Dr Babar Vaqas

Dr. Babar Vaqas is a highly skilled and accomplished neurosurgeon with expertise in neurology, neurosurgery, neuroanatomy, and oncology. Raised in Gloucestershire, he completed his medical degree at Oxford University before undertaking Basic Surgical Training in Cambridge and specialising in neurosurgery in London. Throughout his career, Dr. Vaqas has developed a strong interest in brain tumour surgery and conducted groundbreaking research in this field. He obtained a PhD from Imperial College London, where he used advanced analytical chemistry to profile brain tumours during surgery. His research focused on the application of machine learning and minimally invasive technologies in neurosurgical procedures. Currently, Dr. Vaqas delivers state-of-the-art brain tumour surgery in London and Essex. He holds the position of Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London and serves as the Chair of the Brain & Spine Reference Group for the Northeast London Cancer Alliance. Additionally, he is actively involved in undergraduate medical education as the Neurology Specialist Lead at Anglia Ruskin University Medical School. Dr. Vaqas is dedicated to patient safety and serves as the Neurosurgery Clinical Governance Lead at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. He is passionate about championing patient safety in healthcare systems both in the United Kingdom and abroad. Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Vaqas volunteers for international charity projects focused on surgical interventions in Low and Middle Income Countries. He enjoys trail running, travelling, and reading, and frequently presents on the future of science and technology in the field of neuroscience. With his extensive knowledge, experience, and commitment to advancing neurosurgical techniques, Dr. Babar Vaqas is at the forefront of his field, providing exceptional care to his patients and contributing to the advancement of neurosurgery and healthcare as a whole.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2006–2012
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de València (GB)

2. 2012–2016
   Residency · Neurosurgery

   UAB Barcelona (GB)

3. 2016–2017
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   AP-HP Paris, FR

1. 2016-09–2017-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

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Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Babar Vaqas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.9101/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 82

2. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes

   Dr Babar Vaqas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.4627/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 120

3. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Babar Vaqas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.4896/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 86

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