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Mr Nik Patel

Neurosurgery Bristol

Mr Nik Patel

2 years of experience

10,987+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Nik Patel at a glance

Mr Nik Patel is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Bristol, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Bristol, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Nik is a Consultant Neural and Spinal Surgeon working privately at Spire Bristol Hospital and Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital. Nik trained in medicine at Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School, and in neurosciences at University College London.



In 1991 he gained a First Class Honours Degree in Neurosciences and in 1994 graduated in Medicine with Distinction in Pathology from University of London. His basic surgical training was completed at Oxford University



His neurosurgical training was completed at Frenchay hospital, University of Bristol, where he was appointed Consultant Neurosurgeon in 2005.



Nik has since been recognised for functional neurosurgical excellence with an MRC fellowship, awards from both the American and the European Associations of Neurological Surgeons, and a Hunterian Professorship in Neurosurgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Areas of interest
SPINAL PAIN

- Disc disease (Cervical Disc Prolapse, Lumbar Disc Prolapse)

- Degenerative disease – Spondylitis (Cervical Spondylopathy, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis)

- Failed back surgery syndrome (Persistent mechanical, neurogenic (nerve related) or neuropathic (nerve injury) pain following previous spinal surgery).



CHRONIC PAIN

- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (neuropathic (nerve injury) pain in leg or arm following lumbar or cervical spine surgery)

- Complex regional pain syndrome

- Neuropathic pain secondary to peripheral nerve damage

- Brachial plexopathy: traumatic, post irradiation

- And more



FUNCTIONAL BRAIN DISORDERS

- Treatment-resistant depression

- Movement disorders (Dystonia, Parkinson's Disease



FACIAL PAIN & CRANIAL NERVE HYPERACTIVE DISORDERS

- Trigeminal Neuralgia

- Glossopharyngeal neuralgia

- Hemifacial Spasm

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

— Mr Nik Patel

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Bristol (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Bristol (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-694384 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-4AC7806A · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,617
Annual physical exam 99395 2,199
Vaccination administration 90471 2,799
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 904

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 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Nik Patel in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 74s
Meet Nik Patel

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Nik Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4651/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31049377 · cited by 17
  2. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nik Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8461/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30065343 · cited by 35
  3. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Nik Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4467/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36500309 · cited by 157

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nikunj.patel.1@euroclinics.example

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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 Nik Patel's Areas of Specialty

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Neurosurgery

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    Nik Patel specialises in Neurosurgery in Bristol, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

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    Nik Patel speaks English.

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