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Mr Imran Liaquat

Mr Imran Liaquat

Neurosurgeon

Edinburgh, EH12 6UD

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21 years of experience
Verified profile
21 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.98

54 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

4.96
Overall Experience
4.98
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

94 recommendations for:

Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc(13)
Leg Pain(13)
Lower Back Pain(9)
Other(59)

Recent patient review

08 Mar 2024

I found My experience very informative and I felt very comfortable and feel Mr liaquat is...

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About

Mr Imran Liaquat graduated from the University of Glasgow Medical School in 2002 and undertook his basic surgical training in the West of Scotland. He then worked as a registrar for a year in London at Kings College Hospital and St Georges Hospital.

Following this, he would return to Scotland in order to complete his speciality training in neurosurgery. Later in his career, Mr Liaquat would undertake a sub-specialist fellowship in neurosurgery at St Georges Hospital, where he gained experience in all aspects of General Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, including Awake Craniotomy, Fluorescence-guided tumour resection and management of Low-Grade Gliomas. He is currently a consultant at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.

Mr Liaquat deals with a wide range of spinal pathologies, such as the degenerative spine, general neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. He is also involved in research in these fields, having published over 15 research paper/abstract publications and presented at national and international conferences.

Mr Liaquat has a keen interest in the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students and has completed a Masters in Surgical Education, in an attempt to help him improve his educational skills. He is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer and Clinical Tutor at the University of Edinburgh, a Member of the Academy of Medical Educators and has recently been appointed the National Clinical Lead for Scottish Adult Neuro-oncology Network.

Listen to the extraordinary story of how Mr Imran Liaquat performed surgery to remove a low-grade glioma which had been growing undetected for years & how the patient's life-changing operation has affected his future on BBC sounds.



Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • Neuro-oncology surgery (Brain Tumours/Low Grade Gliomas)
  • Spinal Surgery (Disc Prolapse/Cervical Myelopathy)
  • Neuro-oncology (Brain Tumours/Low Grade Gliomas)
  • Spinal Surgery (Disc Prolapse/Cervical Myelopathy)
  • Head Injury
  • Back and Neck Pain
  • Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Degenerative Spinal Disease (Spinal stenosis)
  • Hydrocephalus

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc (14%)
  • Leg Pain (14%)
  • Lower Back Pain (10%)
  • Sciatica (10%)
  • Discectomy (7%)
  • Others (46%)

Subspecialties
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Neuro-Oncology

All conditions and treatments
  • Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc
  • Leg Pain
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Back Pain
  • Spinal Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Brain Tumours
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Metastases
  • Discectomy
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Sciatica Surgery
  • Cervical (Neck) Surgery
  • Nerve Root Injection
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Spinal Injections for Pain
  • Lumbar Back Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery (Keyhole)
  • Artificial Disc Replacement

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6055967


Qualifications

Primary Medical Qualification

MB ChB (2002) - University of Glasgow

Memberships

Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)

British Neuro-oncology Society (BNOS)

European Association of Neuro-oncology (EANO)

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Member of Academy of Medical Educators (AoME)


languages spoken
  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £320
  • Follow-up appointment: £160

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

Location

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Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh

4.81
(79)
122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6UD
122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6UD
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4.74
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Polmaise Rd, Stirling, United Kingdom, FK7 9JH
Polmaise Rd, Stirling, United Kingdom, FK7 9JH
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Reviews

All reviews(54)
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Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc (13)
Leg Pain (12)
Lower Back Pain (9)
Sciatica (9)
Discectomy (7)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

54 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found My experience very informative and I felt very comfortable and feel Mr liaquat is very professional and I am very trusting in him and his experience in this field.

08 Mar 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Totally reassuring in his manner and means of explaining my symptoms. Made me feel at ease especially when he told me it probably wouldn't need surgery

07 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Leg Pain
Lower Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Liaquat was always professional, clear and willing to discuss my condition and options to ensure I fully understood his diagnoses and could make the best decisions for my treatment.

08 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Discectomy
Cervical (Neck) Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very polite and professional manner, explained the procedure and risks in detail. Excellent appointment.

13 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc
Leg Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He did an excellent job for me and as a result my mobility has improved massively.

30 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Stenosis

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Liaquat explained everything in plain English every step of the way. He also made me aware of all options regarding my treatment.

12 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lower Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My experience with Mr Liaquat as been great over the past few years. His knowledge & experience has really helped me get to the bottom of my injury, understand why injury has happened, treatment options & recovery. I would definitely recommend Mr Liaquat for anyone looking for an experienced neurosurgeon.

11 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sciatica
Leg Pain
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Liaquat is a fantastic surgeon. All the way through the process then he advised on all points giving me the reassurance that I needed.

05 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc
Lumbar Back Surgery
Lower Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Takes his time to explain very clearly his diagnosis and the various options - uses MRI images etc to clearly show any problems. My surgery was very successful, and all post surgery explanations were crystal clear.

03 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sciatica
Spinal Pain
Sciatica Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Always felt that I was in very capable hands. Mr Liaquat has a friendly and professional manner. Procedures were explained without too much jargon and seeing scan pictures was very interesting.

03 Feb 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Surgery
Spinal Decompression
Leg Pain
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Leg Pain (1)
Back Pain (1)
Spinal Pain (1)
Spinal Stenosis (1)

1 endorsement

Mr Liaquat is a trusted and highly respected surgeon. He is very professional, methodical and meticulous in his approach. I have always received great feedback from patients who have been under his care.

27 Nov 2021
Endorsed for
Back Pain
Leg Pain
Brain Tumours
+ 4 more

Mr Issaq Ahmed

Orthopaedic Surgery
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FAQ

What are Mr Imran Liaquat's reviews like?

Mr Imran Liaquat's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 54 reviews

What languages does Mr Imran Liaquat speak?

Mr Imran Liaquat speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu

Where is Mr Imran Liaquat located?

Mr Imran Liaquat primarily practices at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh, located at 122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH12 6UD
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