Neurologists

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Dr Mark Weatherall is one of just a few consultant neurologists in the UK with a subspecialist interest in the management of headaches, and is an expert in headaches of all kinds, from tension-type headaches and migraines to cluster headaches. Dr Weatherall is based in London and Buckinghamshire, with private practice at the Medical Chambers Kensington and BMI the Chiltern Hospital. Before studying clinical medicine at Cambridge, Dr Weatherall was a renowned historian of medicine, holding a PhD in the subject. His work is widely published in international medical magazines, and he is a member of several organizations, including the British Association for the Study of Headache and the International Headache Society. Dr Weatherall's expertise extends to all other neurological disorders, including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and stroke.

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Dr Dora Lozsadi is a an accomplished neurologist based at the Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon, London. She specialises in epilepsy, the management of epilepsy and the assessment of transient loss of consciousness. Currently, she is dedicated to grant-awarded research for Epilepsy Research UK on the study of brain activity using electrodes placed in the nose. Dr Lozsadi gained her specialist training at the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCL), London. Prior to this, Dr Lozsadi was awarded her DPhil degree at the University of Oxford. She is currently an honorary senior lecturer for St George's, University of London. At the core of Dr Lozsadi's approach is displacing the stigma surrounding neurological conditions and giving every patient treatment and care without prejudice. She has been a consultant neurologist for over ten years.

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Dr Dougal McCorry is a skilled neurologist based in Birmingham. Working across a number of clinics, he provides specialist advice and treatment for a range of neurological condiitons including epilepsy, migraines, post-head injury and whiplash syndrome. Dr McCorry initially studied at the University of Leceister before going on to complete specialist training at the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool. He undertook specialist neurological training in Scotland and Yorkshire and is the clinical lead in a nationally renowned unit for the treatment of epilepsy at the University Hospital, Birmingham. Dr McCorry is the author of a number of publications covering neurology, epilepsy, and related general practitioner topics. He frequently teaches and examines in the Medical School at the University of Birmingham, where he has been granted the title of honorary senior lecturer.

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Dr Viq Chamoun is a leading consultant neurologist based in London, with a special interest in the treatment of headaches, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. Having graduated from the University of Cambridge and then the University of London, he went on to complete his specialist training at renowned London hospitals such as the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Institute of Neurology, and gained international experience at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. He is a consultant at the famous Stoke Mandeville Hospital, where he set up the Multiple Sclerosis Service in 2004. He sees over 50 patients with headaches each month and has long term responsibility for over 800 patients with multiple sclerosis. Dr Chamoun is known for his approachable manner and for his preference to inform and educate patients, rather than simply diagnosing and medicating. He ensures that he gives ample time to each patient, taking a holistic approach and using interventions for which there is good evidence. He also dedicates time to research, and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in medical journals. 

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Professor Peter Garrard is an expert consultant neurologist and active clinician scientist, with a focus on linguistic profiles of disorders of the nervous system. He has more than 25 years of clinical experience, including 15 years as an accredited specialist in neurology. His specialist interests include neurological disorders, cognitive disorders, progressive language disorders, frontotemporal dementia, and early onset dementia. Professor Garrard has completed extensive neuroscience research, and currently holds the position of Professor of Neurology at St George's University of London, where his primary research interest is in the early language changes associated with neurodegenerative dementians, such as Alzheimer's. He is deputy director of the Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute at St George's, and also leads an active dementia research laboratory.

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Professor Matthew Walker is a top neurological clinician and expert in the field of epilepsy and neurological sleep disorders. A Cambridge graduate, he treats epilepsy and neurological sleep disorders from his Queen's Square London clinic. He is a pioneer in his research field and has published 100s of articles, book chapters, and books. In addition, he is head of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy at University College London, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and also serves as a council member of national and international epilepsy boards and associations. He received the Ambassador for Epilepsy award from the International League Against Epilepsy in 2013.

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Dr Stefan Schumacher is a leading consultant neurologist based in Greater Manchester, who specialises in multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, headaches and migraines. Dr Schumacher was born and educated in Germany and moved to the UK in 2007 where he worked as a consultant neurologist in Salford Royal Hospital and Royal Bolton Hospital. He currently works in the private sector at the Spire Manchester Hospital and BMI Alexandra Hospital. Dr Schumacher studied medicine in Florence, Italy and Saarbruecken and Freiburg, Germany. In Germany he worked in a number of medical centres, including Neurosurgery University Hospital, Giessen and a specialised centre for MS and Parkinson’s disease in Bad Laasphe. For nine years Dr Schumacher was a consultant and the Medical Director of the Wicker Clinic in Bad Wildungen. His department was one of the first in hospitals in Germany to be certified by the German Society for MS. He participated in MS research and was in charge of phase 3 trials with MS medication. Dr Schumacher was the German Deputy for medical exchange with several Arab countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Egypt. He was a lecturer at the University Hospital Marburg and a teacher and an examiner for medical students at Marburg University. As a passionate long-distance runner, he holds a special interest in sport-related health issues in neurology. Dr Schumacher is a member of the committee 2.5 Neurology and Sport of the German Society of Neurology and has presented in the past on scientific conferences for this committee. Dr. Schumacher was born and educated in Germany. He is a son of a German father and English mother from Windsor/Berkshire, he was brought up bilingual. He studied medicine in Florence, Italy and Saarbruecken and Freiburg, Germany. After graduation he worked in different medical centres in Germany incl. neurosurgery university hospital in Giessen and a specialised centre for Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinsons Disease in Bad Laasphe. During his time in neurosurgery Dr Schumacher had a special interest in intense care medicine and was one the responsible physicians of the ITU in University Hospital Giessen/Germany which was managed by neurosurgeons and neurologists. For 9 years Dr Schumacher was consultant and medical director of the Wicker Clinic Bad Wildungen. His special interest at that time was Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Parkinsons Disease (PD). Dr Schumacher's department was one of the first hospitals in Germany which were certified by the German Society for MS (" Deutsche Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft"). Dr Schumacher participated in MS research and also was in charge of Phase 3-trials with MS medication. Dr Schumacher is member of 3 national neurological societies: ABN (Association of British Neurologists), DGN (Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Neurologie ) and AAN (American Academy of Neurology). Dr. Schumacher was German deputee for medical exchange with several Arab countries such as Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Egypt. He was a lecturer at the University Hospital , Marburg (Prof. Oertel, Neurology) and a teacher and examiner for medical students in Marburg/ University. Dr Schumacher and his family moved to UK in 2007 and worked as a consultant neurologist in Salford Royal Hospital (prior known as Hope Hospital) and Royal Bolton Hospital. Since 1.4.2016 Dr Schumacher works part time in NHS at Salford Royal Hospital. Dr Schumacher works 4 days weekly in 2 private hospitals in Manchester : Spire Hospital in Didsbury and Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle. Being himself a passionate long-distance runner, Dr Schumacher has since years a special interest in sport-related health issues in neurology. Dr Schumacher is member of the committee 2.5 "Neurology and Sport" of the German Society of Neurology (DGN) and has presented in past on scientific conferences for this committee. Chronic migraine is a very common neurological problem and often patients find it very difficult coping with this condition. Dr Schumacher has a special interest in new treatments for this.. BOTOX (Botulinum toxin type A) is now recommended as an option for the prophylaxis of adults suffering from chronic migraine (NICE Guidance 2012). This is a very interesting new treatment for migraine sufferers and Dr Schumacher is planning  this treatment soon for private patients in BMI The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle.  

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Dr Edward Wild is a leading Consultant Neurologist at the reputable National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. He takes a particular interest in neurogenetic movement disorders and Huntingdon's Disease. As well as serving on the advisory panel of the Huntingdon's Disease Association and the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Huntingdon's Disease, among other organisations, he has also published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. He aims to make science more accessible to the people who need it, and co-founded HDBuzz in order to offer clear and easily-understandable information about Huntingdon´s Disease research. 

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Professor Peter J Goadsby specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, which include migraines, cluster headaches and other forms of chronic daily headaches. He obtained his basic medical degree at the University of New South Wales, Australia. Professor Peter Goadsby was a professor of clinical neurology and an honorary consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London. He is the Professor of Neurology at Kings College, London and remains an honorary consultant neurologist at the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London. He is also a member of the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, USA. Professor Peter J Goadsby is currently the Chair of the British Association for the Study of Headache. His clinical and research interests are in understanding headache disorders through their diagnosis and treatment. 

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Professor Christopher Mathias is a highly-respected consultant physician and Professor of Neurovascular Medicine, splitting his time between St Mary's Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and consulting at the Hospital of St John and Elizabeth, London. His clinical interests include hypotension, postural tachycardia syndrome, fainting, excessive sweating, and temperature regulation disorders. He is recognised as a leader in the field of autonomic research and has a strong clinical research background. Professor Mathias has been director of two leading departments in the field of neurology, with both national and international referrals. He directed scientists and clinicians in researching the role of the autonomic nervous system in health and disease, and has collaborated with many renowned scientists both in the UK and internationally, from Adelaide, Australia, to Tokyo, Japan. 

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