Meet Mr Andrew Kay
Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
If you or someone close to you has recently been told you may need brain or skull-base surgery, it’s natural to feel anxious.
You want an experienced, compassionate specialist who will listen carefully, explain clearly, and guide you through every step.
Mr Andrew Kay has been an NHS Consultant Neurosurgeon for more than 20 years, caring for patients with a wide range of complex brain conditions.
About Andrew
Andrew trained at St Thomas’ Hospital Medical School, London, graduating in 1991.
Early in his career, he worked as House Surgeon to the President of the Royal College of Surgeons, gaining invaluable experience in high-level surgical care.
He trained in general surgery and neurotrauma at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, where he also served as a Research Fellow, leading a national study on a new programmable shunt valve for hydrocephalus.
Andrew went on to complete the FRCS and joined the West of Scotland Neurosurgical Training Programme, based at the renowned Institute of Neurological Sciences in Glasgow.
During this time, he also worked at Dundee Royal Infirmary and was awarded a Wellcome Trust Research Training Fellowship, completing an MD research doctorate focused on brain injury and cerebrospinal-fluid.
Andrew holds the FRCS (Neurosurgery) qualification, a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST), and is fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register (3276327).
He is fully indemnified, ICO registered, and GDPR compliant, using secure medical record systems (MidexPro).
Areas of Special Interest
Andrew specialises in adult cranial neurosurgery, focusing on complex and high-risk operations that often require careful post-operative care in intensive care settings.
His main areas of expertise include:
Brain Tumours – including meningioma, pineal and intraventricular tumours, epidermoid tumours
Skull Base Surgery – including vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma)
Chiari Malformation and hydrocephalus management
Neuro-oncology for Teenagers and Young Adults (TYA)
Andrew previously spent over 15 years treating spinal and paediatric neurosurgical patients, giving him a broad understanding of the full spectrum of neurosurgical care.
Research and Innovation
Andrew has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers and three book chapters in leading surgical journals.
His Wellcome Trust–funded MD research explored how apolipoprotein E behaves in cerebrospinal fluid after brain injury or subarachnoid haemorrhage.
He has collaborated with research teams at the University of Glasgow, Cambridge, University College London, and Nancy University Hospital (France).
His recent academic interests include team science, team-first working, and complexity thinking — improving how surgical teams function to deliver safer, more compassionate care.
Leadership and Mentorship
As Service Lead for Neurosurgery at University Hospitals Birmingham, Andrew supports consultants, trainees, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
He believes that great care begins with a great team — one that values communication, respect, and shared learning.
He continues to mentor junior doctors and researchers, helping them grow into skilled, confident neurosurgeons of the future.
Professional Memberships
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Society of British Neurological Surgeons
British Skull Base Society
British Neuro-Oncology Society
British Medical Association
Make an Appointment
If you’ve recently received a new diagnosis or have been advised to see a neurosurgeon, you can contact Andrew’s practice manager for further information or to arrange a consultation.
Practice Manager: Lisa Alsop
lisaalsop@protonmail.com
07907 693 108
A reassuring note
Many patients arrive feeling worried or overwhelmed — that’s completely normal.
Andrew and his team will take time to listen, explain your options clearly, and help you make the best possible decisions for your health and peace of mind.
Booking a Consultation
If you would like to arrange a private consultation with Mr Andrew Kay, please complete the enquiry form below.
Your details will go directly to his Practice Manager, Lisa Alsop, who will get in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Alternatively, you can also book securely via Top Doctors.
Lisa Alsop – Practice Manager
07907 693 108
lisaalsop@protonmail.com
Important Information Before You Book
Please take a moment to read the following points carefully so that we can ensure your care is managed safely and appropriately:
If your condition is urgent or time-critical, please contact NHS 111, your GP, or go directly to your nearest emergency department.
Private hospitals are not always equipped to manage emergency neurosurgical cases.
Urgent or emergency neurosurgical conditions may need to be treated within NHS pathways, which are designed to provide the fastest and safest access to specialist care.
Private Health Insurance:
If you have private medical insurance, please speak with your insurer before booking.
Consultation fees may be higher than your insurer’s approved rates, so it’s best to confirm what is covered.
Self-Funding Patients:
Payment for consultations must be made in advance.
If you later require NHS treatment, please note that further NHS appointments cannot be guaranteed with Mr Kay.
Referrals and Surgery:
Mr Kay may sometimes recommend alternative specialists or services if he believes this is in your best interests.
If you require surgery that needs NHS follow-up, he cannot guarantee that he will be the operating surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital — all NHS surgery is prioritised according to clinical need.
Eligibility:
Consultations are only available for patients who are registered with a GP in the UK.
Unfortunately, appointments are not available for patients living outside the UK.
A note from Andrew
“I understand that seeking neurosurgical advice can feel overwhelming.
My aim is to give every patient clear information, honest advice, and the time they need to make confident decisions about their care.”
— Mr Andrew Kay, Consultant Neurosurgeon
