This website has been created to support the work of Mr Tony Bateman, Consultant Spine Surgeon based in the East Midlands
At integrity spine care our core values are compassion, excellence and integrity
We offer a wide range of specialist spine services including clinical consultations, spinal injections, surgical procedures, education and training, research collaborations and medicolegal services.
Mr Bateman is supported by his wonderful secretaries Becky and Sarah, along with a fantastic team in all of the hospitals where he provides services
Virtual or telephone appointments (by prior arrangement)
Mr Bateman is willing and able to take instruction from solicitors for expert witness reports within his scope of specialist spinal practice.
Mr Bateman is an experienced surgical educator and trainer. He is willing and able to deliver face-to-face and virtual training within the fields of spine care and surgery, anatomy, surgical education and training and medical leadership.
Most patients would be extremely likely to recommend Mr Bateman to a friend or family member
Mr Bateman collects Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and monitors patient outcomes using the British Spine Registry. If you are having surgery then we will seek your consent to be included.
“Excellent clinician. Considered me as an individual, made time to answer my questions, felt thoroughly supported. ”
“Kind, considerate, professional and caring describes Mr Bateman”
“Care, compassion and clinical ability is extremely good and my needs were always at the forefront of any treatment”
“I was very happy with the treatment and care I had"
If you have had a scan or imaging of your spine within the last year then please contact Becky (Derby) or Sarah (Lincoln) using our contact form prior to your appointment to ensure that your images are available for review. She will need to know your name and date of birth, where the scan was performed in order to request transfer of the images. If you have a report please bring it with you to your appointment as well.
If you have a referral letter from your medical practitioner or therapist then please bring a copy with you to your appointment if possible.
Mr Bateman will ask you questions about your symptoms and how they affect you. He may also ask you further questions about your lifestyle and general health. It is often helpful to bring list of any regular medicines that you take and any allergies that you may have. If relevant and helpful he may offer to examine you.
If you have prior imaging then this can be reviewed and a management plan discussed. If you have not yet had the necessary imaging then Mr Bateman can refer you for these tests and see you on a different occasion to discuss the possible management options. Most tests are available within 1-2 weeks.
If Mr Bateman feels you would benefit from an intervention and you decide to proceed then you will be placed on a waiting list. This is normally only 2-4 weeks depending on demand. You should be contacted within a few days of your appointment and offered a date for the procedure.
Please note - It is not possible to do interventions on the day of your first consultation.
Please reach us using our contact form below if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No, most of the injections offered will require image guidance in the operating theatre or treatment room and require pre booking via a waiting list. Some types of injection can be performed in clinic but it is often best to take 24 hours to think about you options before committing. You will normally be offered a follow up appointment when the procedure can be performed.
No. Whilst it is often helpful to obtain a referral from your doctor or therapist Mr Bateman understands that this can sometimes be difficult. He will still see you even if you do not have a referral.
Sometimes pain or symptoms that seem to be from your spine may be from a different source. If that is the case Mr Bateman may recommend you see a different specialist for your further investigation and treatment.
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