Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi
Consultant Neurosurgeon & Complex Spine Surgeon specialising in advanced spinal and neurosurgical care including minimally invasive, robotic, and endoscopic spine surgery.
Fellowship-trained in both orthopaedic spine surgery and neurosurgery of the spine, with specialist expertise in complex spinal disorders, spinal deformities, spinal tumours, Chiari I malformation, and cerebrospinal fluid disorders.
Fellowship-Trained Expertise in Complex Spine Surgery
Mr. Taofiq Desmond Sanusi is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Complex Spine Surgeon at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Teaching Hospital in Romford.
His clinical practice focuses on advanced spinal and neurosurgical care, with specialist expertise in complex spine pathologies, adult spinal deformities, robotic spinal surgery, minimally invasive techniques, endoscopic spinal procedures, craniocervical disorders, spinal tumours, Chiari I malformation, and cerebrospinal fluid disorders.
Following completion of UK neurosurgical training, he undertook highly competitive National Spinal Training Interface Fellowships at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham, gaining advanced multidisciplinary training in spinal surgery.
He later completed specialist spinal endoscopic fellowship training in South Korea under internationally recognised leaders in endoscopic spine surgery, before further advancing his expertise at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore in robotic spinal surgery and complex spinal deformity correction.
Specialist Areas of Clinical Interest
Advanced assessment and treatment for complex spinal and neurosurgical conditions using evidence-based and modern surgical techniques.
Complex Spine Pathologies
Specialist management of advanced spinal disorders affecting mobility, stability, and neurological function.
Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
Modern spinal surgery techniques focused on precision, reduced tissue disruption, and enhanced recovery.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Advanced keyhole spinal procedures using minimally invasive endoscopic surgical technology.
Spinal Tumours
Specialist diagnosis and treatment planning for spinal tumours and related neurological conditions.
Chiari I Malformation
Assessment and treatment of Chiari malformation and associated cerebrospinal fluid disorders.
Adult Spinal Deformities
Specialist treatment approaches for scoliosis, spinal imbalance, and complex deformity correction.
Advanced International Training
Fellowship and specialist training across internationally recognised spinal centres.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
National Spinal Training Interface Fellowship
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Advanced Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Robotic Surgery & Complex Spinal Deformity Training
South Korea Fellowship
Specialist Endoscopic Spine Surgery Training
Qualifications
- FRCS (Surgical Neurology)
- FEBNS
- Multiple Master’s Degrees
- PhD Academic Training
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 BASS/BSS Travelling Fellowship Award
- 2024 Codman/BNTA Travelling Scholarship
- International Fellowship Training
Professional Memberships
- Society of British Neurological Surgeons
- British Association of Spine Surgeons
- Royal College of Surgeons
Precision Care with a Patient-Focused Approach
Every patient is assessed individually with a focus on accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment planning, and long-term functional outcomes.
Treatment recommendations are carefully tailored to the patient’s condition, symptoms, imaging findings, lifestyle, and recovery goals.
Wherever possible, conservative and minimally invasive approaches are prioritised to reduce surgical risk, support recovery, and optimise overall quality of life.
- Evidence-based clinical decision making
- Advanced surgical technology
- Clear communication & transparency
- Patient-centred treatment planning
- Focus on long-term outcomes
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