MBBS FRCS(Gen) MCh(Orth) FRCS(Orth) MBA
Mr. Rajesh providing expert spine care in London

Mangattil Rajesh

When Your Spine Needs the Best, Trust the Best

I am Mr. Mangattil Rajesh, recognised as the top Consultant Spine surgeons in London in the UK and Clinical Lead in Complex Spine Surgery at The Royal London Hospital. London. With 5-star patient reviews, I am widely regarded as the best spine surgeon in London.

When your spine is not at its best, your life isn’t either. Book your consultation today.

I focus on minimally invasive spine surgery, ensuring quicker recovery and lasting results. I treat over 80 % of my patients with severe pain – with injections and physiotherapy. Only when everything fails I suggest surgery.

I have offered online opinions for back and neck pain patients from over 14 countries, and offered second opinions across the globe for spine conditions, With extensive expertise in treating back pain, neck pain, and complex spinal conditions, including scoliosis surgery, I care for both adult and paediatric patients, offering solutions for spinal deformities, reconstructions, and tumour surgery. Every complex decision is carefully reviewed in collaboration with a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) at The Princess Grace Hospital, ensuring the safest and most effective treatment pathways.

Whether you’re seeking the best spine surgeon for a remote consultation, or want a face to face appointment in London’s premiere clinics, I am committed to delivering the highest level of care to my private patients, ensuring exceptional outcomes.

My Private Clinics

30 Devonshire Street
Marylebone
London, W1G 6LH

120 Harley Street
Marylebone
London, W1G 7JL

Alternatively, you can email either me or my secretary to send documents that would help us to help you.

Clinical Lead in Adult and Paediatric Spine Surgery

Lead the development of the Complex Spine Unit and the Adult Complex Spine Trauma Service at The Royal London Hospital, St Barts NHS Trust, London. Update the unit practice with Standards of Practice (SOPs), Guidance of Current Management, Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT) and Strategic Partnerships.

Pioneering Innovation

I have led pioneering advancements in Adult & Paediatric scoliosis treatments, including the development of patient-specific guided systems to enhance safety and improve outcomes for spinal deformities. These innovations ensure my private patients receive the most advanced, precise care available.

Patient-Centred Care

As a top-rated spine surgeon in the UK, my primary goal is your mobility and understanding of your condition. Each consultation is tailored to ensure you feel valued, understood, and supported. Patients describe me as energetic, enthusiastic, and deeply committed to their care.

Head of Clinical Governance in Spine Surgery

As the Head of Clinical Governance, I oversee governance and patient safety for the Complex Spine Unit, ensuring seamless integration of services for paediatric and adult complex spine trauma. My leadership is focused on driving advancements that benefit both NHS and private patients, offering world-class care tailored to individual needs.

National Leadership in Spine Surgery

As the Head of Clinical Governance, I oversee governance and patient safety for the Complex Spine Unit, ensuring seamless integration of services for paediatric and adult complex spine trauma. My leadership is focused on driving advancements that benefit both NHS and private patients, offering world-class care tailored to individual needs.

World-Class Advanced Spine Fellowship Training

I am a British-trained Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, with advanced spine training at some of the most globally renowned centres, including:

  • Hospital for Special Surgery, New York (USA)
  • Bagatelle Hospital, France
  • National Hospital, Switzerland

In addition, I had further advanced fellowship training in the UK in Navigation and Robotic Spine Surgery through specialised programs at Stanmore, North Tees, and The Royal London Hospital. This comprehensive training enables me to deliver cutting-edge care, ensuring precision, safety, and faster recovery for my patients.

My passion for patient safety is reflected in every stage of care, from diagnosis to treatment. Whether performing minimally invasive spine surgery, addressing back pain or scoliosis surgery, I apply this world-class training to benefit my private patients, ensuring exceptional outcomes.

Research, Recognition, and Innovation

As an advocate for excellence in spine care, I have co-authored over 25 presentations and publications in prestigious national and international forums. My contributions to spine surgery reflect a commitment to advancing techniques and improving patient outcomes for both NHS and private patients.

Key Achievements
  • Awarded the “Young Innovator Award” for developing the Torque Testing Rig at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
  • Recognised for pioneering advancements in scoliosis treatment and minimally invasive spine surgery, ensuring safer, more effective care for complex spinal conditions.

This dedication to research ensures my private patients benefit from cutting-edge treatments and evidence-based solutions for conditions like back pain, neck pain, complex spinal deformities and scoliosis surgery.

Patient-Centered Care That Puts You First

I believe every patient deserves to feel valued, understood, and supported. As a trusted back surgeon in London and one of the top spine surgeons in the UK, I focus on delivering tailored treatments that address your unique needs.

At my private clinics—Princess Grace Hospital and The London Clinic—you’ll experience personalised care, from expert consultations to advanced treatments like spine injections and minimally invasive spine surgery, all designed to help you achieve a pain-free life. Whether it’s for back pain, neck pain, or complex spinal conditions, my patient-first approach ensures the highest standard of care.

Convenient Consultations at London’s Premier Clinics

I provide private consultations at two of London’s premier clinics, ensuring accessibility and convenience for patients searching for the best spine surgeon near me or the top spinal surgeon in London:

30 Devonshire Street
Marylebone
London, W1G 6LH

120 Harley Street
Marylebone
London, W1G 7JL

Alternatively, you can email either me or my secretary to send documents that would help us to help you.

Comprehensive Care Tailored to You

Every consultation is designed to provide comprehensive, personalised care that addresses your specific needs. As one of the best spine surgeons in London and a trusted expert in minimally invasive spine surgery, I ensure each step of your treatment is carefully planned.

Our Consulation:
  • Detailed Spine Assessment: A thorough evaluation to understand your condition.
  • Advanced Imaging Referrals: Quick access to MRI scans at leading facilities.
  • Personalised Management Plans: Tailored treatments, ranging from physiotherapy to spine injections, for optimal relief and recovery.

Whether you’re seeking solutions for back pain, neck pain, or complex spinal conditions, I deliver world-class care focused on restoring your health and mobility.

Each session, whether in-person or online, involves a comprehensive assessment, including a detailed history, clinical examination, and planning for further investigation, such as an MRI scan. Follow-up appointments discuss MRI findings and detailed management plans, possibly including referrals for physiotherapy or spine steroid injections for immediate pain relief.

MRI Scan Appointments
  • Insured Patients: Arranged at our partner centres at Princess Grace / London Clinic.
  • Self-Pay Patients: Special rates at www.oryon.co.uk0207 042 1888.
Physiotherapy Appointments
  • Immediate referral to our dedicated spine physiotherapist, Mr. Nikos Stamos, specialising in back and neck physiotherapy.
  • Visit www.physiomove.com
  • Call: 0333 577 5663
Your Spine Deserves the Best Care

With prestigious qualifications—FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery), MCh (Orthopaedics), and an MBA in Business Entrepreneurship—and decades of surgical experience, I bring a unique combination of expertise, precision, and leadership to every consultation.

From managing degenerative spine conditions to performing navigation-assisted surgeries, I offer innovative solutions backed by research and global recognition. As one of the top 10 spine surgeons in the UK and the best spine surgeon in London, my approach focuses on delivering exceptional outcomes for my private patients.

Whether you’re seeking advanced care for back pain, neck pain, or complex spinal conditions, my commitment is to provide world-class treatment that restores your mobility and enhances your quality of life.

Dedication to Global Impact

I am deeply committed to advancing spine care on a global scale. Through extensive collaboration with charities and healthcare organisations worldwide, I provide surgical expertise and training for future surgeons to adopt innovative techniques. These initiatives empower healthcare professionals to tackle complex spinal cases that were once considered untreatable, creating a lasting impact in underserved communities.

Driving Global Change

I have trained surgeons in adopting advanced techniques such as minimally invasive spine surgery and robotic-assisted procedures, ensuring safer and more effective treatments for patients worldwide.

My efforts include mentoring teams to enhance their capabilities in managing conditions like scoliosis, spinal deformities, and tumour surgeries, bringing transformative care to regions with limited resources.

Impact on Private Care

This dedication to innovation and knowledge-sharing enhances the care I provide to my private patients, ensuring that every treatment is informed by the latest global advancements in spine surgery. My international experience allows me to deliver cutting-edge treatments for conditions like back pain, neck pain, and complex spinal disorders, all while prioritising patient safety and outcomes.

Whether you’re seeking the best spine surgeon near me or a trusted back surgeon in London, my global expertise ensures you receive world-class care tailored to your unique needs.

Patient-Focused Care with a Vision for the Future

With a passion for Artificial Intelligence (AI), I develop innovative treatment protocols and practice guidelines that elevate spine care standards. By integrating cutting-edge technology into my practice, I ensure precise diagnoses, optimised surgical planning, and better outcomes for my patients.

Empowering Through Education

My YouTube channel serves as a resource for patients, offering educational content on spine health and wellness, including tips for managing back pain, neck pain, and insights into advanced treatments like minimally invasive spine surgery and spine injections. These resources empower patients with actionable insights, enabling them to make informed decisions about their care.

A Vision for Excellence in Spine Care

From conservative treatments like physiotherapy and spinal injections to state-of-the-art surgeries, my mission is clear:

  • To restore mobility and help you regain an active lifestyle.
  • To relieve pain, ensuring you can live comfortably and confidently.
  • To continuously improve quality of life for every patient.

Whether you’re seeking the best spine surgeon near me, a trusted back surgeon in London, or a specialist in scoliosis surgery, my focus remains on delivering exceptional, patient-centered care that combines expertise, innovation, and compassion.

Take time to watch these interesting Videos on Back Pain & Neck Pain:

  • Black Disc on MRI scan
  • Black Disc and Back pain
  • Back pain and Sciatica
  • Barefoot Walking

My Spine Blogs have useful information on Back Pain & Neck Pain

  • Maintaining Good Posture
  • Diet that are Superfoods
  • Bed rest can be Bad Rest
  • Causes of Back / Neck pain

These Animated videos will help you understand:

  • Conditions that cause Back pain / Neck pain
  • Physiotherapy videos
  • Spine Steroid Injections
  • Spine Surgery videos

Patients find these YouTube videos on Spine well-being very useful. 5-star reviews that reflect my true personality. My patients consider me as one of the Best Spine Surgeons in London. My own personal experience with back pain surgery helps me understand the emotional and physical impact of both back pain and neck pain. 

My Research Work in Spine Surgery

1) 2024 – Surgical Management of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Concurrent Neurological Diseases: PRISMA Review

2) 2024 – Does paraspinal muscle bulk in AIS effect clinical and radiological outcomes?

3) 2024 – Is there a relationship between number of fused levels and curve correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

4) 2024 – Is there a relationship between number of fused levels and curve progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

5) 2023 – Does paraspinal muscle bulk in AIS effect clinical and radiological outcomes?

6) 2023 – Is there a relationship between number of fused levels and curve correction in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

7) 2023 – Is there a relationship between number of fused levels and curve progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis?

8) 2022 – Neuro-monitoring lead hyper-sensitivity reaction prior to Scoliosis Correction Surgery

9) 2021 – Hybrid versus All Poly-axial pedicle screw constructs in correction of idiopathic scoliosis: A radiological study.

10) 2021 – Management of High-Grade Spondylolisthesis: A Novel Single Stage Minimal Invasive Technique.

11) 2021 – Use of Single-size All Polyaxial Screw Construct in Idiopathic Scoliosis Deformity Corrections

12) 2021 – Hybrid vs All Polyaxial Pedicle Screw Constructs in Correction of Idiopathic Scoliosis – A Radiological Study

13) 2021 – Internal Decapitation of Head: A Case Report

14) 2021 – Hybrid vs All Polyaxial Pedicle Screw Constructs in Correction of Idiopathic Scoliosis – A Radiological Study

15) 2021 – Use of Single-size All Polyaxial Screw Construct in Idiopathic Scoliosis Deformity Corrections

16) 2021 – Safety and Reliability of NanOss in Paediatric Scoliotic Deformity Corrections

17) 2021 – Comparison of Hybrid and All Poly-axial Pedicle Screw Construct in Correction of Idiopathic Scoliosis

18) 2019 – Total Talar Extrusion with Medial Malleolar Fracture | Rajesh MB, Chamma R, Ranganathan A

19) 2019 – Systematic Review – SPIN 26 – Is there a role for oral antibiotics in the prevention of infection in patients with draining wounds following spine surgery?

20) 2019 – Systematic Review – SPIN 51 – What is the incidence of infectious meningitis following spinal surgery? Does the use of instrumentation affect this?

21) 2018 – Nunec versus Prestige Artificial Disc Replacement: A 5-year prospective randomised clinical controlled trials

22) 2018 – Prospective Randomised Clinical controlled Trail comparing clinical outcomes of Nunec versus Prestige Cervical Disc Replacement with a 5-year follow up

23) 2016 – Long Term Follow Up of Multi-Level (Three & Four Levels) Cervical Disc Arthroplasty – Results From A Single Center

24) 2016 – Comparison of 1 & 2 Level Versus 3 & 4 Level Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: An Outcome Analysis – Results From A Single Centre

25) 2016 – Comparison of Hybrid versus 3 and 4 Levels Cervical Disc Arthroplasty – Results from a Single Centre

26) 2016 – Results of Single-Level, Multi-Level (Two, Three And Four Levels) And Hybrid Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Age & Sex-Weighted Linear Regression Analysis – Results From A Single Centre

27) 2016 – Long Term Results Of Multi-Level (Three And Four Levels) Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Age-Weighted Linear Regression Analysis – Results From A Single Centre

28) 2016 – Results of Single-Level, Multi-Level (Two, Three And Four Levels) And Hybrid Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Age & Sex-Weighted Linear Regression Analysis – Results From A Single Centre (Poster)

29) 2016 – Comparison of 1 & 2 Levels Discocerv vs 1 & 2 Levels Nunec Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: An Outcome Analysis – Results from a Single Centre

30) 2016 – Outcome Analysis of 1 & 2 Level versus 3 & 4 Level Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Results from a Single Centre

31) 2016 – Multi-Level (Three and Four Levels) Cervical Disc Arthroplasty – A Long Term Follow Up – Results From a Single Centre

32) 2016 – Results of Multi-Level (Three and Four Levels) Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Age- Weighted Linear Regression Analysis – Results From a Single Centre

33) 2016 – Single-Level, Multi-Level (Two, Three and Four Levels) and Hybrid Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Age & Sex-Weighted Linear Regression Analysis – Results From a Single Centre

35) 2016 – Long Term Results Of Multi-Level (Three And Four Levels) Cervical Disc Arthroplasty: Age-Weighted Linear Regression Analysis – Results From A Single Centre

36) 2016 – Outcome Analysis of Hybrid versus 3 And 4 Levels Cervical Disc Arthroplasty – Results from a Single Centre

37) 2016 – Long-term results of multilevel (three and four levels) cervical disc arthroplasty: age- weighted linear regression analysis—results from a single centre

38) 2016 – Comparison of hybrid versus three- and four-level cervical disc arthroplasty – results from a single centre

39) 2016 – Early results of hybrid cervical disc arthroplasty—results from a single centre

40) 2016 – Early Results of Hybrid Cervical Disc Arthroplasty – Results From A Single Centre

41) 2009 – Prospective Randomised Study of Arthroscopic Vs Open Tennis Elbow Release

42) 2008 – Intra-bursal versus inter-scalene post-operative pain control for arthroscopic shoulder surgery

43) 2008 – Arthroscopic Radial Head fracture fixation – A Case controlled study

44) 2008 – Radial Head Prosthetic Replacement – A Iceberg of Complexity

45) 2008 – Safe Parameter for Lateral Distal Humeral Pin Insertions

46) 2001 – Surgical Correction of Severe Claw toe Deformity – A Review of the Stainsby Procedure.

47) 2001 – A Review of the Stainsby Procedure – Surgical Correction of Severe Claw toe Deformity

48) 2000 – Biomechanical Analysis of the Stabilisation properties of the Halder Humeral Nail

49) 2000 – A Prospective 10-16 year Evaluation of Fore-foot Arthroplasties

50) 2000 – Halder Humeral Nail – Clinical Evaluation of Results .

51) 2000 – 4-Year Results of Uncemented Glenoid Replacement – Biomodular and Nottingham Prosthesis

52) 2000 – The Effect of Bone Quality on Intra-Medullary Fixation of the Proximal Humerus using a Retro-Grade Nail

53) 2000 – The Effect of Bone Quality on the Intramedullary Fixation of the Proximal Humerus using a Retro-Grade Nail

54) 2000 – Management of Proximal Humeral Fractures – A New Method of Fixation

55) 1998 – A prospective 10 –16 year clinical and pedobarographic evaluation of forefoot Arthroplasty

56) 1997 – Clinical and pedobarographic evaluation of fore-foot Arthroplasty