Dr Emer McGilloway

Professional statement

Dr Emer McGilloway is Clinical Lead for Rehabilitation at Cleveland Clinic London, and a distinguished medical professional who has contributed significantly to the field of neurological rehabilitation. Her areas of expertise include neurorehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, polytrauma rehabilitation, and rehabilitation of neurodegenerative conditions.

Her career began at the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast, before moving to Dublin to undertake her Neurology registrar training at Beaumont, St Vincent’s, and St James’ Hospitals. During this time, Dr McGilloway developed a keen interest in neurological rehabilitation, and pursued further specialisation in Rehabilitation Medicine.

Dr McGilloway then moved to London’s Royal National Hospital for Neuro-disability, and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore. She was appointed Lead Consultant for Neuro-rehabilitation at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court in 2010.

Transitioning to King’s College Hospital Trust in 2015, Dr McGilloway was Clinical Lead for Rehabilitation and Acute Trauma Rehabilitation. She led a successful initiative to significantly expand inpatient neuro-rehabilitation services in South East London.

Dr McGilloway represents London on the National Clinical Reference Group for Disability and Rehabilitation, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure equitable access to high-quality care. She is Clinical Lead for the London Spinal Cord Network which aims to optimise care for patients with spinal cord injury.

Recognised for her expertise, Dr McGilloway has been appointed as a Topic Adviser to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), contributing to the development of national guidelines for rehabilitation in chronic neurological disorders. She also serves as a consultant adviser to the Rugby Football Union Injured Players Foundation, with a specialised focus on traumatic brain injury.