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Mr Asef Al-Ani

MBBS, FRCS (Orth), FEBOT, MSc, MRCS

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Live bookings available

25 years of experience

Bushey, WD23 1RD

(+7 more)

18 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr. Arif Hussenbux, Mr Rafik Sedra and 4 other professionals

4.98

/5

(292 reviews)

Live bookings available

25 years of experience

Bushey, WD23 1RD

(+7 more)

18 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr. Arif Hussenbux, Mr Rafik Sedra and 4 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Lower Back Pain
170
Sciatica
62
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
55

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About Mr Asef Al-Ani

Mr. Alani is a consultant spinal orthopaedic surgeon, with dual spinal fellowship training. His spinal & orthopaedic training was at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore, as well as Guys & St. Thomas Hospitals London. Mr. Alani has more than 20 years experience in the NHS. He treats all spinal conditions, including degenerative spinal disease, spinal tumours, trauma, as well as deformity. Mr. Alani has been awarded the Minimally Invasive & Navigated Spine fellowship from The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London. His training has enabled him to carry out microscopic spinal surgery, to facilitate early recovery and decrease post operative pain.

Mr. Alani is part of the eGlobal international surgeons’ network and receives patients from all over the world.

Multidisciplinary team work is at the core of Mr. Alani’s patient centered practice. This coupled with his training and experience, enables him to deliver excellent up to date care. Often surgery can be avoided, while resolving the patient’s pain, however; if surgery is to be done, then it’s done safely to the highest standards under his care.

Mr. Alani specialise in the surgical & non-surgical treatment of spinal conditions including:

Back and leg pain.

Neck and arm pain.

Spinal disc disease.

Spinal arthritis.

Spinal trauma.

Spinal deformity.

Spinal degenerative disease. 

 He currently sees private patients at the following locations:

  • Spire Thames Valley Hospital
  • Princess Margaret Hospital
  • Spire Bushey Hospital
  • Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre
  • Opus Diagnostics
  • Parkside Suite - Wexham Park Hospital
  • Parkside Suite - Heatherwood Hospital



Subspecialties

  • Spinal Surgery
  • Sports Injury
  • Trauma Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(541)
Skill Endorsements
(24)

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Lower Back Pain
170
Sciatica
62
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
55
Back Pain
46
2
Nerve Root Injection
43
1
Neck Pain
33
Spinal Decompression
19
1
Arthritis (Spine)
18
Sports Injuries
10
1
Degenerative Disc Disease
9
1
Facet Joint Injection
8
1
Upper Back Pain
8
Spinal Pain
7
Coccydynia (Coccyx Pain)
6
Discectomy
5
1
Sports-Related Spine Injuries
4
Radiculopathy
4
Leg Pain
3
Shoulder Pain
3
Spinal Surgery
3
Spinal Stenosis
2
Spine Fractures and Trauma
2
Scoliosis
2
Chronic Neck Pain
2
Spinal Cord Compression
2
Spine Fracture Surgery
1
1
Spine Tumours and Infections
1
1
Sebaceous Cyst Removal
1
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
Thoracic (Back) Surgery
1
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
1
Spondylolisthesis & Spondylosis
1
Spinal Deformity
1
Shoulder Tendinopathy (Pitcher's Shoulder)
1
Nerve Pain
1
Neck Lumps
1
Spinal Disorders
1
Hip and Groin Pain
1
Numbness & Sensation Abnormalities
1
Lumbar Stenosis
1
Kyphosis
1
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
1
Soft Tissue Lumps Ultrasound
1
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
2
Spinal Fusion
1
Lower Back Surgery
1
Kyphoplasty
1
Laminectomy
1
Epidural
1
Artificial Disc Replacement
1
Sciatica Surgery
1
Steroid Injection
1
Cervical (Neck) Surgery
1
Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery (Keyhole)
1
Microdiscectomy
1
Lumbar Decompression Surgery
1
Artificial Disc Replacement (Cervical)
Stinger Injury
Vertebral Compression Fracture

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6039187


Education

University of Jordan

Medicine

Graduated 2001


Qualifications


MSc Orthopaedic Engineering - Cardiff University, UK in 2010

MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons, UK

FEBOT - European Board of Orthopaedics & Traumatology in 2016

FRCS (Orth) - Royal College of Surgeons, UK in 2016


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Arabic

Insurers

  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Aetna
  • AXA Health
  • WPA
  • Bupa
  • Healix Health Services
  • Bupa Fee Assured

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

Spire Bushey Hospital

Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD

4.88(1,131 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
18:00 - 20:30
Thursday
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
18:00 - 20:30
Thursday
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Princess Margaret Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

39-42 Osborne Road, Windsor, United Kingdom, SL4 3SJ

4.85(651 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
08:00 - 11:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
16:00 - 20:00
Saturday
08:00 - 13:00
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre

290 Centennial Ave, Elstree Borehamwood, London, United Kingdom, WD6 3SU

4.88(398 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
18:00 - 20:00
Thursday
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Spire Thames Valley Hospital

Wexham Street Wexham, Bucks, United Kingdom, SL3 6NH

4.84(276 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
13:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
Thursday
13:00 - 18:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Parkside Private Suite, Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road, Camberley, United Kingdom, GU16 7UJ

4.83(247 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Parkside Suite, Heatherwood Hospital

London Road, Ascot, United Kingdom, SL5 8AA

4.91(147 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Parkside Suite, Wexham Park

The Parkside Suite Wexham Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, United Kingdom, SL2 4HL

4.73(60 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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Opus Diagnostics

Queens Square, 6, Queens Sqaure, Ascot Business Park, Ascot,, United Kingdom, SL5 9FE

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Lower Back Pain
170
Sciatica
62
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
55

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Asef Al-Ani demonstrates a friendly, professional, and caring manner with patients. He provides clear explanations, detailed information about diagnosis, options, and potential outcomes, ensuring patients feel at ease and well-informed about their treatment journey. Successful procedures like spinal surgery, spinal decompression, and various injections result in significant pain relief and improved quality of life. Key patient conditions include lower back pain, sciatica, herniated disc issues, and general back pain, with nerve root injections serving as a common and effective treatment.

5
verified patient
15 Oct 2026

Mr Al Ani was very professional, knowledgeable and approachable. He managed to sort out my neck problem and gave me some valuable advice and tips. Really helpful.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
13 Oct 2026

Mr Al-Ani is wonderful - friendly, explains things in simple to understand language and absolutely has your best interests at heart. Cannot recommend enough. Thank you, Mr Al-Ani.

5
verified patient
10 Oct 2026

Mr Al-Ani is an absolute delight! He was very easy to talk to and asked all the right details to understand my issue fully. Extremely efficient, he performed minor testing, arranged an MRI, X-ray and physiotherapy, suggested complimentary supplements and a TENS machine to help improve my condition—all during the first appointment. At my follow-up appointment, I was given all the details about my spine condition, what the results meant, and what steps needed to be taken. I was very pleased and can't recommend Mr Al-Ani highly enough.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
06 Oct 2026

Asef is exceptional in his manner and put you at ease for the information that he going to deliver. His advise has been very useful and i would highly recommend her services

5
verified patient
06 Oct 2026

An amazing person to talk to and very punctual!!! The guidance and suggestions were great ! Absolute pleasure.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
05 Oct 2026

Mr Al-ani has been excellent through all stages of treatment from initial consultation to surgery and beyond. Couldn't recommend him highly enough

5
verified patient
02 Oct 2026

From my very first visit I knew I was in excellent hands, Mr. Al-Ani is so warm and friendly, has such great experience and knowledge, keen to not only advise but listens to your health problems with genuine concern. He and his team carried out a block injection procedure which has improved my quality of life and I will be forever grateful to have been in his care. Thank you so much.

5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

I had a follow up consultation Mr Al-Ani to discuss the results of a recent MRI scan for lower back pain related issues. I was very happy with the overall experience. Mr A-Ani is very welcoming, friendly and informative. All my questions were answered and I was happy with the outcome of the appointment. I would highly recommend Mr Al-Ani to friends and family.

5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

Dr Asif is highly professional and compassionate. He took the time to explain everything clearly using simple language, making complex information very easy to understand.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
21 Sep 2026

I would 💯 recommend Mr Al-Ani, he was great at explaining the procedure, did an amazing job. And, made me laugh too!

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Skill Endorsements

highly skilled and respected surgeon. I have no hesitation referring to him

19 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Spine Tumours and Infections

Dr. Arif Hussenbux

Dr. Arif Hussenbux

Gastroenterologist
Is a colleague

Back and neck pain, lumbar decompression surgery, radiculopathy

28 Jan 2026
Endorsed for
Sports Injury
Sports Injuries

Mr Rafik Sedra

Mr Rafik Sedra

Pain Management Specialist
I have referred patients to them

Excellent colleague and dedicated to his craft

21 Jun 2024
Endorsed for
Spinal Surgery
Back Pain

Mr Atif Malik

Mr Atif Malik

Orthopaedic Surgeon
We trained together

Mr. Asif Al-Ani is a highly skilled and adept spinal surgeon.

27 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Sports Injury
Trauma Surgery

MD

Mr Aryan Dawoodi

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Asef Al-Ani's reviews like?

Mr Asef Al-Ani's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 292 reviews.

What languages does Mr Asef Al-Ani speak?

Mr Asef Al-Ani speaks English and Arabic

Where is Mr Asef Al-Ani located?

Mr Asef Al-Ani primarily practices at Spire Bushey Hospital, located at Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
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What are Mr Asef Al-Ani working hours?

Mr Asef Al-Ani is working Monday (08:00 - 11:00, 12:00 - 17:00), Tuesday (13:00 - 17:00), Wednesday (18:00 - 20:30, 18:00 - 20:00), Thursday (13:00 - 18:00), Friday (08:00 - 17:00, 16:00 - 20:00, 08:00 - 17:00), Saturday (08:00 - 13:00)

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