Professional statement
Dr Wallace Brownlee is an experienced consultant neurologist and multiple sclerosis specialist based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London. He currently sees private patients at the Cleveland Clinic London.
Dr Brownlee has a busy general neurology practice through the NHS, seeing the full range of neurological disorders, and also leads specialist clinics where he is responsible for seeing patients with multiple sclerosis and related neuroinflammatory disorders. Dr Brownlee is lead consultant for the multiple sclerosis service at Queen Square, providing clinical leadership and strategic direction for the UK's largest specialist multiple sclerosis service.
Dr Brownlee successfully completed undergraduate and postgraduate medical training in Auckland, New Zealand, before undertaking PhD studies at University College London. His thesis focused on the use of Magnetic Resonance Imagining (MRI) to improve the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, and better understand the long-term prognosis in individual patients. His research has helped to inform changes to the diagnositic criteria for MS to allow an earlier diagnosis than ever before.
To-date, Dr Brownlee has published over 50 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, including The Lancet and British Medical Journal. He is currently involved in clinical trials investigating cutting-edge treatments for multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
He was appointed Honorary Associate Professor at the UCL Institute of Neurology in 2020, and Academic Director for the Multiple Sclerosis Academy in 2021.
Clinics
Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre
Central London, 24 Portland Place, W1B 1LU,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Clinical Lead for Multiple Sclerosis Service, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2019 - present)
Subspecialties
- Progressive multiple sclerosis
- Paediatric multiple sclerosis
Professional memberships
- Member of the Neurological Association of New Zealand
- Member of the UK Multiple Sclerosis Society
Education
- FRACP (Neurology), Royal Australasian College of Physicians
- MBChB, University of Auckland (2006)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Associate Professor, University College London, Queen Square Multiple Sclerosis Centre (2020 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Associate Editor, Multiple Sclerosis Journal
- Contributor, Multiple Sclerosis Academy
Publications and conferences
- You can check out Dr Brownlee's publications on ResearchGate.
Prizes and awards
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Condition of facilities
- Dr. Brownlee is exactly what you want in a doctor. He actively listens and makes detailed notes as you speak. He also explains things in a way that you can understand easily. He makes you a part of the process when planning next steps. He addressed my questions with care too.
- Really listened to my symptoms, and noted down every single detail. Great to be finally in a great set of hands.
- I accompanied, as an interpreter, my friend who is profoundly deaf. Dr Brownlee was kind and considerate and directed his questions at her (the patient) and not at me, which is often not the case. He was thorough, caring and made the correct diagnosis.
- Brilliant Dr and an expert in his field. I had a successful first consultation with Dr Brownlee and will be returning for follow ups. Clearly cares and wants the best for his patients with a clear passion and knowledge for multiple sclerosis.
- I had a very good informative consult with Dr Brownlee . He was practical , explained everything very clearly and I found him very professional. Highly recommend
- Excellent bedside manner, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, empathetic and clearly an expert in his field. Dr Brownlee has all of the qualities you would want in a Dr. He gives exemplary care and nothing less. I would highly recommend him.
- Outstanding and very knowledgeable in his field.
- Absolutely amazing experience, I contacted him on Tuesday, was seen on Wednesday and got my results on Thursday. He is professional, knowledgeable and friendly, everything you need in a Doctor!
- Thorough, reassuring and comprehensive in his assessment and explanation of the treatment required. A truly excellent physician.
- I am so glad I have been under Dr Brownlee’s care. he is kind and really listens - he has great bedside manner which can be sometimes lacking in consultants! He is patient and kind - can highly recommend.