Dr. John Usuah –

Consultant Neurosurgeon in Lagos, Nigeria.

Dr. John Usuah is established as an esteemed and prominent Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS, Royal Preston Hospital, UK whose practice is focused on delivering excellent compassionate care to patients presenting with complex neurosurgical disorders. His specialized training includes Cranial trauma, CSF at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation trust where he got specialized neurosurgical skills as well as research methodologies. Specialty Registrar in Neurosurgery, Dr. Usuah has worked in well-established organizations like Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria, Apollo Hospital in Bangalore, India, and as Neurosurgeon in Derriford Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust in the United Kingdom. In these positions, he acquired diversified experience in the following areas: neurosurgical emergencies, adult/pediatric neurosurgery, spine surgery, neuro-oncology, trauma neurosurgery, vascular neurosurgery, skull base neurosurgery, and functional neurosurgery.

Dr. Usuah’s diverse accomplishments show his dedication towards enhancing the specialty of neurosurgery. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, the West African College of Surgeons and the National Postgraduate College of Nigeria; he also possesses a post graduate diploma PGDIP, surgical science University of Edinburgh. His areas of specialty include a full spectrum of neurosurgical disciplines however, his professional focus include the neurotrauma, CSF surgery, spinal surgery, vascular and skull base neurosurgery, neuro-oncology and surgical research.

General Information –

Current Position:

• Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery at Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS, UK
• Consultant Neurosurgeon at Dukes Neurosurgery and Specialist Hospital

Previous Positions:

• Cranial Trauma and CSF Fellow at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, UK (Aug 2020 – Aug 2021)
• Specialty Registrar in Neurosurgery at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, UK (Aug 2018 – Jul 2020)
• Senior Registrar in Neurosurgery at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria (Nov 2014 – Oct 2019)
• Specialty Registrar in Neurosurgery at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, India (Jan 2018 – Jun 2018)
• Junior Registrar in various departments at Lagos University Teaching Hospital Residency Training Program, Nigeria (Jan 2012 – Oct 2014)
• Medical Officer at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria (Mar 2011 – Dec 2011)
• Medical Officer, National Youth Service Corps at St. Louis Hospital, Nigeria (Feb 2010 – Jan 2011)
• House Officer at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria (Jan 2009 – Dec 2009)

Education:

• Bachelor of Medicine, (MBBS) from University of Ibadan (2002 – 2008)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Science from The University of Edinburgh
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons in Neurological Surgery
• Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Neurological Surgery
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Neurosurgery

Specialized Training:

• Cranial Trauma and CSF Fellowship
• Specialty training in neurosurgical emergencies, adult and pediatric neurosurgery, spinal surgery, neuro-oncology, trauma neurosurgery, vascular neurosurgery, skull base neurosurgery, and functional neurosurgery

Certifications:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
• Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons
• Fellow of the National Postgraduate College of Nigeria (FMCS)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Science from the University of Edinburgh

Services Provided –

• Spinal cord trauma
• Hydrocephalus
• Intracerebral hemorrhage
• Cerebral aneurysm
• Glilal tumor removal
• Brain tumors
• Endoscopic brain surgery
• Cranioplasty
• Functional Neurosurgery
• Craniotomy
• Skull reconstructive surgeries
• Head trauma
• Peripheral neurosurgery
• Epilepsy
• Degenerative spine disorder treatment
• Hydrocephalus
• Trans sphenoid operations
• Vascular abnormalities
• Brachial plexus injuries
• BT shunt
• VP shunt surgery
• Gamma knife

Why should you consider Dr. John Usuah?

Extensive Expertise

Dr. John Usuah has years of practice. He specializes in treating challenging neurosurgical disorders. He does this in his capacity as Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery at Royal Preston Hospital in the United Kingdom.

Specialized Training

He has had further training. This includes Cranial Trauma and CSF Fellowship at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation trust. Thus he is well equipped in neurosurgery.

Diverse Clinical Experience

After formal education in neurosurgery Dr. Usuah had several professional experiences. He worked in Lagos University Teaching Hospital (Nigeria). He also worked at Apollo Hospital (India). He worked at Derriford Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust (UK).

Board Certifications

He possesses dual fellowship qualifications from Royal College of Surgeons – FRCS. West African College of Surgeons – FWACS National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria- FMCS which establishes him.

Academic Excellence 

In terms of continued education Dr. Usuah has a diploma in surgical science from University of Edinburgh. This shows that he took his education a notch higher.