Interventional Neuroradiology · London

Expert minimally invasive
care for brain and spine

Professor Tufail Patankar — PhD, FRCR, EDiNR
Private consulting attachment at Wellington and Harley Street

Consultant Diagnostic & Interventional Neuroradiologist. Clinical Director, BHRUT London. Specialist in complex aneurysm treatment, stroke thrombectomy, and neurovascular disease.

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3,000+
Aneurysm coilings
10,000+
Diagnostic angiograms
110+
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Professor Tufail Patankar — Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist
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Professor Tufail Patankar

GMC: 5201047  ·  PhD · FRCR · EDiNR · DNBE · DMRD · DMRE · MSc · MBBS

Private consulting attachment at Wellington and Harley Street

Professor Patankar is a Consultant Diagnostic & Interventional Neuroradiologist and Clinical Director for Interventional Radiology & Interventional Neuroradiology at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT), London — one of the UK's busiest neurointerventional units, serving a catchment of 2.5–3 million people.

With over 3,000 aneurysm coiling cases, 10,000+ diagnostic angiograms, and 110+ peer-reviewed publications, he is a recognised international authority in intrasaccular devices, flow diversion, robotic neurointervention, and AI-assisted neuroimaging. He also holds professorships at the Universities of Bolton and Manchester.

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PhD, University of Manchester
FRCR, Royal College of Radiologists
EDiNR, European Diploma in Neuroradiology
Associate Editor, British Journal of Radiology
BSNR Member
UK Neurovascular Group
Treatments

Conditions we treat

All treatments Cases Gallery
Brain aneurysm — anatomical illustration
Aneurysm
Brain Aneurysm

Coiling, flow diversion (Pipeline, Streamline, Surpass Evolve, P64, Silk Vista, Derivo) and intrasaccular devices (WEB, Contour, Neqstent, Pconus, Pulse Rider, Eclips, Nautilus, Artisse). Over 3,000 cases performed.
Arteriovenous malformation — brain vascular illustration
AVM
Arteriovenous Malformations

Brain and spinal AVM embolisation, dural malformation treatment, and pre-operative embolisation for complex lesions.
Dural arteriovenous fistula — brain anatomy illustration
DAVF
Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas

Transarterial and transvenous embolisation of cranial and spinal dural fistulas causing tinnitus, visual symptoms, or haemorrhage.
Stroke and thrombectomy — brain with highlighted lesion and catheter
Stroke
Stroke & Thrombectomy

Mechanical thrombectomy for adult and paediatric acute ischaemic stroke, carotid stenting, and vasospasm angioplasty. 24/7 on-call cover.
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension — brain pressure illustration
IIH
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Venous sinus stenting for IIH with documented transverse sinus stenosis, alongside medical management and MDT-based care.
Pulsatile tinnitus — ear and vascular illustration
Pulsatile Tinnitus
Pulsatile Tinnitus

Specialist investigation and endovascular treatment of pulsatile tinnitus caused by DAVFs, sigmoid sinus anomalies, and vascular lesions.
Diagnostics

Diagnostic imaging & angiography

Cerebral angiography
Angiography
Cerebral Angiography

Gold-standard catheter DSA for precise vascular mapping. Over 10,000 diagnostic angiograms performed.
MRI scanning — hospital MRI scanner
MRI
MRI Scanning

Advanced MR including diffusion, perfusion, spectroscopy, fMRI, and tractography for brain and spine conditions.
CT scanning — hospital CT scanner
CT
CT Scanning

CT and CT angiography for acute stroke, haemorrhage, and vascular malformation assessment.
Research
110+
Peer-reviewed publications
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Patient Reviews

What patients say

Verified patient reviews · Overall rating 5.0 ★★★★★

★★★★★

Absolutely perfect from start to finish, prof Patankar was great with his friendly and fun manor and I felt 100% at ease going for surgery, also his secretary was on point never failed to return calls/emails and was unbelievably helpful Prof Patanker is very lucky to have an amazing secretary running his day to day workload

C.W.  ·  Verified patient  ·  December 2025
★★★★½

Hi I would just like to thanks professor patanker for the brilliant work he done regarding my mums spinal fistular. We are so grateful. We are from liverpool and come to the queen's hospital for treatment. The walton centre said they couldn't locate the fistula for Mr lynch and his team did locate it and carried out the treatment. It just shows you how important a second opinion can be. So grateful to the consultants and nurses who cared for mum and big thanks to the hospital trust.

A.C.  ·  Verified patient  ·  December 2025
★★★★★

I am forever grateful to Dr. Patankar for my aneurysm stenting operation. He came highly recommended for what I needed, and from day 1 he has always been very approachable, explained everything clearly and I was always able to trust his deep expertise.

E.O.  ·  Verified patient  ·  November 2025
★★★★★

Professor Patankar treated me for a troublesome unruptured brain aneurysm. As a Consultant I can say he was truly exceptional. He discussed everything with me from the start of my medical journey under his care and continues to do so. He genuinely cares about all his patients.

S.L.  ·  Verified patient  ·  October 2025
Locations

Where we practice

NHS — Clinical Base
Queen's Hospital, Romford
Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG
NHS
King George Hospital, Ilford
Barley Lane, Ilford, IG3 8YB
Private Practice
Wellington & Harley Street, London
NW8 · W1G — all major UK insurers accepted
International
Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai
Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400 056, India
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What is interventional neuroradiology?

Interventional neuroradiology (also called neurointervention or endovascular neurosurgery) is the minimally invasive catheter-based treatment of diseases of the brain and spine, performed entirely through small punctures in the wrist or groin — without open surgery.

Do I need a referral?

A referral is not required for self-paying patients. However, most private medical insurers require a GP or specialist referral for reimbursement. Please check with your insurer before booking.

What insurance does Professor Patankar accept?

We work with all major UK insurers including BUPA, AXA Health, VitalityHealth, The Exeter, WPA, and Aviva. Please obtain pre-authorisation before your appointment and bring your membership number and authorisation reference.

What happens at the first appointment?

We review your symptoms, medical history, and all relevant imaging. We discuss the diagnosis, available treatment options, and agree a personalised plan. Time is always set aside for your questions. You are welcome to bring a family member or carer.

Are video or telephone consultations available?

Yes. Remote consultations are available when clinically appropriate. Imaging can be reviewed on screen and a management plan agreed. An in-person visit is recommended before any planned intervention.

Is there emergency on-call cover?

Yes. Professor Patankar provides a robust 24/7, 365-day neurointerventional on-call service at BHRUT. For acute stroke or ruptured aneurysm, patients should attend their nearest A&E immediately.

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