Accepting new patients
Dr.
Ms Helen Fernandes
Neurosurgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Ms Helen Fernandes
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."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-156903
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-5B503FCF
Renewal due 2026
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AXA Healthcare Liability
1,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2005–2011
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de Sevilla (GB)
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2011–2015
Residency · Neurosurgery
Universidad de Sevilla (GB)
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2015–2016
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Royal Marsden London, UK
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08
Junior consultant
Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
127 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
129 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,513 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,286 |
Patient reviews
See all 1021"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Neurosurgery — — 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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 7
Selected publications
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European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2028/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 7
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Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3254/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 37
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Neurosurgery · European Annual Congress (Neurosurgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Neurosurgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Ms Helen Fernandes
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Ms Helen Fernandes is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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