ADVANCED SPINE & NEUROSURGICAL CARE, LONDON, UK

Precision Spine Care.
Focused on You.

Spine Focus provides specialist diagnosis and treatment for complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions using minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, and endoscopic surgical techniques in London, UK.

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Complex Neurological
Conditions

Robotic & Minimally
Invasive Surgery

Endoscopic
Surgical Techniques

Fellowship-Trained
Expertise

National &
International Awards

Patient-Focused
Specialist Care

About Spine Focus

Meet Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi

Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi is a Consultant Neurosurgeon specialising in advanced neurosurgical and complex operative care, including minimally invasive, robotic-assisted and endoscopic surgical procedures.

With fellowship training in both complex orthopaedic and neurosurgical training, he provides highly specialised treatment for complex deformity correction and advanced neurological disorders, spinal tumours, Chiari malformation, and cerebrospinal fluid disorders.

Complex Spine Surgery Robotic Techniques Endoscopic Procedures Minimally Invasive Procedures

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Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi - Consultant Neurosurgeon and Complex Spine Surgeon

ADVANCED SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Robotic & Minimally Invasive Procedures

A glimpse into advanced spinal and neurosurgical procedures performed by Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi using robotic-assisted navigation, minimally invasive techniques, intraoperative imaging, and advanced operative navigation technology.

Advanced spine surgery operating theatre setup for robotic and minimally invasive spinal procedures

Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi performing robotic-assisted complex spine surgery with navigation guidance

Minimally invasive spine surgery by consultant neurosurgeon Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi in the operating theatre

Robotic-assisted spinal fixation surgery using advanced minimally invasive spinal techniques

Robotic neurosurgery instrumentation used during minimally invasive spinal surgery procedure

Robotic spine surgery using Mobius imaging and spinal navigation technology

Robotic spine surgery procedure performed by Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi using advanced spinal navigation technology

Intraoperative spinal navigation imaging used during complex spine surgery by Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi

FRCS
(Surgical Neurology)

Fellow of the European Board of Neurosurgery
(FEBNS)

UK Fellowship-Trained
Spine Surgeon

Specialist in Robotic &
Endoscopic Spine Surgery

National & International
Award Recipient

Multiple Master’s
Degrees & PhD

Specialist Expertise

Expert Treatments at Spine Focus

Specialist assessment and advanced treatment for complex spinal and neurosurgical conditions, delivered using modern evidence-based surgical and non-surgical approaches.

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

Patient Reviews & Experiences

Real patient experiences and feedback shared on iWantGreatCare.

★★★★★

“I would choose Mr Sanusi as my neurosurgeon again if I ever needed more surgery.”

Patient • June 2025

★★★★★

“He had given me my life back and normality.”

Patient • April 2025

★★★★★

“He has given me my life back and hope.”

Patient • May 2025

★★★★★

“Could not rate Mr Sanusi highly enough. Kind and caring.”

Patient • May 2025

★★★★★

“Professional, supportive and honest.”

Patient • June 2025

★★★★★

“I trust him fully and recommend him for surgery.”

Patient • July 2025

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PATIENT-CENTRED CARE

What Patients Can Expect

Every patient journey begins with careful listening, detailed clinical assessment, and a personalised approach focused on long-term wellbeing, mobility, recovery, and quality of life.

Advanced Diagnostics Personalised Care Plans Modern Operative Techniques Recovery-Focused Treatment

Detailed Assessment

Comprehensive clinical evaluation supported by advanced imaging, neurological examination, and evidence-based diagnostic pathways tailored to each patient’s condition.

Advanced imaging review
Evidence-based evaluation
Specialist consultation

Personalised Planning

Individual treatment recommendations developed around patient goals, lifestyle, mobility expectations, and the most appropriate non-surgical or surgical pathway.

Tailored treatment plans
Clear communication
Shared decision-making

Modern Surgical Approaches

Use of advanced operative technologies including robotic-assisted navigation, minimally disruptive techniques, and precision-guided procedures where clinically appropriate.

Robotic-assisted navigation
Minimally disruptive approaches
Precision-guided procedures

Recovery & Follow-Up

Continued support throughout rehabilitation, follow-up care, symptom monitoring, and long-term recovery with a strong focus on functional outcomes and patient wellbeing.

Post-treatment monitoring
Rehabilitation guidance
Long-term care support

Focused on Clinical Excellence & Patient Outcomes

Spine Focus combines specialist neurosurgical expertise, modern operative technologies, and patient-centred care to deliver safe, evidence-based treatment for complex conditions. Every stage of care is designed to support informed decisions, recovery, and long-term quality of life.

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CONSULTATION LOCATIONS

Hospital Locations

Spine Focus provides specialist neurosurgical consultations across leading hospitals in London and Essex, offering access to advanced diagnosis, minimally invasive techniques, and advanced specialist care.

NHS Practice

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital, Queens Hospital

Consultant Neurosurgeon and Complex Spine Surgeon providing specialist care for complex spinal and neurosurgical conditions.

Romford
London
United Kingdom

Neurosurgery Robotic Techniques Minimally Invasive Surgery Endoscopic Spine Surgery Surgery of Craniocervical Pathologies including Chiari Decompression Syringomyelia Surgeries Complex Spine Surgery Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Advanced Diagnostics Day Case Spinal Surgery Spine Pain Management Spine Injections Radiofrequency Ablation

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Private Practice

Nuffield Health Highgate Hospital

Specialist neurosurgical and complex spine consultations with access to advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive procedures and personalised care.

Highgate
London
United Kingdom

Neurosurgery Minimally Invasive Surgery Advanced Diagnostics Day Case Spinal Surgery Spine Pain Management Spine Injections Radiofrequency Ablation Complex Spine Surgery Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery

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Private Practice

Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

Specialist spinal and neurosurgical consultations with access to modern diagnostic facilities and advanced treatment pathways.

Brentwood
Essex
United Kingdom

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Private Practice

Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford

Specialist neurosurgical and complex spine consultations with access to advanced diagnostic facilities, minimally invasive techniques and personalised specialist care.

Essex Healthcare Park, W Hanningfield Rd
Great Baddow, Chelmsford
CM2 8HN
United Kingdom

Neurosurgery Complex Spine Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgery Advanced Diagnostics Endoscopic Spine Surgery Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery Day Case Spinal Surgery Spine Pain Management Spine Injections Radiofrequency Ablation

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ACADEMIC & RESEARCH WORK

Research & Publications

Ongoing academic contributions in spinal surgery, neurosurgery, Chiari malformation, cerebrospinal fluid disorders, and advanced spinal care.

Selected Publications

Peer-reviewed articles and collaborative research

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Research Article 2026

Time to Surgery and Postoperative Functional Outcomes Among Patients with Chronic Subdural Haematomas

Research evaluating surgical timing and postoperative functional outcomes in patients with chronic subdural haematomas.

Chiari Research 2025

Chiari 1 Malformation: Decision-Making Factors and Severity Classification System

Study exploring imaging findings, symptom correlation, and surgical decision-making in Chiari I malformation.

Neurosurgical Research 2025

Lumbar Drain Infection Rates: Risk Factor Analysis From a Multicenter Study

Multicentre retrospective study analysing infection risk factors associated with lumbar drain procedures in neurosurgery.

CSF Disorders 2025

Risk Factors of Chronic Shunt-Dependent Hydrocephalus Following Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

Research investigating predictive factors for long-term shunt dependency following aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Professional Memberships

Society of British Neurological Surgeons

SBNS

British Association of Spine Surgeons

BASS

Royal College of Surgeons of England

RCS England

European Association of Neurosurgical Societies

EANS

Academic Excellence

Multiple master’s degrees, PhD-level academic work, and ongoing contributions to spinal and neurosurgical research.

SPINE FOCUS FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Spine Focus, consultations, specialist spinal treatments, and Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi.

Spine Focus is a specialist spinal and neurosurgical practice led by Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Complex Spine Surgeon, providing advanced care for complex spinal and neurological conditions.

Spine Focus specialises in complex spinal disorders including spinal deformities, spinal tumours, Chiari I malformation, craniocervical disorders, cerebrospinal fluid disorders, nerve compression, and degenerative spinal conditions.

Yes. Mr. Sanusi specialises in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, and endoscopic spine surgery techniques designed to improve surgical precision and recovery outcomes.

Consultations are available through Spine Focus and at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Teaching Hospital in Romford, with additional specialist collaborations and fellowship affiliations across leading spinal centres.

Mr. Sanusi completed UK neurosurgical training alongside prestigious fellowship training in orthopaedic spine surgery, neurosurgery of the spine, robotic spinal surgery, spinal deformity correction, and endoscopic techniques in the UK and South Korea.