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Dr Duncan Alston

Consultant geriatrician with a specialty interest in neurodegenerative diseases in Central London

BM BCh
GMC: 7283636
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Expert in:
Dementia
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Memory disorder
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
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Professional statement

Dr Duncan Alston is a leading consultant geriatrician with a specialty interest in neurodegenerative disease, in London. He specialises in dementia, Parkinson's disease and novel anti-amyloid medication. He privately practises at Re:Cognition Health London, while his NHS base is The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


At Re:Cognition Health, Dr Alston assists patients who are receiving novel anti-amyloid medications to help reduce the progression rate of Alzheimer's disease.


Dr Alston graduated from Oxford University in 2012 with a BM BCh, and a BA in Medical Sciences. He then went on to join the NHS London Deanery (BHR), undertaking subspecialty physician training.


Alongside his clinical work, Dr Alston is a respected name in education and research. His research has been widely published, featuring in various peer-reviewed journals. Furthermore, he has co-ordinated, and presented at, various national meetings including the Royal College of Psychiatrists' International Congress, Imperial College London and Brunel University of London.

Clinics

  • Re:Cognition Health London profile image

    Re:Cognition Health London

    62-64 New Cavendish St, W1G 8TA, UK, Central London

    Medical insurances accepted

    I'm paying for myself

Credentials

Professional experience

  • Consultant geriatrician with a specialty interest in neurodegenerative diseases, Re:Cognition Health London
  • Consultant geriatrician with a specialty interest in neurodegenerative diseases, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Subspecialties

  • Novel anti-amyloids

Education

  • BM BCh, Oxford University (2012)

Publications and conferences

  • Presenter, Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress, Liverpool (2023)
  • Organiser and presenter, Pan-London SpR training session in geriatric medicine, Imperial College London (2026)
  • Co-ordinator, Hillingdon Geriatric Medicine Conference - The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Brunel University of London (2024)
  • Improving Conversations about Parkinson's Dementia. Dobreva I, Thomas J, Marr A, O'Connell R, Roche M, Hannaway N, Dore C, Rose S, Liu K, Bhome R, Baldwin-Jones S, Roberts J, Archibald N, Alston D, Amar K, Edwards E, Foley JA, Haunton VJ, Henderson EJ, Jha A, Lindop F, Magee C, Massey L, Ruiz-Mendoza E, Mohamed B, Patterson K, Ramaswamy B, Schrag A, Silverdale M, Suárez-González A, Subramanian I, Foltynie T, Williams-Gray CH, Yarnall AJ, Carroll C, Bale C, Hugill C, Weil RS. Mov Disord Clin Pract. 2024 Jul;11(7):814-824. doi: 10.1002/mdc3.14054. Epub 2024 May 2. PMID: 38696333 |https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38696333/
  • Accelerated long-term forgetting as a predictor of clinical onset in presymptomatic autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease. Magill N, Tank R, Ferguson D, Alston D, O'Connor A, Rice H, Lu K, Crutch S, Fox NC, Weston PS. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2026 May 14;97(6):493-496. doi: 10.1136/jnnp-2025-336750. PMID: 40930583 |https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40930583/
  • Practical application of Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative plasma P-tau181 reference data to support diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Hazan J, Alston D, Fox NC, Howard R. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2022 Feb;37(2). doi: 10.1002/gps.5670. PMID: 34997780|https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34997780/
  • Dock8 mutations cripple B cell immunological synapses, germinal centers and long-lived antibody production. Randall KL, Lambe T, Johnson AL, Treanor B, Kucharska E, Domaschenz H, Whittle B, Tze LE, Enders A, Crockford TL, Bouriez-Jones T, Alston D, Cyster JG, Lenardo MJ, Mackay F, Deenick EK, Tangye SG, Chan TD, Camidge T, Brink R, Vinuesa CG, Batista FD, Cornall RJ, Goodnow CC. Nat Immunol. 2009 Dec;10(12):1283-91. doi: 10.1038/ni.1820. Epub 2009 Nov 8. PMID: 19898472 |https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19898472/
  • Concurrent granulomatous polyangiitis and squamous cell carcinoma of the lung: a case of balancing treatment. Alston D, Rajakariar R, Sheaff M, Lever N. BMJ Case Rep. 2016 Apr 13;2016:10.1136/bcr-2016-215212. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2016-215212. PMID: 27074811 |https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27074811/
  • Conservative management of an infected laparoscopic hernia mesh: A case study. Alston D, Parnell S, Hoonjan B, Sebastian A, Howard A. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2013;4(11):1035-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.08.008. Epub 2013 Aug 27. PMID: 24099982|https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24099982/
  • Comment on: Conservative management of an infected laparoscopic hernia mesh: A case study. Alston D, Parnell S, Hoonjan B, Sebastian A, Howard A. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2014;5(6):306. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.03.023. Epub 2014 Apr 6. PMID: 24780775 |https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24780775/
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Prizes and awards

  • Bupa Platinum consultant

Languages spoken

  • English
Registration number: 7283636

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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Alzheimer's disease

Dementia

Memory disorder

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

Parkinson's disease

The doctor also specialises in:

Cognitive stimulation therapy

Instability and falls

Palliative care

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What is Dr Duncan Alston's specialty?

Dr Duncan Alston is a specialist in Geriatrics, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Dr Duncan Alston specialise in?

Dr Duncan Alston is a Geriatrician who provides assessment and treatment for Dementia, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Memory disorder and Mild cognitive impairment (MCI). During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

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Where does Dr Duncan Alston practise?

Dr Duncan Alston practises in Central London at 62-64 New Cavendish St, W1G 8TA, UK, offering in-person care and access to services as a specialist in Geriatrics.

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Dr Duncan Alston is a Geriatrician who offers consultations in English.

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