Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon
Mr Vittorio Russo is a Consultant Complex Spinal Neurosurgeon specialising in the diagnosis, management and treatment of the full spectrum of spinal conditions, from common degenerative disorders to highly complex spinal pathology affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
He is dual-trained in neurosurgical and orthopaedic spinal surgery, with advanced subspecialist expertise in complex spinal tumour surgery, cervical spine disorders, lumbar degenerative conditions, spinal deformity, cranio-cervical junction pathology, minimally invasive spinal surgery and complex revision spinal surgery.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment, Mr Russo combines precise diagnosis, evidence-based decision-making and highly personalised treatment planning. His aim is to identify the safest and most effective approach for each patient, including non-surgical management where appropriate.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, University College London Hospitals (UCLH)
One of the world’s foremost neurosurgical centres.
Cleveland Clinic London
One of the largest and most advanced private hospitals in the UK
Specialist expertise in both neurosurgical and orthopaedic spinal surgery
Advanced spinal oncology, spinal deformity, cranio-cervical junction pathology, complex spinal reconstruction and revision surgery
Microsurgical, minimally invasive, robotic-assisted and motion-preserving procedures, including cervical disc replacement
Honorary Associate Professor at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, combining specialist clinical practice with an active academic role.
Co-Director of the Queen Square Advanced Cadaveric Spinal Surgery Course, teaching advanced spinal surgical techniques.
For more than 10 years, he has hosted complex spinal surgery training fellowships and mentored future consultant surgeons.
Contributes to postgraduate surgical education and advanced spinal and neurosurgical training programmes.
Delivers invited national and international lectures and serves in educational faculty roles.
Contributes to ongoing research, innovation and publication in complex spinal surgery and neurosurgery.
Neurosurgical and orthopaedic spinal surgery
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre & John Radcliffe Hospital
Louisiana State University, USA
