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Mr Himanshu Shekhar

Vérifié Neurochirurgie Edinburgh

Mr Himanshu Shekhar

11 ans d'expérience 5.0 (34 avis vérifiés)

2,361+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
3
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Himanshu Shekhar at a glance

Mr Himanshu Shekhar is a Neurochirurgie practitioner based in Edinburgh, Royaume-Uni, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Edinburgh, Royaume-Uni and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

À propos

Mr. Himanshu Shekhar is a fellowship-trained Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon with extensive expertise in managing both degenerative spinal conditions and traumatic injuries. His journey began with rigorous neurosurgical training at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, culminating in his earning the FRCS in Neurosurgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2018. Early in his career, he was honoured with the “Prize for Best Performance” by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) in 2016 for achieving the highest score on the Part 1 European Board Examination in Neurosurgery.

In 2018, Mr. Shekhar further refined his skills by completing a prestigious one-year fellowship in spinal surgery at Leeds General Infirmary. His commitment to excellence continued as he became a Fellow of the European Board of Neurological Surgery and joined the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register in Neurosurgery in 2020. He began his consultant career at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee in 2020, initially serving as a locum consultant neurosurgeon before transitioning to his current role as a Consultant Spine Surgeon in November 2021.

Mr. Shekhar adopts a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, combining conservative treatments, targeted injections, and advanced surgical interventions to create personalized treatment plans. He performs a wide range of surgical procedures — lumbar decompression, lumbar laminectomy, lumbar discectomy, and lumbar spine fusion, along with anterior cervical discectomy, cervical laminectomy, and cervical foraminotomy. Beyond surgery, he also specialises in minimally invasive procedures such as vertebroplasty, lumbar facet joint and nerve root injections, sacroiliac joint injections, lumbar medial branch blocks, and coccyx injections, all designed to alleviate pain and enhance functional recovery.

Beyond his clinical work, he is deeply passionate about education and mentorship. He actively teaches junior doctors, trainee surgeons, and postgraduate students, including those enrolled in the University of Dundee’s MCh(Orth) course. His dedication to nurturing future specialists was recognized when he was named "Trainer of the Year" for 2023 by the East of Scotland Trauma and Orthopaedics trainees.

Widely respected for his clear, compassionate communication, Mr. Shekhar ensures that patients fully understand their diagnoses and treatment options. Trusted reviews on platforms like Doctify consistently highlight his technical precision, thorough evaluations, and empathetic care, underscoring his commitment to enhancing patient outcomes. His pursuit of clinical excellence and innovative education drives him to continuously contribute to the advancement of spinal neurosurgery.

Publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Himanshu-Shekhar-3

His research interests are: spinal trauma, spinal surgery, patient experience and surgical safety.

Profile and reviews: https://www.doctify.com/uk/specialist/himanshu-shekhar-1

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

— Mr Himanshu Shekhar

Formation et études

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Neurochirurgie
    UAB Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Carrière et postes

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Neurochirurgie

Licences et assurance

Licences médicales

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-553266 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certifications du conseil

European Board of Neurochirurgie
#EB-C98576E3 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Assurance responsabilité professionnelle : Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR couverture · No claims on file

Procédures réalisées

ProcédureCodeTotal à vie
GP consultation 99213 2,113
Annual physical exam 99395 2,127
Vaccination administration 90471 2,615
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,736

Services et tarifs

ServiceDuréeModalitéPrix
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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Cabinet, équipe & en pratique

Himanshu Shekhar
HEADSHOT
Himanshu Shekhar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Himanshu Shekhar with the team
WITH TEAM
Himanshu Shekhar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vidéos

introduction · 78s
Meet Himanshu Shekhar

Recherche et publications

indice h : 14 · i10 : 5

  1. Outcomes of Neurochirurgie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Himanshu Shekhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1996/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34234341 · cité par 57
  2. European registry analysis of Neurochirurgie outcomes
    Himanshu Shekhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5783/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33397763 · cité par 19

Conférences invitées

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

Récompenses et adhésions

Récompenses

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurochirurgie — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Adhésions à des sociétés

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

Articles de ce médecin

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurochirurgie 2026-03-25 · Lecture de 8 min
  • Awareness When should you see a neurochirurgie? 2026-01-21 · Lecture de 5 min

Pour les patients internationaux

Coordinateur
Patient liaison · himanshu.shekhar.1@euroclinics.example
Assurances internationales acceptées
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Emplacement

1 balise

Avis des patients

34 avis vérifiés
4.95
★★★★⯨
34 avis
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
98.0
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Avis récents

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Vérifié
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Vérifié
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Vérifié
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Himanshu Shekhar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Himanshu Shekhar treats, with the size of the national pool of Royaume-Uni doctors offering the same care.

Neurochirurgie

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Himanshu Shekhar specialise in?

    Himanshu Shekhar specialises in Neurochirurgie in Edinburgh, GB. 20 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Himanshu Shekhar treat?

    Himanshu Shekhar treats conditions within Neurochirurgie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Himanshu Shekhar practise?

    Himanshu Shekhar practises in Edinburgh, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Himanshu Shekhar speak?

    Himanshu Shekhar speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.

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  • What do patients say about Himanshu Shekhar?

    Himanshu Shekhar has a verified rating of 4.95/5 from 34 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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