Practices worked at
About
Mr Mo Akmal, Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon specialist in spinal disorders in London UK, is an Orthopedic Spinal Surgeon specialising in the management of back and neck pain.
He is a specialist in the treatment of disc degeneration, sciatica, disc prolapse, spine infections, spine trauma, spine cancer management. His main interests are the treatment of painful conditions of the back and neck such as sciatica, lumbago, slipped disc in the spine, vertebral compression fractures.
His practice includes Degenerative disease, Trauma, Infection, Scoliosis and Tumours. Mr Akmal performs Cervical and Lumbar Disc Replacement Surgery, Microsurgical and Minimally Invasive Procedures including kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures and has access to a full team of practitioners that specialize in Core Stability, Neural Dynamisation and Functional Restoration programmes.
Medical procedures
- Spinal surgery
- Lumbar Discectomy as Day Case under Local Anaesthetic Specialist
- Lumbar Decompression as Day Case Specialist using Local Anaesthetic and Sedation Only
- Lumbar Stabilisation Surgery as Day case using Local Anaesthetic and Sedation
- Spinal Injections
- Radiofrequency Denervation Specialist
- Cervical Disc Replacement
- Lumbar fusion as Day Surgery
- Laser Spine Surgery
- Regenerative Treatments for Back Pain
- Balloon Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty as Day Surgery
- Lumbar Spine Stenosis Treatments
Special interests
- Back pain
- Spinal surgery
- discectomy
- Kyphoplasty
- disc replacement
- spinal injection
- spinal fracture
- cervical disc replacement
- lumbar fusion
- laser discectomy
Education
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) BSc(Hons) - 1991
- Imperial College London Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Medicine (1986 - 1992)
- Fellowship of The Royal College of Surgeons 2003
- Doctorate in Medicine (MD) - University of London 2005
Reviews
Excellent surgeon, very reassuring and clearly very motivated in his field
Mr Akmal explained everything very well, also covered the options that were available. He made me feel at ease throughout.
Disc Hernia - Corticoid injections in the spine to relieve pain Caudal epidural combined with corticoid injections was performed 15 days ago at the London spine unit by Dr. Mo Akmal (spine surgeon) and his anesthetist (Dr. Ali), very professionally, nicely and reassuringly. Immediate relief, being able to walk and move with ease since (was completely stuck in bed before, in great pain unable to help my husband and 3 children). Despite being sedated and the epidural, felt I just had a nice nap after waking up (which is usually not the case after this kind of anesthetic). Nurses and staff also very pro and caring. All this was amazingly arranged very promptly. Follow up experience was also very professional. Never felt they were in a rush to get the consultations over, which is also pleasant. Would recommend this team with no hesitation (already had similar procedure in the past, but far less nice). Saved my summer!
My experience of Mr Akmal was excellent. He was very responsive and clear in explaining my condition and advising which route of treatment to take.
Good
Wouldn't trust anyone else to do my procedures
Good
Great Experience at the London Spine Unit I had a disc bulge (L3-L4/, L4-L5) about 5 years ago and had to do spinal decompression using the IDD machine at least twice a year in both the US and UK respectively. This was helpful but didn’t completely eliminate the pain. I walked up to the London Spine Unit at the Harley Street Hospital where I met Dr Mo Akmal and that marked a turning point in my lumbar back episode. He introduced me to a novel technique- Laser Discectomy- a laser disc surgery. Dr. Akmal is the most professional, erudite and humane Doctor I’ve met in recent times. His confidence, care and compassion boosted my moral. Dr Akmal emits positive energy and looks at bright side of life. These virtues facilitated my decision to carry on with the procedure. In less than 45 minutes on my scheduled date I was done. All phobia gone. No pains, no relapse. I’m up & confident again leading my life with joy. Kudos to Dr Akmal and the great team at the London Spine Unit. I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending anyone or family that requires this treatment as they stand to benefit greatly.
Great service
Very efficient and no 'let's wait and see' attitude!
Wonderful, calm and reassuring. After months of pain and being unable to walk upright, I am standing straight 2 hours after surgery by Mr Akmal
Perfect staff
After years of low back spasms both my ability and willingness to endure the pain ran out. I went to see Dr Mo Akmal who told me I had a nasty problem with a relatively simple solution. It was 10 weeks ago to the day I had the surgery to deal with 2 bulging discs, one of which was pushing significantly into the nerve. I feel physically and mentally transformed and I'm still within what would be considered the recovery period. Everyone I've dealt with at the London Spine Unit - be it on the phone or in person - have been good natured and good humoured and as a result I have absolutely no reservation in recommending them as professionals and all round good people.
Explanation of the treatment was very good, I felt comfortable at all times
Very friendly, reassuring and professional. Made me feel at ease.
I visited Dr. Mo AKmal
He is kind...Made sure to make me feel positive while being treated
Great! He's a good doctor.
A very professional and friendly young man. Can not fault his bedside manner.
It's been comfortable
Efficient
Competent friendly consultant who put me at ease.
He is one of the best consultants for spinal problems
Dr Akmal is a very professional and experienced spine surgeon. From the first day I met him till the end of the discectomy procedure he has remained very reliable. He comes highly recommended and I'm impressed with his service.
Very quick examination and procedure
5 star from start to finish
A great doctor willing to spend the time to explain things
Empathetic professional and kind
Very impressive
Very happy with care received
Friendly
Mr Akmal was kind, considerate, very approachable and explained everything clearly. I felt very confident going into the procedure and he was great at explaining the next steps I need to take.
Mr Akmal was kind, considerate, very approachable and explained everything clearly. I felt very confident going into the procedure and he was great at explaining the next steps I need to take.
Mr Akmal was kind, considerate, very approachable and explained everything clearly. I felt very confident going into the procedure and he was great at explaining the next steps I need to take.
Ideal professionalism
Amazing from start to finish. Highly recommended.
Very friendly , extremely helpful, did not feel rushed, very clear explanations
While everything was fine, I would have preferred a quick run through of what the procedure was prior to it beginning
Excellent, very friendly and reassuringly calm. Explained everything really clearly in a way I could understand.
Good
Very good
Great
Dr. Akmal has excellent bedside manners, is thorough, and offers clear explanations on what we are doing and why.
Very happy! Informative and clear in everything.
Most pleased with Mr Akmal's professional handling of my case, he explains the situation and allows the patient to make an informed decision.
Perfect, I just hope it works
Everything explained in great detail and all questions answered in such a pleasant manner
Excellent
Mr Akmal explained before and after procedure excellently. Great bedside manner.
Excellent,calm, professional
Peer recommendations
Orthopaedic Surgery
28-04-2019
I work closely with Mr Akmal and he has always been an approachable and conscientious surgeon. He takes a genuine interest in his patients and I have always heard patients singing his praises, particularly for the relief of back pain after his innovative and skilled spinal injections. He always seems to make time for both colleagues and patients.
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