
MBBS, MRCS, MSc ( Tr & Orth ), FRCS (Tr& Orth)
Consultant spine surgeon with 18 years' experience in adult and paediatric spinal surgery
Experience
18 years
Languages
En, English
Location
Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults
Dr. Sandesh Lakkol is a Consultant Spine Surgeon with over 18 years of clinical expertise in treating both children and adults with spinal conditions. He trained extensively in the United Kingdom, completing his residency in South London and receiving specialist training at leading institutions including Kings College Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas Hospital, Evelina Children's Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. He holds a Certificate of Completion of Training in Trauma and Orthopaedics from the UK and is registered with the General Medical Council.
Dr. Lakkol has worked as a consultant at prestigious institutions including Great Ormond Street Hospital and Royal Derby Hospital, where he managed a wide range of spinal problems from degenerative conditions to complex deformities. He is particularly dedicated to treating spinal deformities in children and brings significant expertise in both open and minimally invasive techniques. His clinical work spans adult spinal surgery, paediatric scoliosis management, and sports-related spinal injuries.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Lakkol is actively engaged in research and teaching, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and international presentations to his name. He contributes as faculty to national and international surgical training courses, helping to educate the next generation of spine surgeons and healthcare professionals.
Special interests: paediatric scoliosis, spinal deformities in children, minimally invasive techniques, endoscopic spine surgery.
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MBBS
unknown
MRCS
Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom
MSc in Trauma and Orthopaedics
unknown, United Kingdom
FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom
Consultant Spine Surgeon
Great Ormond Street Hospital, United Kingdom
Consultant Spine Surgeon
Royal Derby Hospital, United Kingdom
Consultant Spine Surgeon
HealthPoint, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in En, English.
HealthPoint, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Degenerative Spine Conditions, Scoliosis, Spinal Deformities.
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