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Mr Otto Von Arx

Mr Otto Von Arx

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Bath, BA2 7BR

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31 years of experience
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31 years of experience
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Patient Trust Score

4.99

61 patient reviews

3 professional endorsements

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.98
Explanation

89 recommendations for:

Spinal Surgery(14)
Lower Back Pain(13)
Discectomy(12)
Other(50)

Recent patient review

28 Mar 2024

A very Honest and Professional Consultant who only operated when he knew the right procedure to...

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About

Mr Otto Von Arx is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon, specialising in assessing and treating all spinal conditions. He is an expert in both operative and non-operative management of back pain, degenerative lumbar pathology, spinal stenosis, traumatic and osteoporotic spinal fractures and cervical spine pathology. He offers a wide range of procedures, including cervical disc replacement, cervical spine surgery, spinal decompression, minimally invasive spinal procedures, spinal fusion and vertebral augmentation for spinal osteoporosis. He has a special interest in paediatric/adolescent back pain and back pain in the elite sports person. Mr Von Arx delivers a fully comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of spinal conditions.

Mr Von Arx obtained his MB ChB from the University of Stellenbosch in 1993. He then completed his postgraduate training on the Wessex Training Scheme, training in Trauma, Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery. In 2006 he achieved a one year AO Spinal Surgical Fellowship in Brisbane, alongside this he also held a research position at Queensland University of Technology.

He is Fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons and is fully accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC). He also has numerous other professional memberships, such as the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, Bristol Medico-legal Society, British Medical Association, British Orthopaedic Association, Spine Society of Europe and the North American Spine Society.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Spinal Surgery (16%)
  • Lower Back Pain (15%)
  • Discectomy (13%)
  • Sciatica (12%)
  • Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc (7%)
  • Others (37%)

Subspecialties
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Arthritis (Spine)
  • Back Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Coccyx Fracture
  • Complex Spinal Disorders
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Discectomy
  • MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
  • Facet Joint Injection
  • Laminectomy
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Epidural
  • Lumbar Back Surgery
  • Cervical (Neck) Surgery
  • Complex Revision Spinal Surgery
  • Fracture Fixation Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4138642


Qualifications

MB ChB University of Stellenbosch


Memberships and Organizations:

Member of Eurospine - Spine Society of Europe 2006

Member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons 2006

Member of the North American Spine Society from January 2012

Faculty of Expert Witnesses

Member of the British Medical Association

Member of the British Orthopaedic Association

Member of AO Spine Europe

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons England

Member of the Bristol Medico-Legal Society from October 2012

Member of the Medico - Legal Society from October 2012

Medical Negligence Panel Expert - General Medical Council - September 2013


languages spoken
  • English

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

Location

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Bath Clinic (part of Circle Health Group)

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Claverton Down Road, Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 7BR
Claverton Down Road, Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 7BR
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4.92
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Foxcote Avenue Peasedown St John, Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 8SQ
Foxcote Avenue Peasedown St John, Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 8SQ
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Reviews

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Spinal Surgery (14)
Discectomy (13)
Lower Back Pain (12)
Sciatica (11)
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc (5)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

61 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A very Honest and Professional Consultant who only operated when he knew the right procedure to eliminate my pain. I am now pain free thanks to Mr. Von Arx.

28 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sciatica
Spinal Decompression
Discectomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I very much appreciated the experience and care with which my back problems were dealt with. Both prior to surgery and post surgery I feel that I had the highest clinical expertise and felt very well looked after. I particularly liked that there was a thorough review of symptoms and no rush for surgical intervention.

24 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Sciatica
Lower Back Pain
Discectomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent experience with a friendly, knowledgeable professional.

13 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lower Back Pain

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Fantastic understanding of my problem based on my symptoms and very competent in addressing it with surgery.

25 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Discectomy
Lower Back Pain
Spinal Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

On my consultation I found Mr von Arx very helpful and patient answering all my questions and queries, keeping me fully informed at all stages. Regarding the procedure it was carried out efficiently and my problem was solved. I would have no hesitation in consulting Mr von Arx if any problems should arise in the future

18 Sep 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Lower Back Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I had suffer back pain for a significant amount of time, keeping me awake at night and making me struggle to walk. Through BUPA I was referred to Otto Von Arc. Brilliant service from initial consultation, diagnosis and treatment. Since treatment I have had no pian, I couldn't recommend him any higher than that.

02 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Facet Joint Injection

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Otto Von Arx was incredibly supportive throughout the whole process. Everything was explained clearly & succinctly to reassure me about every step. He came to see me the next day after my operation to check the wound site and that I was happy and comfortable with everything. He even went out of his way to contact me post op to check everything was ok. Incredibly happy with the results of the operation.

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

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Von Arx is highly professional, highly skilled and gave me every confidence in his ability to lead an operation which was classified as high risk. I was in a very desperate place with terrible chronic nerve pain. He has given my life back to me.

10 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Surgery
Lumbar Back Surgery
Sciatica

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Could not have wished for a better consultant. Personable, and true to his word. Surgery was a success, and I could not fault the care I received on Robin Smith ward at the RUH. Thank you to you all.

04 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Decompression
Sciatica

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I first met Otto at Sulis Bath in March 2022 as a self funded patient, suffering from extreme pain in lower back. After a swiftly arranged MRI scan, Otto took time to explain exactly what had been found and various long and short term solutions to consider. At no time did I feel pressured, but given clear and repeated advice on benefits and possible negatives to each solution. Throughout the process, Otto was extremely detailed and happy to share experiences of himself and others he has worked with over the years. I selected to have a steroid injection which saw me being able to enjoy the summer holiday. In September, the prolapse became significantly worse, Otto arranged a Microdisectomy which took place the following week. During the Pre Assessment, it was discovered I had a UTI which resulted in Otto calling me explaining the risk of infection and something he wasn't prepared to ignore. Surgery was delayed for two weeks until early October 2022. Throughout the entire process, Mr Van Arx was nothing more than exceptionally professional, kind and had a great reassuring bedside manner. This was extended to my very worried and concerned wife and teenage daughter. He gave them complete confidence & reassurance. Unknown to Otto, but solely due to his caring given to my daughter, she is now looking to train in the medical profession once her GCSEs are taken next month. The week before my surgery, I could only walk a maximum of 129 steps per day. Exactly seven months after surgery, today I have just reached 1,000,000 steps (460 miles). Thank you so much, totally given back my life.

04 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Spinal Surgery
Lower Back Pain
Discectomy
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Orthopaedic Surgery (3)
Lower Back Pain (1)
Sciatica (1)
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc (1)

3 endorsements

I have known Otto for many years since our overlapping days in orthopaedic training, and now as a consultant colleague at Sulis Hospital. He is a highly-regarded specialist spinal surgeon, and I will often recommend my patients see him for their spinal problems as I know that he will provide them with an expert opinion and a very patient-centred approach.

30 Nov 2022
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Spinal Decompression
Arthritis (Spine)

Mr Benedict J Lankester

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

I would encourage and have no hesitation in recommending anyone with a spinal problem, including friends and family, to seek Mr. von Arx's expert opinion. He has a very balanced approach to non-operative versus operative management of spinal issues and remains at the forefront of his specialty.

24 Mar 2021
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
+ 11 more

Mr Gavin Jennings

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Mr von Arx is fantastic colleague and spinal surgeon. I refer all patients that I see with a spinal problem to Mr von Arx for his expert care and attention.

29 Jan 2017
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery

Mr Derek Robinson

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Otto Von Arx's reviews like?

Mr Otto Von Arx's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 61 reviews

What languages does Mr Otto Von Arx speak?

Mr Otto Von Arx speaks English

Where is Mr Otto Von Arx located?

Mr Otto Von Arx primarily practices at Bath Clinic (part of Circle Health Group), located at Claverton Down Road, Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 7BR
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