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Mr Syed Aftab

Verified Spinal Surgery London

Mr Syed Aftab

8 years of experience 5.0 (183 verified reviews)

8,940+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Syed Aftab at a glance

Mr Syed Aftab is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in London, 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, 2014). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr Syed Aftab is a Consultant Spinal Orthopaedic Surgeon and a previous Clinical Lead for Spinal Surgery at Barts Health NHS Trust, based at the Royal London Hospital. He studied medicine at Pembroke College, Cambridge University and Edinburgh University. He underwent higher surgical training in Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery on the London NE Thames rotation at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.

He also gained a Master of Science at University College London in Trauma and Orthopaedics during his training. Syed completed advanced fellowships in Spinal Surgery at the Royal London Hospital. Furthermore, he continues to broaden his experience with visitations to international centres of excellence for spinal surgery (Antwerp Belgium, Bordeaux France, Neustadt Germany and Orlando USA).

Syed has been pioneering the iMAS technique in the UK, using micro access techniques developed by Dr Robert Masson at Neurospine Institute, Orlando, USA (a Federally accredited Centre of Excellence).

Syed believes that the best outcomes for patients can only be achieved when decisions are carefully considered and works within the framework of a multidisciplinary team. Prior to being appointed as the Clinical Lead for Spinal Surgery at Barts Health NHS Trust, he was Clinical Effectiveness Lead for Orthopaedics at the Royal London. He is actively involved in teaching other doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Syed is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and Module Lead for Spinal Trauma, both teaching and organising the spinal teaching programme for postgraduates studying trauma and orthopaedics.

Syed has published widely in a number of peer-reviewed medical journals and is actively involved in research into spinal surgery. He is also a reviewer for submissions relating to spinal surgery for various academic journals. He has presented at national and international conferences.

Syed is the first surgeon in the U.K. to perform robotic-assisted spinal surgery. He has been developing this area and is currently already on the second generation robot. His NHS practice is the first in the U.K. to offer robotic surgery routinely. He believes that innovation and skill is vital to progress and will soon offer this technological leap to private patients also.

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

— Mr Syed Aftab

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-356104 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-DBE61B4B · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 161
Annual physical exam 99395 591
Vaccination administration 90471 295
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,296

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Syed Aftab
HEADSHOT
Syed Aftab in consultation
IN OFFICE
Syed Aftab with the team
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Syed Aftab at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Syed Aftab

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Syed Aftab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9631/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37758861 · cited by 113
  2. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    Syed Aftab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7795/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33049167 · cited by 131
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Syed Aftab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3177/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38734674 · cited by 77
  4. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    Syed Aftab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5071/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36621863 · cited by 87

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

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? 2026-01-20 · 10 min read

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

183 verified reviews
4.98
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183 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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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Spinal Surgery

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    Syed Aftab specialises in Spinal Surgery in London, GB. 21 years of clinical experience.

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