Mr Andreas K Demetriades

Mr Demetriades is an experienced Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon dedicated to diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the spine, brain, and peripheral nerves. He combines advanced surgical expertise with a patient‑centred approach, focusing on effective, evidence‑based care.

Specialist in Spinal Surgery & Minimally Invasive Techniques

With a strong specialist interest in the spine, Mr Demetriades has undergone extensive super‑specialised training in simple and complex spinal surgery, including:

• Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS)
• Degenerative spine conditions
• Herniated discs and sciatica
• Spinal stenosis
• Neck and back pain
• Revision spinal surgery

His treatment philosophy is to avoid surgery whenever possible, offering comprehensive non‑operative care first- including targeted injections, rehabilitation pathways, and pain‑management strategies. Where surgery is the best option, he provides safe, modern, and effective operative solutions tailored to each patient’s condition and lifestyle.

Trigeminal Neuralgia Specialist

A notable area of his routine practice is the management of trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain). As part of his NHS service, he established and leads a dedicated Trigeminal Neuralgia Clinic, offering patients specialist assessment and a full range of medical and minimally invasive treatment options.

Treatment pathways include:

• Individualised medical therapy
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Tailored long‑term management plans

His goal is to deliver rapid, meaningful pain relief and improved quality of life for individuals with complex facial pain conditions.

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Mr Demetriades also provides expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of peripheral nerve disorders, including:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Ulnar nerve compression
• Peripheral nerve entrapments
• Neuropathic pain conditions

Both surgical and non‑surgical treatments are available, depending on the individual needs of each patient.

World-Class Training & International Fellowships

Mr Demetriades’ background includes training at leading neurosurgical and spinal centres across the UK, Europe, and Asia:

• Medical training: University of Cambridge
• Basic Surgical Training: Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals
• Neurosurgical Training: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London
• Higher Surgical Training: South London Training Programme
• Senior Registrar at King’s College Hospital & St George’s Hospital
• International Fellowships:
• Skull Base Surgery – Tokyo
• Neurosurgical Spine – Munich
• Orthopaedic Spine – Oxford

This breadth of training allows him to offer a comprehensive range of advanced treatments, combining neurosurgical and orthopaedic spine expertise.

Patient Information & Appointments

Patients can access spinal, brain, and nerve treatment with Mr Demetriades through the Scottish Back Clinic and his NHS practice.

For more information visit: www.scottishbackclinic.co.uk