Dr. Julia Thompson

Dr. Julia Thompson is a highly accomplished Consultant Neurologist who provides comprehensive neurological care with a patient-centred approach. She is dedicated to delivering individualised, compassionate care, ensuring that each patient is supported throughout their diagnostic and treatment journey. Dr. Thompson manages a broad spectrum of general neurological conditions, combining clinical expertise with a reassuring manner to help patients understand and manage their neurological health.

Dr. Thompson obtained her medical degree from the University of Sydney. She completed her specialist training as a Neurologist at several major teaching hospitals in Sydney before relocating to the United Kingdom. There, she undertook advanced fellowships and research at prestigious institutions in Oxford and London, focusing on complex sub-specialties. Dr. Thompson is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. She has also served as a Clinical Lecturer and maintains active memberships with several prominent professional bodies, including the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists, the American Academy of Neurology, the British Association of Neurologists, and the International Headache Society.

With extensive international and domestic experience, Dr. Thompson has developed deep expertise in several key areas of neurology. Her clinical focus includes the management of epilepsy and seizures, stroke, and cognitive disorders such as dementia. She has a particular interest in neuroimmunology, autoimmune neurology, and neuro-oncology, as well as neurological conditions during pregnancy. Additionally, Dr. Thompson is highly skilled in interventional headache management, utilising advanced therapies such as botulinum toxin injections and nerve blocks to provide relief for patients suffering from chronic migraines and complex headache disorders.