FRCS; FCNeurosurg (SA); MBBCh
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24 years of experience
Cambridge, CB24 9EL
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30 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Gordan Grahovac, Mr Rikin Trivedi and 2 other professionals
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
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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.
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General Medical Council
No. 6042463
University of Witwatersrand
Medicine
Graduated 2001
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
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£24030 New Road Impington, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB24 9EL
4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 8AF
Edward Benefer Way, King's Lynn, United Kingdom, PE30 2FQ
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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.
Mr Francis was very helpful, explaining the diagnosis thoroughly, together with advising on the next steps.
Very clear and reassuring. Open to hear what I would like to follow as a treatment plan and very straightforward as a doctor
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MR JIBIN FRANCIS Explained everything so i could understand allowing me to make an informed decision .excellent.
Excellent complex spine specialist in Cambridge area. I would highly recommend him
16 Nov 2025
Mr Gordan Grahovac
Neurosurgeonexcellent
25 Sep 2025MT
Mr Rikin Trivedi
NeurosurgeonI 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
Mr Alexandru Budu
NeurosurgeonJibin Francis is a leading expert in complex spine pathologies and the first person I go to for advice on difficult cases.
25 Sep 2025MB
Mr Harry Bulstrode
NeurosurgeonFind out more on the Doctify Health hub for Mr Jibin Francis's specialty, Neurosurgery.
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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