Mr John O'Dowd is a Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, highly regarded for his expertise in spinal conditions and disorders. He has extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of spinal issues, catering to both private patients and preparing medico-legal reports for individuals who have suffered spinal injuries.

Mr O'Dowd is dedicated to the treatment of common spinal problems through his full-time clinical practice. Although he possesses significant surgical expertise, his primary focus is on offering non-surgical interventions. His clinical history includes serving as an honorary consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology at Queen Square. He is also a reconstructive spinal specialist surgeon, performing complex reconstructive procedures in adults and scoliosis surgery in children. He adopts a unique biopsychosocial approach to treat each patient, reflecting his deep interest in all conditions affecting the spine.

Mr O'Dowd has a strong interest in the non-surgical management of chronic back pain. He has contributed to numerous revolutionary projects, including the evidence-based organisation RealHealth Institute. This institute provides multidisciplinary assessment and treatment programmes for patients with chronic and complex spinal pain, including functional restoration and pain management programmes. He also serves as a medical expert in spinal injuries, whiplash injury, and workplace back injury. Currently, he is the clinical director of the RealHealth Institute in Holland, a national referral centre for non-surgical care in complex low back pain.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Non-surgical Interventions

Conditions Treated
- Back Pain
- Complex Spinal Disorders
- Scoliosis

Mr O'Dowd's commitment to non-surgical care and his comprehensive approach to spinal health make him a leading figure in the field of orthopaedic spinal surgery.