Mr Durnford is a consultant neurosurgeon with sub-specialty interests in general neurosurgery and neuro-oncology and skull-base surgery.

Specialty

Neurosurgery

Sub-specialty

General neurosurgery
Neuro-oncology and skull-base surgery

Education and training

FRCS Neurosurgery - Royal College of Surgeons of England
Medical training predominantly in the UK but also South Africa, Denmark and Australia
First class MA Biological Science - University of Oxford
MBChB (Distinction - Clinical sciences) - University of Birmingham

Experience

As a consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Durnford treats a wide range of general neurosurgical conditions affecting the central nervous system (brain and spine). This includes both emergency and planned, elective surgery. He has particular interest in managing tumours found within the brain and base of the skull. Mr Durnford has been fellowship trained internationally in minimally invasive techniques of the brain and spine, and utilises both microscopic and endoscopic techniques to help achieve the best outcomes for his patients.

Awards and prizes

Rowan Nicks UK and Ireland Scholarship (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)
Sir Tony Friend Prize, Sir John Lewis Prize, Frederick Freeman Award - University of Birmingham
Harley Prize, Rose Prize, Triple Oxford Blue - University of Oxford

Research

Mr Durnford is a full-time NHS consultant but maintains an active research interest. He has published as both lead and senior author, including in collaboration with national and international colleagues, in approximately 50 peer-reviewed publications to date. He has also presented widely at national and international conferences. Mr Durnford contributes as both a principal and co-investigator in research trials to help better inform national and international clinical practise.