George Verghese
Job title
Staff governor
Qualifications
FRCS Orth, MS, MCh, Orth, DNB Orth.
GMC Number
4591261
Contact details
PA/secretary phone number: 020 8216 4373
PA/secretary email address: rubeka.orchudesch@nhs.net
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Biography
George Verghese is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital. Alongside his clinical work, he is actively involved in teaching, training and examining junior doctors, as well as helping his department on matters of clinical governance and audit.
His constant endeavour is to ensure that his patients get the best care possible. However, he is also cognisant of the difficulties facing the NHS, and for the need to keep our focus firmly on the patient, especially during difficult times.
George has a special interest in the ageing spine. The spinal treatments offered by him include spinal decompression, discectomy, kyphoplasty, dynamic spinal stabilisation, spinal fusions, minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal injections, and radio frequency treatments. His other surgical interests include trauma surgery and hip and knee replacements.
His other roles include:
- British Association of Spinal Surgeons member
- faculty with the AO Foundation
- orthopaedic trainer with the London Deanery
- clinical governance committee member
- Stanmore ethics committee member