MBChB, BSc (HONS) Sports Medicine, MRCS, FRCS, PGCME
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19 years of experience
Nottingham, NG12 4GA
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15 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Mark Higgins, Mr Laurence Glancz and 6 other professionals
Live bookings available
19 years of experience
Nottingham, NG12 4GA
(+3 more)
15 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Mark Higgins, Mr Laurence Glancz and 6 other professionals
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Mr Alexander Leggate is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, with specialist expertise in complex spinal surgery, neuro-oncology, and neurotrauma. He was appointed in 2020 following neurosurgical training in Manchester, which included a Royal College of Surgeons-approved Neuro-Oncology Fellowship. He also completed a complex spine and cranial fellowship at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Mr Leggate is the Neuro-Trauma Lead for the East Midlands and Head of Service for the Neurosurgery Department at Queen’s Medical Centre.
His clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of spinal pathology across the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive spinal surgery (and has introduced endoscopic spinal surgery in Nottingham) and spinal pain management, including image-guided injections.
In neuro-oncology, Mr Leggate performs complex cranial procedures, including awake craniotomies and surgeries using intra-operative neurophysiology, ultrasound, and 5-ALA fluorescence guidance. He also offers endoscopic-assisted cranial surgery.
He actively contributes to education and training as a member of the Neurosurgery Panel of Question Writers for the FRCS (Neurosurgery) examination. Mr Leggate has presented his research at national and international conferences, receiving multiple awards for his work.
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General Medical Council
No. 6158714
University of Leeds
Medicine
Graduated 2007
BSc (HONS) / University of Leeds / 2005
Sports Medicine in Relation to Medicine
MBChB / University of Leeds / 2007
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MRCS / London / 2010
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons
PGCME (Dist.) / Edgehill University / 2014
Postgraduate Certificate of Medical Education (Distinction)
FRCS (Neuro.Surg) / London / 2017
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
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£300Follow-up appointment
£200Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA
Sherwood Burntstump Country Park, Arnold, United Kingdom, NG5 8RX
Derby Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG7 2UH
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I am extremely grateful to Alex Leggate for my care throughout my experience of my medical issue. During the initial consultation I had a full explanation of what was required in order to improve my quality of life. I had plenty of opportunity to ask questions throughout my experience. Be aware that you may have more questions later and that will also be very helpful to alleviate any worries. The post op consultation was the best. I felt I had been given my life back and the encouragement that was given by Alex Leggate was very important and the care that was going to be provided to improve my fitness in the form of physio. My ongoing improvement will be reported back to Alex who will monitor my progress. All of this care and professionalism is so important for my well being. Alex was able to contact my husband immediately after my operation to alleviate any concerns as soon as possible. A follow up call by Alex at home was also very reassuring and once again the opportunity for questions was evident. Thank you so very much Alex Leggate for everything throughout my experience. I am looking forward to getting back to my walking routine which I love. Yours Sue K. H.
Very helpful in explaining the results of my scan, very professional with an excellent manner. Thank you
Very professional and straight to the point very happy to answer you questions
Cannot recommend Alex highly enough . Alex was very thorough in my initial consultation, friendly, caring , easy to talk to and put me at complete ease . After my MRI, he explained everything on the imaging to myself and my son , what my exact problem is and how it can be treated going forward. So nice to be treated as a person rather than just notes on a computer screen . I have every confidence with the help of the team , my health both physically and mentally will improve in the months to come . Thank you Alex.
From booking appts to care and treatment received everything has been delivered to the highest quality. I feel I have a good chunk of my life back and cannot believe that the months of severe pain have gone. Thanks is not enough
I found the whole experience was very good, mr legate has a calming tone and very professional, putting our minds at ease and asked if we had questions. Would highly recommend.
Mr. Leggate consistently had a caring, professional and friendly approach. He gave me time and space, and really listened to what I was saying. He spoke clearly without overloading with lots of medical terms some of which most likely would have been unfamiliar. His surgical Skills have left me pain free.
I saw Mr Leggate as a follow up after nerve block injections in my back. He made me feel very relaxed and he listened carefully to how I was recovering. He went through in detail how I should start to wean off my painkillers, setting out a schedule for me over the next few weeks. This was extremely helpful and reassuring. He then dictated a letter confirming what we had discussed, checking my agreement. Mr Leggate asked what I wanted to do next; whether to make another appointment or to wait and see how things developed. Mr Leggate was extremely professional and efficient. His friendly manner put me at my ease and reassured me about my ongoing progress. Many thanks.
Reassured in that there was no damage to the final cord and that the thoracic fracture seemed to be stable, even if a bit ‘wedged’ . Good explanation of that and other anomalies. Recommendation for physiotherapy welcomed in order to explain cause and treatment of pain.
Good follow up appointment with a clear understanding of next steps. Alex has always shown care and compassion from my first appointment. He's provided me with reassurance that if things do flare up again then we can agree what happens next. Very nice guy who's able to explain the issues I have in an easy to understand manner.

Mr Mark Higgins
Orthopaedic SurgeonI have had the pleasure of working alongside Mr Leggate for a number of years and hold him in high regard, both as a surgeon and as a colleague. He is hard-working, approachable and down to earth, with a genuine commitment to doing the very best for his patients. He has particular expertise in spinal surgery and intra-axial brain tumours. I would be very happy to recommend him to patients seeking expert advice or treatment.
29 Aug 2026
Mr Laurence Glancz
Neurosurgeon
Mr Martin Raglan
Orthopaedic SurgeonExcellent colleague who's a pleasure to work with. Communicates clearly, great with patients, and a pleasure to operate with.
06 Aug 2025
Mr Jonathan Pollock
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Mr Alexander Leggate's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 26 reviews.
What languages does Mr Alexander Leggate speak?
Mr Alexander Leggate speaks English
Where is Mr Alexander Leggate located?
Mr Alexander Leggate primarily practices at Spire Nottingham Hospital, located at Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA
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