Ms Mary Murphy

Ms Mary Murphy is a highly regarded consultant neurosurgeon, lead for neurovascular neurosurgery at the National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery in London (NHNN).

She leads “Growing”, an international research group of female neurosurgeons. Her research interests include global neurosurgery, training and equality and diversity.

With an extensive work experience in some of the capital’s finest neurosurgery hospitals, including the Queen Square (GammaKnife) Radiosurgery Centre, her expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions, such as vascular conditions of the brain, arteriovenous malformations, vascular malformations, brain aneurysms, cerebrovascular accident, cavernoma, meningioma and pituitary tumours, brain tumours and stereotactic radiosurgery. As a leading figure in her field, Ms Murphy is at the forefront of using cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technologies, such as Gamma Knife SRS treatment.

Mary Murphy earned her medical degree from Trinity College Medical School, Dublin, in 1995. Alongside her clinical work, she has contributed to several publications and taught at prestigious academies in the UK, including serving as the quality and safety lead for the specialist hospital board at University College Hospital London. Ms Murphy also has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and authored books. As an editor for the 'Surgery' journal and member of the Society of British Neurology Surgeons Council, she remains actively involved in advancing the field of neurosurgery.

With over 15 years of experience, Ms Murphy's compassionate approach towards her patients is an integral part of her practice. She ensures that her patients understand all their options and procedures available to them, allowing them to make informed decisions about their care.