Mr Mo Akmal | Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon
MBBS BSc (Hons) MD FRCS
Mr. Mo Akmal MD is one of London’s leading orthopaedic spinal surgeons and the Medical Director of The Harley Street Hospital. A pioneer of day-case spinal surgery, he graduated from Imperial College, London, and completed his spinal fellowship training at Oxford. Mr Akmal is internationally renowned for his experience in managing spinal trauma, and leads The London Spine Unit at Harley Street — one of the world’s leading specialist spine units, which treats upwards of 5,000 patients a year from around the globe.
Mr. Mo Akmal‘s specialist interests include spinal trauma, degenerative spinal diseases, minimally invasive spine surgery, laser discectomy, spinal injections, kyphoplasty, disc replacement, spine reconstruction, spine tumours, and spine infections.
Mr. Akmal is a second opinion specialist for various insurance companies including Vitality Health and Medix. He is the preferred spinal surgeon for some of London’s top specialists and patients are referred to him at a tertiary level from many hospitals in West London.
Specialities:
Spinal Surgery, Tissue Engineering, Chondrocytes, Cartilage Repair, Spine Research, Lumbar Spine, Cervical Spine, Spine Osteoarthritis, Back Pain, Kyphoplasty, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Stenosis, Spine Fracture
Education :
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Orthopaedics and Trauma (2004)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Orth and Tr, London (2003)
- Imperial College London Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Medicine (1986 -1992)
Experience :
- More than 30 years of experience
- Medical Director at The Harley Street Hospital London UK
- Honorary Consultant Spinal Surgeon, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (2007 – 2020)
- Consultant Spine Surgeon, The London Spine Unit (2005 – present)
- Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (2004 – present)
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, St Mary’s Hospital, London (present)
Professional Membership
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Association of Spinal Surgery
- Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons (England)
Award and Honours
- Spinal Surgery Clinical Fellowship in Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital for Trauma and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre for elective surgery
Why Mr Mo Akmal is regarded among the best spinal surgeons in the UK
Expertise and experience
Mr Akmal has over two decades of experience in treating a range of spinal conditions. He has performed thousands of successful surgeries and has helped numerous patients regain their mobility and quality of life. Mr Akmal specialises in complex spinal surgeries, including revision surgeries, scoliosis correction and spinal tumour removal. His extensive experience and expertise make him a top choice for patients with challenging spinal conditions.
Cutting-edge technology and techniques
Mr Akmal is committed to using the latest technology and techniques to provide his patients with the best possible outcomes. He uses minimally invasive surgery techniques whenever possible, which minimise tissue damage and reduce recovery time, together with state-of-the-art imaging — including intraoperative MRI and CT scans — to ensure the highest level of precision during surgery.
Education and training
Mr Akmal has completed a rigorous education and training programme, including a medical degree and residency in orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery, and a fellowship programme in spinal surgery in Oxford, UK. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by The Royal College of Surgeons, England.
Pioneer of Spinal Day Surgery
Mr Akmal is the pioneer of Spinal Day Surgery. He and his expert team have developed specialist methods that allow rapid-recovery spinal day surgery, avoiding traditional general anaesthetic — using advanced anaesthetic techniques, highly specialist equipment and cutting-edge methods to achieve outstanding results.
What sets him apart
- Compassion and empathy — having had spinal surgery himself, he understands patients’ fears and concerns and provides emotional support throughout.
- Excellent communication — explaining complex medical terms in a way that is easy to understand.
- Attention to detail — crucial in spinal surgery, where small errors can have significant consequences.
- Continual education — keeping up to date with the latest advancements through conferences and medical journals.
- Good judgment & technical skill — making critical decisions during complex surgery with precision and dexterity.
- Positive outcomes — a track record of successful results and high patient-satisfaction rates.