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Mr Imran Rafiq

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery London

Mr Imran Rafiq

12 years of experience 4.7 (15 verified reviews)

7,880+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
8
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Imran Rafiq at a glance

Mr Imran Rafiq is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Imran Rafiq is a Consultant Spinal Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon with extensive training and expertise in all aspects of spinal surgery. He graduated from King Edward Medical College (Punjab University) in 1999 and went on to complete his basic surgical training in North West England.

During his early training, he achieved a Master’s degree in Clinical Health Sciences from the University of Central Lancashire, followed by a higher research degree (MCh) in Orthopaedic Surgery. He then completed Higher Surgical Training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery across South West England and North West London.

Mr Rafiq developed his subspecialist expertise in spinal surgery through a British Orthopaedic Association transitional fellowship at the renowned Stoke Mandeville Hospital, home to the National Spinal Cord Injury Centre. He further advanced his skills in complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery through additional training at leading centres, including the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore and Oxford University Hospitals.

He is trained in the full spectrum of spinal conditions, including degenerative disorders, spinal deformity, tumours, trauma and infection, across the cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine. He was appointed as a Consultant Spinal Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon at Medway Maritime NHS Foundation Trust in 2016.

Alongside his clinical work, Mr Rafiq has contributed to research with multiple scientific publications and presentations at national and international forums. He is actively involved in teaching and training surgeons and trainees at both national and international levels.

He holds professional memberships with the British Association of Spine Surgeons, the North American Spine Society and AO Spine, reflecting his commitment to maintaining high standards and staying at the forefront of developments in spinal surgery.

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

— Mr Imran Rafiq

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-123981 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-113884FC · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,536
Annual physical exam 99395 1,550
Vaccination administration 90471 1,526
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,849

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 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Imran Rafiq in consultation
IN OFFICE
Imran Rafiq with the team
WITH TEAM
Imran Rafiq at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet Imran Rafiq

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Imran Rafiq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4310/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35279808 · cited by 144
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Imran Rafiq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9720/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30602043 · cited by 154
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Imran Rafiq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7187/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36005587 · cited by 172
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Imran Rafiq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7585/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37489418 · cited by 46

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.imran.rafiq@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

15 verified reviews
4.73
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15 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.8
Knowledge
4.8
Wait Time
4.5
Staff Friendliness
4.8
Ease Of Appointment
4.6
Value For Money
4.7
Would Recommend Pct
94.0
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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

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    Imran Rafiq specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in London, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Imran Rafiq speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.

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