Professional statement
Dr Edwin Ugoh is a Consultant Psychiatrist, practising at Lily House and Priory Hospital Chelmsford, who specialises in General Adult and Addiction Psychiatry.
He completed his core and higher specialist psychiatry training in London and Hertfordshire, and was then awarded his membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He obtained a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Practice from the University of Hertfordshire in 2010.
Dr Ugoh is also a Clinical Director at the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. His extensive contribution to Psychiatry over the years has been recognised with Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Dr Ugoh has expertise in the assessment and management of a wide range of mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, clinical depression, schizophrenia, alcohol addiction, substance misuse, addiction, and anxiety disorder.
He also has significant experience in the management of the following conditions:
- ADHD
- Dual diagnosis
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Dr Ugoh offers person-centred, non-judgmental recovery-focused assessment and management interventions. His collaborative approach ensures that his patients are fully involved in the decision-making process for their treatment and recovery journey.
Patients are welcome to contact Dr Ugoh directly via email at [email protected] for enquiries or to discuss appointment availability.
Clinics
Lily House
East London, 11-12 George Lane, Woodford, E18 1BDMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 33 years of experience
- Consultant Psychiatrist, with visiting privileges, The Priory Hospital Chelmsford (present)
Subspecialties
- Dual diagnosis
- Social and generalised anxiety
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- General Medical Council
Education
- FRCPsych Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Diploma in Abnormal Psychology
Teaching posts
- Educational and clinical supervisor of trainee doctors
Publications and conferences
- Exploring the opioid prescribing practices of general practitioners (GPs) in West and South Essex, UK. Ugoh, E. Icheku, V. (2021)
- Ugoh, E., Ashaye, O., Anderson, J. & Pathmanandam, H., 2010, In: The Online Journal of Clinical Audits. 2, 3, p. 53-59
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- Dr Ugoh is alwsys professional and courteous. He provides high quality treatment with full explanations.
- Very attentive friendly, understanding, and very thorough.
- Dr Ugoh is a credit to his field. I arrived nervous and dreading having to open up but his warmth and reassurance put me at ease over the session. He took the time to explain his process and answered every question I had. A true professional and I feel grateful to have found him.
- I can’t speak highly enough of Dr Ugoh. The most empathetic professional I’ve ever had an appointment with. Thorough and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
- Very well looked after. Felt like someone was actually listening to me for once. A really lovely Doctor
- After years of suffering with anxiety Dr Ugoh has me progress massively and helped me get to a better place
- Thorough, professional, truly caring. I would highly recommend Dr.Ugoh - he has been a breath of fresh air through my health journey.
- Dr Ugoh and his PA Sarah Greenway have been absolutely brilliant. Dr Ugoh is the best physciatrist I've seen by far, I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a mental health diagnosis and medication review. He has helped change my life .
- Good experience
- The waiting area could do with some TLC