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Dr. Vejay Vakharia

Neurosurgery United Kingdom

Dr. Vejay Vakharia

3 years of experience

13,429+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Vejay Vakharia at a glance

Dr. Vejay Vakharia is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Europe, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2019).

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr. Vejay Niranjan Vakharia is a Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, UK. He obtained his medical degree from Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge, achieving a Distinction in Medicine and Surgery. Mr. Vakharia completed his neurosurgical training in the North Thames Deanery and pursued a subspecialty fellowship in paediatric neurosurgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital before his appointment at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. He currently sees patients in Liverpool (Alder Hey Children's Hospital) and Stoke-on-Trent (University Hospital of North Midlands).

With a robust academic portfolio, Mr. Vakharia has authored over 80 publications, including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His clinical and research interests encompass selective dorsal rhizotomy, craniofacial surgery, epilepsy surgery, complex dysraphism surgery, and neuro-oncology. Notably, he has contributed to advancements in computer-assisted planning for SEEG and laser ablation , and robotics in epilepsy surgery. He ran a randomised control trial of a novel robotic stereotactic device. He was awarded his doctoral thesis (PhD) from University College London in 2020.

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

— Dr. Vejay Vakharia

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad de Sevilla (GB)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-873986 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-C5EE55B1 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,493
Annual physical exam 99395 2,331
Vaccination administration 90471 2,107
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,772

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

Office, team & in practice

Vejay Vakharia
HEADSHOT
Vejay Vakharia in consultation
IN OFFICE
Vejay Vakharia with the team
WITH TEAM
Vejay Vakharia at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 70s
Meet Vejay Vakharia

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vejay Vakharia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5395/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32228818 · cited by 149
  2. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Vejay Vakharia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1100/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37029179 · cited by 167
  3. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Vejay Vakharia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5980/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32583951 · cited by 193

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery 2026-03-25 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery? 2026-01-13 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · vejay.vakharia@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

Dr. Vejay Vakharia's Areas of Specialty

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Neurosurgery

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