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Mr Richard Edwards

Geverifieerd Neurochirurgie Bath

Mr Richard Edwards

2 jaar ervaring 5.0 (11 geverifieerde recensies)

6,259+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Richard Edwards at a glance

Mr Richard Edwards is a Neurochirurgie practitioner based in Bath, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Bath, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Mr Richard Edwards is an esteemed Consultant Paediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon. He has international expertise in the neurosurgical removal of tumours in and around the brainstem, pineal gland (including pineal cysts) and spinal cord. He has a particular interest in ependymoma tumour surgery. He is able to provide second opinions (both face to face and online) on brain tumours in both children and adults and whether they can be potentially treated with surgery.
He has expertise in the surgical treatment of spasticity in cerebral palsy and has the largest experience in the UK of the operation Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) with a patient's journey appearing on the ITV primetime show "What Would Be Your Miracle?". He has helped set up SDR programs in Russia and Hungary and has treated children with cerebral palsy from around the world. He is part of the NHS England National Steering Group for SDR and has published research papers in the field as part of an ongoing research program.
Mr Edwards also has extensive experience in the assessement and management of hydrocephalus in both adults and children. He runs the largest adult hydrocephalus service in the UK and is the current Chairman of the UK CSF Disorders Group. He is also a member of the Adult Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (based in the USA) which runs an extensive research program in this field. He is happy to provide second opinions on complex hydrocephalus disorders or suspected Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), colloid cysts and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). He is an expert in the field of Neuroendoscopic treatment of hydrocpehalus and lectures internationally in this field.
Mr Edwards set up the daycase microdiscectomy service in Bristol in 2006 and was one of the first surgeons to pioneer daycase surgery for slipped discs (lumbar microdiscectomy) in the UK. He also treats children with complex deformity affecting the upper part of the spinal column (the craniocervical junction) and manages adults and children with spina bifida and tethered cord syndrome.
In his NHS paediatric neurosurgery practice he currently chairs the regional paediatric neurovascular MDT and has expertise in the surgical treatment paediatric AVM (arteriovenous malformation), cavernoma and Moya Moya disease.
He is currently practising privately at Circle Bath, a clinic that is easily accessible for patients in the South West. Complex cases are undertaken either at Southmead Hospital (Adults) or Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (Children) where world class neurosurgical facilities are available including intra-operative MRI imaging, robot assisted neuroendoscopic surgery and intra-operative brainstem and spinal cord monitoring.





Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments CSF Shunts for Hydrocephalus
Brain tumour surgery
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Brainstem and posterior fossa tumour surgery
Pineal tumour surgery
Spinal cord tumour surgery
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy
Intrathecal Baclofen Pump implantation
Paediatric Moya Moya disease surgery
Paediatric AVM surgery
Paediatric cranio-cervical junction surgery
Day case lumbar microdiscectomy
Lumbar microdiscectomy
Lumbar decompression surgery
Revision microdiscectomy surgery
Management of Brain tumours in adults and children
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Surgery for spasticity in cerebral palsy
Surgery for paediatric brain and spine vascular disorders
Surgery for spinal dysraphism (tethered spinal cord, spina bifida)
Hydrocephalus
Sports related concussion in children
Head injury
Management of back pain
Spinal microdiscectomy
Spinal neurosurgery

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

— Mr Richard Edwards

Opleiding & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Bath (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Neurochirurgie
    UAB Barcelona, Bath (GB)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Neurochirurgie

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-647173 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Neurochirurgie
#EB-C07FE138 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,888
Annual physical exam 99395 454
Vaccination administration 90471 1,894
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,273

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 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Richard Edwards
HEADSHOT
Richard Edwards in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Edwards with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Edwards at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 108s
Meet Richard Edwards

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 14 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Neurochirurgie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Edwards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3854/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33038938 · geciteerd door 192
  2. European registry analysis of Neurochirurgie outcomes
    Richard Edwards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6944/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31522894 · geciteerd door 58
  3. Outcomes of Neurochirurgie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Edwards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7441/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31950777 · geciteerd door 196
  4. European registry analysis of Neurochirurgie outcomes
    Richard Edwards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3119/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30289783 · geciteerd door 142

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurochirurgie — Bath · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2027

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurochirurgie 2026-03-27 · 10 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a neurochirurgie? 2026-01-13 · 5 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · mr.richard.edwards@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

11 geverifieerde recensies
4.97
★★★★⯨
11 recensies
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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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 Richard Edwards's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurochirurgie

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Bath matters

Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Bath 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 Richard Edwards specialise in?

    Richard Edwards specialises in Neurochirurgie in Bath, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Richard Edwards treat?

    Richard Edwards treats conditions within Neurochirurgie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Richard Edwards practise?

    Richard Edwards practises in Bath, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Richard Edwards speak?

    Richard Edwards speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Richard Edwards?

    Richard Edwards has a verified rating of 4.97/5 from 11 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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