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Dr.
Mr Simon Stapleton
Neurosurgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Simon Stapleton
Mr Stapleton has many years experience in the management of brain tumours (neuro-oncology including skull base and pituitary tumours). This includes tumours arising primarily in the brain such as low grade gliomas and glioblastomas as well as meningiomas. He also treats cancers that have spread to the brain (metastases) from elsewhere in the body and works closely with the neurooncologists and radiotherapists at the Royal Marsden Hospital and at the St Luke's Cancer Centre in Guildford. He also see patients with back pain and sciatica as well as neck and arm pain. He undertakes surgery for slipped discs and spinal stenosis in both the neck and back. Surgery is usually not necessary but a full assessment and management plan is arranged in association with physiotherapy or pain management teams. He also treats paediatric conditions of the brain and spine including injuries, back pain, spina bifida, shunts and tumours. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments Surgery for brain tumours including awake operations and sterotaxy. The use of neurophysiological monitoring (mapping) as well as 5-ALA (Gliolan). Endoscopic surgery for piyuitary and skull base tumours Spinal surgery for lumbar slipped discs (microdiscectomy) and spinal decompression for stenosis or nerve root compression Anterior cervical discectomy with fusion & cervical foraminotomy Surgery for hydrocephalus including shunts and endoscopic third ventriculostomy Surgery for spina bifida and occult spinal dysraphism Surgery for intractable epilepsy
"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) ·
#-122731
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-DD92697D
Renewal due 2022
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
AmTrust Europe
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2001–2007
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València
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2007–2011
Residency · Neurosurgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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2011–2012
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Karolinska Stockholm, SE
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,813 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
2,683 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
2,579 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,948 |
Patient reviews
See all 1215"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 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012
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: 7 · i10: 3
Selected publications
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European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
DOI: 10.4899/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 109
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Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3415/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 151
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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 Mr Simon Stapleton
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Simon Stapleton 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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