Mr Salvatore Russo
FRCS (NSurg.) MD (Hons)
Neurosurgeon
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24 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
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8 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Gordan Grahovac, Dr Susan Varghese
Live bookings available
24 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
(+1 more)
8 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Gordan Grahovac, Dr Susan Varghese
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About Mr Salvatore Russo
Mr. Russo is a Consultant Neurosurgeon specialisng in complex spinal reconstructive surgery, including the treatment of trauma, tumors, and degenerative disorders. He performs over 300 spinal surgeries annually and practices at Imperial College, one of London's foremost centers for spinal surgery. There, he leads the Complex Spine Multidisciplinary Team and serves as a Senior Lecturer at Imperial College University.
Recognised internationally as a leader in spinal endoscopy and minimally invasive spine surgery, Mr. Russo’s extensive practice covers the treatment of spinal tumors, trauma, revision surgeries, anterior thoracolumbar reconstruction, disc replacement, cervical spine surgery, and the correction of adult spinal deformities. Dedicated to employing advanced, minimally invasive methods, Mr. Russo focuses on minimising tissue damage and accelerating recovery, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Russo is a distinguished scholar with a keen interest in exploring the impacts of aging, cancer, and inflammation through innovative translational research and robotic engineering. With over a hundred articles published in prestigious journals, his scientific work has significantly contributed to advancements in the field. As a frequent speaker and chairman at international conferences, he plays a vital role in shaping the future of spinal care worldwide.
Mr. Russo’s approach to practice is characterised by his unwavering commitment to his patients and to maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence. His use of pioneering techniques reflects his dedication to enhancing the quality of life for those he treats.
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6046565
Education
Royal College of Surgeons
Neurosurgery
Graduated 2013
Qualifications
12/2024 Biportal endoscopy Lausanne (CH)
10/2024 Complex anterior approach joint case, Ravenna (IT)
10/2024 Edge Medical User Meeting, Crete (GR)
05/2024 Elliquence endoscopic advanced course, Bangkok (TL)
05/2024 Global Spine Congress, Bangkok (TH)
02/2024 Robotic training, Ghent (BE)
01/2024 Elliquence endoscopic advanced course, Bangkok (TH)
12/2023 Elliquence endoscopic fellowship, Bucarest (RO)
07/2023 AOSpine fellowship in endoscopy, Seoul (KR)
07/2023 Full Endoscopic Cad Lab, Stansburg (FR)
03/2023 EANS Meet the expert, Lisbon (PT)
06/2022 Faculty development course, Champoluc (IT)
06/2022 Live tissue workshop anterior complications - Strasbourg (FR)
05/2022 Global Spine Congress 2022, Las Vegas (US)
10/2021 Frontiers Imperial management course, London (UK)
10/2021 Global Spine Congress 2021, Paris (FR)
05/2021 Stryker OLIF training, Stanmore (UK)
01/2021 Corpectomy training- P. Barjano Milan (IT)
12/2020 Lat ALIF cadaveric course, Cambridge (UK)
06/2020 RIWO full spine endoscopic seminars and live surgery, Munich (DE)
02/2020 Cadaveric course in full spinal endoscopy, Munich (DE)
11/2019 Visiting fellowship Columbia Ortho D. Riew, NY (US)
05/2019 Global Spine Congress, Toronto (CA)
06/2018 Lateral access course, Amsterdam (NL)
05/2018 Global Spine Congress, Singapore
10/2017 EuroSpine Congress 2017, Dublin (IE)
05/2017 NSpine Conference 2017, London (UK)
05/2017 SOLAS 10th annual meeting, San Diego (US)
08/2016 Advance lateral access surgery, San Diego (US)
04/2015 SBNS Congress, Southampton (UK)
12/2014 Training the trainers, College of Public Speaking, London (UK)
12/2014 MIS lumbar fixation course, Alphatec Spine, Wien (AT)11/2014 Advance life and trauma support, Addenbrookes (UK)
11/2014 EANS advance course spinal surgery EANS, Leiden (NL)
10/2014 AOSpine spine decision making symposium, Newcastle (UK)
10/2014 Consultant leadership course, Wessex Deanery (UK)
10/2014 Cadaveric workshop spine navigation, MacroMed, Manchester (UK)
07/2014 International course in spinal surgery, MBA Institute, Madrid (SP)
02/2014 Cadaveric course cement augmentation, MacroMed, Newcastle (UK)
09/2013 FRCS (NS) viva revision course, Imperial College (UK)
02/2013 FRCS (NS) syllabus revision course, Barts London (UK)
08/2012 Posterior fusion cadaveric course, Zimmer-Biomet, Wien (AT)
02/2012 EANS neurosurgical training course - neuro-oncology, Pecs (FR)
10/2011 EANS Congress, Rome (IT)
06/2011 Cambridge lecture in neurosurgical anatomy (UK)
02/2011 EANS training course vascular neurosurgery, Tallinn (EE)
10/2010 Anterior skull base endoscopy course, Cambridge U. (UK)
07/2010 Cad. lab. Sulci, gyri, ventricles and fibers dissecting, Braga U. (PT)
07/2010 Cleveland spine review course, Cleveland clinic (US)
02/2010 EANS Neurosurgical training course - Spine, Padua (IT)
09/2009 SBNS Nottingham (UK)
03/2009 Midas Rex course, Metronic, Lausanne (CH)
02/2009 EANS training course - neuro-trauma, Prague (CZ)
04/2008 SBNS Congress, Liverpool (UK)
11/2006 Advance life and trauma support, Queen Alexandra H. (UK)
11/2006 ALERT course, Portsmouth U. (IT)
09/2006 Paediatric emergency & resuscitation, Queen Alexandra H. (UK)
08/2006 Radiology course on trauma, Northwick Park H. (UK)
07/2006 Basic surgical skills course, St. Mary’s H. (UK)
02/2006 Basic life support and defibrillation, Portsmouth Hospital (UK)
05/2005 Introduction course on clinical trials, UCL, London (UK)
04/2004 Brain tissue oxygenation monitoring (Licox) course, Frankfort (DR)
11/2003 Microdialysis applications course, Karolinska, Stockholm (SE)
11/2002 Anatomy for FRCS, UCL London (UK)
Languages spoken
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
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42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
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Skill Endorsements
Spine surgeon with expertise in minimal invasive spine surgery and endoscopic spine surgery. Highly recommended
19 Apr 2025
Mr Gordan Grahovac
NeurosurgeonDV
Dr Susan Varghese
General Practitioner