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Mr Ben Taylor

Mr Ben Taylor

Orthopaedic Surgeon

London, W1G 6AA

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43 years of experience
Verified profile
43 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

20 patient reviews

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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16 recommendations for:

Spinal Surgery(3)
Sciatica Surgery(2)
Cervical (Neck) Surgery(2)
Other(9)

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Mr Ben Taylor is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with a subspecialty in Spinal Surgery. He is based in London and currently practises at King Edward VII's Hospital.

Mr Taylor received his medical degree in 1980 from University College Hospital Medical School, London. He then became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1986 and was elected again in 1987 by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In 1990, he completed his Master's degree in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists.

Mr Taylor has accomplished excellent achievements during the four decades of his career. He became an Honorary Consultant at The National Hospital, London and became a Consultant Spinal Surgeon at the world renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore in 1992. He also co-founded The Spinal Unit at The Wellington Hospital in 1994.

He is a highly skilled spinal surgeon with special interests in back pain, neck pain and scoliosis. In his current positions, he receives several simple and complex cases including spinal tumours and injuries and degenerative spinal problems. He also has expertise in radiotherapy techniques such as stereotactic body radiotherapy (CyberKnife).


Areas of expertise

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  • Spinal Surgery (19%)
  • Sciatica Surgery (13%)
  • Cervical (Neck) Surgery (13%)
  • Epidural (6%)
  • Facet Joint Injection (6%)
  • Others (44%)

Subspecialties
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Arthritis (Spine)
  • Back Pain
  • Coccyx Fracture
  • Complex Spinal Disorders
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Sciatica Surgery
  • Epidural
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Steroid Injection

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 2655873


Qualifications

MBBS - University College Hospital Medical School, London in 1990

FRCS (Ed) - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 1986

FRCS - Royal College of Surgeons of England, 1987

FRCR - Royal College of Radiologists


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £360
  • Follow-up appointment: £250

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

Location

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King Edward VII's Hospital

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5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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08:00 - 13:00
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4.82
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Guy's Cancer Centre, Great Maze Pond, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9RT
Guy's Cancer Centre, Great Maze Pond, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9RT
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Reviews

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Spinal Surgery (3)
Cervical (Neck) Surgery (2)
Sciatica Surgery (2)
Artificial Disc Replacement (1)
Discectomy (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

20 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I required a discectomy in my lower back after experiencing very bad sciatica for a period. All throughout the process, from investigation, the procedure, to recovery, Mr. Taylor was amazing. Any questions I had he always took the time to explain his answers courteously and made sure I understood what was going on. At no stage did I worry I was not in the best hands possible. Post op I've had no complications with wound healing cleanly and sciatica going away. Post op pain generally was more at an uncomfortable level for the first 2-3 days but settled after that. I'm well on my way to a full recovery now thanks to Mr. Taylor. I cannot recommend Mr. Taylor enough.

06 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Surgery
Sciatica
Sciatica Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I came to Mr Taylor with severe Scheuermann's Kyphosis that caused a hunched-over appearance and chronic pain. At the age of 20, it was hardly something I wanted to deal with for the rest of my life. An operation was neededbeforethe curvature which would fuse my spine with rods and screws. I saw several Orthopaedic surgeons prior to Mr Taylor, but not one was as comforting and nor professional. I knew straight away that I could completely trust him. The surgery has been significantly life-improving and Mr Taylor has explained everything perfectly along the way. I would do it all over again if I had to. His secretary Alison also deserves just as much credit! I have never spoken to such a genuinely caring and lovely secretary ever. I could contact her at any point if there were any questions I had, and she would do everything she could to get an answer. She was simply amazing. I wish there were far more Alisons in this world!

12 Jul 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Scoliosis
Spinal Surgery
Spinal Deformity

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Taylor is a maestro. I believe I can say this because I had suffered an operation at a different, un-related private practice which gave me no pre-care... rushed me through the operation... no one visited after the operation at all... I simply went home in worse agonising pain than when I started. Mr Taylor was the opposite experience. Comprehensive evaluation of my back and leg problems, fantastic care in hospital both before and after the operation, and continued advice after. I could walk after Mr Taylor's surgery and was out of pain! I cannot thank him and his team enough.

01 Feb 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Surgery
Sciatica Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My hip specialist at King Edward VII Hospital, Mr Robert Marston, referred me to Mr Taylor regarding a trapped nerve issue affecting my right hand and lower back pain. Mr Taylor was pleasant, thorough and explained everything clearly. Although I decided not to proceed with the neck operation for the trapped nerve given my concerns and the cost, we proceeded with steroid injections in my lower back which have given a significant improvement in the reduction of pain in my lower back. I am now doing physiotherapy to strengthen my core and work on my right hand to retain a degree of dexterity.

22 Dec 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Epidural
Cervical (Neck) Surgery
Facet Joint Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

From my first consultation to the end of my journey, which included a big operation, I had absolute confidence in Mr Taylor. Totally honest in his explanation about everything he was planing to do. Very understanding of my suffering and concerns about the outcome of the operation. I have no regrets whatsoever having had the operation and have now almost no pain.

02 Nov 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical (Neck) Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I went to see Mr Taylor on the recommendation of a friend. I’d been in pain for weeks and the last week before I saw him was particularly bad. The initial consultation was thorough and everything was clearly explained. An MRI was arranged, within 30 minutes of it happening I received a call from Mr Taylor explaining the results. He operated on me the same week and I wept after the operation due to the sheer relief of no longer being in pain. We had a follow-up consultation today and again, everything was wonderfully clear. For anyone suffering with back pain he is the dream consultant. Calm, clear and thorough. I told him this morning that my operation was life-changing but in truth I’ll never be able to thank him enough.

25 Oct 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Discectomy
Lumbar Back Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

After struggling with coccyx pain since the birth of my daughter, I went to see Mr Taylor. I simply can't rate the experience highly enough. Along with his assistant Julia, they were an efficient, kind, and helpful team! I had a fast initial diagnosis, a same day confirmation after MRIs/x-rays, and an extremely helpful injection procedure. Everything about the experience was truly perfect. Thank you, Mr Taylor!

10 Jan 2020verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have been seeing Mr Taylor for many years and every visit to him and every surgery he performs is excellent. He is an outstanding consultant who explains everything and no questions are too much trouble for him. His bedside manner is kind and professional . I personally would always go to Mr Taylor for any spinal problems as I have only ever received an excellent service with him. And he has always solved my spinal problem

10 Jan 2020verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lower Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

After 4 frustrating months at the hands of the NHS with groin pain I consulted Dr John Stephens, Private GP at the Platinum Medical Centre at the Wellington. He referred me to Mr Taylor. An MRI scan revealed a tiny ganglion touching a spinal nerve and after two courses of spinal injections under general anaesthetic over a period of four weeks the pain disappeared, needless to say with enormous relief.

08 Jan 2020verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Taylor is a very professional surgeon, he new exactly what he was doing and explained every inch of the way on what I was about to have done. From the first meeting to the last meeting 12 months down the line after surgery everything was a very smooth journey. I couldn't be happier with the results. If I ever had to have my procedure done again, I would contact Mr Taylor without hesitation.

14 Dec 2019verified patient
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Mr Ben Taylor's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 20 reviews

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Mr Ben Taylor speaks English

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Mr Ben Taylor primarily practices at King Edward VII's Hospital, located at 5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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Mr Ben Taylor is working Monday (08:00 - 13:00)

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