Introduction
Mr Fahid Rasul is a consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon who provides expert private care at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. He treats the full range of spinal conditions, from common causes of back and neck pain to complex spinal disorders. Patients value his calm, reassuring manner and his commitment to delivering the safest and most effective treatment for every individual.

Clinical Expertise
Mr Rasul specialises in both simple and complex spinal surgery, with particular expertise in minimally invasive techniques. These approaches are designed to reduce tissue damage, shorten hospital stays and support faster recovery wherever possible. He regularly treats patients with nerve compression, disc problems and age-related spinal conditions, tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s symptoms, lifestyle and goals.

He has been a pioneer of minimally invasive spinal surgery within his NHS practice at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, introducing advanced techniques and modern surgical technologies to improve patient outcomes.

Conditions Treated
Mr Rasul assesses and treats a wide range of spinal and neurological conditions, including:

Persistent back pain
Neck pain
Sciatica
Slipped or prolapsed discs
Spinal stenosis
Degenerative spine conditions
Nerve compression
Complex and recurrent spinal problems

He takes time to explain diagnoses clearly and ensures patients fully understand their treatment options before proceeding.

Treatments & Procedures
At The Meriden Hospital, Mr Rasul offers a comprehensive range of spinal treatments, including minimally invasive surgery, spinal decompression and fusion procedures. Where surgery is not required, he provides expert advice on alternative treatment pathways and ongoing spine care.
His focus is always on achieving the best long‑term outcome with the least disruption to everyday life.

Experience & Qualifications
Mr Rasul graduated in medicine from the Royal Free and University College Medical School, alongside a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience from University College London. He completed his neurosurgical training on the prestigious North and South Thames London rotation, gaining extensive experience across leading centres.
Following this, he undertook two internationally recognised complex spine fellowships at The Royal London Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust, combining both neurosurgical and orthopaedic spinal expertise.
He also holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge, where he was the top‑ranked candidate and received Medical Research Council funding. His academic work has been widely published, and he regularly presents at national and international conferences.

Patient Approach
Mr Rasul believes excellent spinal care starts with listening. He takes a patient‑centred approach, ensuring every individual feels informed, supported and confident in their care. Patients benefit from clear communication, honest advice and fast access to specialist assessment.

Patient Testimonials
“Mr Rasul explained everything clearly and put me at ease from the first appointment. My recovery was quicker than I expected and I’m now back to normal life.”
“Outstanding care from start to finish. Mr Rasul is professional, reassuring and extremely knowledgeable. I felt completely confident in his care.”

Book an Appointment
Mr Fahid Rasul welcomes private patients at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry.
Online booking available for fast access to expert spinal care.

Mr Rasul performs the full range of spinal surgery utilising keyhole approaches and the latest techniques where appropriate. 

He believes in a holistic approach to patient care and treats every patient with respect, compassion and empathy. In addition, he has a strong focus on clinical outcome analysis and patient feedback. He works within the framework of a multidisciplinary team ensuring that patients are provided with all treatment options including both non-operative and operative interventions for all spinal conditions. 

• British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS)

• Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)

• North American Spine Society (NASS)

• EuroSpine

• AO Spine