Dr. Patrick Mckenna

About Dr. Patrick Mckenna

Dr McKenna is a fellowship-trained spinal surgeon with a strong orthopaedic background.
He worked for over 10 years as an NHS consultant at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
He now practices full-time in the independent sector.
He focuses on patient-centred care for complex and chronic pain syndromes.
He trained in all areas of spinal surgery: cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions, tumours, trauma, and scoliosis.
Dr McKenna qualified from Guy’s Hospital in 1993 and completed Basic Surgical Training in London.
He completed Specialist Registrar training in Trauma and Orthopaedics (Wessex Rotation, 1999–2005).

Conditions treated by Dr. Patrick Mckenna

Cervical spine disorders
Lumbar spine disorders
Degenerative spinal conditions
Spinal tumours
Spinal trauma
Scoliosis
Chronic back pain
Complex spinal pain syndromes
Nerve compression disorders (sciatica)
Spinal deformities

Area of Interest

Adult degenerative lumbar
Adult degenerative cervical
Total disc replacement
Lateral lumbar fusion (XLIF)
Anterior lumbar surgery
Minimally invasive surgery

Qualification

MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (1993)

Work Experiences

Senior SHO in Orthopaedics and Trauma, Mayday University Hospital, Surrey
SHO in General Surgery, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London
SHO in Surgical Oncology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London
Professional surgical unit post, including musculoskeletal tumour management, SHO in Orthopaedics and Trauma
University Hospital Lewisham, London.
SHO in Accident and Emergency, University Hospital Lewisham, London
House Officer in General Surgery, Queen Alexandra’s Hospitals, Portsmouth
House Officer in General Medicine, Royal Naval Hospital Haslar, Hampshire

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CERTIFICATIONS (4)

FRCS (Primary) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Primary Examination)
FRCS (England) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
CCST – Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training

MEMBERSHIPS (4)

British Orthopaedic Association
British Association of Spinal Surgeons
Society of Lateral Access Surgeons
North American Spine Society

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (4)

A Constant Posterior Motor Branch of the Radial Nerve. British Orthopaedic Association Annual Conference, Autumn 1997.
A comparison of cost and outcome at one year between IDET and fusion of a single level in the lumbar spine. McKenna PJ, Hegarty J, Freeman BJ, Grevitt MP. Society for Back Pain Research, Leicester, Nov 2004.
Results of the Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF ®) for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease. Amarjit Anand, Kam Dhaliwal, Yousaf Shah, Trichy Rajagopal, Patrick McKenna BASS 2017
Post Percutaneous Biopsy Blood Cultures Improve Diagnostic Yield in Spondylodiscitis Authors: Pegrum J, Altaf F, Iyer S, Rajagopal T, McKenna P, Andrade AJ NASS 2014

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PROCEDURES

Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Keyhole Spine Surgery
Spider Veins (Sclerotherapy)
Spinal Cord Detethering
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion
Surgery for Spina Bifida

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Dr. Patrick Mckenna doing teleconsultation on the MediGence platform?

Dr. Patrick Mckenna is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

How long is the consultation?

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.

How soon can the consultation be organised?

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.

Is a follow-up consultation included in the consultation price?

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

How do I share my medical record with the doctor for review?

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

Can I book my procedure with the doctor post-consultation?

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.

Can you get an estimate for the procedure?

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 Orthopedic spine surgeon

What conditions does a spine surgeon treat?

A spine surgeon treats spinal disorders such as degenerative spine diseases, herniated discs, scoliosis, spinal trauma, tumours, chronic back and neck pain, and nerve compression (sciatica).

When should I see a spine surgeon?

You should consult a spine surgeon if you have persistent back or neck pain, neurological symptoms like numbness or weakness, spinal deformities, or if non-surgical treatments haven’t helped.

What types of spinal surgery are performed?

Surgeries include discectomy, spinal fusion, laminectomy, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty, scoliosis correction, tumour removal, and minimally invasive or robot-assisted procedures.

What is minimally invasive spine surgery?

Minimally invasive techniques use smaller incisions, cause less tissue damage, reduce pain, and allow faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery.

How long is the recovery after spine surgery?

Recovery depends on the type of surgery, your overall health, and adherence to rehabilitation. Minimally invasive procedures usually have shorter recovery times.

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