Dr Selwyn DexterMedical Acupuncturist and Honorary Consultant Physician in Central London
Dr Selwyn Dexter
BSc (Hons) MB ChB LRCP MRCS Dip Med Ac RCGP
GMC: 2360711Professional statement
Dr Selwyn Dexter has been a general medical practitioner (GP) for over 35 years. He ran a busy practice near central London for both the National Health Service and private patients. He manages all clinical general practice-related problems. He is used to dealing with complicated medical cases and difficult diagnoses. He has a network of specialist consultants around London when patients need onward referral.
Dr Dexter is also a medical acupuncturist and honorary consultant physician. He has practiced for over 30 years and holds a diploma from the British Medical Acupuncture Society. He is an honorary consultant physician at the prestigious National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London. He has a specialist interest in migraines and other headaches. He also treats musculoskeletal and neuralgic pain and some other neurological conditions. Acupuncture has broad medical usage beyond the neurological field.
Dr Dexter has a further interest in the use of acupuncture to aid fertility and also other gynaecological problems. He has a special interest in the use of acupuncture to improve the symptoms of keratoconus, an inflammatory corneal eye condition, and has improved tear flow in some of these patients enabling them to wear contact lenses for longer periods. The results of this work were presented at a medical conference at the Royal College of Physicians in London in 2007.
Outside of acupuncture, Dr Dexter has published original work in the British Medical Journal, which has helped in the development of new treatments for migraine. Most recently he has been involved in assessing and treating long Covid patients in a clinic set up at Queen Square. He also practices at the Wellington Hospital and the Harley Street Clinic.
Dr Dexter is also a medical acupuncturist and honorary consultant physician. He has practiced for over 30 years and holds a diploma from the British Medical Acupuncture Society. He is an honorary consultant physician at the prestigious National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London. He has a specialist interest in migraines and other headaches. He also treats musculoskeletal and neuralgic pain and some other neurological conditions. Acupuncture has broad medical usage beyond the neurological field.
Dr Dexter has a further interest in the use of acupuncture to aid fertility and also other gynaecological problems. He has a special interest in the use of acupuncture to improve the symptoms of keratoconus, an inflammatory corneal eye condition, and has improved tear flow in some of these patients enabling them to wear contact lenses for longer periods. The results of this work were presented at a medical conference at the Royal College of Physicians in London in 2007.
Outside of acupuncture, Dr Dexter has published original work in the British Medical Journal, which has helped in the development of new treatments for migraine. Most recently he has been involved in assessing and treating long Covid patients in a clinic set up at Queen Square. He also practices at the Wellington Hospital and the Harley Street Clinic.
Clinics
The Harley Street Clinic Diagnostic Centre
Central London, 16 Devonshire Street, W1G 7AFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 48 years of experience
- Medical practitioner, Medical Centre, 16 Devonshire Street London (Present)
Subspecialties
- Medical acupuncture
- General medicine
Professional memberships
- Member, Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS) (1977)
- British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS)
Education
- DipMedAc, British Medical Acupuncture Society (1995)
- LRCP, Royal College of Physicians of London (1977)
Teaching posts
- Editorial board member, Cephalagia magazine (1987 - 1997)
Positions in organisations
- Honorary Consultant Physician, University College London (UCL)
Publications and conferences
- Benign Coital Headache relieved by partner’s pregnancies with implications for treatment.
BMJ Case Reports 2010; doi: 10.113 - Acupuncture in the treatment of keratoconus
Reference: Conference Proceedings (p29) – CMIR Integrated Medicine Conference, Royal College of Physicians, London 17.18 March 2007
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Registration number: 2360711
Reviews
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- Dr Dexter has been extremely helpful in dealing with my migraines which have significantly improved since visiting him, reducing in frequency and severity. He is also very kind, thoughtful, considerate, and takes the time to listen to all my symptoms. He has given me lots of extra tips to help manage my migraines on top of the acupuncture. Appointments are easy and quick to get and he's very responsive. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing this treatment.
- I would highly recommend Dr Selwyn, I came to him after suffering from terribly painful 24 hour migraines that made me physically sick, I’d been searching for solutions, visiting various people & making lifestyle changes for years with nothing working. After 2 acupuncture sessions the migraines have been reduced to a tiny pain behind my eye, it’s magic! I’m so happy & relieved I can get on with my life now. I’m self funded and it was worth every penny. I’m a Dr Selwyn convert now, he has a great manner and is very caring.
- The world is a better place with Dr. Dexter in it. If you're fortunate in this lifetiome to meet Dr. Dexter, consider yourself very lucky. He genuinely cares and takes the time to analyse the root of the problem and cured the cause of the pain. I would highly recommend Dr Dexter.
- Dr Dexter has helped me enormously with pain relief for osteoarthritis, both in my hands (thumb joints) and in my toe (hallux rigidus). I have been his patient for five years and I cannot speak too highly of him.
- Dr. Dexter has helped pain from my TMJ go away in a few session. It has been a great introduction to acupuncture and I plan on continuing treatment!
- A general practitioner of the highest standard; a result of years of experience. Dr. Dexter been my family doctor for 3 generations and has never been in a rush to see patients out of the practice, but rather answers questions and quashes worries with a comprehensive response.
- I have been a patient for the past two years with Dr Dexter suffering from acute pain. I have found him to be caring, empathetic, always on hand and cannot recommend him highly enough. He is a highly experienced doctor!
- Dr Dexter is a rare professional with a holistic approach to wellness. I felt completely supported under his excellent care. He is kind & considerate and takes the time to listen & discuss next steps. It is a privilege to have received care from Dr Dexter and I highly recommend him.
- I have been a patient of Dr. Dexter for many years as my GP as well as acupuncture practitioner. He has been very professional in his approach to my care and I have never had any problem with him. May he continues successfully in caring for his patients.
- Have been a patient of Dr Dexters for 12 years, ive always found him to be very knowledgeble, thourough in hes analysis, patient and kind, Attentive going beyond what he needs to. Would reccomend any one to obtain a consultation From Dr Dexter.