Miss Vivian A. Elwell

Neurosurgery, Spinal

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Qualifications

BA Hons., MA Hons. (Cantab.), MBBS, FRCS (Neuro.Surg)

Special Interests

Leg numbness and weakness, Spinal claudication, Spinal fractures, Spinal infection, Minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal instrumentation, Robotic navigated spinal surgery, Ulnar nerve compression, Neurotrauma, Simple and complex spinal surgery, Degenerative spinal disease, cervical and lumbar herniated disc protrusion-slipped disc, Spinal stenosis, Brachialgia, Arm pain, Arm numbness and weakness, Sciatica, Leg pain, Spinal surgery, Spinal tumours, Carpal tunnel surgery, Head injuries, Neck pain, Back pain

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My Practice

Miss Vivian A. Elwell has vast experience in cranial and spinal conditions and offers an interdisciplinary approach and comprehensive management of her patients at her practice.

Professional Biography

Miss Vivian A. Elwell is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon at King Edward VII's Hospital. Miss Elwell has a specialist interest in simple and complex spine surgery, head and spinal injury, spinal tumours and spinal degenerative disease. {{ label }}

Miss Vivian A. Elwell completed her Neurosurgical training on the North Thames Neurosurgical London Rotation. She gained further specialist training in complex spinal surgery as a Central London Senior Spinal Fellow. In addition she was awarded the British Association of Spinal Surgeons President Travelling Fellowship and the International Group for Advancement in Spinal Science Fellowship (IGASS).

She is a Consultant Neurosurgeon with an interest in Complex Spinal Surgery. Her current clinical and research interests include: head and spinal injury, spinal tumours and spinal degenerative disease. She awarded and serves as an External Examiner for Imperial College School of Medicine, London (2023-2026).
Additional Information

Career Highlights

Education:

BA: Columbia College, Columbia University, New York, USA (1993-1997)

BA (Hons): University of Cambridge (1998-2000)

Imperial College School of Medicine, Univ. of London, MBBS (2000-2003)

MA: University of Cambridge (2004)

Author of 8 medical textbooks. including Elwell VA, Kirollos R, Al-Haddad S., Bodkin P. Neurosurgery; The Essential Guide to the Oral and Clinical Neurosurgical Exam. Second Edition. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA ISBN:1032184051 (2023).

Awards

  • Who’s Who in America (73rd Edition) 2019
  • Who’s Who in Science and Engineering 2016-2017
  • Trainee Award, International Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery, 39th Annual Meeting of ISPN, Goa, India. 2011
  • Who’s Who in Science and Engineering (2011-2012)
  • Finalist of the BMA’s Junior Doctor of the Year Award 2010
  • Who’s Who in the World (2010)
  • Swinford Edward Silver Medal Prize, 3rd Year OSCE Examination 2001
  • St. Edmund’s College Book Prize, University of Cambridge 1998-2000
  • King’s Crown Award, Columbia University Gold & Silver Medals 1995-1997
  • Dean’s List, Columbia University 1993-1997
  • Who’s Who of Young Scientists Prize 1993
  • Presented at Smithsonian’s Museum: “Men & Women’s Role In the 90’s” 1993

Memberships

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Full Member of Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)
  • Member of British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS)
  • Member of AO Spine

Publications

Books:

  • Elwell VA, Kirollos R, Al-Haddad S., Bodkin P. Neurosurgery; The Essential Guide to the Oral and Clinical Neurosurgical Exam. Second Edition. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA ISBN:1032184051 (2023).
  • Elwell VA, Fishman J, Chowdhury R. SBAS and EMQS for the MRCS: Part A: A Bailey and Love Revision Guide. Second Edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA ISBN: 9782238501997 (2018).
  • Fishman, J, Elwell VA, Chowdhury R. OSCEs for the MRCS: Part B: A Bailey and Love Revision Guide, Second Edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA ISBN: 9781498741569 (2017).
  • Elwell VA, Kirollos R, Al-Haddad S. Neurosurgery; The Essential Guide to the Oral and Clinical Neurosurgical Exam. CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA ISBN: 9781482227604 (2014).
  • Elwell VA, Fishman J, Chowdhury R. SBAS and EMQS for the MRCS: Part A: A Bailey and Love Revision Guide. Hodder Arnold Publishing, London. ISBN: 9780340990667 (2011).
  • Fishman, J, Elwell VA, Chowdhury R. OSCEs for the MRCS: Part B: A Bailey and Love Revision Guide. Hodder Arnold Publishing, London. ISBN: 9780340985809 (2009).
  • Fishman, J, Elwell VA, Chowdhury R. The Insider’s Guide to the MRCS Clinical Examination. Radcliffe Publishing, Oxford. ISBN: 9781846192975 (2008).
  • Sivananthan S, Elwell VA, Sritharan K. Essential OSCE Topics for Medical and Surgical Finals (Masterpass) Radcliffe Publishing, Oxford. ISBN-10: 1846192188 (2007).

BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Elwell VA, Allibone, J. Clinical Neurology, Chapter: Spinal Disorders. Hodder Arnold Publishing. ISBN-13: 9780340990704 (2011).
  • Elwell VA, Watkins, L. Consent in Surgery, Chapter: Consent in Neurosurgery. Radcliffe Publishing, Oxford. ISBN-13: 978-184619-366-8 (2010).

RECENT ARTICLES

  • Walsh, Grace. How to sleep with lower back pain: 5 positions to try and tips from the experts. Women and Home (2023).
  • West, T. Sciatica: What Causes It & How To Treat It. Sheerluxe (2023).
  • Hopes, S. Exercising with sciatica: Here’s how to do it, according to the experts. Life Science (2022).

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