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Dr Hazem Akil

Verified Spinal Surgery Melbourne

Dr Hazem Akil

2 years of experience 4.6 (4 verified reviews)

12,308+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hazem Akil at a glance

Dr Hazem Akil is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Hazem Akil, a highly qualified and experienced Australian-trained Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon at Precision Health. Throughout his career, Dr Akil has sought excellence by travelling the world, honing his skills, and gaining expertise from some of the best neurosurgical centres. His vast experience encompasses various areas in brain and spinal surgery, making him a sought-after specialist.
His journey began with postgraduate surgical training in the United Kingdom, where he received training in Edinburgh and London and earned full membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2004. Dr Akil's thirst for knowledge and growth led him to Australia, where he secured a place in the highly competitive Royal Australasian College of Surgeons neurosurgical training program. After rigorous training in Neurosurgery and gaining invaluable experience in major neurosurgical units in Sydney and Melbourne, he was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Neurosurgery.
In addition to his neurosurgical expertise, Dr Akil pursued further intensive training in advanced and complex spine surgery, undertaking a prestigious AO Spine fellowship under the guidance of Dr Geoffrey Askin in Brisbane. This additional training equipped him with state-of-the-art techniques, including minimally invasive surgery and artificial disc replacement, to address a diverse range of spinal conditions such as disc prolapse, degenerative spinal disease, tumours, and spinal trauma.
Dr Akil's areas of special interest include the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders, peripheral nerve pathology, and brain tumours. His philosophy revolves around providing timely and patient-centred care, emphasising the importance of personalised treatment for optimal results.
As part of Precision Brain Spine and Pain Centre, Dr Akil consults at various locations, including Kew, Berwick, Vermont, Bundoora, Epping, Essendon, Bendigo, and Seymour. He is delighted to see patients with private health insurance, DVA, TAC, and Workcover patients, ensuring accessibility to his expertise and care.

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

— Dr Hazem Akil

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-717450 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-C7271DF3 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,458
Annual physical exam 99395 2,524
Vaccination administration 90471 2,116
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,579

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hazem Akil
HEADSHOT
Hazem Akil in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hazem Akil with the team
WITH TEAM
Hazem Akil at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 93s
Meet Hazem Akil

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Hazem Akil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6311/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36419885 · cited by 114
  2. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across AU
    Hazem Akil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8537/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35190303 · cited by 128

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Spinal Surgery European Annual Congress (Spinal Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Spinal Surgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery 2026-03-18 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery? 2026-01-04 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hazem.akil@euroclinics.example

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

4 verified reviews
4.58
★★★★⯨
4 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.6
Knowledge
4.7
Wait Time
4.3
Staff Friendliness
4.6
Ease Of Appointment
4.5
Value For Money
4.5
Would Recommend Pct
91.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Hazem Akil's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Hazem Akil treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Spinal Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Hazem Akil specialise in?

    Hazem Akil specialises in Spinal Surgery in Melbourne, AU. 26 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Hazem Akil treat?

    Hazem Akil treats conditions within Spinal Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Hazem Akil practise?

    Hazem Akil practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Hazem Akil speak?

    Hazem Akil speaks English, Arabic, French.

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    Hazem Akil has a verified rating of 4.58/5 from 4 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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