Mr Poornanand Goru
Mr Poornanand Goru is a Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultant in Staffordshire, specialising in Spinal Surgery
Based At
NHS base
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
GMC Number
6113312
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Cervical Disc Protrusion and radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis and Myelopathy
Lumbar Disc Protrusion
Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Lumbar Spine
Lumbar Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Degenerative Disc disease
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Treatments Offered:
Lumbar Nerve root block
Lumbar Facet Joint injections
Caudal Epidural Injections
Coccydynia Injection
Sacroiliac Joint Injections
Lumbar Discectomy
Lumbar Decompression
Lumbar Fusion (PLIF/TLIF)
Cervical decompression and Fusion ( ACDF)
Cervical Disc replacement
Professional Memberships
Member of British Association of Spine Surgeons: 68048433
Member of National Spine Network: 68450087
Member of Association of Spine Surgeons of India: 3021
Member of the AO Spine: 28526
Member of North American Spine Society: 123719
Member of the British Orthopaedic Association: 37651
Member of British Indian Orthopaedic Society: 12/04/2019
Member of World Orthopaedic Concern: LM/590
Member of the AO Trauma Foundation: 777297
Member of Indian Medical Association: AP20495
Member of Indian Orthopaedics Association: LM8833
Academic Background
Mr. Goru: A Journey of Excellence in Spinal Surgery
Mr. Goru completed his medical education at Andhra Medical College in 1999, where he first developed a keen interest in spinal surgery. Pursuing his passion, he undertook postgraduate studies in Orthopaedics at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India. In 2006, he moved to the UK, embarking on a journey that would see him become a leading figure in spinal surgery.
Early Education and Career After completing his basic surgical rotation in Essex, Mr. Goru advanced his surgical training in Trauma & Orthopaedics in Essex and Northwest England. His dedication and skill were evident as he passed the FRCS (Tr & Orth.) examination, paving the way for a series of prestigious spinal fellowships. These included Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London and the AO Spine Reference Centre at University Hospital Wales in Cardiff. Advanced Training and Fellowships Mr. Goru gained extensive experience in all aspects of spinal surgery, including deformity correction. His expertise spans techniques such as Microdiscectomy and Micro decompression in the lumbar spine, Anterior cervical discectomy, Disc replacement and Fusion, Posterior neck surgery, Anterior approaches to the thoracolumbar spine, Scoliosis correction, Lumbosacral injection techniques, and minimally invasive spinal surgery like image-guided pedicle screws, ALIF, and XLIF.
Professional Experience From 2013 to 2016, Mr. Goru served as a Locum Spine Consultant at Warrington Hospital. He then undertook sub-specialty rotations at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, and Salford Royal Hospital Spinal Unit. In October 2022, after obtaining his Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), he completed a refresher spinal fellowship at the world-renowned Oswestry Spinal Unit.
Current Role and Focus In 2023, Mr. Goru was appointed as an NHS Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. He is dedicated to developing the spine referral centre for the Black Country at The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital. His practice primarily focuses on treating degenerative spinal conditions, with a special interest in cervical spine surgery.
Academic Contributions Academically oriented and committed to training, Mr. Goru has published over 15 papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented his research at numerous national and international conferences.
He is a member of various professional organizations, including the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA), British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS), National Spine Network (NSN), British Medical Association (BMA), British Indian Orthopaedic Society (BIOS), and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Personal Interests Outside of his professional life, Mr. Goru enjoys outdoor activities such as playing badminton, golf, tennis, and cricket. These hobbies provide a balanced lifestyle and contribute to his overall well-being.
Based at
NHS base
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
GMC Number
6113312
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Cervical Disc Protrusion and radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis and Myelopathy
Lumbar Disc Protrusion
Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Lumbar Spine
Lumbar Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Degenerative Disc disease
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Treatments Offered:
Lumbar Nerve root block
Lumbar Facet Joint injections
Caudal Epidural Injections
Coccydynia Injection
Sacroiliac Joint Injections
Lumbar Discectomy
Lumbar Decompression
Lumbar Fusion (PLIF/TLIF)
Cervical decompression and Fusion ( ACDF)
Cervical Disc replacement
Professional Memberships
Member of British Association of Spine Surgeons: 68048433
Member of National Spine Network: 68450087
Member of Association of Spine Surgeons of India: 3021
Member of the AO Spine: 28526
Member of North American Spine Society: 123719
Member of the British Orthopaedic Association: 37651
Member of British Indian Orthopaedic Society: 12/04/2019
Member of World Orthopaedic Concern: LM/590
Member of the AO Trauma Foundation: 777297
Member of Indian Medical Association: AP20495
Member of Indian Orthopaedics Association: LM8833
Academic Background
Mr. Goru: A Journey of Excellence in Spinal Surgery
Mr. Goru completed his medical education at Andhra Medical College in 1999, where he first developed a keen interest in spinal surgery. Pursuing his passion, he undertook postgraduate studies in Orthopaedics at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, India. In 2006, he moved to the UK, embarking on a journey that would see him become a leading figure in spinal surgery.
Early Education and Career After completing his basic surgical rotation in Essex, Mr. Goru advanced his surgical training in Trauma & Orthopaedics in Essex and Northwest England. His dedication and skill were evident as he passed the FRCS (Tr & Orth.) examination, paving the way for a series of prestigious spinal fellowships. These included Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London and the AO Spine Reference Centre at University Hospital Wales in Cardiff. Advanced Training and Fellowships Mr. Goru gained extensive experience in all aspects of spinal surgery, including deformity correction. His expertise spans techniques such as Microdiscectomy and Micro decompression in the lumbar spine, Anterior cervical discectomy, Disc replacement and Fusion, Posterior neck surgery, Anterior approaches to the thoracolumbar spine, Scoliosis correction, Lumbosacral injection techniques, and minimally invasive spinal surgery like image-guided pedicle screws, ALIF, and XLIF.
Professional Experience From 2013 to 2016, Mr. Goru served as a Locum Spine Consultant at Warrington Hospital. He then undertook sub-specialty rotations at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, and Salford Royal Hospital Spinal Unit. In October 2022, after obtaining his Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), he completed a refresher spinal fellowship at the world-renowned Oswestry Spinal Unit.
Current Role and Focus In 2023, Mr. Goru was appointed as an NHS Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. He is dedicated to developing the spine referral centre for the Black Country at The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital. His practice primarily focuses on treating degenerative spinal conditions, with a special interest in cervical spine surgery.
Academic Contributions Academically oriented and committed to training, Mr. Goru has published over 15 papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented his research at numerous national and international conferences.
He is a member of various professional organizations, including the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA), British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS), National Spine Network (NSN), British Medical Association (BMA), British Indian Orthopaedic Society (BIOS), and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Personal Interests Outside of his professional life, Mr. Goru enjoys outdoor activities such as playing badminton, golf, tennis, and cricket. These hobbies provide a balanced lifestyle and contribute to his overall well-being.