Dr David Lawson

Dr David Lawson is a highly dedicated Consultant Neurosurgeon specialising in complex neurosurgical care, with particular expertise in neuro-oncology, skull base disorders, and vascular neurosurgery. Focused on delivering compassionate, patient-centred care, he works closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams to provide individualised surgical options tailored to each individual's needs. His clinical practice encompasses the surgical management of primary brain tumours, secondary metastases, and intricate neuro-vascular conditions, ensuring patients and their families receive reassuring and comprehensive support throughout their treatment.

Dr Lawson completed his medical degrees and academic training at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, where he also earned a Doctor of Philosophy. He undertook his higher neurosurgical training in North London, which included subspecialty fellowship training in skull base surgery and vascular neurosurgery. Dr Lawson is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Neurosurgery. To maintain the highest standards of clinical excellence, he maintains active professional memberships with the British Medical Association, the Society of British Neurological Surgeons, the British Neuro-Oncology Society, the British Skull Base Society, the British Neuro-Vascular Group, the British Neuro-Trauma Group, the Medical Protection Society, the Northern England Neurological Association, and the Society for Neuroscience.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Lawson is actively engaged in medical research aimed at advancing neurosurgical techniques and patient outcomes. His research interests focus on methods to maximise surgical clearance in primary brain tumours and characterising patterns of tumour recurrence. He also contributes to neuroscientific research investigating nerve regeneration strategies, including central and peripheral nerve transplantation. By incorporating the latest scientific developments into his practice, Dr Lawson strives to offer the most effective and up-to-date neurosurgical care.