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Mr Neil Dorward

Mr Neil Dorward

Neurosurgeon

London, NW8 7JA

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34 years of experience

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34 years of experience

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Patient Trust Score

4.90

59 patient reviews
4.90
Overall Experience
4.93
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.88
Explanation

104 recommendations for:

Spinal Surgery(20)
Pituitary Tumour(11)
Brain Surgery(7)
Other(66)

Recent patient review

10 Apr 2024

He was very pleasant . He explained everything to me and he did a very good...

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Mr Neil Dorward, Consultant Neurosurgeon, is currently working with the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. He is highly specialised in a wide range of neurological issues including neck and back pain, spinal deformities and brain tumours, with a special focus on neuro-oncology and spinal surgery.

Mr Dorward began his medical education at St Mary's Hospital Medical School graduating with a Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery. He then went on to specialise in neurosurgery and spent 2 years of his training doing a research degree focused on the use of technology in intra-operate image guidance for neurosurgery. Since the completion of his training, he was appointed Clinical Lead for Endoscopic Neurosurgery within his NHS Trust.

Mr Dorward continues to contribute to medical education by providing training to fellow surgeons in endoscopy. He is also involved in numerous neurosurgery training courses as a faculty member for the Royal College of Surgeons. He also is the director of a clinical research programme in which he currently has two full-time research fellows.

Mr Dorward sees patients at:

The London Gamma Knife Centre at The Wellington Hospital Platinum Medical Centre, 15-17 Lodge Road, London, NW8 7JA Mondays, AM & PM

The Wellington Hospital Elstree The Waterfront, Beaufort House, Elstree Road, Elstree, WD6 3BS Wednesdays, AM & PM

****clinic times vary depending on the week.

For more details on Mr Dorward’s availability please contact his office.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Spinal Surgery (19%)
  • Pituitary Tumour (11%)
  • Brain Surgery (7%)
  • Cervical (Neck) Surgery (7%)
  • Lower Back Pain (6%)
  • Others (51%)

Subspecialties
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Skull-Base Surgery
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Spinal Surgery (Complex)

All conditions and treatments
  • Pituitary Tumour
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Meningiomas
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Pain
  • Brain Tumours
  • Back Pain
  • Complex Spinal Disorders
  • Craniopharyngiomas
  • Brain Surgery
  • Cervical (Neck) Surgery
  • Lumbar Back Surgery
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Discectomy
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Nerve Root Injection
  • Sciatica Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3405581


Qualifications
  • BSc- London University 1986
  • MB BS- St Mary's Hospital Medical School 1989
  • FRCS- Royal College of Surgeons 1993
  • FRCS(SN)- Intercollegiate Specialty Board 1998
  • MS- London University 1999

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £350
  • Follow-up appointment: £280

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

Location

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15-17 Lodge Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
15-17 Lodge Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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13:30 - 17:00
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St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BS
The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BS
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Reviews

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Spinal Surgery (20)
Pituitary Tumour (11)
Brain Surgery (7)
Cervical (Neck) Surgery (7)
Lower Back Pain (6)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

59 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He was very pleasant . He explained everything to me and he did a very good job. He demonstrated a high sense of respect and empathy to me.

10 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pituitary Tumour

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Dorward was very helpful and answered all of my questions, and was able to outline what is 'normal' in the circumstances of my recovery in a way that was clear and reasonable. He was very caring and I am very grateful for his kind understanding of my concerns.

08 Apr 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Skull-Base Tumours
Skull-Base Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very professional and very assured explanation of my issue Made me feel very confident in his opinion and advice

27 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Meningiomas

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found Mr Dorward extremely personable. I feel confident with the medical advice/plan that Mr Dorward suggested following my MRI

22 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Arm Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Dorward is a warm hearted, kind, and extremely intelligent person. He explained all of the details of a complex surgical operation in basic terms, and provided me more than adequate definitions for my questions and concerns.

14 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Cervical (Neck) Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I approach Mr Neil Dorward for the procedure to remove the pituitary tumor after studying his background and areas of interest. I am so glad that I can have him for the operation who is very professional and has extensive experience in brain surgery.

13 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Brain Surgery
Pituitary Tumour

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Dorward explained clearly and succinctly his assessment of my MRI scan results and was very reassuring regarding necessary follow-up.

30 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Pituitary Tumour
Pituitary Disorders

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I am thankful for the skill and experience Mr Dorward possesses. He has an impeccable manner, confident and direct. I cannot say he is the best doctor in the UK but he could come close. Thank you most kindly, Mr Dorward.

23 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Decompression
Cervical (Neck) Surgery
Brain Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Explained everything in detail

20 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professionally explained treatments available and referred me, I cannot speak highly enough of the service I experienced.

16 Apr 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Injections for Pain
Nerve Root Injection
Spinal Pain
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Mr Neil Dorward's overall patient rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 59 reviews

What languages does Mr Neil Dorward speak?

Mr Neil Dorward speaks English

Where is Mr Neil Dorward located?

Mr Neil Dorward primarily practices at Platinum Medical Centre, located at 15-17 Lodge Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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Mr Neil Dorward is working Monday (13:30 - 17:00)

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