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Mr Himanshu Shekhar

Verificato Neurochirurgia Edinburgh

Mr Himanshu Shekhar

11 anni di esperienza 5.0 (34 recensioni verificate)

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 Neurochirurgia practitioner based in Edinburgh, Regno Unito, 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, Regno Unito and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

Informazioni

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

Istruzione e formazione

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

Carriera e incarichi

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

Licenze e assicurazione

Licenze mediche

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

Certificazioni di specializzazione

European Board of Neurochirurgia
#EB-C98576E3 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Assicurazione responsabilità professionale: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR copertura · No claims on file

Procedure eseguite

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

Servizi e prezzi

ServizioDurataModalitàPrezzo
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

Studio, team e in pratica

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

Video

introduction · 78s
Meet Himanshu Shekhar

Ricerca e pubblicazioni

indice h: 14 · i10: 5

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

Conferenze su invito

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

Premi e affiliazioni

Premi

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

Iscrizioni a società

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

Articoli di questo medico

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurochirurgia 2026-03-25 · 8 min di lettura
  • Awareness When should you see a neurochirurgia? 2026-01-21 · 5 min di lettura

Per pazienti internazionali

Coordinatore
Patient liaison · himanshu.shekhar.1@euroclinics.example
Assicurazioni internazionali accettate
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Posizione

1 tag

Recensioni dei pazienti

34 recensioni verificate
4.95
★★★★⯨
34 recensioni
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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Recensioni recenti

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificato
    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 Regno Unito doctors offering the same care.

Neurochirurgia

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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Medical practice in Regno Unito is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Regno Unito medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Edinburgh carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Himanshu Shekhar specialise in?

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

  • What conditions does Himanshu Shekhar treat?

    Himanshu Shekhar treats conditions within Neurochirurgia. 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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