Keyoumars Ashkan | کیومرث اشکان

Professor Keyoumars Ashkan MBE is a distinguished Iranian neurosurgeon based in London and one of the few neurosurgeons in the city to hold a prestigious professorship. Renowned for his expertise in functional neurosurgery, image-guided minimally invasive surgery, spine disease, and brain and spinal tumour surgery, he practices at leading institutions including King’s College Hospital, the London Neurosurgery Partnership, Harley Street Clinic, Cromwell Hospital, and New Malden Diagnostic Centre.

Professor Ashkan is deeply involved in cutting-edge research, focusing particularly on innovative treatments for brain tumours and Parkinson’s disease. He serves as the UK Lead for the Genomics England programme for brain tumours, demonstrating his commitment to advancing personalized medicine in neurosurgery.

He holds several prestigious leadership roles, including president of the British Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, chairman of the Neurosurgery Section of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, chair of King’s Neuroscience Clinical Trial Unit, and deputy lead for King’s Neuroscience Research & Innovation Committee. His scholarly contributions include over 850 peer-reviewed papers, abstracts, and book chapters. In addition, he serves as an associate editor and reviewer for multiple scientific journals.

One of his most remarkable surgeries involved removing a brain tumour while the patient remained awake playing the violin, a case that received worldwide media attention for its innovation and precision.

Throughout his illustrious career, Professor Ashkan has been recognized with numerous prestigious fellowships and awards, most notably receiving an MBE in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List for his outstanding service to neurosurgery. He continues to play a vital role in numerous professional organizations, contributing to the development and progress of neurosurgical care globally.

• Leading expert in functional and minimally invasive neurosurgery
• UK Lead for Genomics England brain tumour programme
• President, British Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
• Chairman, Neurosurgery Section, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
• Chair, King’s Neuroscience Clinical Trial Unit
• Published over 850 scientific papers and book chapters
• Recipient of the MBE for services to neurosurgery (2025)