Approved insurers
Aviva
AXA
Healix
Vitality
WPA
Consultant neurosurgeon
23+ years’ experience
225+ yearly procedures
£95 consultation
Practice Plus Group Google rating
Yahia Al-Tamimi
Mr Yahia Al-Tamimi is a highly experienced consultant neurosurgeon, with over 23 years of experience. He graduated with honours from the University of Leeds in 2002 and completed specialist neurosurgical training at Leeds General Infirmary, gaining entry to the specialist register in 2013. He is highly experienced in skull base surgery, major trauma, spinal surgery, and degenerative spinal conditions. He combines world-class surgical expertise with a patient-centred approach, ensuring safe, personalised care for every individual.
Biography
Mr Al-Tamimi has published 25 peer-reviewed articles and presented at over 30 national and international conferences. His specialist training includes advanced neuroanatomy, skull base and brain dissection, minimally invasive techniques, and trauma management. He has also completed professional development in medicolegal skills, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and legally robust care.
Dedicated to a patient-centred approach, Mr Al-Tamimi emphasises clear communication, shared decision-making, and respect for patient autonomy. He combines advanced surgical precision with compassion, tailoring treatments to each patient’s individual needs.
Outside of medicine, he is an avid traveller and sports enthusiast, enjoys cycling, tennis, and mountain climbing, and has a keen interest in science, technology, and creative pursuits including photography and video editing.
Procedures
Expert in neurosurgery surgery
Mr Al-Tamimi specialises in neurosurgery surgery.
Yahia Al-Tamimi has a special interest in the following: Skull base surgery, major trauma, critical care and spinal surgery, and degenerative spinal conditions.
Qualifications
B.Sc. (Hon) Class I
Pharmacology Intercalated – Royal College of Surgeons of England
MRCS(Eng)
Member of Royal College of Surgeons – Intercollegiate Speciality Board in Neurosurgery, 2005
FRCS (Neuro.Surg)
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons – University of Leeds 2006-2012
MD
Certificate of completion of specialist training in neurosurgery, 2014
About me
£95 consultation
Includes an in-depth treatment plan
Languages
Arabic, English
2022
Started at Practice Plus Group
Hobbies
Avid traveller, sports enthusiast, cyclist, tennis player, climber, tech and creative hobbyist.
Learn more about Yahia Al-Tamimi
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Mr Al-Tamimi’s approach to patient care
Mr Al-Tamimi takes a patient centred approach to patient care which emphasises shared decision making, clear communication and respect for patient autonomy.
Mr Al-Tamimi’s specialist training and surgical techniques
Mr Yahia Al-Tamimi has completed extensive specialist training in neurosurgery, including advanced neuroanatomy, skull base and brain dissection courses, minimally invasive techniques, and trauma management. He has also participated in multiple European Association of Neurological Surgeons courses and other internationally recognised programmes to ensure he remains at the forefront of neurosurgical practice.
Additionally, he has undertaken professional development in medicolegal skills, including report writing, courtroom procedures, and civil law essentials, equipping him to provide expert, safe, and evidence-based care to his patients.
Medicolegal
Specialist Information Medico-Legal Essentials Course (London, January 2018).
Excellence in report writing Bond Solon-Written evidence (Manchester, December 2018).
Courtroom Skills Bond Solon (Manchester June 2019).
Cross Examination Day Bond Solon (Manchester September 2019).
Civil Law and Procedure Bond Solon (Manchester September 2019).
Anatomy
White Matter Dissection Course (London, March 2019).
DePuy Synthes Skull base microdissection course (March 2015, Florida).
PO Medical Skull base dissection course (February 2014, Gothenburg).
Advanced neuroanatomy course (January 2010, Leeds).
Cambridge 3D Lectures in Neuroanatomy (December 2009, Cambridge).
Neuroanatomy course (September 2008, Leeds).
Neuroanatomy course (November 2005) at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge.
Management
Educational Supervisor Course (April 2017, Barnsley).
ISS consultant interview course (February 2014, Manchester).
Management and leadership course (September 2012, Leeds).
European Association of Neurological Surgeons Courses
European association of neurological surgeons training course (March 2013, Krakow, Poland).
European association of neurological surgeons training course (September 2012, Leeds).
European association of neurological surgeons training course (September 2010, Greece).
General Training Courses
Codman Cranioplasty Course (Bologne, June 2023).
5-ALA course (Birmingham, September 2018).
Advanced Trauma and Life Support (May 2013, Harrogate).
British Neurosurgical Trainees course (July 2011, Leeds).
British Neurosurgical Trainees course (January 2011, Cambridge).
Controversies in vertebral cement (May 2010, Leeds).
Certified Instructional Workshop in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Vertebroplasty (May 2010, Newcastle).
Management of low grade gliomas (April 2010, Leeds).
Brain tissue oxygenation course (March 2009), Seville, Spain.
Advanced Neuromonitoring Course (May 2008), Hamburg, Germany.
Mida Rex Drill course (May 2006) at the Medtronic headquarters in Switzerland.
Core Skills in Neurosurgery (May 2006) at the Royal Collage of Surgeons, London .
Mr Al-Tamimi’s prizes and awards
Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for Brain Tumour Management status achieved under my neuro-oncology leadership June 2022.
June 2015-June 2022: Academic programmed activity sessions awarded by the Academic Directorate of Neurosciences at the Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to develop neurosurgical research.
Highest ranking abstract in the SBNS conference March 2011 in addition to finalist for young investigator award and the next big idea categories in the 11th International Vasospasm conference (Cinncinati, July 2011):
Al-Tamimi YZ, Bhargava D, Hall G, Feltbower R, Quinn AC & Ross SA. An prospective, randomised and controlled trial investigating the use of lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drainage following aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage. British Journal of Neurosurgery 2011; 25(2):148
Highest ranking abstract in the SBNS conference September 2012 for:
Al-Tamimi YZ, Sinha P, Mathew R, Crimmins D, Thomson S, Chumas P. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt survival in the UK and Ireland: a national audit.
My current academic H-index is 26 with over 3000 citations.
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“I combine advanced surgical precision with a profound sense of compassion to deliver the best possible outcome for every individual.“
Mr Yahia Al-Tamimi
Consultant Neurosurgeon
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Where is Yahia Al-Tamimi located?
Yahia Al-Tamimi practises at Barlborough
Does Yahia Al-Tamimi accept new patients?
Yes, Yahia Al-Tamimi is always happy to welcome new patients for Neurosurgery.
Does Yahia Al-Tamimi accept insured patients?
Yes, Yahia Al-Tamimi accepts insured patients. The approved insurers are:
AvivaAXAHealixVitalityWPA
Does Yahia Al-Tamimi accept self-pay patients?
Yes, Yahia Al-Tamimi is happy to welcome patients seeking Neurosurgery via the self-pay route.
Does Yahia Al-Tamimi accept NHS patients?
Yes, Yahia Al-Tamimi accepts NHS Neurosurgery patients.
Do I need a referral to see Yahia Al-Tamimi?
If you are seeking treatment via the self-pay route, you won’t need a GP referral. NHS patients will need a referral from their GP to access a consultation with Yahia Al-Tamimi.
Can I pay to see Yahia Al-Tamimi?
Yes. An initial consultation with Yahia Al-Tamimi costs £95. This usually takes place a couple of weeks after making your booking enquiry.
What can I expect during my consultation with Yahia Al-Tamimi?
First, Yahia Al-Tamimi will need to diagnose your issue and figure out your treatment options.
This will likely involve them carrying out medical tests such as X-rays or blood tests. They may also ask questions about your medical history.
How much does it cost to see Yahia Al-Tamimi?
It costs £95 to have an initial consultation with Yahia Al-Tamimi.
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*Average yearly procedures at Practice Plus Group Hospitals. Data from 2023-2024. Figure correct as of 31st December 2024.