Mr Imran Rafiq Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
MBBS, MRCS, MSc, MCh Orth, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Areas of Expertise
Our consultant spine specialists deliver expert assessment and tailored care for a wide range of spinal conditions, including neck pain, back pain, and nerve compression. From image-guided injections to advanced surgery, they focus on relieving pain and restoring your mobility.
Mr Imran Rafiq - Professional Bio
Mr Imran Rafiq graduated from King Edward Medical College. He underwent Basic Surgical Training in North West England. During his surgical training he first completed Masters Degree in Clinical Health Sciences from University of Central Lancashire and subsequently higher research degree (MCh) in Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed Higher Surgical Training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery in South West England and North West London. He then trained in sub-speciality of Spinal surgery by completing British Orthopaedic Association transitional fellowship at the Spinal Unit Stoke Mandeville Hospital/ National Spinal Cord Injury Centre.
Mr Rafiq further expanded his expertise in complex spinal surgery and minimally invasive surgery by advance training in internationally renowned spinal units at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore and Oxford University Hospitals. He has been trained in all aspects of spinal surgery (including degenerative, deformity, tumour, trauma and infection) from cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine. Mr Rafiq was appointed as Consultant Spinal Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery at Medway Maritime NHS Foundation Trust.
Mr Rafiq has published and presented several scientific and research projects on various platforms. He is actively involved in teaching and training at national and international level.
- Treatment of sciatica (leg pain due to nerve root compression
- Treatment of arm pain due to nerve root compression
- Assessment and management of Back Pain
- Assessment and management of Neck Pain
- Epidural, Facet and Nerve root blocks spinal injections (cervical and lumbar spine)
- Focal spinal decompression
- Minimally invasive spinal surgery
- Spinal trauma
- Osteoporotic compression Fractures.
- Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty
- Degenerative Spinal conditions
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Fusion surgery
- Cervical decompression and Fusion surgery
- Coccyx Pain
- Sacro-iliac joint pain
- Laser discectomy
- Management of Facet joint pain
- AO Spine
- British Association of Spine Surgeons,
- North American Spine Surgeons Society
Consultations & Outpatient Clinics
Fortius Clinic City
Our City Clinic is conveniently located between Bank and Monument stations, within the historic and financial heart of London. At our modern, two-floor facility we have nine consulting rooms, spacious waiting areas, well equipped treatment rooms and an imaging centre.
Explore our City Clinic with our virtual tour.
If you are travelling by Tube, our closest underground stations are Bank and Monument, exit 6 for King William Street.
Should you be travelling by car, the closest parking is a three minute drive away at NCP Car Park London Vintry Thames Exchange. If you are attending clinic on a weekday, please be aware that we are based in the congestion charge zone.
- 75 King William Street EC4N 7BE
- 0203 195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- Tendon Clinic
- Sports & Exercise Medicine
- MRI Scan
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Physician services
- Rheumatology
Fortius Clinic London
Our 79,000 sq ft, seven-story, private hospital on Wigmore Street has 39 en-suite inpatient rooms, consultation and treatment rooms, and a physiotherapy suite.
The hospital has a high-spec imaging suite fully equipped with an MRI, CT scanner and X-ray machine. There are three state-of-the-art operating theatres, two anaesthetic rooms and a recovery bay.
Fortius Clinic London has two Mako robots for hip and knee joint replacements.
- 66 Wigmore Street W1U 2SB
- 0203 195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
- Sports & Exercise Medicine
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- Tendon Clinic
- MRI Scan
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Physician services
- Rheumatology
- CT Scan
- Image guided injections
- Physiotherapy
- MAKO Robotic Joint Replacement
Fortius Clinic Wimbledon
Our Wimbledon clinic houses a state-of-the-art imaging centre with a 3T MRI and X-ray scanners, Ultrasound, seven consulting rooms, two spacious waiting areas and well equipped treatment rooms all located on one level, ensuring easy accessibility for all patients.
Our partnership with Spire St Anthony’s Hospital allows us to provide orthopaedic surgery closer to our clinic. We treat a full range of conditions and perform joint replacement surgery using the latest Mako robotic assisted technology.
The building at 22 Worple Road has steps leading up to the front entrance. If you require assistance please inform us before your arrival by calling ahead on 020 3195 2442
- 22 Worple Road SW19 4DD
- 0203 195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
- Snow Injuries Clinic
- MRI Scan
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
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