Dublin Midlands Spine Group

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re considering treatment with the Dublin Midlands Spine Group, you may have questions about our services, our team, and what to expect throughout your care journey. We’ve compiled the most commonly asked questions to help guide you through the process and provide clarity every step of the way.

Dublin Midlands Spine Group is a collaboration of neurosurgical and orthopaedic spine specialists providing expert spine care across Dublin and the Midlands. Our consultants combine their expertise to offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of spinal conditions.

We offer a wide range of spinal procedures including:

  • Lumbar Discectomy for Radiculopathy (Sciatica)

  • Lumbar Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis

  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (for Radiculopathy and Myeloradiculopathy)

  • Endoscopic Lumbar Spine Surgery

  • Robotically-Assisted and Navigated Lumbar Fusion

We have locations across:

  • Beacon Hospital, Dublin 18

  • Vista Primary Care, Naas

  • Tallaght University Hospital Private Clinic

  • Midlands Consultant Clinic, Tullamore

Our team includes:

  • Mr. Martin Murphy – Consultant Neurosurgeon

  • Mr. Iain Feeley – Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon

  • Mr. Joseph Fournier – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Yes. Referrals must come from a hospital consultant, GP, or chartered physiotherapist. This is important for insurance approval and appropriate treatment planning.

  • Obtain a referral

  • Have MRI imaging done if possible

  • Begin physiotherapy

  • Consider lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking or weight management

Yes, we can facilitate direct consultations with a surgeon. However, many patients benefit from an initial pain management pathway to explore non-surgical options.

We focus on:

  • Collaborative care between neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons

  • Tailored treatment plans for each patient

  • Minimally invasive techniques when appropriate

  • Thorough pre-operative planning and post-operative care

Yes. We work with Consultant Interventional Pain Physicians to offer treatments such as injections. If necessary, patients may later move onto a surgical pathway.

  • Smoking: Increases complication risks and delays healing

  • Weight: Excess weight adds stress to the spine and can impact surgical results We provide access to support services like smoking cessation, weight management, and physiotherapy.