Dr Shane Roche
Professional statement
Dr Shane Roche is an esteemed consultant in general (internal) medicine and specialist in geriatric medicine, providing expert care and attention to patients aged 65+ with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), stroke and Parkinson's alongside Alzheimer's disease, memory disorders and dementia. He privately practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, The Clementine Churchill Hospital, Cromwell Hospital and King Edward VII's Hospital, while his NHS base is Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Dr Roche is one of the 250 doctors honoured in the Tatler’s Good Doctors guide. Working across leading hospitals in central and north London, Dr Roche also treats delirium, frailty and hypertension alongside heart failure and falls. He regularly sees patients with very complex needs and works with other health professionals to co-ordinate full diagnostic and care services. Mr Roche is available to admit medical emergencies privately, conduct home visits, and regularly carries out medicolegal work.
Dr Roche qualified in Dublin in 1980 then moved to London, training at Charing Cross, Central Middlesex and St Mary’s Hospitals. In 1992 he was appointed consultant physician at St Mary’s Hospital, where he currently practises alongside the Hammersmith Hospitals.
Dr Roche also runs a community rehabilitation unit for older people at Imperial College Healthcare Trust, and is part of the acute admissions team within the Clementine Churchill Hospital and the St John and St Elizabeth Hospital. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Roche lectures on the diagnosis and management of conditions including Parkinson’s disease, dementia and hypertension, alongside delirium and stroke.
Dr Roche's clinical research, particularly in Parkinson's and dementia, has been published in various peer-reviewed articles, and he's a member of several professional organisations including the Movement Disorder Society, British Geriatrics Society and the British Medical Association. He's also a member (MRCP) and fellow (FRCP) of the Royal College of Physicians London.
Clinics
The Clementine Churchill Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
North London, Sudbury Hill, HA1 3RXMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 41 years of experience
- Consultant Physician, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (1992 - present)
Subspecialties
- Stroke
- Falls
Professional memberships
- British Medical Association
- British Geriatric Society
Education
- MBBCh, National University of Ireland (1980)
Teaching posts
- Lecturer, Diagnosis and management of Parkinson's, dementia, delirium, hypertension, heart failure and stroke
Positions in organisations
- Medical representative, Medical Advisory Committee
- Member, Clinical governance committee, Clementine Churchill Hospital
Prizes and awards
- Featured in the Tatler Doctors Guide of Top 250 UK consultants in 2013
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- I was very pleased with the consultation that I had with Dr Roche. It was through and helpful to me.
- Excellent, thank you