Mr Babak Arvin
MBBS BSc PhD FRCS (Neuro. Surg.)Neurosurgery
22 years of experience
12 years as a specialist
Practices worked at
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS376 reviews
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR680 reviews
Private Care at Guy’s at London Bridge Hospital
Guy's Cancer Centre, Great Maze Pond, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9RTAbout
Mr Babak Arvin is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital with a specialist interest in spine surgery. This includes complex spine surgery, cervical spine (diseases and disorders of), cervical spondylosis, degenerative spine disease, spinal tumours and spinal trauma.
Mr Arvin obtained his medical degree from St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College and undertook his surgical training in London. He has undertaken 2 fellowships in complex spine and trauma surgery in Toronto Canada and Melbourne Australia.
Mr Arvin has a PhD and an active research portfolio. He has a full-time consultant practice at Queens Hospital for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trust.
Medical procedures
- Complex Revision Spinal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
- Surgery For Myelopathy
- Artificial Disc Replacement
- Cervical (Neck) Surgery
- Discectomy
- Epidural Injection
- Kyphoplasty
- Laminectomy
- Lumbar Back Surgery
- Nerve Root Injection
- Spinal Decompresson
- Spinal Fusion
- Spine Fracture Surgery
- Thoracic Back Surgery
Special interests
- Complex Spinal Disorders
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Lower Back Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Fractures And Trauma
- Spine Tumours And Infections
- Spondylolisthesis & Spondylolysis
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
Education
Qualifications:
- BSc and PhD Neuroscience Southampton
- MBBS St Mary's Hospital Medical School Imperial School of Science technology and Medicine
- CCST London Deanery
- Fellowship Complex Spine Toronto University Prof Michael Fehlings Canada 2009
- Fellowship Trauma Alfred Hospital Trauma unit 2010
Memberships:
- Society of British Neurosutgeons (SBNS)
- British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS)
- North Ammerican Association of Spine Surgeons (NAASS)
Reviews
5 Overall Patient Trust rating
Lower Back Pain
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Cervical (neck) surgery
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2/34
Lumbar back surgery
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2/34
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1/34
Arthritis (Spine)
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1/34
Back
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1/34
Cauda equina syndrome
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1/34
Emergency for Micrdisceromy cauda enqiuna
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1/34
Inpatient
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1/34
Lumbar spine fixation follow up
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1/34
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
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1/34
Neck Pain
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1/34
Posterior Foraminotomy
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1/34
Scoliosis surgery
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1/34
Shunt follow-up
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1/34
Spinal Surgery
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1/34
Spinal decompresson
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1/34
Spinal disc condition
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1/34
Spinal stenosis
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Spinal tumor
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1/34
Patient seen for:
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Mr Arvin has given wonderful treatment and excellent advice at every stage.
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Since Dr Alvin took over treatment has been excellent
Read moreVery relaxed consultation did not feel at all rushed
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Spinal stenosis Spinal decompresson Spinal Surgery
Mr Arvin is very caring, polite & easy to talk to. He puts you at ease and gives clear, detailed explanations of scans, procedures etc & gives you confidence in him. I saw him in 2019 and knew that he was the person I wanted to see again.
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Cervical (neck) surgery
Mr Arvin was very kind and spent a lot of time explaining my symptoms
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Lower Back Pain
Mr Arvin made me feel instantly comfortable at my first appointment. He was kind, polite, respectful and he listened carefully to my problem and did not rush me at any point. He had an extremely caring nature and I left my appointment feeling much calmer and clear about what steps I needed to take.
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Cervical (neck) surgery
Kind, professional and reassuring. Explained everything fully and gave time to ask questions. Very impressed.
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Posterior Foraminotomy
Did a great job. Raised the quality of my life. Only some pins and needles in the left thumb and two fingers which I can live with for the rest of my life, compared to what I had. Dr.Arvin explained everything very well. Very pleased with the outcome. Now recovering on light duty at work for another few months yet but all looking good so far.
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Lumbar back surgery Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Mr Arvin was so nice, explained everything that was going to be done and what to expect after the op.
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Spinal tumor
I am the patient of Dr Arvin since seven years. I Had my spinal and chest tumor. Not only has he taken care of my health, but also he is lovely to speak with at every appointments. Its rare to find a doctor that combines such personal touches and cares for a patient as person with outstanding quality of medical care. I highly recommend becoming his patient.
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Spinal disc condition
Dr Arvin is experienced and fantastic at explaining in minute details about your conditions. Puts you at ease and always happy to explain again if need be.
Read moreHe is very good and considerate. Everything was explained very well.
Read moreI felt happy as Mr Arvin ozzed confidence the operation went well would be happy to see him again if spine gets worse
Read moreMr Arvin has changed my life with the operation he did on me in August. I find I can walk again after a very long time. I would like to say thank you very much
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Lumbar spine fixation follow up
Amazing what Mr Arvin can do! Couldn't imagine life without the surgery given. Looked after very well and all staff were very helpful. Thank you so much!
Read moreMr Arvin continues to exceed expectations. Information is given clearly and time allowed for questions. I feel fully informed on my progress and future treatment.
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Cauda equina syndrome
Mr Arvin was amazing. I am so very grateful for his help including his team. I am very lucky I was seen so quickly. I am recovering well.
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Lumbar back surgery
Excellent consultation. Mr Arvin explained everything in great detail and made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout
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Arthritis (Spine)
Excellent Dr highly recommend Mr Arvin
Read moreBrilliant doctor very friendly have full trust in him if I need surgery he will be only one I trust
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