Hello everyone, I’m new to the forum and trying to support my father, who has been living with PD since 2017 and is in need of a new consultant as things aren’t going so well with the current one. I wanted to ask if anyone has a recommendation for a good consultant in Birmingham or the surrounding areas? We are happy to go private to get the support my father needs. Thanks
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Hello Chai,
Thanks for getting in touch and we’re sorry to hear this. We’d recommend popping our helpline a call on 0808 800 0303 and having a chat with our team. They may be able to offer some advice and guidance on this.
All the best,
Parkinson’s UK Moderation Team
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Hello Chai … I have seen two private neurologists who were both excellent.
My NHS neurologist was less good and left the NHS.
I would contact BUPA and The Nuffield and see one of the neurologists they use.
They often have reviews and ratings.
Best of luck.
Steve2
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Thank you for your replies, and my apologies for the slow reply- I hadn’t realised my post had even been approved to be posted! I will try those avenues, but it’s hard to decipher who is actually ‘good’. I feel like most neurologists have a very production-line approach and aren’t invested in working proactively. I had hoped someone might have a person they have had a good experience with. I will keep looking! Thanks again for taking the time. And best of luck to you too Steve.
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Dr Edward Littleton is a Consultant Neurologist at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Queen Elizabeth Hospital), where he is involved in the treatment of patients with Acute Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack and in the Acute Neurology Service. He undertakes General Neurology clinics, covering a wide spectrum of Neurological disorders, including migraine and balance disorders.
He is involved in clinical trials and other research in Stroke, and teaches medical students. Dr Littleton read Medical Sciences at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, and completed clinical training at University College London, qualifying in 1996. After junior medical posts in and around London, he researched antibody-mediated neurological diseases at the Institute of Molecular Medicine in Oxford and gained a DPhil (Christ Church, University of Oxford). In 2011, he was appointed Consultant Neurologist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where he is a core member of the acute stroke service and general neurology service.
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Dr Littleton specialises in Stroke Medicine, particularly the assessment and management of acute stroke and transient ischaemic attack, and investigations into underlying stroke causation. He has research interests in stroke biomarkers and mechanisms of thrombus (clot) formation. He is also widely experienced in assessing and managing general neurological disorders, including Headache disorders, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s Disease and Gait disorders.
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- Association of British Neurologists (member)
- Royal College of Physicians of London (fellow)
- British Medical Association (member)
Good afternoon Chai … For example this neurologist is based in Birmingham. He is one of five neurologists BUPA use.
All the 4 neurologists I have seen have used the same diagnostic tools.
Best wishes
Steve2
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Thanks so much for taking the time, Steve, very kind of you. Sending you my very best wishes
Hello Chai … Do let us know how you get on.
Best wishes
Steve2