Mr Alireza Shoakazemi areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Alireza Shoakazemi is a consultant neurosurgeon based in central and east London, who specialises in brain tumours, vestibular schwannoma, hydrocephalus, discectomy and trigeminal neuralgia. He privately practises for The London Independent Hospital and performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery at the Cromwell Hospital, and his NHS base is Queen's Hospital for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Mr Shoakazemi, who also has an interest in Brain tumours, skull base surgery, pituitary surgery and radiosurgery, utilises a multidisciplinary approach to brain tumours at London Independent Hospital in order to achieve the best results. Mr Shoakazemi regularly treats international patients, offering them personalised, top-tier care.
He's highly qualified and following completion of his Neurosurgical training in the UK, He completed various fellowships. These include a prestigious skull base fellowship from Salford Royal Hospital, a skull base and microneurosurgery fellowship from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, USA and he is a neurosurgery fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Further treatments Mr Shoakazemi is an expert in, include back pain and degenerative spine and disc disease. He's a respected clinical leader in private and NHS practise, and is an active member of the skull base surgery and neuro-oncology multidisciplinary team. He is lead for Undergraduate Medical Education in Neurosurgery with the Queen Mary University London and also Neurosurgery Local Education Lead at BHRUT.
His clinical research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and he's a member of respected professional organisations including the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS), the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed) and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). Mr Shoakazemi is also a member of the British Medical Association (BMA).
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R W. Verified Patient
07/01/2025
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Mr Shoakazemi has taken the care and consideration to explain my situation really clearly with the sensitivity it needs. He has give me clear options for my treatment. He has been brilliant and I would recommend his services.
C. Verified Patient
18/12/2024
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My self and my husband met with the doctor. He was very informative knew about my previous conditions and had a plan of action. He talked us through everything. We didn't feel rushed and left knowing so much more than before we met him. Would highly recommend.
S C. Verified Patient
04/12/2024
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Mr Shoakazemi is an exception surgeon, his calm and considerate manner fills you with positivity and confidence. I feel incredibly fortunate that he was able to perform my operation which went better than I dared to hope and I will be forever grateful to him and his amazing team.
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Many thanks for your kind review
J M. Verified Patient
15/11/2024
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In a polite manor, Mr Shoakazemi explained clearly the options that we given to me. Mr Shoakazemi explained everything I needed to know before and after my surgery, also any future aftercare needed.
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Many thanks for your kind review