Mr Yousaf Shah
MBBS, MSc Orthopaedic Engineering, Dip SICOT, FRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
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29 years of experience
Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9EE
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by Mr Stevan Jordan
Live bookings available
29 years of experience
Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9EE
(+3 more)
5 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Stevan Jordan
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About Mr Yousaf Shah
Mr Yousaf Shah is a result-orientated spinal surgeon with global professional medical experience, including work in the UK, Asia and the Middle East. He graduated in 1997, and after completing his general trauma and orthopaedic training in the UK, he received his subspeciality spine fellowships in management of complex and degenerative spinal disorders from Oxford and Reading.
He completed his MSc in Orthopaedic Engineering from Cardiff University in 2008 and was also awarded Diploma SICOT (Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie) in 2008.
Mr Shah is a firm believer in good patient–doctor relationships and his ethos is that patients' full understanding of the disease process and plan of management is vital for their well-being and a good clinical outcome. Besides English, he can communicate in Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi languages.
He has made various presentations both nationally and internationally and is currently a faculty member of an internationally renowned course for preparation for the FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedic Examination.
He is a member of the British Association of Spine Surgeons, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, British Orthopaedic Association and British Trauma Society.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Minimally invasive spinal surgery
- Spinal decompression
- Surgery for sciatica
- Artificial disc replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Cervical (neck) surgery
- Lumbar back surgery
- Thoracic back surgery
- Degenerative lumbar and cervical spinal conditions
- Radiculopathy
- Spinal trauma
- Spinal tumours
- Spinal infection
- Spinal stenosis
- Complex spinal disorders
- Spine fractures and trauma
- Degenerative disc disease
- Myelopathy
- Sacro-illiac joint arthropathy
- Coccydynia
- Coccyx fracture
Subspecialties
- Spinal Surgery (Complex)
- Bone Tumour Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6044193
Qualifications
- MBBS - Punjab University Pakistan - 1997
- MSc Orthopaedic Engineering - Cardiff University - 2008
- Dip SICOT - SICOT Europe - 2008
- FRCS - Royal College of Surgeons - 2012
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) - Royal College of Surgeons - 2012
Languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Urdu
Insurers
- Saga Health Insurance
- Healix Health Services
- Benenden Health
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Cigna
- Bupa
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- The Exeter
- General and Medical
- National Friendly
- Freedom Health Insurance
- The PHC
Fees
New appointment
£275Follow-up appointment
£175
Locations
Winfield Hospital
Tewkesbury Road,, Longford, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL2 9EE
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Facilities
Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital
Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, GL51 6SY
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust
Tetbury Rd,, Cirencester, United Kingdom, GL7 1UY
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, GL53 7AN
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr Yousaf Shah provides clear explanations regarding condition and treatment. Patients laud his skill in procedures like discectomy and spinal decompression, which deliver marked pain relief and life-changing outcomes. Many patients note fast scheduling for MRI scans and operations. These experiences show Mr Shah offers excellent care for back pain, herniated disc, and slipped disc issues.
The proceedure carried out on my neck was excellent and my quality of life has improved.
Mr Yousaf Shah is a miracle worker as far as I am concerned - so relieved to be free of ‘that pain’. Thank you so so much
Apointment on time.listened to questions and answered.Gave me honesty about healing times.
Very clear explanation of my condition and the potential solution at the initial consultation. This gave me every confidence to have the operation.
Mr Shah went out of his way to help me. He was able to fast track my MRI scan and surgery to help me towards getting pain free as soon as possible.
I was referred to Mr Shah due to a very badly degenerate disc which was causing extreme pain and limiting my abilities to the point that I was home bound. He diagnosed and offered treatment options very quickly, and managed to get me in for surgery in record time. Due to the scans and hus advice I choose surgery, even though I was extremely cautious about doing so. He performed a discectomy and decompression and it has been life changing. My pain is gone, I am able to fully participate in life again. I do have stiffness that is already, 7 weeks post surgery, showing improvement as my movement is no longer limited by pain. Even I am amazed at rhe difference. Mr Shah was so assuring to deal with. He explained everything in a manner I could easily understand. His expertise was evident when he was offering the potions and advice, and the whole team supporting him are if the same high standard. All I can say is that, had I know that Mr Shah could make such a difference I would have put my fear aside sooner and had this done well before I got into the state that I did.
Skill Endorsements
I am fortunate to have Mr Shah as a colleague at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS trust. He has a great reputation and is liked by his patients and colleagues alike. I would be happy referring friends and family to him for an expert spinal opinion.
07 Jun 2026
Mr Stevan Jordan
Orthopaedic SurgeonFAQ
What are Mr Yousaf Shah's reviews like?
Mr Yousaf Shah's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 62 reviews.
What languages does Mr Yousaf Shah speak?
Mr Yousaf Shah speaks English, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
Where is Mr Yousaf Shah located?
Mr Yousaf Shah primarily practices at Winfield Hospital, located at Tewkesbury Road,, Longford, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL2 9EE
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