgery
Spinal Decompression

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A very friendly surgeon, who put my mind at rest and did a great job

09 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lumbar Back Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent

09 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lower Back Pain
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Endorsements

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Orthopaedic Surgery (24)
Lumbar Back Surgery (16)
Spinal Stenosis (13)
Spinal Fusion (12)

28 endorsements

Mr Aftab is a passionate and highly skilled surgeon who is committed to providing the highest quality patient care. He offers balanced and holistic opinions explained clearly to his patients, backed by high quality scientific evidence. He has exemplar technical skills, with an attention to detail, and adopts pioneering surgical approaches. He is well respected by his colleagues, and well liked by his patients. I would have no reservations for him to care for a family member.

04 Feb 2024
Endorsed for
Spinal Stenosis
Complex Spinal Disorders
Spinal Disorders
+ 1 more

Professor Prabhakar Rajan

Urology
I have referred patients to them

Syed is an excellent spinal surgeon. I have known him since I was a trainee and he was a brilliant teacher and supportive. He is an expert in many complex spinal conditions and his experience at the Royal London Hospital spinal unit means he can handle all traumatic injuries and manage them with the utmost skill and compassion.

11 Sep 2023
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical (Neck) Surgery
+ 1 more

Dr. Dan Brooke

Sports & Exercise Medicine
I have referred patients to them

Mr Aftab is a highly respected and skilled spinal surgeon. He has an excellent bedside manner and I have received exceptional feedback from patients I have referred to him. I would recommend Mr Aftab to anyone with a spinal / back issue.

05 May 2023
Endorsed for

Mr Deepu Sethi

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Mr Aftab is an excellent colleague and spinal surgeon. I would highly recommend him.

05 May 2023
Endorsed for

Mr Pavlos Panteliadis

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Syed Aftab's reviews like?

Mr Syed Aftab's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 120 reviews

What languages does Mr Syed Aftab speak?

Mr Syed Aftab speaks English and Bengali

Where is Mr Syed Aftab located?

Mr Syed Aftab primarily practices at London Bridge Hospital, Part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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Mr Syed Aftab is working Monday (15:00 - 20:00), Thursday (14:30 - 20:00, 09:00 - 12:00)

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