Dr Angus Kennedy
A leading light in the field of dementia, Dr Angus Kennedy is a Consultant Neurologist known for his expertise in diagnosing and managing degenerative brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Based at The Cromwell and Lister Hospitals, he also runs a specialist dementia service for West London. His early research explored how Alzheimer’s affects brain function using advanced imaging, and he helped design Prion 1, the UK’s first national study of therapeutic intervention in human prion disease. Awarded Doctor of the Year at Chelsea and Westminster in 2016, he balances medicine with a passion for theatre, once even taking a production to the Edinburgh Fringe.
https://www.cromwellhospital.com/find-a-consultant/angus-kennedy-consultant-neurologist/
Dr Bal Athwal
Dr Bal Athwal is a consultant neurologist known for his rare breadth of expertise, spanning all areas of general neurology with particular focus on stroke, TIA and complex headaches. At Queen Square’s National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, he is part of the hyperacute stroke unit, while at the Royal Free Hospital, he leads a specialist service for patients with severe headaches that have resisted other treatments. He brings more than two decades of experience and a quietly determined approach to solving even the trickiest neurological puzzles, often referred to as 'a bit of a sleuth' in medicine. Admired for his clarity and kindness, he consults privately at The Physicians’ Clinic and The Wellington Hospital.
https://thephysiciansclinic.co.uk/phisician/dr-bal-athwal/
Dr Ben Turner
With over 20 years at the forefront of neurological care, Dr Ben Turner is one of London’s most experienced consultant neurologists. A specialist in multiple sclerosis and related disorders, as well as headache and neuro-ophthalmology, he has led the Clinical, Research, and MS teams at Barts Health NHS Trust for two decades, developing its neurology department and pioneering therapies such as stem cell treatment for MS. Dr Turner is currently an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University and describes his patients as his greatest teachers. His main private clinics are at London Bridge Hospital and OneWelbeck.
Prof Guy Leschziner
A leading authority on sleep medicine and epilepsy, Prof Guy Leschziner is known for his rare ability to connect the dots between the medical, psychological and lifestyle factors that influence rest. For more than a decade, he led the Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy’s Hospital, one of Europe’s largest and most comprehensive sleep services, building a truly multidisciplinary approach that set the benchmark for holistic care. Currently a Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine at King’s College London, he’s also a gifted science communicator, presenting on BBC Radio 4, the World Service and Audible, and authoring acclaimed books including The Nocturnal Brain. He consults privately at OneWelbeck and London Bridge Hospital at The Shard.
Dr John Janssen
A highly regarded neurologist with a broad practice spanning stroke, TIA (or 'mini-stroke'), memory disorders and general neurology, Dr John Janssen consults privately at HCA’s Chelsea Outpatients Centre on the King’s Road. Known for his calm and compassionate manner, he is particularly recognised for establishing the award-winning rapid access TIA service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and contributing to the UK’s leading stroke thrombectomy service at Charing Cross. His special interests include cardiothoracic neurology, developed through his collaboration with the Royal Brompton Hospital, and he is frequently invited to advise on complex international cases.
https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/finder/stepconsultantprofile/dr-john-janssen
Prof Manjit Matharu
When it comes to headaches, Prof Manjit Matharu is the name insiders trust. One of Britain’s foremost neurologists and a global authority on headache and facial pain, he leads the Headache and Facial Pain Group and the National Centre for Facial Pain at Queen Square, the home of British neurology. His pioneering work has revolutionised the field, introducing CGRP-based migraine therapies and advanced surgical and neuromodulation techniques for facial pain. Known for his sharp clinical mind and knack for putting patients at ease, he’s the doctor people turn to when the pain defies every other solution. He consults privately at The Headache Centre, Queen Square.
https://www.theheadachecentre.com/team
Prof Michael Hanna
With a reputation for unravelling the toughest of neurological cases, Prof Michael Hanna is one of the UK’s most respected neurologists. Internationally recognised for his work on muscle-wasting neurological diseases, including muscular dystrophy, myositis, mitochondrial disorders, neuropathy and myasthenia gravis, he also sees patients with general neurological conditions. Within the NHS, he established two nationally commissioned services, ensuring patients from across the UK can access expert care. As Director of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and Co-Director of the Queen Square Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases, he has raised over £40 million for research and published more than 500 papers. He consults privately at The Physicians’ Clinic, London.
https://londonneurologist.co.uk/
Dr Nicholas Losseff
Dr Nicholas Losseff is a leading London neurologist specialising in stroke and neurovascular disorders, celebrated for both clinical brilliance and a reassuringly considerate bedside manner. He is currently the Medical Director for Global Patient Services at Cleveland Clinic London. His mix of clinical brilliance and compassion has earned him deep respect from peers and patients alike, one patient recently praised his ‘razor-sharp diagnostic skills, a brain the size of a planet, and kindness to match.’ Alongside medicine, he’s a gifted pianist and composer, his debut album, Long Ride Home, released in 2023, raised funds for The National Brain Appeal.
https://clevelandcliniclondon.uk/doctors/3299582-dr-nick-losseff
Disclaimer: This compendium has been developed by compiling a list of 45 highly-respected private GPs across central and Greater London and then approaching them for recommendations. Our results were based on detailed analysis of the collective insights and popular opinions of those who responded. Some of the specialists on our list had declined to be featured due to imminent retirement or limited capacity. Our team looked into the names that were repeatedly recommended by these GPs and identified the leading specialists based on popularity. While every effort has been made to ensure the recommendations are well-informed and reflect genuine professional experience, the list is not an official ranking or guarantee of clinical outcomes. It is intended as a helpful guide rather than medical advice, and patients should conduct their own research and consult with healthcare professionals when making decisions about specialist care.
