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Dr Tabish SaifeeNeurology in West London
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Dr Tabish Saifee

Neurology in West London and Central London

MB BS BSc FRCP PhD
GMC: 6079635

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Expert in:
Tremor
Parkinson's disease
Movement disorders
Headache
Dizziness
Loss of consciousness
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Professional statement

Dr Tabish Saifee is a leading London consultant neurologist who sees patients at Queen Square Private Consulting Rooms, Chiswick Medical Centre, and Queen Square Neuroscience Health Centre.


Dr Saifee is very approachable and has received excellent patient feedback. He has an interest in acute neurology and manages a large acute and general neurology practice. Dr Saifee diagnoses and treats patients with all neurological disorders including dizziness, tremor, funny turns, headaches blackouts, memory problems, movement disorders, visual symptoms, weakness and sensory symptoms.


Dr Saifee qualified at UCL in 2003 and was awarded a PhD at the UCL Institute of Neurology on his work in tremor. Dr Saifee has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles in international academic and medical journals, in the field of movement disorders and neurology. Dr Saifee has specific interests are in tremor, dystonia and Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.


Dr Saifee is a member of the Association of British Neurologists and is a member of the specialist interest advisory group for movement disorders for the Association of British Neurologists. Dr Saifee is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the Movement Disorder Society.


Dr Saifee is the principal investigator for multiple clinical trials at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Dr Saifee leads undergraduate neurology teaching at Northwick Park Hospital for Imperial College London, and he is also the director of two popular courses at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology.

Clinics

Chiswick Medical Centre
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    Chiswick Medical Centre

    West London, Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road, W4 4HS

    Medical insurances accepted

    I'm paying for myself
    Bupa
    AXA
    AVIVA
    Cigna
    WPA
    Simply Health
    Allianz

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 23 years of experience
  • Consultant Neurologist, BMI The Clementine Churchill Hospital
  • Consultant Neurologist, Chiswick Medical Centre
  • Consultant Neurologist, Queen Square Private Consulting 
  • Consultant Neurologist, The Platinum Medical Centre
  • Consultant Neurologist, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Consultant Neurologist, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Specialist Registrar in Neurology, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (2013 - 2015)
  • Specialist Registrar and Clinical Research Fellow, UCL Institute of Neurology (2010 - 2013)
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Subspecialties

  • Tremor
  • Dystonia
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Movement disorder
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Blackouts
  • Memory problems
  • Sensory symptoms
  • Weakness 
  • Visual symptoms
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Professional memberships

  • Member of the Association of British Neurologists
  • Member of the Movement Disorder Society
  • Member of the Royal College of Physicians
  • Member of the American Academy of Neurology
  • Member of the Specialist Interest Advisory group to the Association of British Neurologists
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Education

  • PhD in Neuroscience, UCL (2015)
  • PhD in Neuroscience, UCL
  • MBBS, UCL (2003)
  • BSc in Neuroscience, UCL (2000)
  • PhD in Neuroscience, UCL
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Publications and conferences

  • Saifee TA, Teodoro T, Erro R, Edwards MJ, Cordivari C. A Pilot Study of Botulinum Toxin for Jerky, Position-Specific, Upper Limb Action Tremor. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y). 2016 Sep 29;6:406.
  • Schwingenschuh P, Saifee TA, Katschnig-Winter P, Macerollo A, Koegl-Wallner M, Culea V, Ghadery C, Hofer E, Pendl T, Seiler S, Werner U, Franthal S, Maurits NM, Tijssen MA, Schmidt R, Rothwell JC, Bhatia KP, Edwards MJ. Validation of "laboratory-supported" criteria for functional (psychogenic) tremor. Mov Disord. 2016 Apr;31(4):555-62. doi: 10.1002/mds.26525.
  • Saifee TA, Edwards MJ, Kassavetis P, Gilbertson T. Estimation of the phase response curve from Parkinsonian tremor. J Neurophysiol. 2016 Jan 1;115(1):310-23. doi: 10.1152/jn.00216.2015.
  • Saifee TA, Pareés I, Kassavetis P, Kaski D, Bronstein AM, Rothwell JC, Sadnicka A, Lunn MP, Manji H, Teo JT, Bhatia KP, Reilly MM, Edwards MJ. Tremor in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: No evidence of cerebellar dysfunction. Clin Neurophysiol. 2015 Sep;126(9):1817-24. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2014.12.023.
  • Brittain JS, Cagnan H, Mehta AR, Saifee TA, Edwards MJ, Brown P. Distinguishing the central drive to tremor in Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. J Neurosci. 2015 Jan 14;35(2):795-806. doi: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3768-14.2015.
  • Saifee TA, Kaski D, Buckwell D, Bronstein AM. Tremor of the eyes in Parkinson's disease: merely a measure of the head movement. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2014 Dec;20(12):1447-8. doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2014.07.009.
  • Sadnicka A, Teo JT, Kojovic M, Pareés I, Saifee TA, Kassavetis P, Schwingenschuh P, Katschnig-Winter P, Stamelou M, Mencacci NE, Rothwell JC, Edwards MJ, Bhatia KP. All in the blink of an eye: new insight into cerebellar and brainstem function in DYT1 and DYT6 dystonia. Eur J Neurol. 2015 May;22(5):762-7. doi: 10.1111/ene.12521.
  • Erro R, Stamelou M, Saifee TA, Ganos C, Antelmi E, Balint B, Cordivari C, Bhatia KP. Facial tremor in dystonia. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2014 Aug;20(8):924-5. doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2014.04.029.
  • Sadnicka A, Patani B, Saifee TA, Kassavetis P, Pareés I, Korlipara P, Bhatia KP, Rothwell JC, Galea JM, Edwards MJ. Normal motor adaptation in cervical dystonia: a fundamental cerebellar computation is intact. Cerebellum. 2014 Oct;13(5):558-67. doi: 10.1007/s12311-014-0569-0.
  • Saifee TA. Tremor. Br Med Bull. 2019 Jun 19;130(1):51-63. doi: 10.1093/bmb/ldz017.
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Prizes and awards

  • Multiple awards by UCL for best teacher for undergraduate and postgraduate neurology education
  • Royal Society research award
  • NIHR doctoral research fellowship
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Languages spoken

  • English
Registration number: 6079635

Reviews

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67 reviews

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  • Many thanks for Dr Saifee, he was extremely kind and patient. He listened to our concerns and dealt with us in the most professional and kinds manner. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave us flexible treatment options and regular follow ups. We felt safe and reassured under his care. His secretary was a great help too, she reply’s promptly and passed our queries to dr Saifee . We will definitely return for further advice and f/up. Highly recommend. Many thanks
    26 January 2026

    A.R.

    Verified patient
  • Dr Saifee has an excellent manner, was thorough in his examinations and clearly explained his findings. He answered all questions with great patience and understanding. There was no wait time and the facilities were very good. I highly recommend him.
    31 March 2025

    R.H.

    Verified patient
  • There was no record of an appointment on 27th. I had no appointment. I did pick up a prescription, but this was not on an appointment basis. I had an MRI test on 28th which was technically mishandled causing a threat to the patient's physical and mental well being over 2 1/2 hour
    30 January 2025

    P.L.

    Verified patient
  • I felt so comfortable and cared for by Dr Saifee, all my concerns were answered and explained fully. I am completely satisfied with my examination. I would highly recommend him to anyone who may need a neurological examination.
    16 October 2024

    T.L.

    Verified patient
    Doctor's response -
    Thank you for your kind feedback! We're glad you felt at ease and well cared for. Wishing you continued health!
  • Very helpful, thorough.and personable
    11 August 2024

    A.S.

    Verified patient
    Doctor's response -
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your support!
  • I first visited Dr Saifee at Queen Square, the facilities looked clean and modern. I felt comfortable and confident when speaking with Dr Saifee. He reassured me about the referrals/additional tests and their reasoning. I was also happy with the outpatient consultation provided.
    12 July 2024

    M.B.

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    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us.
  • Dr Tabish Saifee was understanding when assessing my case and game me good recommendations. However, I had to wait about 30 minutes after the time of the appointment to be seen which was annoying. Overall I recommend Dr Tabish Saifee, he’s a great professional.
    6 February 2024

    E.S.

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    Doctor's response -
    Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your honest review and will take your comments into consideration to improve our services.
  • I was so happy with my appointment with Dr Saifee, he thoroughly listened to how I was feeling and did a thorough examination. I felt comfortable speaking, he made me feel at ease as well as being honest. I had an MRI and he gave me the results as soon as he knew the outcome.
    4 February 2024

    S.M.

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    We're so pleased to know you felt well cared for during your visit. Thank you for your lovely review!
  • Clear communication and happy to deal with questions.
    7 November 2023

    P.W.

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    Your kind feedback is greatly appreciated!
  • An excellent, knowledgeable, caring consultant
    28 October 2023

    D.H.

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    Doctor's response -
    Thank you for the kind review
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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Dizziness

Headache

Loss of consciousness

Movement disorders

Parkinson's disease

Tremor

The doctor also specialises in:

Abnormal gait

Acquired brain injury

Alzheimer's disease

Amnesia

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Arm pain

Ataxia

Autism

Back pain

Botulinum toxin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr Tabish Saifee's specialty?

Dr Tabish Saifee is a consultant specialising in Neurology, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Dr Tabish Saifee specialise in?

Dr Tabish Saifee is a neurologist who provides assessment and treatment for Dizziness, Headache, Loss of consciousness, Movement disorders, Parkinson's disease and Tremor. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Dr Tabish Saifee have?

Dr Tabish Saifee has 23 years of professional experience as a consultant neurologist, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

What do patients say about Dr Tabish Saifee?

Patients give a rating of 4.9 out of 5 to Dr Tabish Saifee, a score considered excellent. This average is based on 67 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

Are Dr Tabish Saifee's reviews verified?

Yes. All Dr Tabish Saifee's reviews come from verified patients who have attended either an in-person or an e-Consultation appointment. We use a system that ensures authenticity and prevents fake reviews. Some profiles may also display reviews from other platforms, which follow their own verification policies, with the source always clearly indicated.

Where does Dr Tabish Saifee practise?

Dr Tabish Saifee practices in the following locations:

  • West London at Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Road
  • Central London at 42-43 Queen Square London WC1N 3AQ
  • Central London at Queen Square

In-person consultations are available at these locations as a Neurology.

How can I book an appointment with Dr Tabish Saifee?

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Does Dr Tabish Saifee see NHS patients?

Many specialists featured on Top Doctors also hold NHS positions. However, appointments arranged for Dr Tabish Saifee through this platform are private, either self-pay or covered by private medical insurance.

Does Dr Tabish Saifee offer private appointments?

Yes, Dr Tabish Saifee offers private appointments for patients seeking flexible and direct access to a consultant neurologist.

Does Dr Tabish Saifee offer online consultations?

Yes, Dr Tabish Saifee offers online consultations. You can book an appointment directly from this page by selecting the date and time that suit you best. Personalised assistance is also available by calling the number displayed on this page.

Does Dr Tabish Saifee accept insurance?

Dr Tabish Saifee works with the following private medical insurance providers: Bupa, AXA, AVIVA, Cigna, WPA, Simply Health, Allianz, CS Healthcare, Vitality, The Exeter Friendly, Pru Health, Groupama, April, Freedom, National Assurance, General Medical, Saga, Healix, Legal & General Insurance and Health-online. If your insurer is not listed, you may contact the practice directly to confirm your coverage.

What is Dr Tabish Saifee's availability?

Dr Tabish Saifee's availability depends on the appointment slots open at any given time. On this page, you can check current availability, and if no slots are shown, you can request an appointment or contact the practice directly.

What payment methods does Dr Tabish Saifee offer?

You can pay for your consultation with Dr Tabish Saifee using the following methods: Self-paying.

What languages does Dr Tabish Saifee speak?

Dr Tabish Saifee is a neurologist who offers consultations in English.

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