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What’s the gold standard treatment for Parkinson’s disease?
While there’s currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, effective treatments are availabl...
Dr Dinesh Damodaran
MBBS MRCP (UK) MRCP (Neurology) FRCP (Lon) FRCP (Edin)
GMC: 6098096Professional statement
Dr Dinesh Damodaran is a consultant neurologist in St Helens, Chester and Warrington, who specialises in movement disorder treatment, Parkinson's disease treatment, and dystonia, alongside headaches, seizures, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis treatment and memory disorders. He privately practises at Fairfield Independent Hospital, Nuffield Health Chester, The Grosvenor Hospital and Spire Cheshire Hospital, while his NHS base is The Walton Centre NHS Trust.
Dr Damodaran is highly qualified, with an MBBS from Kannur University Government Medical College, Kannur, India, and MRCP (UK), MRCP (Neurology), FRCP (Lon) and FRCP (Edin) awards from the Royal College of Physicians.
He manages patients with general neurological conditions including neuromuscular disease, peripheral nerve disorders, neurogenetic conditions, neuroimmunology, neuro-ophthalmological problems and sleep disorders. He also has a strong clinical interest in headache and migraine care, offering a full range of treatment options including cranial nerve blocks and Botox injections for chronic migraine.
Dr Damodaran trained in general medicine in the North West of England, gaining membership of the Royal College of Physicians, before completing his specialist neurology training at the Greater Manchester Neuroscience Centre. He holds fellowships with both the Royal College of Physicians of London and of Edinburgh, and is a member of the Association of British Neurologists and the British Medical Association.
He is actively engaged in teaching and research. He is an honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Liverpool, a tutor for the Royal College of Physicians, and the educational lead for internal medicine training within Health Education England (North West). He is also involved in clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease, contributing to advances in patient care and the development of new therapies.
Clinics
Fairfield Independent Hospital
Crank Road, St Helens, WA11 7RSMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Consultant neurologist, Fairfield Independent Hospital
Subspecialties
- Nerve blocks
Professional memberships
- Association of British Neurologists
- British Medical Association
Education
- FRCP (Ed), Fellow, Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh)
- FRCP (Lon), Fellow, Royal College of Physicians (London)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Liverpool University
- Tutor, Royal College of Physicians
Positions in organisations
- Involved in clinical trials for Parkinson's disease, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6098096
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- Dr Damodaran was very welcoming and put me at ease. He was very easy to talk to and had a lovely sense of humour.
- Dr DamodaranNuffield put me at my ease and was very reassuring Thanks to his advice since my visit in March, I found an exercise class (Stronger with Parkinson’s). During our follow up, Dr DamodaranNuffield saw an improvement in my walking, tremors and handwriting. On finishing my appointment, I felt more confident and will continue to follow his advice.
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- I found Dr Damodaran to be very professional and very amenable. He put me at ease gave me a thorough examination and listened to my symptoms and gave me lots of time to ask questions and also gave me advice on going forward with my prognosis. I would highly recommend Dr. Damodarom
- Recently had a follow up meeting with Dr Damodaran - which he facilitated at very short notice. As usual he was polite and attentive to both my wife and I. Clearly listened to both of us and then shared his usual kindness, encouragement and insight. He clearly is very experienced and knowledgeable but tempers this with appropriate levels of approachability and humility. A great example of the maxim - Wisdom is the correct application of Knowledge! Thanks Doc!
- I attended my mother's appointment with Dr Damodaran. It was her second appointment and I also attended the first one. I find Dr Damodaran's explanations very easy to follow logical. His manner is friendly and he is patient in answering any number of questions we had. More importantly, and happily, his prescriptions seem to be having the desired outcomes for my Mum. All round, I feel happy and confident to put our trust in his expertise. Highly recommended
- As a consequence of my experience with attending Dr Damodaran’s clinics, I recommended him to a friend who was also suffering from Parkinson’s.
- Dr Damodaron always puts me at my ease during my injections, is one of the nicest doctors I know and would thoroughly recommend him