Mr Mark Blackman

Mr Mark Blackman is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in spinal surgery. His current area of interest is the use of minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of lumbar spine disorders. Mr Blackman completed his undergraduate training at Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School, and also achieved a degree in Pharmacology from Kings College. He went on to specialise in spinal surgery, gaining experience in surgery for spinal deformities, paediatric spinal problems, degenerative spinal conditions, and spinal injuries. He was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Essex Rivers NHS Trust and has since developed extensive ecperience at Colchester General and The Oaks Hospital, specialising in degenerative cervical disorders, thoraco-lumbar and lumbar spine degenerative problems.

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

1. 2015–2021
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de València (GB)

2. 2021–2025
   Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

   UAB Barcelona (GB)

3. 2025–2026
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   AP-HP Paris, FR

1. 2025-09–2026-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 14 · i10: 11

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes

   Mr Mark Blackman, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.1584/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 97

2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Mark Blackman, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.4051/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 59

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