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Ms Helen Fernandes

Neurosurgery Cambridge

Ms Helen Fernandes

11 years of experience

9,686+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Helen Fernandes at a glance

Ms Helen Fernandes is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Cambridge, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Miss Fernandes is Consultant Neurosurgeon at Addenbrooke Hospital, Cambridge where she was appointed in 2002, being the first female surgeon there. She specialises in the treatment of both adult and paediatric patients with brain and spinal problems. Miss Fernandes was recently awarded the The Greg Wilkins-Barrick Chair visiting international surgeon award by the American Association of Neurosurgeons. She was also recognised as one of the Top 50 UK Surgeons by the Times Newspaper in 2011 and the same newspaper nominated her as one of the Top 100 Children''s Doctors in 2012.

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

— Ms Helen Fernandes

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Cambridge (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Cambridge (GB)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-156903 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-5B503FCF · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 127
Annual physical exam 99395 129
Vaccination administration 90471 1,513
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,286

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Helen Fernandes
HEADSHOT
Helen Fernandes in consultation
IN OFFICE
Helen Fernandes with the team
WITH TEAM
Helen Fernandes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 101s
Meet Helen Fernandes

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Helen Fernandes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2028/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33445701 · cited by 7
  2. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Helen Fernandes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3254/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35574618 · cited by 37

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — Cambridge · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ms.helen.fernandes@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

Ms Helen Fernandes's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Helen Fernandes 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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  • What does Helen Fernandes specialise in?

    Helen Fernandes specialises in Neurosurgery in Cambridge, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Helen Fernandes treat?

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  • Where does Helen Fernandes practise?

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  • What languages does Helen Fernandes speak?

    Helen Fernandes speaks English.

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