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Mr Masood Shafafy

Mr Masood Shafafy

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Nottingham, NG12 4GA

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29 years of experience
Verified profile
29 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.92

75 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

4.97
Overall Experience
4.84
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.96
Explanation

98 recommendations for:

Lower Back Pain(27)
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc(11)
Nerve Root Injection(11)
Other(49)

Recent patient review

27 Feb 2024

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About

Mr Shafafy is a senior consultant in spinal surgery with many years of experience treating spinal conditions and pathologies ranging from simple sciatica, back and neck pain to complex paediatric and adult spinal deformities.

Mr Shafafy qualified from St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical college, London in 1994 and finished his advanced surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics at the Royal London Hospital. He later received sub-specialist training in spinal surgery and reconstructive complex spinal deformity surgery in Oxford and at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.

Mr Shafafy has been working as a consultant in spinal surgery for over a decade and is currently working on the NHS at Nottingham University Hospitals. He has established himself as one of the most prominent spinal deformity surgeons at the Centre for Spinal Study and Surgery, Nottingham. This Centre has national and international reputation in pioneering treatment for most challenging and complex spinal deformities and conditions. Mr Shafafy also holds private clinics in Nottingham and London as well as doing educational and charity clinics and operations around the world.

Mr Shafafy is highly involved in training and medical education. Up to recently he was the Nottingham Spinal Fellowship program director which has trained generations of spinal surgeons. Mr Shafafy has been a trainer, faculty member, course organiser and chair for numerous national and international courses , meetings and conferences. He has published numerous articles on spinal pathologies and conditions and continues to be involved in research in this field.

Mr Shafafy is currently the lead for clinical governance and patient safety in his department. He is an elected executive member of the British scoliosis Society (BSS). He has also served as a member for various committees for Scoliosis Research Society and North American Society of Spine.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Micro Discectomy
  • Disc Replacement
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Scoliosis
  • Sciatica
  • Deformity Correction
  • Cervical Disc Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Lumbar Surgery
  • Back Pain
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Sciatica
  • Spine Fractures and Trauma
  • Children's Spinal Deformity
  • Complex Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Scoliosis


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Lower Back Pain (28%)
  • Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc (11%)
  • Nerve Root Injection (11%)
  • Sciatica (9%)
  • Discectomy (8%)
  • Others (33%)

Subspecialties
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Paediatric Spinal Surgery
  • Spinal Surgery (Complex)

All conditions and treatments
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc
  • Sciatica
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Vertebral Compression Fracture
  • Arthritis (Spine)
  • Spondylolisthesis & Spondylosis
  • Upper Back Pain
  • Complex Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Nerve Root Injection
  • Discectomy
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Lumbar Back Surgery
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Cervical (Neck) Surgery
  • Complex Revision Spinal Surgery
  • Epidural

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4103691


Qualifications

Education:

June 1994: MB BS, St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College

April 1998: FRCS

June 2001: PgDip in Orthopaedic Engineering

May 2004: FRCS, Trauma & Orthopaedics

Memberships:

British Association of Spinal Surgeons, British Scoliosis Society, British Orthopaedic Association, British Medical association ,

Scoliosis Resaerch Society, North American Spine Society, European Society of Spine, AO Spine,



Spine Society of Europe

Scoliosis Research Society

North American Spine Society

British Orthopaedic Association

International AO Spine, Silver Member

British Medical Association



languages spoken
  • English
  • Persian
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa
  • health-on-line
  • Healix
  • Cigna
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Simply Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • WPA
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The Exeter

Location

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Spire Nottingham Hospital

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Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA
Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA
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4.88
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Sherwood Burntstump Country Park, Arnold, United Kingdom, NG5 8RX
Sherwood Burntstump Country Park, Arnold, United Kingdom, NG5 8RX
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4.87
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19 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QJ
19 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QJ
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Reviews

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Lower Back Pain (27)
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc (11)
Nerve Root Injection (11)
Sciatica (9)
Discectomy (8)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

75 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr. Shafafy explained in detail the options available for treatment clearly and with an understanding of my concerns. He took great care with every stage of my treatment. This serious operation was made easier for me as a patient by the care and attention throughout shown by Mr Shafafy.

27 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Surgery
Lower Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found Mr Shafafy a most kind and understanding person and he listened to everything I said when I met with him. All his support staff were first class and the proceedure he performed on my lower spine has freed me from a most debilitating pain. I am more than gratefull and would recommend him to anyone with spinal problems.

26 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lower Back Pain
Sciatica
Nerve Root Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Shafafy was excellent throughout the consultation period and my spinal nerve block procedure. I was a little bit worried what to expect but Mr Shafafy and his team were fantastic and whilst it was a little bit uncomfortable it was nowhere as bad as I had built myself up for. The procedure has made a massive improvement to reduce the leg pains/discomfort that I was experiencing, so much so that I am thinking of playing cricket again this season, but don't tell the wife! Thank you to Mr Shafafy and his team. Kieron

02 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lower Back Pain
Sciatica
Nerve Root Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Shafafy from Day 1 has been understanding to my requirements and pain and explained everything from start to finish. He has kept me fully informed regarding my treatment before, during and after. He visited me several times after my operation whilst still in hospital which gave me confidence in the treatment I had received and ongoing care.

20 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Fusion

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I am very grateful to Mr Shafafy for freeing me from daily pain so I have a very high opinion of him. From my first referral to him, after a couple of years of unsuccessful treatment elsewhere, I have felt like I was in safe hands.

17 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Surgery
Spinal Decompression
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Shafafy listened to my concerns, talked in practical terms and left me feeling confident about recovery, with good advice

17 Nov 2023verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Shafafy is an exceptional surgeon, I really appreciate the time he gave me and for giving me my life back

07 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sciatica
Lower Back Pain
Discectomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr shafafy was very thorough in his consultation and kept you informed in all procedures

03 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lower Back Pain

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He gave a very clear statement of my situation, what caused it and a way forward.

12 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Nerve Root Injection
Lower Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Changed my life. I can now walk without pain… sleep comfortably and most importantly, Play games and football on the beach with my son. Thank you so much

06 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Degenerative Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injection
Lower Back Pain
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Spinal Deformity Correction (1)

1 endorsement

Highly recommended colleague for spinal disorders and Spinal deformity

03 Dec 2019
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Spinal Deformity Correction

Mr Wai Yoon

Orthopaedic Surgery
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FAQ

What are Mr Masood Shafafy's reviews like?

Mr Masood Shafafy's overall patient rating is 4.92 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 75 reviews

What languages does Mr Masood Shafafy speak?

Mr Masood Shafafy speaks English and Persian

Where is Mr Masood Shafafy located?

Mr Masood Shafafy primarily practices at Spire Nottingham Hospital, located at Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA
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