Mr Zaher Dannawi
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
FRCS (Tr&Orth)
I have a specialist interest in degenerative conditions of the spine, spinal deformity, trauma, infections and tumours of the spine.
I joined St Bartholomew's Hospital and the London Hospital to complete my medical qualifications in 1999. Following basic surgical training in London, I carried out my specialist registrar training in trauma and orthopaedics on the North East Thames (Royal London Rotation). Following the FRCS (Tr & Orth) exam, I undertook my spinal fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, where I gained an excellent surgical experience across the full range of spinal procedures. I practice at Southend University Hospital, where I am actively involved in the development and expansion of the spinal unit.
I have an academic interest, having published in peer review journals and presented at National and International meetings. I am actively involved in teaching medical students and junior doctors and am an author of a spinal chapter in an orthopaedic text book.
When seeing me, patients can expect to receive a careful assessment of their condition and guidance towards an optimal management plan tailored to each individual's needs. I welcome appropriate patients wishing to refer and pay for treatment themselves without the need for a GP's letter of referral. I am available for patient appointments at the Spire Wellesley Hospital on Wednesday afternoons and evenings and Friday evenings.
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Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Zaher Dannawi at Spire include:
Orthopaedics
- Back pain investigations (discography)
- Back surgery (spinal surgery)
- Epidural injections
- Facet joint injections
- Pain management injections for back and facet joints
Other treatments
- Cement augmentation (kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty) for osteoporotic fractures or spinal tumours and stabilisation for trauma or tumours
- Cervical discectomy with fusion/disc replacement
- Lumbar fusion (including posterior and intervertebral PLIF or TLIF)
- Microdiscectomy for disc prolapse
- Spinal decompression for spinal stenosis
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Special Clinical Interests: Cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions, trauma, tumours and deformities
Research and publications
- Spinal disorders
Current NHS posts
Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon, Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Personal profile
Outside of hospitals, I enjoy spending free time with my wife, son and daughter. I enjoy tennis, swimming, eating out with friends and try to attend the home games of my favourite Premier League team. I enjoy travelling with my family to discover new places and learn about different cultures.
Contact information
| Telephone | Spire Wellesley insured patients: 01702 447 921, Spire Wellesley self pay patients: 01702 447 926 |
| zaher.dannawi@southend.nhs.uk | |
| Private secretary | Gemma Siequien |
| Private secretary fax | 01702 410289 |
| Private secretary email | gemma.siequien@spirehealthcare.com |