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Dr. Bob Chatterjee

Dr. Bob Chatterjee

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon ·
, London, United Kingdom

30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English

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About Dr. Bob Chatterjee

  • Dr Bob Chatterjee MBBS, MRCS, MSc (Distinction), FRCS (Tr & Orth) is a highly experienced Consultant Spinal Surgeon specialising in adult spinal surgery, with a particular focus on minimally invasive techniques and non-fusion procedures for low back disorders.
  • Dr Chatterjee currently serves as Spinal Development Lead at The London Clinic, Clinical Director of Harley Street Spine and Chief of Spinal Surgery at The Hospital of St John’s & St Elizabeth
  • Dr Chatterjee graduated from Guy’s & St Thomas’s Hospital, London, and went on to complete his initial spinal surgery training in Oxford.
  • He was awarded a prestigious Culyer Foundation research grant at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, where his research into bone regeneration earned a distinction.
  • He further advanced his training by completing a joint neurosurgical and orthopaedic spinal fellowship at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, affiliated with Cambridge University Hospital and Norfolk & Norwich NHS Trust.
  • Dr Chatterjee is actively involved in professional organisations, serving as President of Orthopaedics at the Royal Society of Medicine, a member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons (BASS) where he sits on the education committee, and a member of the North American Spine Society (NASS).
  • In addition to his clinical and academic roles, he is frequently featured in national newspapers for his expertise in spinal surgery and regularly contributes to magazines focused on spinal health and well-being.

Conditions treated by Dr Bob Chatterjee

  • Adult deformity surgery
  • Anterolateral foraminotomy
  • Balloon Kyphoplasty
  • Brachalgia (arm pain)
  • Cervical (neck) surgery
  • Cervical decompression & fusion
  • Cervical disc replacement
  • Cervical myelopathy (crowding of the spinal cord causing loss of balance and weakness)
  • Cervical spinal surgery
  • Coccydynia (tailbone pain)
  • Complex spinal reconstruction
  • Complex spinal surgery
  • Disc herniation (slipped disc)
  • Discectomy
  • Facet joint replacement
  • Fractures of the spine
  • Keyhole spinal surgery
  • Low back pain
  • Lumbar decompression
  • Lumbar discectomy
  • Lumbar fusion
  • Lumbar laminectomy
  • Lumbar microdiscectomy
  • Lumbar spinal decompression
  • Lumbar spinal surgery
  • Minimal access 'keyhole' spinal surgery
  • Neck pain
  • Neurosurgery
  • Non-fusion spinal surgery
  • Pain management
  • Sacroiliac fusion
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (low back pain)
  • Sciatica (pinched nerve)
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal conditions in athletes and sportspersons
  • Spinal problems in the elderly
  • Spinal stenosis (crowding of the spinal cord causing hunching over and reduction in walking distance)
  • Spinal surgery
  • Spinal trauma surgery
  • Spinal tumours
  • Spondylolisthesis (misalignment of the vertebrae)
  • Sports spinal injuries
  • Thoracic spinal surgery
  • Trauma surgery
  • Vertebroplasty & kyphoplasty

Area of Interest

  • Spinal surgery
  • Neurosurgery

Qualification

  • MBBS 1995 University of London
  • MRCS
  • MSc(Distinction) in Biomechanics
  • FRCS (Tr&Orth)
  • Royal College of Surgeons accredited training in Orthopaedic Degenerative & Deformity Surgery
  • Royal College of Surgeons accredited training in Spinal Neurosurgery
  • International Trainer in Minimally Invasive (keyhole) Surgery

Work Experiences

  • Dr Bob Chatterjee was appointed as a Consultant Spinal Surgeon in 2011 and has since maintained an exclusively spinal practice, undertaking all forms of adult spinal surgery.
  • Dr Chatterjee has been a faculty member of multiple educational courses, where he has lectured nationally and internationally.
  • He has also served as a tutor for minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS) and as a UK tutor for AO Spine, the international standard for spinal surgery training based in Switzerland.

Certifications (1)

  • Joint Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Spinal Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

Memberships (7)

  • Past President Royal Society of Medicine (Orthopaedic section)
  • British Association of Spinal Surgeons
  • AO spine UK Tutor
  • North American Spine Society
  • Society for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
  • Spinal Advisor to NHS Choices
  • Editor Spinal Surgery News

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Procedures Performed

Keyhole Spine Surgery
Spinal Cord Detethering
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Bob Chatterjee is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation typically lasts between 15 and 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 doctor's and patient's availability.

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 proceed with treatment packages tailored to your diagnosis, assisted by our case managers.

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

FAQ's Related to Orthopedic spine surgeon

Spinal surgeons treat conditions such as herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, fractures, spinal instability, and chronic back or neck pain.

Surgery is usually considered when conservative treatments—such as physiotherapy, medications, injections, or lifestyle modifications—fail to relieve pain or restore function, or when structural problems require surgical correction.

Minimally invasive spinal surgery involves using small incisions and specialised instruments to reduce tissue damage, minimise pain, and speed up recovery compared to traditional open surgery.

Non-fusion procedures aim to stabilise or decompress the spine without permanently fusing vertebrae, helping to maintain spinal mobility while relieving pain or pressure on nerves.

Recovery depends on the type and complexity of the procedure, but typically involves physiotherapy and gradual return to activity, ranging from a few weeks to several months for full recovery.

Risks may include infection, bleeding, nerve injury, spinal instability, persistent pain, or the need for further surgery.

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