Senior A fellows
Sotirios Karatzoglou
I am a senior spine surgery fellow with a strong clinical and academic background, having completed my neurosurgery training at G. Papanikolaou General Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece, and I am certified through the European Board of Neurological Surgery. I completed postgraduate studies in Clinical and Experimental Neurosurgery at the University of Athens. My training included extensive exposure to spine, cranial trauma, tumour and degenerative pathology, and I have published in peer-reviewed journals. My main interests lie in degenerative spinal conditions, minimally invasive spine surgery and outcomes-based research.
I am currently completing my spine surgery fellowship at Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), one of Europe’s largest Major Trauma Centres and one of the most prolific spinal units in the region. It has been my honour and privilege to operate alongside leaders in the field of spinal surgery. During my fellowship, I aim to further refine my operative skills in complex spine surgery—particularly in adult degeneration and deformity—while contributing to ongoing research and service development.
Shahbaz Khan
MBBS, FCPS (Orthopedics), POA Spine fellow (ZUH)
I am a Senior Spine Surgery Fellow at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, bringing prior experience as a Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon in Pakistan after completing my National Spine Fellowship at Ziauddin Hospital Karachi. My clinical background spans complex spinal trauma, advanced degenerative pathology, and deformity correction, underpinned by rigorous orthopedic training across Pakistan and the UK. I have also published in high-impact journals, reflecting my commitment to maintaining strong academic and clinical standards.
During my fellowship at QMC, I aim to further refine my operative expertise, deepen my exposure to high-complexity spinal conditions, and strengthen my understanding of modern spine practice. I am particularly driven by innovative, outcome-focused approaches that elevate surgical planning, enhance recovery, and improve long-term patient care. My aspiration is to emerge as a confident, well-rounded spine surgeon who embodies the QMC ethos of excellence and delivers world-class, patient-centred care throughout my career.
Rawan Masarwa
Temitayo Temitope Koyejo
MSc MRCS FWACS
I completed my Trauma and Orthopaedic training at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, Nigeria, and subsequently became a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons. I have also undertaken an AO Spine Fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, where I gained valuable experience in advanced spinal care.The Centre for Spinal Studies and Surgery at the Queen’s Medical Centre—one of the busiest major trauma centres in the United Kingdom—has provided exceptional exposure to world-class management of complex spinal conditions. Training under an outstanding team of consultant spinal surgeons has significantly enhanced my clinical and operative skills.I am committed to further advancing my expertise in the management of paediatric and adult spinal deformity, degenerative spinal disorders, spinal trauma, and spinal tumours, with the goal of delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients.
Girish Kulkarni
Deya Alwady
I completed my MBBS in medicine in Jordan and then joined the orthopedic residency program as a military doctor, followed by a clinical research fellowship at the AO headquarters in Switzerland. I had never considered becoming a spine surgeon until I visited the QMC Spinal Unit, where I truly experienced what it means to work in spine surgery. The high case load, broad exposure, and mentorship from highly experienced surgeons from diverse backgrounds inspired me and shaped my interest in this field.
I am currently pursuing my EMBA in Health part-time at UCL, and I look forward to integrating advanced technologies into clinical practice to provide the highest standard of care for my patients."