INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS

Your Surgeon, wherever you are.

What is provided

A pathway designed for patients travelling from abroad.

Remote Imaging Review

MRI, CT and X-ray imaging, together with relevant medical documentation, can be reviewed before you travel to London, allowing an initial understanding of your condition and clinical needs.

Virtual Consultation

An initial virtual consultation can be arranged before you travel. Your imaging, diagnosis and available surgical and non-surgical treatment options can be discussed, with an opportunity to ask questions directly.

Clear Treatment Recommendations

Following assessment, clear recommendations are provided regarding the diagnosis, available treatment options and the most appropriate next steps for your individual circumstances.

Treatment Planning in London

Where treatment in London is appropriate, a personalised plan is developed, including appointment coordination, hospital arrangements, investigations and multidisciplinary referrals where required.

International Follow-Up

Follow-up is tailored to the individual patient and may include virtual consultations, imaging surveillance, rehabilitation programmes and communication with local healthcare providers.

Surgical Scheduling in London

Where surgery is required, the team can assist with surgical planning, hospital arrangements and the scheduling of appropriate investigations and treatment in London.

The pathway

From initial assessment to international follow-up.

01

Enquiry and Records

Contact the practice and provide any available MRI scans, CT scans, X-rays, clinic letters, previous operative reports and pathology reports where relevant.

02

Virtual Consultation

An initial virtual consultation can be arranged before you travel. Your imaging is reviewed, the diagnosis and available treatment options are discussed, and questions can be addressed directly.

03

Personalised Treatment Recommendations

Following assessment, clear recommendations are provided regarding the diagnosis, appropriate surgical or non-surgical treatment options and the most suitable next steps.

04

Planning Treatment in London

Where treatment in London is appropriate, the team can assist with appointment coordination, hospital arrangements, investigations, surgical planning and multidisciplinary referrals where required.

05

Surgery and Inpatient Care

Where surgery is required, treatment is undertaken within leading London hospitals equipped with advanced imaging, spinal cord monitoring, specialist instrumentation, intensive care support where required and multidisciplinary rehabilitation services.

06

Recovery and International Follow-Up

Postoperative care is tailored to the individual patient and may include in-person reviews, virtual consultations, imaging surveillance, rehabilitation programmes and communication with local healthcare providers.

What is included

Specialist assessment and coordinated care before and after your visit.

BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Begin with a specialist review of your case.

Existing imaging and medical documentation can be reviewed before you travel to London. In many cases, an initial virtual consultation can help clarify the diagnosis, available treatment options and whether treatment in London may be appropriate.

Each case is reviewed individually, with recommendations tailored to the patient’s condition, clinical needs and personal circumstances.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions from international patients seeking specialist spinal care in London.
Yes. Existing imaging and medical documentation can be reviewed before you travel. An initial virtual consultation can then help clarify your diagnosis, treatment options and the most appropriate next steps.
 
Please provide any available MRI scans, CT scans, X-rays, clinic letters, previous operative reports and pathology reports where relevant. These materials allow an initial understanding of your condition before consultation.
Not necessarily. In many cases, a specialist second opinion and treatment recommendations can be provided without immediate travel. If treatment in London is appropriate, a personalised pathway can then be planned.
 
The team can assist with appointment coordination, imaging review, surgical planning, hospital arrangements, scheduling of investigations and multidisciplinary referrals where required.
 
Mr Russo treats both routine and highly complex spinal conditions, including spinal tumours, cervical myelopathy, cranio-cervical junction disorders, spinal deformity, revision surgery, metastatic spinal cord compression and advanced spinal reconstruction.
 
 
Follow-up is tailored to your individual needs and may include virtual consultations, imaging surveillance, rehabilitation programmes and communication with local healthcare providers.