Neurosurgery Service at The Royal London Hospital
Experience world-class care with the Neurosurgery Service at The Royal London Hospital a leading centre of excellence for complex brain and spinal conditions. Our expert team of neurosurgeons uses cutting-edge technology and advanced surgical techniques to deliver safe, effective, and personalised treatment.
As one of the UK’s top teaching hospitals, we’re committed to innovation, research, and compassionate care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for every patient.
Expert neurosurgical care, when you need it most. Access world-class treatment at The Royal London Hospital, one of the UK’s leading centres for brain and spinal conditions.
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Mr Jarnail Bal, Consultant Neurosurgeon
Lead for Cerebrovascular Surgery at Barts Health NHS Trust
His sub-specialist expertise includes the treatment of brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cavernous malformations, brain tumours, and skull base conditions (including anterior and lateral approaches). He also specialises in acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, facial pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia), hemifacial spasm, head injuries, and adult spinal surgery - covering back, neck and arm pain, as well as sciatica.
Mr Bal studied Medicine at the University of Manchester, intercalating at University College London in Medical Physics where he achieved First Class Honours. He completed his neurosurgical training in North London, followed by dedicated fellowship training in Skull Base Surgery across Barts and Queen’s Hospitals, and a Cerebrovascular Fellowship at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge - one of the UK’s highest-volume cerebrovascular centres.
Clinical Interests
• Brain aneurysms • AVMs • Cavernous malformations • Brain tumours
• Skull base surgery • Acoustic neuromas • Meningiomas • Trigeminal neuralgia
• Hemifacial spasm • Head injury • Adult spinal surgery.
Services
- Neurosurgery, Neurovascular, Skull Base surgery, Neurotrauma, Neuro-oncology and Spinal Surgery
- Cerebral aneurysms
- Cavernous malformations (cavernoma)
- Arterio-venous malformations (AVM)
- Arterio-venous fistulae
- Brain tumours
- Skull Base Surgery
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic pituitary surgery
- Adult spine (back pain, neck pain and arm pain)
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Head Injury
- Brain tumours
- Skull Base Surgery
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Endoscopic pituitary surgery
- Adult spine
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Head Injury
- Hydrocephalus
- Chiari malformation
- Facial pain (trigeminal neuralgia) and facial spasms
What happens next?
Once we’ve received your enquiry, one of our team will be in touch to gather a few more
details to help us connect you with a Neurosurgery Consultant – who will recommend any
initial scans or imaging, and arrange a consultation to assess your condition.
Following your appointment and any diagnostic tests, the consultant will advise
on next steps and, if needed, create a personalised treatment plan.
Ways to pay for your treatment
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All Inclusive
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Email: info.bhpp@nhs.net
Phone: 02070555792
Commuting to The Royal London Hospital
The Royal London Hospital is well connected by public transport, with Whitechapel Station just a short walk away, offering access to the Elizabeth Line, District Line, Hammersmith & City Line, and London Overground. Use the map below to explore your commute time and transport options.
Our private medical insurance providers
Barts Health London Private Care works with all major UK private medical insurance providers.
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Aviva
0800 056 7654
www.aviva.co.uk/health -
AXA PP Healthcare
01202 544 232
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Bupa
0800 030 4687
www.bupa.co.uk -
Vitality Health
0345 602 3523
www.vitality.co.uk -
WPA
0800 298 9588
www.wpa.org.uk