Mr Shaun Ridgeway

Practising at

Spire Thames Valley Hospital

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

Professional profile

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.

Clinical Interests

Private contact details

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

BASS - British Association of Spinal Surgeons

Personal Profile

I am married with three children and enjoy sailing, golf, and tennis.

Financial Interests

I hereby state that I have no financial interest including holding shares in Spire Thames Valley Hospital