MBChB, MRCS, FRCS Tr & Orth ,Fellowship certified
33 years of experience
Bath, BA2 8SQ
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15 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith, Mr Benedict J Lankester and 2 other professionals
33 years of experience
Bath, BA2 8SQ
(+1 more)
15 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith, Mr Benedict J Lankester and 2 other professionals
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Mr Otto Von Arx is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon, specialising in assessing and treating all spinal conditions. He is an expert in both operative and non-operative management of back pain, degenerative lumbar pathology, spinal stenosis, traumatic and osteoporotic spinal fractures and cervical spine pathology. He offers a wide range of procedures, including cervical disc replacement, cervical spine surgery, spinal decompression, minimally invasive spinal procedures, spinal fusion and vertebral augmentation for spinal osteoporosis. He has a special interest in paediatric/adolescent back pain and back pain in the elite sports person. Mr Von Arx delivers a fully comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of spinal conditions.
Mr Von Arx obtained his MB ChB from the University of Stellenbosch in 1993. He then completed his postgraduate training on the Wessex Training Scheme, training in Trauma, Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery. In 2006 he achieved a one year AO Spinal Surgical Fellowship in Brisbane, alongside this he also held a research position at Queensland University of Technology.
He is Fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons and is fully accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC). He also has numerous other professional memberships, such as the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, Bristol Medico-legal Society, British Medical Association, British Orthopaedic Association, Spine Society of Europe and the North American Spine Society.
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General Medical Council
No. 4138642
University of Stellenbosch
Medicine
Graduated 1993
MB ChB University of Stellenbosch
Memberships and Organizations:
Member of Eurospine - Spine Society of Europe 2006
Member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons 2006
Member of the North American Spine Society from January 2012
Faculty of Expert Witnesses
Member of the British Medical Association
Member of the British Orthopaedic Association
Member of AO Spine Europe
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons England
Member of the Bristol Medico-Legal Society from October 2012
Member of the Medico - Legal Society from October 2012
Medical Negligence Panel Expert - General Medical Council - September 2013
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£250Follow-up appointment
£200Foxcote Avenue Peasedown St John, Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 8SQ
Claverton Down Road, Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 7BR
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Mr Otto Von Arx offers professional, clear, and reassuring interactions with patients. He provides clear details on conditions and treatment choices. Procedures like spinal decompression and microdiscectomy give patients pain relief and improved movement. Spinal surgery succeeds for many, especially those with sciatica and discectomy issues.
Mr Von Arx explained everything clearly and the procedure went very smoothly with excellent care.
I am extremely pleased with the treatment I have received fromMr Von Arx , from pre- op assessment through to surgery and then today’s post op check He is very direct and gives you the whole story. He explains things and answers all your questions. I was very nervous about committing to spinal decompression surgery but so glad I went ahead. My pain when walking has gone and my legs are functioning properly again. I feel so much better in myself and it has improved my quality of life almost back to what it was three years ago.
Provided Clear and concise explanation of my back issue. Treatment was excellent and significantly reduced my pain levels. Couldn’t recommend Mr Von Arx highly enough.
Very pleasant experience when I was able to report marked improvement just six weeks after spinal decompression.
I can't praise Mr Von Arx enough. When I first saw him I had horrible pains in my leg restricting some of my day to day activities. Following diagnosis all my options were clearly explained to me enabling us to make a decision and plan the best options for me. Post Op I was completely pain free at the point of the Operation, and was pain free leg wise almost immediately. Within two days I had no leg pain at all. I'm now 5 weeks post Op and have no recurrence of any leg pain and am returning to all the activities I couldn't do before my Op. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr Von Arx and he would definitely the be person I would go to see if I had any future other spine issues.
Very satisfied. Explanations of diagnosis and treatment options were clear. All questions answered and success ratios were explained.
Mr Von Arx performed a caudal epidural on me as planned. He and his entire team at the Sulis Hospital, Bath, have treated me with nothing but the utmost professionalism. Skilled and compassionate they took the time to put this old man (80) at ease every step of the way. I'm delighted with the positive outcome of the procedure now that I'm up and walking painfree again and can't thank Mr Von Arx enough.
My recent decompression lumbar surgery under the care of Mr von Arx at Sulis Hospital has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Mr von Arx combined exceptional surgical skill with a calm, reassuring manner that immediately put me at ease. He explained every step clearly, listened attentively to my concerns, and ensured I felt fully supported throughout the process. The surgery itself has been transformative, and the level of professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail shown by both Mr von Arx and the wider team at Sulis Hospital has been exemplary. I am deeply grateful for the quality of care I received and would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
Always helpful and explained just what he done hopefully no further treatment.
Otto is my go-to spinal colleague for my athletes and patients who are experiencing distressing spinal pain symptoms. He's an excellent clinician and is highly experienced at spinal injection treatments and my patients think he's excellent too!
09 Sep 2024
Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith
Sport & Exercise Medicine DoctorI have known Otto for many years since our overlapping days in orthopaedic training, and now as a consultant colleague at Sulis Hospital. He is a highly-regarded specialist spinal surgeon, and I will often recommend my patients see him for their spinal problems as I know that he will provide them with an expert opinion and a very patient-centred approach.
30 Nov 2022ML
Mr Benedict J Lankester
Orthopaedic SurgeonI would encourage and have no hesitation in recommending anyone with a spinal problem, including friends and family, to seek Mr. von Arx's expert opinion. He has a very balanced approach to non-operative versus operative management of spinal issues and remains at the forefront of his specialty.
24 Mar 2021
Mr Gavin Jennings
Orthopaedic SurgeonMr von Arx is fantastic colleague and spinal surgeon. I refer all patients that I see with a spinal problem to Mr von Arx for his expert care and attention.
29 Jan 2017MR
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Orthopaedic SurgeonWhat are Mr Otto Von Arx's reviews like?
Mr Otto Von Arx's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 96 reviews.
What languages does Mr Otto Von Arx speak?
Mr Otto Von Arx speaks English
Where is Mr Otto Von Arx located?
Mr Otto Von Arx primarily practices at Sulis Hospital Bath, located at Foxcote Avenue Peasedown St John, Bath, United Kingdom, BA2 8SQ
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