Mr. Alalade is a skull base neurosurgeon Preston Lancashire patients and families with complex neurosurgical conditions are referred to for specialist assessment. With over 22 years of medical experience, four international fellowship programmes, and more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, his practice is built on a combination of advanced surgical training, academic rigour, and a patient-centred approach to some of the most challenging conditions in neurosurgery.
What does Mr. Alalade specialise in?
Mr. Alalade's clinical practice as consultant neurosurgeon Royal Preston Hospital focuses on conditions located at the base of the brain, a surgically demanding region that houses critical structures including the brainstem, cranial nerves, the pituitary gland, and the major blood vessels supplying the brain. His specialist areas include skull base surgery, vascular neurosurgery, brain tumour surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, pituitary and sellar surgery, and complex cranial procedures.
Conditions he regularly manages include cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, pituitary tumours, trigeminal neuralgia, Chiari malformations, chordomas, and other skull base pathologies. His vascular neurosurgery practice covers the full spectrum of neurovascular disorders, from unruptured aneurysms identified incidentally on imaging to emergency management of subarachnoid haemorrhage.
What training and qualifications does Mr. Alalade hold?
Mr. Alalade completed his MBBS at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, followed by surgical training in the United Kingdom leading to his MRCS, FRCS (SN), and FEBNS qualifications. His Certificate of Completion of Training in Neurosurgery was awarded by the General Medical Council in 2016. As a vascular neurosurgeon UK with four internationally recognised fellowships, his training spans The Walton Centre in Liverpool, Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. He is currently completing a PhD at the University of Lancashire.
What is his academic and research profile?
Mr. Alalade has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications in leading international neurosurgical journals and contributed to four book chapters. He serves as Associate Editor of both the British Journal of Neurosurgery and The Neuroradiology Journal, and is a Principal Investigator on major research studies including the TOP-TBI, UK Chiari, and SC IL-1Ra studies. As a brain tumour surgeon Lancashire with a national academic profile, he is a frequent keynote speaker and invited faculty at national and international neurosurgical conferences. His academic interests extend to neurovascular innovation, artificial intelligence in neurosurgery, digital health technologies, and MedTech development.
His awards include the Global Neurosurgeon of the Month recognition from the American Society of Black Neurosurgeons in February 2026, the STEM Winner at the Black British Business Awards in 2017, and the Diversity Leader of the Month from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies in 2022.
What should patients expect when they consult Mr. Alalade?
Mr. Alalade's approach to patient care combines surgical precision with clear, unhurried communication. Patients and families who come to him, many referred with complex diagnoses that have been difficult to navigate elsewhere, consistently describe being given the time to understand their condition and their options. His patient reviews reflect a practice where clinical expertise and genuine engagement with the person behind the diagnosis run alongside each other.
Not every skull base or neurovascular condition requires surgery. Many patients who consult Mr. Alalade leave with a surveillance plan, a second opinion, or a clearer understanding of their condition and what to watch for. The consultation is as much about informed decision-making as it is about planning an intervention.
Written by Mr. Andrew F. Alalade, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS (SN), FEBNS, Consultant Neurosurgeon (Skull Base and Vascular), Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
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