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Mr Jibin Francis

FRCS; FCNeurosurg (SA); MBBCh

Neurosurgeon

Live bookings available

24 years of experience

Cambridge, CB24 9EL

(+2 more)

30 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Gordan Grahovac, Mr Rikin Trivedi and 2 other professionals

4.88

/5

(125 reviews)

Live bookings available

24 years of experience

Cambridge, CB24 9EL

(+2 more)

30 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Gordan Grahovac, Mr Rikin Trivedi and 2 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Lower Back Pain
45
1
Spinal Cord Compression
37
Spinal Stenosis
23
4

Contact

Book online


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About Mr Jibin Francis

Mr Jibin Francis is a Consultant Neurosurgeon, with an interest in spinal neurosurgery. He is the lead for Spinal surgery at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, and the Clinical Lead for the East of England Spinal Network. He treats a wide range of spinal conditions, including those arising from the intervertebral discs, nerve or spinal cord compression, spinal injuries, tumours, and infections. He also has a special interest in the neurosurgical management of conditions related to spinal fluid flow, including spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH), Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, and arachnoid webs and cysts.

Minimally invasive (keyhole) surgical techniques are employed in the majority of the operations he performs for disc prolapse and spinal stenosis, and, in 2023, Jibin introduced full endoscopic spinal surgery in Cambridge as an extension of these principles. These techniques deliver the same surgical results with the least possible trauma to surrounding tissues.

He completed fellowships at the John Radcliffe in Oxford, and a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical spinal fellowship in Cambridge.  Prior to this, Jibin ran a busy neurosurgical practice in South Africa from 2012,  treating the vast majority of brain and spinal conditions requiring surgery, until deciding to focus on complex spinal conditions and advanced techniques in 2017.

Jibin is directly involved in neurosurgical training at both undergraduate (serving as speciality lead for Neurosurgical teaching) and postgraduate levels. He is a faculty member on various national neurosurgical courses.


Subspecialties

  • Spinal Surgery (Complex)
  • Spinal Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(227)
Skill Endorsements
(17)

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Lower Back Pain
45
1
Spinal Cord Compression
37
Spinal Stenosis
23
4
Back Pain
20
Neck Pain
16
2
Sciatica
16
Disc Injuries
7
Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension (SIH)
7
Laminectomy
5
Nerve Root Injection
4
Spinal Pain
4
Arm Pain
4
Discectomy
3
Sciatica Surgery
3
Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery (Keyhole)
3
Cervical Pain
3
Spinal Decompression
2
Complex Spinal Disorders
2
Surgery for Myelopathy
2
Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery
2
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
2
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
1
4
Leg Pain
1
1
Thoracic (Back) Surgery
1
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
1
Lower Back Surgery
1
Spine Fractures and Trauma
1
Spinal Cord Tumour
1
Degenerative Disc Disease
1
Upper Back Pain
1
Arthritis (Spine)
1
Cervical (Neck) Surgery
1
Chiari Malformation
1
Radiculopathy
1
CSF Disorders
1
Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
1
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
1
Spinal Surgery
1
Spine Tumours and Infections
1
Spondylolisthesis & Spondylosis
1
Vertebral Compression Fracture
Spine Fracture Surgery
Spinal Vascular Disorders
Vertebrectomy (Corpectomy)
Spinal Metastases
Vertebroplasty
Spinal Microsurgery
Spinal Fusion
Osteoporotic Spinal Fractures
Kyphoplasty
Spinal Injections
Meningiomas
Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression
Pars Defect Repair
Metastases
Microdiscectomy
Intramedullary Tumours
Neck Fracture
Lumbar Decompression Surgery
Lateral Access Spine Surgery
Foraminotomy
Endoscopic Discectomy
Craniocervical Junction Surgery
Facet Joint Injection
Complex Revision Spinal Surgery
Brachalgia

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6042463


Education

University of Witwatersrand

Medicine

Graduated 2001


Qualifications

FRCS (Neurosurgery), Royal College of Surgeons, England 2018

FCNeurosurg (SA), Colleges of Medicine, South Africa 2012

MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, England 2006

MBBCh, University of the Witwatersrand 2001


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Insurers

  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Vitality
  • WPA
  • Healix Health Services
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Cigna
  • Bupa

Fees

  • New appointment

    £320
  • Follow-up appointment

    £240
*May vary on location

Locations

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital

30 New Road Impington, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB24 9EL

4.86(1,260 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
09:30 - 17:3010:30 - 19:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 15:30
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:00 - 12:30
Saturday
Sunday

Opening hours

Monday
09:30 - 17:3010:30 - 19:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 15:30
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:00 - 12:30
Saturday
Sunday

Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital

4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 8AF

4.87(1,148 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
12:30 - 16:0013:30 - 15:4509:00 - 16:0009:00 - 12:30
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
09:00 - 13:0013:30 - 16:00
Saturday
Sunday

Spire King's Lynn Clinic

Edward Benefer Way, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE30 2FQ

4.97(62 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
10:30 - 16:30
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Lower Back Pain
45
1
Spinal Cord Compression
37
Spinal Stenosis
23
4

Contact

Book online

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Jibin Francis provides clear explanations and listens to patients. He shows professional expertise in neurosurgery, covering procedures such as endoscopic spinal surgery and dura repair. Patients feel confident in his approach, experiencing successful outcomes with improved mobility and chronic pain relief. Mr Francis's expertise is sought for lower back pain, spinal stenosis, spinal cord compression, and other back-related issues.

5
verified patient
11 Oct 2026

Mr Francis was very helpful, explaining the diagnosis thoroughly, together with advising on the next steps.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
09 Oct 2026

Very clear and reassuring. Open to hear what I would like to follow as a treatment plan and very straightforward as a doctor

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
07 Oct 2026

Mr Francis had studied my scan before we had our telephone consultation and took careful note of my symptoms before he suggested my next step. He explained that he would be writing a letter for me to give to my GP requesting a further scan. Both his secretaries were very helpful in extracting my scan from the hospital so that Mr Francis would have it to hand. Due to the hospital having misspelled my name, this was not easy but they persevered and very sweetly reassured me that all would be well. In short, I am very pleased with my telephone consultation and look forward to continuing in their care.

5
verified patient
06 Oct 2026

I met with Mr Francis today after having a bad back for over 20 years that had been playing up again recently, he listened to what I have been experiencing, answered all my questions and provided insight and ideas to improve my situation. Mr Francis was professional, kind, supportive and sympathetic. I look forward to Mr Francis’s write up of my appointment and best steps moving forward. I wouldn’t hesitate in seeing Mr Francis again if required. The appointment was on time and very productive.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
04 Oct 2026

Appointment was on time. Mr Francis was very friendly and explained my condition and the next stages in detail that I could understand whilst listening to my concerns.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
03 Oct 2026

I felt immediately at ease with Mr Francis. He obviuosly questioned me about the history and timeline of my lower back problems and previous health issues. He also spent considerable time researching my personal background and living living conditions, living arrangements, and lifestyle. He made notes of my current situation with regards as to how the problem is affecting my daily life and how I was coping with any discomfort. We reviwed my MRI scan together and he pointed out where the problems were and what could be done to return to a more normal life. A few days later, Mr Francis sent me a report of our meeting and it was outstanding. It covered everything we had discussed in great detail and explained what could be done to alleviate my problems.

5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

It was an absolute pleasure meeting Mr Francis on 29 September 2026 at the Spire Lea Hospital Cambridge. He came highly recommended from my Brother in Law, a fellow colleague at Addenbrooke’s Hospital Cambridge. He had a very nice manner and understood the discomfort from my back problem. He had my back history and after examination determined that my back problem required a different approach which could be ratified from an MRI scan. He said he would write to my GP asking for the scan to be carried out locally with the results sent to him for evaluation. Depending on the results would determine his course of action. Mr Francis gave me absolute confidence in his ability in identifying the cause, and remedial treatment necessary to overcome my back problem.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

Had appointment Mr Francis for my problem was sceptical about finding what was wrong with me having had physio. Had shoe inserts etc nothing helped. Wow was I wrong Mr Francis was polite friendly caring.listened to my problem. Took time to explain what the problem could be and more tests needed. Thank you Mr Francis.

5
verified patient
16 Sep 2026

MR JIBIN FRANCIS Explained everything so i could understand allowing me to make an informed decision .excellent.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
16 Sep 2026

Thankyou for being honest, excellent experience

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Skill Endorsements

Excellent complex spine specialist in Cambridge area. I would highly recommend him

16 Nov 2025
Endorsed for
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
Spinal Stenosis
Neck Pain

Mr Gordan Grahovac

Mr Gordan Grahovac

Neurosurgeon
We trained together

excellent

25 Sep 2025
Endorsed for
Spinal Stenosis
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
Antisnoring

MT

Mr Rikin Trivedi

Neurosurgeon
Is a colleague

I am very pleased to endorse Mr Jibin Francis, with whom I had the privilege of working during my fellowship. He is an excellent surgeon with excellent clinical knowledge, meticulous technique, and a calm, thoughtful approach to complex spinal pathology. He is someone I would trust without hesitation. I recommend him highly

25 Sep 2025
Endorsed for
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
Spinal Stenosis
Antisnoring

Mr Alexandru Budu

Mr Alexandru Budu

Neurosurgeon
I trained them

Jibin Francis is a leading expert in complex spine pathologies and the first person I go to for advice on difficult cases.

25 Sep 2025
Endorsed for
Spinal Stenosis
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
Antisnoring

MB

Mr Harry Bulstrode

Neurosurgeon
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Jibin Francis's reviews like?

Mr Jibin Francis's overall patient rating is 4.88 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 125 reviews.

What languages does Mr Jibin Francis speak?

Mr Jibin Francis speaks English and Afrikaans

Where is Mr Jibin Francis located?

Mr Jibin Francis primarily practices at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, located at 30 New Road Impington, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB24 9EL
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What are Mr Jibin Francis working hours?

Mr Jibin Francis is working Monday (09:30 - 17:30, 10:30 - 19:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 15:30, 12:30 - 16:00, 13:30 - 15:45, 09:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 12:30), Friday (09:00 - 12:30, 09:00 - 13:00, 13:30 - 16:00, 10:30 - 16:30)

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