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Mr James Walkden

Neurosurgery Aberdeen

Mr James Walkden

12 years of experience

8,794+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr James Walkden at a glance

Mr James Walkden is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Aberdeen, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

James Walkden obtained his training at St. Andrews and Manchester medical schools and moved to the North West of England to complete his Neurosurgical training in the North West of England. He moved ahead to complete a Fellowship in Neuro-oncology surgery at the Walton Centre in Liverpool. His Consultant position was secured thereafter in Aberdeen in 2015. James Walkden works as a Consultant Neurosurgeon in the NHS at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland and he is also interested in neuro-oncology, spinal surgery, and CSF disorders. His particular interest includes all aspects of minimally invasive cranial and spinal surgery. He believes in the use of multimodality technology as well as microscopy, image guidance, and endoscopy for the improvement of patient comfort and surgical safety.

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

— Mr James Walkden

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Aberdeen (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Aberdeen (GB)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-509285 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-48C6CD29 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,443
Annual physical exam 99395 3,045
Vaccination administration 90471 813
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,418

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 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

James Walkden in consultation
IN OFFICE
James Walkden with the team
WITH TEAM
James Walkden at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet James Walkden

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Walkden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3335/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32606704 · cited by 115
  2. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    James Walkden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1693/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38199304 · cited by 145
  3. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    James Walkden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3450/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31239435 · cited by 191

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — Aberdeen · 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 Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.james.walkden@euroclinics.example

Location

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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

Mr James Walkden's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr James Walkden treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Neurosurgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    James Walkden specialises in Neurosurgery in Aberdeen, GB. 21 years of clinical experience.

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    James Walkden speaks English.

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