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Dr. Dan Plev

Dr. Dan Plev

Neurosurgeon ·
, London, United Kingdom

31 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, French, German, Italian

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About Dr. Dan Plev

  • Dr Dan is a Neurosurgeon with expertise in spinal assessment, treatment, and surgery.
  • He graduated from Mainz University and trained in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • He completed his neurosurgical training in Munich, Germany.
  • He was part of the London Spine Clinic multidisciplinary team and continues to work with them.
  • He earned an MD for research on proliferation markers in gliomas and meningiomas.
  • He treats degenerative and traumatic spinal conditions, tumours, and full spine pathologies (cervical, thoracic, lumbar).
  • He is a leading surgeon in kyphoplastic cement augmentation and nucleoplasty.
  • He regularly teaches spinal surgery techniques internationally.
  • He is developing stem cell therapies for spinal conditions.
  • His stepwise approach begins with conservative care, then minimally invasive techniques, followed by surgical options if needed.
  • His philosophy is to treat patients like family, using the least invasive methods whenever possible.

Conditions treated by Dr. Dan Plev

  • Degenerative spinal conditions (cervical, thoracic, lumbar)
  • Spinal trauma and fractures
  • Spinal tumours (gliomas, meningiomas, and other spine-related tumours)
  • Herniated discs and trapped nerves
  • Spinal deformities
  • Chronic back and neck pain
  • Vertebral compression fractures (treated with kyphoplasty)
  • Nerve compression disorders (sciatica, radiculopathy)

Area of Interest

  • Degenerative and traumatic conditions of the spine
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Radiofrequency
  • Nucleoplasty

Qualification

  • Johannes Gutenberg University (1987-1994)

Work Experiences

  • Consultant Neurological Surgeon – London Spine Clinic
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon / Kyphoplasty Course Instructor – Paracelsus University, Salzburg, Austria
  • Neurosurgeon – Hospital practice

Certifications (1)

Memberships (5)

  • North American Spine Society
  • The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS)
  • British Cervical Spine Society (BCSS)
  • National Osteoporosis Society (NOS)
  • Bavarian Medical Council, Specialist Register

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What to Expect in Your Consultation

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30-Min Video Consultation

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Medical Opinion Within 24 Hours

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Care Coordination (Optional)

If needed, our team can assist with a second opinion, hospital appointments, or medical travel arrangements.

Procedures Performed

Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Brain Cancer Treatment
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery
Cervical Fusion
Cervical Fusion for Tumors
Chronic Cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Deep Brain Stimulation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Dan Plev is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This includes performing surgeries for trauma, tumours, spinal disorders, and neurological dysfunction.

You should consult a neurosurgeon if you have severe or persistent headaches, back or neck pain, spinal problems, neurological deficits (like weakness, numbness, or tingling), brain or spinal tumours, or injuries to the nervous system.

No. While they are trained in surgery, neurosurgeons also evaluate, diagnose, and provide non-surgical treatments when appropriate.

  • Brain tumours and aneurysms
  • Spinal disorders (herniated discs, stenosis, deformities)
  • Traumatic brain and spinal injuries
  • Epilepsy and movement disorders
  • Congenital neurological conditions
  • Nerve compression syndromes

Initial consultations usually last 30–60 minutes, depending on the complexity of your symptoms and medical history.

Common tests include MRI, CT scans, X-rays, EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, and sometimes blood tests.

Like any surgery, neurosurgical procedures carry risks, but neurosurgeons carefully evaluate patients to minimise complications and use advanced techniques for safety.

Yes. Follow-up visits are important to monitor recovery, manage rehabilitation, and check for any complications.

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