What is Mr. Haden's area of specialization?

Mr. Haden specializes in neurosurgery, with a focus on spinal surgery.

What qualifications does Mr. Haden hold?

Mr. Haden holds a medical degree from the University of Cambridge and has completed extensive neurosurgical training, including spinal fellowships.

What are some of the conditions Mr. Haden treats?

Mr. Haden treats a wide range of spinal pathologies, including spinal deformities, disc injuries, Chiari malformation, and intradural and intramedullary pathologies.

What is Mr. Haden's experience in minimally invasive spinal surgery?

Mr. Haden is an expert in minimally invasive and navigated spinal surgery techniques.

What is Mr. Haden's role in the British Syringomyelia and Chiari Group?

Mr. Haden is the Chair of the British Syringomyelia and Chiari Group.

Where did Mr. Haden complete his neurosurgical training?

Mr. Haden completed his neurosurgical training in Bristol, Plymouth, Leeds, and the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, USA.

What are some of the topics Mr. Haden has presented on nationally?

Mr. Haden has presented nationally on surgical safety and human factors in surgery.

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Q: What awards has Mr. Haden received?

Mr. Haden was awarded the Norman Dott Medal for his performance in the national Neurosurgical Examination.

Q: What are some of Mr. Haden's professional memberships?

Mr. Haden is a member of the British Association of Spine Surgeons, the Society of British Neurological Surgeons, and the British Syringomyelia and Chiari Group.

Neurosurgeon

Consults at:

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

26+ years

About

Mr Nicholas Haden is an experienced Consultant Neurosurgeon at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital with over 15 years of expertise. He previously served as the Clinical Director of Neurosurgery at a regional neurosurgical centre in the South West followed by the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London.

Education

Mr Haden completed his medical degree at the University of Cambridge in 1997, followed by his neurosurgical training rotation in Bristol and Plymouth. He later completed spinal fellowships in both orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine surgery. His training also took him to Leeds and the internationally acclaimed Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, USA. He was later awarded the Norman Dott Medal for his performance in the national Neurosurgical Examination.

Sub-Speciality Practice

In the South West, Mr Haden established a sub-specialist practice in various areas, including minimally invasive and navigated spinal surgery, intradural tumours, cord syrinxes, spinal dysraphism, and craniovertebral pathologies. His pioneering work involved the routine use of minimally invasive and navigated spinal surgery techniques.

Comprehensive Spinal Care

At present, he offers comprehensive spinal care, addressing a wide range of spinal pathologies. He has expertise in minimally invasive and navigated spinal surgery along the entire spine, as well as expertise in the management of cervical and craniocervical problems, Chiari malformation, intradural and intramedullary pathologies, spinal cord dysraphism, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, and thoracic disc prolapses.

Professional Memberships

Beyond his clinical practice, Mr Haden has presented nationally on critical topics such as surgical safety and human factors in surgery. He holds professional memberships with the British Association of Spine Surgeons, the Society of British Neurological Surgeons, and the British Syringomyelia and Chiari Group, where he holds the role of Chair. Additionally, Mr Haden serves as the Clinical Lead to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Committee for MSCC Guidelines.