Yes. There’s no charge and no obligation to proceed with anything afterwards.
The questionnaire itself takes about two minutes. Dr Qurbain personally reviews your case and gets back to you within 1-2 working days.
No. Dr Anzal Qurbain, GMC-registered, carries out your initial assessment and, where surgery may genuinely be appropriate, refers you directly to one of our specialist Harley Street spine surgeons. This means your assessment is independent — you get an honest opinion first, not a sales pitch for a procedure.
If you tell us about symptoms like numbness/weakness in your legs, loss of bladder or bowel control, unexplained weight loss, or fever, we’ll advise you to seek urgent care from your GP or A&E straight away — please don’t wait for our response if that applies to you.
Most back pain doesn’t. If that’s the case for you, we’ll be honest about it and point you toward the right next step — whether that’s self-care advice or a referral to your GP or a physiotherapist.
Yes. Your details are reviewed personally by Dr Qurbain and handled confidentially, in line with standard data protection requirements for private medical practice.
Harley Street Hospital, 19 Harley Street, London W1G 9QJ.