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Neurosurgery | Spinal Surgery | Paediatric Neurosurgery | Epilepsy Surgery
I provide advice and treatment for neurosurgical conditions for adults and children in London, Surrey, Windsor and beyond.
About Me
I was born in Kyoto, Japan and studied medicine at the University of Glasgow. My neurosurgical training was in London, including King's College Hospital, St. George's Hospital and Hurstwood Park Neurosciences Centre. I undertook fellowships in functional neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery and paediatric neurosurgery at King's College Hospital before being appointed as a consultant neurosurgeon at King's College Hospital and Evelina London Children's Hospital in 2020. I have authored over 40 scientific papers and co-authored a popular textbook of neurosurgery - Oxford Case Histories in Neurosurgery. My other interests include cooking and the mind-body relationship.
My Qualifications
- BSc (Neurosciences), Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, 2000
- MB ChB, University of Glasgow, 2003
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)
- Member of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons
- Member of the British Paediatric Neurosurgery Group
- GMC Registration Number: 6076885
CONSULTATION INFORMATION
All new and follow-up consultations are booked at 20-minute intervals. Some patients will require slightly longer (or shorter). Your patience is greatly appreciated if the clinic is running late.
When you attend your consultation, you will be asked about your symptoms, and a physical examination may be performed. If further tests (e.g. a scan) are needed, this will be booked on a separate date that is convenient for you. You will need a follow-up appointment to discuss the results of the tests. If surgery is recommended, the details of this will be discussed. The typical waiting time for a scan is about 1 week. The typical waiting time for surgery, if this is needed, is around 2-3 weeks.
FEE INFORMATION
Patients with health insurance
I work with the following insurers: BUPA, Aviva, AXA, WPA, Allianz, Vitality. If you have a policy with any of the above and you obtain pre-authorization, the costs for consultations, investigations and any surgery that may be required should usually be covered by your insurer. If you have an insurance excess to pay, you will receive an invoice after the consultation.
Patients who are self-funding
If you are self-funding, you will need to pay for all costs including consultations, investigations (such as scans or blood tests) and surgery. You will always be asked whether you would like to proceed with further investigations or treatment at any stage.
Costs for consultations are: Initial: £300 Follow-up: £250