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Mr Irfan Malik

MB BS, FRCS (Eng), FCPS (Neuro Surg), FRCS (Neuro Surg), MSc

Neurosurgeon

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33 years of experience

London, W1U 2SB

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115 connections in healthcare

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4.9

/5

(127 reviews)

Live bookings available

33 years of experience

London, W1U 2SB

(+9 more)

115 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr David Bell, Professor Domenico Valenti and 16 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Spinal Surgery
50
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
48
7
Sciatica
30
8

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About Mr Irfan Malik

Mr Irfan Malik is a highly skilled consultant spine surgeon who specialises in spinal neurosurgery.

He is skilled in the use of minimally invasive techniques for surgical procedures such as disc replacement and the treatment of neck, back, and arm pain, as well as sciatica. Furthermore, he has performed more endoscopic spinal procedures than any other UK spine surgeon.

He trained in neurosurgery in Pakistan and undertook advanced training in the United Kingdom at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital and The University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire. Following this, he received his FRCS(SN) and completed fellowships in Complex Spine and Epilepsy surgery at the University Hospital Coventry and King's College Hospital, London.

Mr Malik has research interests in the diagnosis and management of a wide spectrum of spine problems, from degenerative disease to traumatic and malignant spinal disorders. Mr Malik also treats epilepsy in his private practice.

In addition to his clinical practice, he is also very involved in education and training of spinal surgeons.


Subspecialties

  • Spinal Surgery (Complex)
  • Spinal Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(186)
Skill Endorsements
(431)

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Spinal Surgery
50
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
48
7
Sciatica
30
8
Leg Pain
23
6
Lumbar Decompression Surgery
13
Back Pain
11
7
Neck Pain
10
7
Discectomy
10
4
Microdiscectomy
7
Anterior Cervical Disc Replacement (ACDR)
5
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
4
Spinal Cord Tumour
3
5
Artificial Disc Replacement (Cervical)
3
4
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
2
4
Cervical (Neck) Surgery
2
4
Radiofrequency Denervations and Pulsed Radiofrequency to Nerves
2
Radiculopathy
2
Endoscopic Discectomy
2
Lower Back Pain
1
7
Brain Tumours
1
5
Lower Back Surgery
1
4
Kyphoplasty
1
4
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
1
3
Fracture (Broken Bone)
1
Pars Defect Repair
1
Arm Pain
1
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
1
Degenerative Disc Disease
8
Video Consultation
7
Spinal Stenosis
7
Artificial Disc Replacement
7
Spinal Pain
7
Ankylosing Spondylitis
6
Vertebral Compression Fracture
6
Spinal Deformity
6
Scoliosis
6
Metastases
6
Spine Tumours and Infections
5
Spondylolisthesis & Spondylosis
5
Coccyx Fracture
5
Upper Back Pain
5
Arthritis (Spine)
5
Spinal Injections for Pain
5
Sciatica Surgery
5
Gliomas
5
Pineal Tumours
5
Glioblastoma
5
Chiari Malformation
5
Coccydynia (Coccyx Pain)
5
Disc Injuries
5
Foot Drop
5
Brain Cancer
4
Stroke
4
Thoracic (Back) Surgery
4
Spinal Fusion
4
Spinal Deformity Correction
4
Spinal Decompression
4
Scoliosis Surgery
4
Nerve Root Injection
4
Laminectomy
4
Facet Joint Replacement
4
Facet Joint Injection
4
Epidural
4
Complex Revision Spinal Surgery
4
Spine Fractures and Trauma
4
Complex Spinal Disorders
4
Hydrocephalus
4
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
4
Surgery for Myelopathy
4
Meningiomas
4
Facial Pain
4
Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery (Keyhole)
4
Upper Limb Pain
4
Nerve Tumours
4
CSF Disorders
4
Brain Haemorrhage
4
Lingual and ID Nerve Repairs
3
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
3
Brain Aneurysm
3
Spine Fracture Surgery
3
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
3
Sports-Related Spine Injuries
3
Peripheral Nerve Injury
3
Brachial Plexus Injury
3
Shunt for Hydrocephalus
3
Cyberknife Therapy
3
Brain Surgery
3
Trigeminal Neuralgia
3
Craniopharyngiomas
3
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
3
Pituitary Tumour
3
Cubital Tunnel (Ulnar Nerve) Release
3
Deep Brain Stimulation
3
Nerve Root Entrapment
3
Facial Pain Surgery
3
Craniofacial Reconstruction
3
Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy
3
Craniotomy
3
Traumatic Brain Injury
3
Craniocervical Junction Surgery
3
Complex Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
3
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
3
Myelitis
3
Brachial Plexus Injury (Obstetrics)
3
Nerve Repair (Post Paralysis)
3
Tendon Transfer Surgery
3
Entrapment Neuropathy
3
Hypoxic/Anoxic Brain Injury
3
Lateral Access Spine Surgery
3
Vertebroplasty
3
Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery
3
Awake Craniotomy
3
Laser Ablation Brain Surgery
3
Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
3
Moyamoya Disease
2
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
Posterior Cervical Disc Replacement (PCDR)
Medial Branch Nerve Blocks
Neck Fracture
Caudal Epidural Injection
Spinal Interspinous Device Surgery
Radiofrequency Treatments
Laser Spine Disc Surgery
Spinal Stabilisation Surgery
Spinal Cord Compression
Osteoporotic Spinal Fractures
Biopsy Procedures
Intramedullary Tumours
Spinal Microsurgery
Cervical Pain
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Vertebrectomy (Corpectomy)
Cavernoma
Foraminotomy
Brachalgia
Spinal Cord Injury
Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression
Epilepsy
Spinal Injections
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Facet Joint Syndrome
Spinal Metastases
Intracept Procedure (Basivertebral Nerve Ablation)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6025797


Education

Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

Medicine

Graduated 1993


Qualifications

MBBS The Royal Hallamshire Hospital and the University Hospital, Coventry & Warwickshire 2006

FRCS FCPS MSc University Hospital Coventry and King's College Hospital, London 2008


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • WPA
  • Bupa Fee Assured

Fees

  • New appointment

    £330
  • Follow-up appointment

    £275
*May vary on location

Locations

The Shirley Oaks Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Poppy Lane Shirley Oaks Village, Croydon, United Kingdom, CR9 8AB

4.88(1,268 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
10:30 - 12:30
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
10:30 - 12:30
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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HCA Healthcare UK Chelsea Outpatients

280 King's Road, London, United Kingdom, SW3 5AW

4.82(677 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Devonshire Diagnostic Centre

16 Devonshire St, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AF

4.75(570 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

King's Private - The Guthrie Wing

The Guthrie Wing, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR

4.83(5,525 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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HCA UK at The Shard

St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS

4.82(5,246 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH

4.77(2,130 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Fortius Clinic Wimbledon

22 Worple Road, Wimbledon, United Kingdom, SW19 4DD

4.97(88 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
10:30 - 13:30
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Fortius Clinic City

75 King William Street, London, United Kingdom, EC4N 7BE

4.82(164 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
13:00 - 16:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Fortius Clinic London

64-66 Wigmore St, London, United Kingdom, W1U 2SB

4.86(233 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
15:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Spinal Surgery
50
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
48
7
Sciatica
30
8

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Irfan Malik is clear and professional with his patients. He gives good care to all. Patients feel safe and get fast pain relief. Key themes are spinal surgery, a slipped disc, sciatica, and leg pain.

5
verified patient
19 Oct 2026

I had microsurgical removal of a facet joint cyst

5
verified patient
15 Oct 2026

Mr Malik treated me for a tumor removal in the L3 region of my spine. He is exceptionally professional—an outstanding surgeon supported by a superb team. I am deeply grateful to him and his team for the excellent care I received.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
09 Oct 2026

Mr Malik is a very knowledgeable and approachable spinal surgeon. He answered all of my questions clearly, and explained complex topics in an easy to understand way. He visited me after my surgery and was very reassuring and put all my worries to rest. Thank you, Mr Malik!

5
verified patient
09 Oct 2026

Outstanding Care from an Exceptional Spinal Neurosurgeon Mr Malik has gone above and beyond my expectations in terms of the quality of care I have received. As a leading Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon, he combines exceptional expertise with a genuinely personal approach to patient care. Throughout our consultations, he has always been honest, informative and reassuring, taking the time to explain my options and ensure I fully understood the decisions we were making. I underwent my first basivertebral nerve ablation (BVNA) procedure in February 2026. Although this made a significant improvement to my condition, it did not quite enable me to return to my normal sporting activities. As a very active 55-year-old, getting back to the lifestyle I enjoy was extremely important to me. During our subsequent consultations, Mr Malik took the time to understand my goals and was genuinely committed to helping me achieve the best possible outcome. We discussed the options available, and it was agreed that I would undergo a second BVNA procedure. Following an initial consultation two weeks after the procedure and a further 90-day monitoring period, we will assess my progress and determine whether any additional intervention is necessary. I have recently undergone my second BVNA procedure, and so far, the outlook is promising. While it is still early days, I feel confident that I am in the best possible hands. What has particularly impressed me about Mr Malik is his personal commitment to his patients. Before my procedure, he came to see me to explain everything in detail once again a...

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5
verified patient
08 Oct 2026

All went very well! Information about the procedure was explained very clearly. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.

5
verified patient
03 Oct 2026

I cannot recommend Mr Irfan Malik highly enough. Before my surgery, I was in absolute agony due to a sequestered herniated disc at my L5/S1 level. The pain was debilitating, but Mr Malik performed an endoscopic microdiscectomy that completely changed everything. Immediately after the operation, I was able to stand completely straight for the first time in months. The relief was instantaneous. I was safely discharged home the exact same day, and my condition has continued to improve steadily in the two weeks since the procedure. Mr Malik is an absolute miracle worker and an amazing spinal surgeon. His skill, expertise, and care have given me my quality of life back. If you are suffering from spinal issues, you are in the very best hands with him.

5
verified patient
02 Oct 2026

Very happy with the outcome even though the recovery time has been longer than I anticipated due largely to the length of time I had been incapacitated prior to surgery.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

I saw Mr Malik this afternoon for a follow up after cervical spine surgery in August ,the x ray showed everything is fantastic,Mr Malik is a fantastic surgeon I trust him implicitly,totally explains the procedures and makes you feel relaxed

5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

Impressive and seamless team work from all staff

5
verified patient
01 Oct 2026

I cannot recommend Mr Malik highly enough. From my very first consultation through to my surgery and recovery, I felt completely informed, supported and, most importantly, genuinely cared for. As a surgeon, Mr Malik was exceptional. He took the time to explain everything to me thoroughly and clearly, making sure I understood what was happening and why. He answered every question I had, no matter how small, and never once made me feel that I was asking too much. His knowledge and expertise were incredibly reassuring, particularly at a time when I was understandably anxious about undergoing major surgery. What stood out to me just as much as his surgical expertise was the care he showed after my operation. He came to see me personally straight after I returned from recovery, and then came back again two days later to check on me. He even came again on my fourth day in hospital, although unfortunately I had already been discharged and missed him. Knowing that he was personally keeping such a close eye on my recovery meant a great deal to me. My four-day stay in hospital was an exceptional experience, and Mr Malik was a huge part of that. I always felt that I was in safe hands, that I was being listened to, and that my questions and concerns mattered. I am incredibly grateful to Mr Malik for his expertise, kindness, patience and the genuine care he showed me throughout my treatment. Choosing to have surgery is a huge decision, and having a surgeon who inspires that level of trust and confidence makes an enormous difference. Thank you, Mr Malik, for everything you have done for ...

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Skill Endorsements

World class endoscopic spinal surgeon

10 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Video Consultation
Neck Pain

Mr David Bell

Mr David Bell

Neurosurgeon
Is a colleague

Irfan is very skilled neurosurgeon with special expertise in spinal surgery. We have been operating together for ALIF procedure for the last fifteen years. He delivers high quality patient care.

17 Jun 2026
Endorsed for
Video Consultation
Neck Pain

Professor Domenico Valenti

Professor Domenico Valenti

Vascular Surgeon
Is a colleague

12 Mar 2026
Endorsed for
Video Consultation
Neck Pain

Ms Eleni Maratos

Ms Eleni Maratos

Neurosurgeon
Is a colleague

A highly skilled surgeon who’s endoscopic spinal surgery techniques are less invasive and highly effective.

08 Aug 2025
Endorsed for
Artificial Disc Replacement
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery

Mr Phil Harris

Mr Phil Harris

Physiotherapist
I have looked after their patients
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Explore videos from Mr Irfan Malik explaining process of procedures and other important things you should know before choosing your provider.

Meet Mr Irfan Malik

Meet Mr Irfan Malik

Consultant Neurosurgeon Mr Irfan Malik tells us about himself and his practice

12 June 2024

When would I need surgery for back pain?

When would I need surgery for back pain?

Mr Irfan Malik, Consultant Neurosurgeon, discusses the patient pathway, when patients may require surgery, and the types of procedures he performs.

16 November 2023

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Josh's story with the London Neurosurgery Partnership

Josh's story with the London Neurosurgery Partnership

Josh tells his story of his experience of spinal surgery with the London Neurosurgery Partnership.

16 November 2023

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What age do you get back pain?

What age do you get back pain?

Mr Irfan Malik, Consultant Neurosurgeon, debunks back pain stereotypes.

16 November 2023

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Mr Irfan Malik, leading specialist in complex spine surgery at Fortius Clinic

Mr Irfan Malik, leading specialist in complex spine surgery at Fortius Clinic

At Fortius Clinic, our dedicated Spine Unit brings together a growing team of specialist Consultants, each focused on diagnosing and treating spinal conditions with compassion. Mr. Irfan Malik is one of our leading specialists in complex spinal surgery, practicing in a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments providing complete, patient-centred care. Whether you're dealing with persistent back pain or recovering from injury, we're here to help you feel like yourself again. With a personalised approach and a clear path forward, you're in expert hands. Book your consultation with one of our Specialists using the link below: https://lnkd.in/euqQuwcW See The Best. Be Your Best. #FortiusClinic #SpineUnit #Healthcare #SeeTheBestBeYourBest #SpineInjury

12 November 2025

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FAQ

What are Mr Irfan Malik's reviews like?

Mr Irfan Malik's overall patient rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 127 reviews.

What languages does Mr Irfan Malik speak?

Mr Irfan Malik speaks English

Where is Mr Irfan Malik located?

Mr Irfan Malik primarily practices at Fortius Clinic London, located at 64-66 Wigmore St, London, United Kingdom, W1U 2SB
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What are Mr Irfan Malik working hours?

Mr Irfan Malik is working Tuesday (15:00 - 20:00, 10:30 - 12:30), Wednesday (13:00 - 16:00), Friday (10:30 - 13:30)

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