Mr Alexandru Budu
MD, FRCS (SN)
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13 years of experience
Birmingham, B15 2TQ
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30 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Jarnail Bal, Mr Andrew Alalade and 5 other professionals
Live bookings available
13 years of experience
Birmingham, B15 2TQ
(+2 more)
30 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Jarnail Bal, Mr Andrew Alalade and 5 other professionals
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About Mr Alexandru Budu
Mr. Alexandru Budu is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, with a specialist focus on complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Practising since 2015 and specialising in neurosurgery in 2020, he brings extensive clinical experience having trained at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and completed the prestigious Complex Spinal Fellowship at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge.
Mr. Budu provides expert care for a wide range of spinal conditions including degenerative disease, trauma, infections, spinal tumours, dysraphism, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders. His approach is rooted in precision, safety, and minimising recovery times, tailoring each treatment to the individual needs of his patients.
Alongside his clinical role, Mr. Budu is actively involved in academic neurosurgery. He serves as Research and Audit Lead at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and contributes to national surgical education through his role on the FRCS (Neurosurgery) Question Writing Committee. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in minimally invasive spinal techniques and cervical myelopathy.
Mr. Budu is dual-certified in neurosurgery in both the UK and Romania and holds memberships with several international professional bodies, including the Society of British Neurological Surgeons , AO Spine, (Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesefragen) Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based spinal care with compassion and integrity.
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Subspecialties
- Spinal Surgery
- Spinal Surgery (Complex)
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7503288
Qualifications
Doctor - Medic 2013 Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie "Grigore T Popa
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Romanian
Insurers
- AXA Health
- WPA
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
Fees
New appointment
£300Follow-up appointment
£200
Locations
The Harborne Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK
Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TQ
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University Hospitals Birmingham Nhs Foundation Trust
West Midlands., Birmingham., United Kingdom, B15 2GW
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2GW
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Reviews
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Mr Alexandru Budu is clear, taking time to explain patient conditions and procedures. His exceptional surgical skills lead to successful operative treatment for complex spinal surgery, including cervical corpectomy and spinal cord tumours, relieving pain and improving patient mobility. Patients find Mr Budu’s care outstanding, noting his clinical judgement and confidence-inspiring approach. Key clinical areas mentioned involve back pain, cervical (neck) surgery, and disc injuries.
Mr Budu was highlt professional and kind. I trusted him completely throughout the process of finding my csf leak tear through to my blood patch procedure. He gave me all the facts but in a way that felt collaborative which is important as I am Autistic I was scared. 100% would recommend him he is brilliant.
Was seen very promptly. Doctors were very polite and friendly: the only down side is the amount of time waiting for transport back
Mr Budu was very professional and explained every thing thourough
My operative treatment has been very successful and aftercare exemplary. The level of “360 degree” treatment, care and communication before and after my operation could not have been better. Meetings with Mr Budu have always been very productive and always productive. Judging by my results his surgical skills are also in my view exceptional.
Dr Buddy was fantastic! Clear, precise, the right balance between realism and optimism. So grateful for the care I have received.
Mr Budu is very professional. Pleasant, Listens to patient problems, explained my medical condition clearly. Future investigations and prognosis of my condition was explained in a detailed manner.
Mr Alexandru Budu performed my spinal surgery (Cervical corpectomy – myelopathy) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The procedure was very serious and complex, and from the beginning he demonstrated exceptional professionalism, skill and thoroughness. He ensured the right specialists and expertise were involved at every stage. His attention to detail and clinical judgement gave my family and me great confidence during a very difficult time. In busy hospital environments care can sometimes feel quite clinical, but Mr Budu was warm, kind and genuinely caring throughout. He always took the time to explain things clearly and answer questions, and his calm manner and natural sense of humour made a challenging situation much easier to face. Mr Budu combines outstanding surgical expertise with real compassion. I am extremely grateful for the care I received and would highly recommend him.
Skill Endorsements
Mr Budu is an excellent complex spinal neurosurgeon. He is able to manage the full spectrum of spinal disorders as he has been highly trained and technically excellent. I am happy to endorse him and recommend him to any patient with a spinal problem
26 Aug 2026
Mr Jarnail Bal
NeurosurgeonI am pleased to endorse Alex, a highly skilled and dedicated Complex Spine surgeon. I had the privilege of working alongside them during the FRCS Question Writing sessions, where their depth of knowledge, attention to detail, and collaborative approach were evident throughout.
28 Mar 2026
Mr Andrew Alalade
NeurosurgeonMT
Mr Rikin Trivedi
NeurosurgeonI am happy to endorse Mr Budu, with whom I worked during his fellowship. Alex is an approachable and conscientious clinician, professional in his manner. He has maintained a busy practice managing complex spinal pathology since, and is well regarded by colleagues.
15 Dec 2025
Mr Jibin Francis
Neurosurgeon
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Hospitalisation for degenerative cervical myelopathy in England: insights from the National Health Service Hospital Episode Statistics 2012 to 2019
Abstract Purpose: Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the most common cause of adult spinal cord dysfunction worldwide. However, the current incidence of DCM is poorly understood. The Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) database contains details of all secondary care admissions across NHS hospitals in England. This study aimed to use HES data to characterise surgical activity for DCM in England. Methods: The HES database was interrogated for all cases of DCM between 2012 and 2019. DCM cases were identified from 5 ICD-10 codes. Age-stratified values were collected for 'Finished Consultant Episodes' (FCEs), which correspond to a patient's hospital admission under a lead clinician. Data was analysed to explore current annual activity and longitudinal change. Results: 34,903 FCEs with one or more of the five ICD-10 codes were identified, of which 18,733 (53.6%) were of working age (18-64 years). Mean incidence of DCM was 7.44 per 100,000 (SD ± 0.32). Overall incidence of DCM rose from 6.94 per 100,000 in 2012-2013 to 7.54 per 100,000 in 2018-2019. The highest incidence was seen in 2016-2017 (7.94 per 100,000). The median male number of FCEs per year (2919, IQR: 228) was consistently higher than the median female number of FCEs per year (2216, IQR: 326). The rates of both emergency admissions and planned admissions are rising. Conclusions: The incidence of hospitalisation for DCM in England is rising. Health care policymakers and providers must recognise the increasing burden of DCM and act to address both early diagnoses and access to treatment in future service provision plans.
05 June 2025
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cost-effectiveness of surgery for degenerative cervical myelopathy in the United Kingdom - PubMed
Purpose: Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is the commonest cause of adult spinal cord dysfunction worldwide, for which surgery is the mainstay of treatment. At present, there is limited literature on the costs associated with the surgical management of DCM, and none from the United Kingdom (UK). This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of DCM surgery within the National Health Service, UK. Materials and methods: Incidence of DCM was identified from the Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) database for a single year using five ICD-10 diagnostic codes to represent DCM. Health Resource Group (HRG) data was used to estimate the mean incremental surgery (treatment) costs compared to non-surgical care, and the incremental effect (quality adjusted life year (QALY) gain) was based on data from a previous study. A cost per QALY value of <£30,000/QALY (GBP) was considered acceptable and cost-effective, as per the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance. A sensitivity analysis was undertaken (±5%, ±10% and ±20%) to account for variance in both the cost of admission and QALY gain. Results: The total number of admissions for DCM in 2018 was 4,218. Mean age was 62 years, with 54% of admissions being of working age (18-65 years). The overall estimated cost of admissions for DCM was £38,871,534 for the year. The mean incremental (per patient) cost of surgical management of DCM was estimated to be £9,216 (ranged £2,358 to £9,304), with a QALY gain of 0.64, giving an estimated cost per QALY value of £14,399/QALY. Varying the QALY gain by ±20%, resulted in cost/QALY figures between £12,000 (+20%) and £17,999 (-20%). Conclusions: Surgery is estimated to be a cost-effective treatment of DCM amongst the UK population.
05 June 2025
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Comparison of Navigated versus Fluoroscopic-Guided Pedicle Screw Placement Accuracy and Complication Rate - PubMed
Use of navigation during spinal instrumentation helps lower the rate of screw misplacement for spinal surgeons who are at the beginning of their learning curve or do not frequently perform this kind of procedure. Navigation-guided spinal instrumentation is more accurate compared with fluoroscopic-gu …
05 June 2025
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Using Intraoperative Ultrasonography for Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery - PubMed
iUS has a fast learning curve and offers additional intraoperative information that can help improve surgical accuracy and therefore may reduce procedure-related morbidity.
05 June 2025
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Mr Alexandru Budu speaks English, French and Romanian
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Mr Alexandru Budu primarily practices at The Harborne Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TQ
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