Prof. David Choi
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Consultant Neurosurgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery with over 20 years of NHS and private practice experience, specialising in injuries and disorders of the skull-base, neck and spine.
Profile
Professor David Choi is a highly experienced Consultant Neurosurgeon with over 20 years of practice within the NHS. He is based at the internationally renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, a leading centre of excellence for complex neurological and spinal conditions. He also works in the private sector within HCA Healthcare UK, including at The Wellington Hospital.
Professor Choi has a busy and wide-ranging neurosurgical practice, specialising in spinal disorders. His expertise spans the full spectrum of conditions, from common degenerative problems such as back pain and disc disease to highly complex cases including spinal tumours, metastatic disease, and disorders affecting the skull base and craniocervical junction—the intricate region where the spine meets the skull. He is recognised for his precise surgical technique and commitment to delivering tailored, patient-centred care.
Alongside his clinical work, Professor Choi is a Professor at University College London, where he is actively involved in both research and teaching. He has published hundreds of peer-reviewed papers, contributed to textbooks, and helped to develop national and international clinical guidelines, reflecting his significant impact on the field of neurosurgery.
He regularly presents at major national and international conferences and is an active member of leading professional bodies, including the Society of British Neurological Surgeons and the British Association of Spine Surgeons.
Through his combined roles in clinical practice, academia, and research, Professor Choi is widely regarded as a leading authority in spinal neurosurgery, delivering world-class care across both the public and private healthcare sectors.
Professor Choi has a growing medicolegal practice and can provide expert advice on breach of duty, causation, condition and prognosis. He takes direct instructions from solicitors, as well as working through a number of specialist medicolegal agencies.
Areas of Expertise
- Traumatic injuries to the neck and spine
- Cervical disc prolapse
- Spinal disc prolapse
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal tumours
- Spinal infection
- Brain and spine CSF leaks
- Robotic surgery
- Brain and spine neuro-navigation techniques
- Minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery
- Missed and delayed diagnosis
- Clinical negligence