Mr Harith Akram (Honorary Associate Professor)
MBChB PhD FRCS (Neuro.Surg)
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24 years of experience
London, SW1W 8RH
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by Mr Bhaskar Thakur, Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek and 3 other professionals
Live bookings available
24 years of experience
London, SW1W 8RH
(+3 more)
26 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Bhaskar Thakur, Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek and 3 other professionals
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About Mr Harith Akram (Honorary Associate Professor)
Mr Harith Akram is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (Queen Square, UCLH) and Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. He also sees private patients at The Lister Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK) in Chelsea, London.
Mr Akram specialises in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, with particular expertise in deep brain stimulation (DBS), facial pain and trigeminal neuralgia, headache disorders, and neuromodulation.
His clinical practice includes:
- Movement disorders: Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia and Tourette syndrome.
- Trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain: Microvascular decompression (MVD), radiofrequency thermocoagulation and other surgical treatments for complex and refractory facial pain syndromes.
- Headache disorders: Surgical and neuromodulation treatments for selected patients with severe, treatment-resistant headache conditions, including cluster headache and occipital neuralgia.
- Chronic and refractory pain: Advanced neuromodulation and specialist procedures, including cingulotomy, for carefully selected patients with severe, treatment-resistant pain.
- Psychiatric neurosurgery: Specialist surgical treatments for severe, treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), following comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment.
At Queen Square, Mr Akram works closely with specialist neurologists and other members of multidisciplinary teams to provide individualised assessment and treatment.
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Akram is internationally active in academic neurosurgery and neurotechnology research. His research focuses on understanding the brain networks underlying neurological and psychiatric disorders, using advanced neuroimaging and connectomics to improve the precision and outcomes of neurosurgical treatment.
He is also Chief Investigator of the UK Neuralink clinical feasibility study at UCLH, investigating implantable brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) and their potential to restore communication and independence in people living with severe neurological disability.
Mr Akram has authored more than 150 scientific publications, is a Board Member of the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (WSSFN), and contributes internationally to neurosurgical education, research and innovation.
His approach combines precision surgery, evidence-based treatment and personalised care, with an emphasis on helping patients understand their options and make informed decisions about their treatment.
https://harithakram.com
Subspecialties
- Functional Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6068345
Qualifications
- MBChB, Al-Mustansirya University, Iraq, 2002
- FRCS (Norman Dott Gold Medal), The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2013
- PhD, University College London (UCL), 2018
Languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
Insurers
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Cigna
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Bupa
- Healix Health Services
- Aetna
- WPA
Fees
New appointment
£350Follow-up appointment
£250
Locations
The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK
Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH
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Queen Square Private Consulting Rooms
23 Queen Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3BG
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Queen Square Imaging Centre
8-11 Queen Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3AR
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Queen Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1N 3BG
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This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr Harith Akram (Honorary Associate Professor) is described as a kind and clear specialist; his manner puts patients at ease. Patients report excellent outcomes from various procedures, including complex neurosurgery, back surgery, and spinal interventions. Mr Akram provides thorough explanations and detailed post-appointment communications, building patient confidence. His expertise is particularly noted in addressing conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, lower back pain, and spinal decompression.
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Crystal clear explanations allied with balanced and supportive insights into the pros and cons of the procedure. Superb clinical skills and empathetic interpersonal style. A delight throughout...
I really appreciate this thoughtful feedback. It is very rewarding to hear that I succeeded in making you feel well supported and informed. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. H
Mr Akram was fantastic throughout the entire process. He was very kind, personable, knowledgeable and explained everything incredibly clearly and well. The surgery was an almost unbelievable success and I do not feel I am exaggerating to say that Mr Akram is the reason I am still alive and will have the opportunity to enjoy the rest of my life
This fills me with joy! thank you very much for your very kind review. I am lucky I get to do what I do to help patients. This will keep me going. H
Wonderful surgeon who is very attentive and attuned to the patient's condition and personality. Made me feel at ease and confident with the procedure.
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I had an excellent experience meeting with Mr Harith Akram. He was incredibly helpful and approachable, taking the time to thoroughly answer all my questions and address my concerns with great care. His professionalism and attention to detail were truly impressive. I would highly recommend his expertise.
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Mr Akram made me feel at ease and explained in detail the options I have in the future. He answered all my questions and gave me confidence in his skills and ability. .This was followed up by a comprehensive letter from him received quickly after my appointment which confirmed everything I had spoken about.
Thank you very much for your kind words and feedback. I really appreciate it and I am glad I was able to help.
When I first arrived at the National hospital for neurology and neuro surgery I was in tremendous pain suffering with trigeminal neuralgia for over 2 years. I could barely eat anything and could not talk with my family and friends, I was losing weight and was becoming depressed. However on meeting Dr Akram he discussed with me what he would do to help relieve me from the pain and on the day I had the surgery I remember waking up and feeling hardly any pain, I even managed to eat a chocolate not to long after. Thank you so much dr Akram merry Christmas and god bless you.Xx
Thank you so much for a lovely review. I was so happy to see you in clinic smiling and taking! Chronic Pain is a horrible thing and nobody deserves to be in pain. So glad I could help! Happy Christmas to you too :)
On meeting Mr Akram I was totally reassured by his diagnostic ability. His follow up letter can to me via mycare of which I was oblivious and therefore did not see it for several days. The treatment injection needed seemed to be out of his hands but I finally have secured an appt today but only I suspect after Sharon Sulley’s intervention.
Thank you very much for the useful feedback. I can only but apologise for admin delays that are sometimes out of my hand especially when running a busy service. I will pass on your feedback to the neuroradiology booking team to ensure these issues are resolved as soon as possible
I found Mr Akram to be kind, generous, considerate and thorough. We spent a good deal of time discussing not only my health history but also on a personal basis, which I believe gave him a full understanding of my lifestyle and health situation. After a comprehensive examination he recommended I have an MRI, and went personally to the imaging centre to ensure I could get an appointment that evening.
Skill Endorsements
Mr Harith Akram is a Consultant Neurosurgeon specialising in functional neurosurgery — including deep brain stimulation for movement disorders and cluster headache, and surgery for severe facial pain such as trigeminal neuralgia. His practice combines deep specialist expertise with an active research interest in advanced brain imaging, and he is excellent with patients, bringing genuine care alongside his technical skill. A specialist you can trust with complex movement or pain conditions.
02 Jul 2026
Mr Bhaskar Thakur
NeurosurgeonI would highly recommend Mr Harith Akram, an excellent Consultant Neurosurgeon with specialist expertise in functional and complex neurosurgical conditions. He combines outstanding technical skill with a calm, thoughtful, and evidence-based approach. His communication is clear and reassuring, and patients consistently feel well supported throughout their care.
14 Jan 2026
Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek
NeurosurgeonExtremely experienced neurosurgeon who has wealth of knowledge how to treat the patients who need DBS and simple degenerative spinal disease. Highly recommended
19 Apr 2025
Mr Gordan Grahovac
NeurosurgeonHighly intelligent fictional neurosurgeon Very innovative
06 Apr 2025
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Mr Harith Akram (Honorary Associate Professor)'s overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 23 reviews.
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Mr Harith Akram (Honorary Associate Professor) speaks English and Arabic
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Mr Harith Akram (Honorary Associate Professor) primarily practices at The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH
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Mr Harith Akram (Honorary Associate Professor) is working Monday (13:00 - 19:00, 13:30 - 19:00), Tuesday (17:00 - 19:00, 17:00 - 19:00), Wednesday (17:00 - 19:00, 13:30 - 17:00, 17:00 - 19:00), Thursday (17:00 - 19:00, 09:30 - 17:00, 17:00 - 19:00), Friday (17:00 - 19:00, 17:00 - 19:00)
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