Mr Mark Nowell
MB BS, MA (Oxon), PhD, FRCS (SN)
Neurosurgeon
Live bookings available
22 years of experience
Bristol, BS6 6UT
(+2 more)
3 connections in healthcare
Live bookings available
22 years of experience
Bristol, BS6 6UT
(+2 more)
3 connections in healthcare
About Mr Mark Nowell
Mr Mark Nowell is a neurosurgeon based at Nuffield Health Bristol and Southmead Hospital. His clinical interests are in the following areas:
- Craniocervical pathology,
- Cervical spondylosis,
- Lumbar disc disease,
- Minimally invasive spine surgery,
- Intradural pathology.
He takes a patient-centred approach to care and offers a range of treatments to enable patients to make informed decisions that are right for their individual conditions.
Mr Nowell undertook neurosurgical training in Bristol before developing a subspecialty interest in spinal surgery. In 2017 he gained the British Association of Spinal Surgeons Travelling Fellowship. He then completed complex spine fellowships at the Leeds General Infirmary, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.
Mr Nowell also holds a PhD from UCL on developing advanced imaging tools and computer navigation for use in neurosurgery. He has presented his work both nationally and internationally and has published extensively. This is an area of great interest in modern spinal surgery.
With dual training in neurosurgical and orthopaedic spine surgery, Mr Nowell possesses the skills and expertise to offer his patients the most appropriate treatments for their spinal conditions. This includes degenerative disease, trauma, tumour, and infection across the spine.
Subspecialties
- Spinal Surgery (Complex)
- Spinal Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6078818
Royal College of Surgeons
No. 9005990
British Association of Spinal Surgeons
No. 54776462
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2003
Qualifications
Education
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Neurosurgery Mar 2016
- PhD at University College London, Novel Multimodality Imaging Techniques for Neurosurgical Planning and Stereotactic Navigation in Epiepsy Surgery Aug 2015
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England June 2006
- Final Honour School Physiological Sciences (MA Oxon), University of Oxford 2004
- MB BS parts III-VII (Clinical), Imperial College School of Medicine 2006
- First BM pts I-II (Pre-clinical), Oriel College, University of Oxford 2000
- Queen Mary's Grammar School, Walsall 1990-1997
Experience
- Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon, Southmead Hospital, Bristol Feb 2020
- Locum Consultant Spinal Surgeon, Leeds General Infirmary Sep19-Jan 20
- Complex Spine Fellowship, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London Aug 18-19
- Complex Spine Fellowship, Leeds General Infirmary Aug 17-18
- Neurosurgery training, Severn Deanery 2008-2017
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £150
Insurers
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa
Location
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
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Mr Mark Nowell is described as professional, clear, listening, and reassuring in his patient interactions. Many patients underwent successful spinal surgery, including discectomy and microdiscectomy procedures. He provides detailed explanations throughout the process, alleviating pain and restoring an active, pain-free quality of life. A common theme is resolution of debilitating leg pain and sciatica, allowing patients to regain mobility.
My experience with Dr Nowell was incredibly positive from start to finish. He was professional, reassuring, and took the time to clearly explain the procedure, which really helped put me at ease. During the operation, I felt confident that I was in very capable hands, and that trust was well placed. The surgery was a complete success, and the outcome has made a significant difference to my quality of life. I’m truly grateful for the care, skill, and attention I received throughout the whole process.
Had serious problems with trapped nerves in my lower back. Had the options explained well and decided to have spinal decompression operation. The outcome of which is far better than I anticipated. My advice to anyone else who is considering the operation, seriously consider it and if you have operation done . Keep the wound clean . But most importantly listen to the doctors advice on getting moving again.
This appointment was my 3 month post-op check up. Mr Nowell talked me through all the symptoms that had made the surgery necessary and I was happy to report that all was well. Mr Nowell advised me to see my Doctor to start reducing my pregabalin over time. He discharged me from his care today.
Mr Nowell inherited me at short notice. He is frank and to the point but professional. He was clear in advance of the operation what was required and what the outcome was most likely to be. Everything turned out well as he had anticipated. His PA Mollie runs the business side efficiently and is kind and friendly..
They listened to me when I was in pain and Mark Nowells explained everything to me. I cannot express my thanks to him and all who were involved in my care. I am now pain free.
Polite, Friendly, professional, always puts me at ease, done an amazing job on my spinal fusion, after nearly 4 years on lots of strong painkillers I’m now off them all, thanks to Dr Nowell
A year post op appointment review. Extremely happy with the results of my spinal fusion surgery,
it was overall outstanding so happy with the service and how rapid everything was carried out. IM finally no longer in pain and back to myself after a speedy recovery
Mr Nowell made me feel confident and relaxed about my spinal surgery. He is highly professional and knowledgeable. I had a microdisectomy 4 months ago and I feel absolutely amazing now. All of the significant pain has gone that I was experiencing pre-op. I have recovered really well and there's hardly any scar on my back. Mr Nowell kept in good contact with me throughout this journey and answered all of my queries, as well as, provided me with reassurance. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I thoroughly recommend Mr Nowell to anyone- you are in safe hands. CP
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Mr Mark Nowell's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 170 reviews.
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Mr Mark Nowell speaks English
Where is Mr Mark Nowell located?
Mr Mark Nowell primarily practices at Spire Bristol Hospital, located at Redland Hill Durdham Down, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS6 6UT
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Mr Mark Nowell is working Monday (13:30 - 17:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 12:30), Thursday (13:00 - 17:00)
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