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Mr Abhay Rao

Spinal Surgery Leeds

Mr Abhay Rao

13 jaar ervaring

2,733+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Abhay Rao at a glance

Mr Abhay Rao is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in Leeds, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 40+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Leeds, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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Abhay Rao has worked as a Consultant Spinal Surgeon at Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds for nearly 20 years. Rao also participated in the spinal rota involving acute and complex spinal referrals from around the region. His major interests in spinal surgery include deformity surgery, surgery for spinal tumours and trauma and surgery for pathology in the lumbar spine.

Rao is currently the Lead for the Fellowship programme in Spinal Surgery in Leeds. Rao supervises appointments of three Senior fellowship candidates each year and undertakes Educational supervision and monitoring of their portfolio.

Between 2011 and 2014 he was the Clinical Director for Major Trauma Designation.

His main special interests are Complex spinal surgery, Scoliosis surgery and Minimally invasive spinal surgery.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Complex spinal surgery

Scoliosis surgery

Minimally invasive spinal surgery


Complex spinal surgery

Scoliosis surgery

Minimally invasive spinal surgery

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

— Mr Abhay Rao

Opleiding & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Leeds (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Leeds (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-81354 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-452E52C2 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,826
Annual physical exam 99395 2,068
Vaccination administration 90471 524
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 915

Diensten & prijzen

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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Abhay Rao
HEADSHOT
Abhay Rao in consultation
IN OFFICE
Abhay Rao with the team
WITH TEAM
Abhay Rao at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 92s
Meet Abhay Rao

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 17 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    Abhay Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1269/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30686215 · geciteerd door 66
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Abhay Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6792/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32569561 · geciteerd door 176
  3. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    Abhay Rao, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6673/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39537850 · geciteerd door 134

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Leeds · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2014

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · abhay.rao.1@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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Recente recensies

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Abhay Rao's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Abhay Rao treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Spinal Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Abhay Rao specialise in?

    Abhay Rao specialises in Spinal Surgery in Leeds, GB. 40 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Abhay Rao treat?

    Abhay Rao treats conditions within Spinal Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Abhay Rao practise?

    Abhay Rao practises in Leeds, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Abhay Rao speak?

    Abhay Rao speaks English.

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