Dr Marcus De Matas

Dr Marcus De Matas is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in the diagnosis, non-surgical management, and operative treatment of complex spinal conditions. Known for his compassionate and reassuring approach, he provides patient-centred care tailored to the individual needs of each person under his care. Dr De Matas works closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure that individuals presenting with severe back pain, neck pain, or traumatic spine injuries receive clear explanations, empathetic guidance, and appropriate treatment options.

Following the completion of his primary medical education, Dr De Matas completed extensive higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics. He subsequently undertook specialised fellowship training in adult and paediatric spinal surgery, gaining advanced expertise in surgical technique, spinal stabilisation, and complex spinal reconstruction. As an accredited Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon on the Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, he maintains active involvement in ongoing professional development and clinical governance.

Throughout his practice, Dr De Matas focuses on a broad spectrum of spinal disorders, ranging from acute spinal trauma and spinal cord injuries to degenerative spine conditions, lumbar disc herniation, and sciatica. He possesses a particular clinical interest in the urgent management of cauda equina syndrome, metastatic spinal disease, and high-energy trauma sustained during high-impact sports or accidents. His surgical expertise encompasses spinal decompression surgery, instrumented fusion, minimally invasive procedures, and halo orthosis stabilisation.

In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr De Matas is committed to surgical education, research, and quality improvement. He regularly contributes to the training of resident doctors and surgical fellows, whilst authoring research papers on spinal trauma outcomes, infection prevention protocols, and patient safety. Dr De Matas strives to empower his patients through clear communication, helping them make well-informed decisions regarding their spinal health.