Mr Robert Corns
Qualifications
BSc (Hons), MB BCh (Hons), FRCS (SN)
GMC number: 6074877
Practising since: 2003
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Consultation times
- Weekly Thursday evening
- Overview
About
Specialist in spinal surgery, degenerative spine conditions, brain tumours and traumatic brain injury
About Mr Robert Corns
Mr Robert Corns is an experienced Consultant Neurosurgeon specialising in spinal surgery for degenerative conditions, adult brain tumours, and traumatic brain injury. He has been a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Leeds General Infirmary since 2013, offering expert assessment and surgical treatment for a wide range of complex neurological and spinal disorders.
Mr Corns graduated from the University of Cardiff and developed an early foundation in academic medicine as an undergraduate researcher at Harvard Medical School. His postgraduate neurosurgical training took place at several leading London centres, including:
- The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- King’s College Hospital
- St George’s Hospital
He has also undertaken time at Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Anne in Paris, broadening his training in European neurosurgical techniques.
Clinical Expertise
Mr Corns provides specialist diagnosis and management for:
- Degenerative spinal disease (cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine)
- Lumbar disc prolapse and sciatica
- Cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy
- Spinal stenosis
- Brain tumours (adult neuro-oncology)
- Traumatic brain injury
- Nerve compression and peripheral nerve disorders
- Spinal tumours
His approach focuses on evidence-based practice, minimally invasive techniques where appropriate, and high-quality patient communication to support shared decision-making.
Personal interests
Outside of clinical practice, Mr Corns enjoys spending time with his wife and young family. He is also an enthusiastic sportsman and participates in a wide variety of sporting activities.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Robert Corns at Nuffield Health
- Peripheral nerve surgery
- Brain surgery
- Lumbar discectomy
- Excision of spinal tumours
- Nerve surgery
- Laminectomy
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
- Spinal (lumbar) Decompression
- Spinal fusion surgery
- Cervical Disc Replacement
Locations Mr Robert Corns works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Corns is actively engaged in clinical research, with:
- More than fifteen peer-reviewed publications
- Ongoing neuro-oncology research at the University of Leeds
- Contributions to national and regional neurosurgical meetings
His academic interests enhance his clinical practice and ensure patients benefit from the latest evidence-based treatments
Memberships
- Society of British Neurosurgeons
- British Neuro-oncology Society
- British Association of Spinal Surgeons
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Eng)
- British Medical Association
- North of England Neurological Association
- Medical Protection Society
- Premium Medical Protection
Other posts held
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, Leeds General Infirmary
Insurers Mr Robert Corns works with
Mr Robert Corns works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Mr Robert Corns does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Robert Corns does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Robert Corns does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.