Chiari malformations - Medical specialists

Ross Hall Clinic Braehead, which opened in 2022, is Ross Hall Hospital's new facility where the majority of outpatient clinics for most specialties take place. Ross Hall Clinic Braehead is also home to an MRI suite, a pre-operative assessment department, Eye Care Scotland - a dedicated ophthalmic complex including four consultation rooms and two operating theatres, two minor treatment/procedure rooms, a cardiology suite, a neurophysiology suite, and a respiratory laboratory. Patients requiring surgery will largely be seen at Ross Hall Hospital, excluding minor procedures and ophthalmic procedures.

HCA UK at The Shard is a leading outpatients and diagnostic centre in central London that aims to diagnose and treat patients in a single visit. They offer same day consultations, prearranged one-visit clinic and unplanned diagnostic centres, and provide expert services in minor treatments, imaging, X-rays, CT and MRI scans alongside screening for prostate, breast, cervical and bowel cancer. The areas their specialist outpatient team specialise in are breast, colorectal and diabetes alongside endocrinology, ENT and head and neck, as well as gastroenterology. They are also experts in gynaecology, neurology and orthopaedics and pain management, as well as respiratory and thoracic services, physiotherapy, urology and vascular treatments. The team coordinates tests, assess patient condition and provide medication or minor treatments on the same day, where medically possible. If a patient's case is more complex, HCA UK at The Shard will ensure you have an onward health plan than may involve further treatment. This will either be at London Bridge Hospital or closer to the patient's home. They pride themselves in providing patients with a service where they benefit from the most knowledgeable specialist opinion, with the least inconvenience, in the safest of environments.

Situated in the heart of London, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) — commonly known as Queen Square — has been a centre of excellence in neurological care for close to 160 years. Acknowledged as one of the world´s leading specialist hospitals, NHNN offers pioneering diagnosis, treatment, and care for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, and muscles. The hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including six operating theatres, an interventional MRI suite, a Gamma Knife for precise radiosurgery, and a dedicated neuroscience critical care unit. The Bloomsbury Private Ward delivers exceptional care in a modern, comfortable environment for private patients. NHNN maintains a close partnership with University College London (UCL), whose neuroscience research ranks first in Europe and second globally. The hospital is home to The Wolfson Experimental Neurology Clinical Research Centre, which drives progress in the understanding and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Through this collaboration with UCL’s Institute of Neurology, NHNN plays a pivotal role in translating groundbreaking research into clinical practice. Patients benefit from the expertise of highly specialised, multidisciplinary teams comprising neurologists, neurosurgeons, specialist nurses, therapists, and diagnostic professionals, all trained to deliver world-class neurological care. Private services are also offered at 23 Queen Square, where patients with neurological problems can access dedicated consulting rooms for outpatient appointments. Virtual consultations are available for added convenience.