BSc, MBBS, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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26 years of experience
London, NW8 7JA
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23 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Gordan Grahovac, Dr Rama Vancheeswaran and 8 other professionals
Live bookings available
26 years of experience
London, NW8 7JA
(+5 more)
23 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Gordan Grahovac, Dr Rama Vancheeswaran and 8 other professionals
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Mr Robert Lee is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon at The Wellington Hospital, working within the hospital's internationally renowned Spinal Unit. He routinely treats highly complex cases that have been referred from centres around the UK.
He has extensive experience in complex adult degenerative disease, deformity (spondylolisthesis and adult scoliosis), sacroiliac joint fusion, revision cases, infection, tumour (primary and metastatic) and trauma work. He specialises in posterior and anterior minimally invasive fusions and decompressions, with the emphasis on preservation of the paraspinal musculature and fast rehabilitation.
Mr Lee was fellowship trained in Vancouver, Canada, where he developed his expertise in computer-navigated spine surgery (O-arm and stealth navigation). He has performed more than 1,000 cases using this novel technology.
Mr Lee speaks regularly at international and national conferences, and is a faculty member on many courses on minimally invasive techniques. He has published extensively and his current research interests are the outcomes after minimally invasive surgery, adult deformity correction and computer-navigated spinal surgery. He is the National Lead of the British Spine Registry and is a fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society.
For more information please visit: www.robertleespine.co.uk
Mr Lee sees patients at the following locations:
The Wellington Hospital Elstree, The Waterfront Business Park Elstree Road, Borehamwood WD6 3BS
Thursdays, 1.00pm – 6.00pm Fridays, 2.00pm – 4.30pm
The Platinum Medical Centre, 15-17 Lodge Road London NW8 7JA
Wednesdays, 8.30am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Special interests:
Mr Robert Lee specialises in the following areas:
• Complex adult degenerative disease and deformity
• Computer-navigated spinal surgery
• Minimal-access spinal surgery
• Pars repairs
• Revision spine surgery
• Sacroiliac joint fusion surgery
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General Medical Council
No. 4629586
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1999
1996: B.Sc. (1st Class honours): Orthopaedic Science with Basic Medical Sciences. Awarded Faculty of Life Sciences Silver Medal
1999: MBBS (1st Class honours) with 3 Distinctions, Fitton Prize in Orthopaedics and Proxime Accesit to the University of London Gold Medal.
2003: MRCS - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
2008: FRCS (Tr&Orth) - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
2010: Vancouver Combined Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship
2010: CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) and Entry onto Specialist Register
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8A Wellington Place, St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BS
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Roman House, Roman House, 296 Golders Green Rd, London, United Kingdom, NW11 9PY
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15 - 17 Lodge Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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Mr Robert Lee is kind, friendly, and reassuring in his interactions, providing clear explanations to patients. He ensures patients feel heard and understood, never rushing consultations and demonstrating significant expertise. His skilful approach yields successful outcomes for complex conditions, leading to significant pain relief and improved mobility for patients. Key themes across reviews include spinal surgery, lumbar decompression surgery, and spinal fusion.
It was a pleasure, as always, to see Mr Lee. He explained clearly the results of my latest CT scan and X-rays as well as discussing my recovery from last year's surgery. When I asked questions, I felt he answered fully and gave good information and reassurance.
Mr Lee recommended spinal fusion for my back pain. This was done initially in 2016 and further fusions were done 2016. Consultations with Mr Lee were informative, he has always explained diagnosis and possible surgery clearly. I have always felt totally safe with his decisions. Throughout operations, hospital stays and consultations Mr Lee has been kind and caring.
The care and professionalism of Mr Lee and his team was exceptional. With one or two very minor exceptions, nothing was too much trouble and they made a two week stay in hospital for major surgery as straightforward as it could have been.
I was referred to Mr. Lee three years ago shortly after having a replacement Hip, due to pain in my spine From my first meeting I was most impressed with Mr. Lee, he was very professional and immediately I was confident that he could help me, in which time has proven he has done. I would have no hesitation in contacting Mr. Lee should the need arise or recommending him to anyone suffering back problems. Mr. Lee was a pleasure to meet and deal with and a wonderful consultant
Mr Lee gives very clear explanations of X-ray & next steps.
I am extremely happy with Dr. Robert Lee’s care. He was professional, attentive, and took the time to explain everything, which made me feel comfortable and informed. His skill and precision during my treatment gave me significant relief, and I am deeply grateful for his thoroughness and exceptional care.
From the outset, Dr Lee gave me all the confidence I needed, in order to proceed with a two stage ALIF and PLIF surgery. He explained my condition to me in detail and explained why surgery was the best option and I had complete faith that he was the right person to do this procedure. He is extremely kind and understanding and always takes the time to answer your questions, before, during and after surgery. He has such a reassuring bedside manner and he has a fantastic team who support you throughout the process. I am now 4 months post operations and he is still caring, responding and encouraging me through the course of my recovery. He really is a highly skilled surgeon and a very kind man.
Very professional and crystal clear with diagnosis and proposed treatment
I felt listened to and could ask any questions. Mr Lee was clear in his explanations and guidance.
Excellent and experienced complex spine surgeon with great knowledge to treat spinal deformity. Highly recommended
16 Nov 2025
Mr Gordan Grahovac
NeurosurgeonGood orthopaedic colleague
16 Oct 2024
Dr Rama Vancheeswaran
Respiratory DoctorSensible and down to earth. Very logical decision maker, great surgeon.
25 Jul 2024
Mr Giles Stafford
Orthopaedic SurgeonTop spinal surgeon with great expertise in complex spine problems requiring reconstruction with screws rods and cages. Very high levels of surgical skill and craftsmanship. Very well organised team.
25 Jun 2024
Mr Adrian Casey
Neurosurgeon
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Mr Robert Lee's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 145 reviews.
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Mr Robert Lee speaks English
Where is Mr Robert Lee located?
Mr Robert Lee primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Wellington Hospital, located at 8A Wellington Place, St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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Mr Robert Lee is working Wednesday (08:00 - 16:00), Thursday (13:00 - 18:00), Friday (14:00 - 16:00, 13:30 - 15:30, 13:00 - 15:00)
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