Professor Dennis ChanNeurology in Central London
Professional statement
Professor Dennis Chan is a highly qualified neurologist with vast experience treating a range of neurological disorders including headache, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis. He is an internationally recognised expert in dementia, specialising in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, and other memory disorders. His private clinics are located at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, Spire Montefiore Hospital in Hove and The North Downs Hospital in Caterham. Professor Chan's NHS clinics in memory disorders and general neurology are held in Cambridge and Sussex.
Professor Chan qualified in medicine from the University of Cambridge. In addition to his medical degree, he holds two research doctorates. He obtained a PhD under the supervision of Professor John O'Keefe (University College London), who was later awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, and an MD under Professor Rossor, Institute of Neurology, London. From 2014 - 2019 he was based at the University of Cambridge and in 2019 he moved his NHS work back to Sussex, and his academic work back to UCL.
Professor Chan's research into Alzheimer's disease has received extensive media coverage, with articles in all the leading national newspapers (including The Times, Independent, Guardian, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph) as well as interviews on BBC national TV, the BBC Radio 4 Today programme and CBS TV in the USA. His work has been published in the top research journals including Nature and The Lancet. Professor Chan receives research grant funding from the Medical Research Council, Wellcome Trust, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society, Innovate UK, and the Alan Turing Institute. His research has been extensively covered by the national and international news media.
Professor Chan is also leading UK research into cognitive impairment (brain fog) as part of long Covid. In July 2021 he was awarded £1.2 million by the National Institute of Health Research to study and treat this problem.
Professor Dennis Chan is happy to offer virtual consultations. To request an appointment, please click the blue e-Consultation button on the profile.
For more information about Professor Chan, go to: www.dementianeurologist.co.uk
Professor Chan qualified in medicine from the University of Cambridge. In addition to his medical degree, he holds two research doctorates. He obtained a PhD under the supervision of Professor John O'Keefe (University College London), who was later awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, and an MD under Professor Rossor, Institute of Neurology, London. From 2014 - 2019 he was based at the University of Cambridge and in 2019 he moved his NHS work back to Sussex, and his academic work back to UCL.
Professor Chan's research into Alzheimer's disease has received extensive media coverage, with articles in all the leading national newspapers (including The Times, Independent, Guardian, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph) as well as interviews on BBC national TV, the BBC Radio 4 Today programme and CBS TV in the USA. His work has been published in the top research journals including Nature and The Lancet. Professor Chan receives research grant funding from the Medical Research Council, Wellcome Trust, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society, Innovate UK, and the Alan Turing Institute. His research has been extensively covered by the national and international news media.
Professor Chan is also leading UK research into cognitive impairment (brain fog) as part of long Covid. In July 2021 he was awarded £1.2 million by the National Institute of Health Research to study and treat this problem.
Professor Dennis Chan is happy to offer virtual consultations. To request an appointment, please click the blue e-Consultation button on the profile.
For more information about Professor Chan, go to: www.dementianeurologist.co.uk
Clinics
Welbeck Neurology
Central London, 1 Welbeck St, London W1G 0AR, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 33 years of experience
- Consultant Neurologist, Spire Gatwick Park Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
Professional memberships
- Association of British Neurologists
- British Neuroscience Association
Education
- FRCP, London (2009)
- PhD, University College London (1992)
Teaching posts
- Offers courses to doctors on the diagnosis of dementia
- Professorial Research Fellow, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London
Publications and conferences
- Professor Chan has numerous publications, including papers in: Nature, The Lancet, BMJ Open, Lancet Neurology, Brain, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, Annals of Neurology, Neurology, Neurobiology of Aging, Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Hippocampus, Neuroimage
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4065692
Reviews
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- Professor Chan was kind, understanding and just brilliant. He was reassuring and made me feel that he fully understood my concerns.
- Professor Chan was incredibly thorough and very clear in his communication. He sought clear action and organised all relevant tests and changes in medication swiftly.
- The Gatwick Park facilities are absolutely 'fit for purpose'. I would say meet all the requirements of the average patient. Dr Chan is excellent in his field.
- Dr Chan was wonderful, really friendly, he put me at ease. He listened to my concerns and I am very happy with his diagnosis and the follow up.
- Dr Chan was thoughtful and explained everything in plain English. I felt very reassured and comforted despite a potentially difficult path for treatment.
- Dr Chan is one of the kindest doctors I’ve ever met. He is very knowledgeable about all the medications I am on. I am really grateful for all his help.
- I had a continuous headache and so glad that I have chosen Dr.Chan.He is a great doctor and knows what he is doing and explains the details.He gave a clear direction to me for short and long term to overcome my problem.I will definitely recommend him.
- Dr Chan was very thorough in diagnosis and gave clear and constructive advice and treatment, which has aided recovery significantly.
- I have been under Dr chans excellent medical care for some years now and you couldn't get better . Professional and prompt service all round. Very very happy.