Dr. Fady Farouk Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon · German-trained

Who it's for

• You were advised to have spine surgery
• You want a surgeon's plan for a known condition
• Conservative treatment has not worked
• Your scans show a condition that may need surgery

Appointments are reserved for surgical consultations. For a diagnosis or a second view first, request an Independent Opinion.

What happens

1. Send your recordsMRI, X-ray and reports, with a short note on your symptoms.
2. Surgical suitability reviewThe surgeon's team checks that your file is complete and whether surgery is appropriate.
3. Your appointmentIf surgery is appropriate, you are offered a surgical consultation slot.
4. Consultation and planningA clear discussion of the procedure, alternatives, risks and recovery.

You leave with

A clear surgical recommendation

ProcedureAlternativesRisksRecoveryNext steps

Five questions, answered in writing

1. What is the diagnosis?
2. Is surgery actually necessary?
3. If yes, what operation would we recommend?
4. Are there reasonable alternatives?
5. What happens if you wait?

These five questions are the headings of your report.

Who it's for

• You were advised to have spine surgery
• You received conflicting recommendations
• You are not sure surgery is necessary
• You have a complex spinal condition
• You still have symptoms after surgery

What happens

1. Send your recordsTell us you would like an opinion. We reply with how to send your scans, reports and notes securely.
2. We review everythingWe check that your file is complete before any opinion is given.
3. You receive your reportDelivered in writing, with a written follow-up window for your questions.

Records checklist

Have these ready