Mr Shaun Ridgeway
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
FRCS (Orth), MBchB, MRCS
"At Spire Thames Valley there is a real professionalism from staff in this small but well run hospital which looks after me and my patients with great care and attention."
Specialises in
I have been a consultant spinal surgeon for 9 years specialising in diagnosis and treatment of issues relating to the cervical and lumbar spine including adult degenerative surgery, minimal invasive surgery, spinal infections and trauma related cases. My practice follows recommended pathway by the British Association of Spinal Surgeons including MDT (multi disciplinary team meetings) and new consent processes. I also adhere to new private Healthcare information network guidelines PHIN.
I specialise in diagnosing, managing and treating back and neck problems. This covers all aspects of spinal degenerative issues including posterior lumbar fusions and anterior lumbar fusions (in conjunction with a vascular surgeon). Minimal invasive surgery, cervical surgery including disc replacements, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, spinal trauma and infections, lumbar micro discectomy and decompressions, laminectomy and spinal injections.
Discectomy and decompressions - 500 plus procedures, Lumbar fusions - 500 plus procedures, Kyphoplasty - 300 plus procedures, Cervical spine surgery - 200 plus procedures, Injections to the spine - 9,000 plus procedures.
I am recognised by all major Health Care providers and charge within their rates.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Shaun Ridgeway at Spire include:
Orthopaedics - spine
- Back pain investigations (discography)
- Back surgery (spinal surgery)
- Joint pain treatment (joint injections)
- MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
- Pain management
- Pain management injections for back and facet joints
Other treatments
- Spinal fusions
- Discectomy
- Decompression
- Kyphoplasty
- Laminectomy
- Cervical surgery
- Spinal injections
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Thames Valley Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Degenerative spine
Lumbar spine disorders
Neck pain
Pain management
Spinal surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
FRCS (Orth), MBcbB, MRCS / University of Cape Town 1997 / 2009
MBchB Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
FRCS - Fellowship Royal College of Surgeons. MRCS Member Royal College of Surgeons
Professional memberships
Personal profile
I am married with three children and enjoy sailing, golf, and tennis.
Financial interests
Contact information
| Telephone | 07546 364491 |
| ridgewaypractice@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.mrridgeway.co.uk |
| Private secretary | Carol Wollington |
| Private secretary telephone | 07546 364491 |
| Private secretary fax | 0208 1505625 |
| Private secretary email | ridgewaypractice@gmail.com |