Professor Alexandra Sinclair
MBChB FRCP PhD
26 years of experience
Worcester, WR5 3YB
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15 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Georgios Tsermoulas, Mr Lance Hollis and 2 other professionals
26 years of experience
Worcester, WR5 3YB
(+1 more)
15 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Georgios Tsermoulas, Mr Lance Hollis and 2 other professionals
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About Professor Alexandra Sinclair
Professor Sinclair is a leading figure in Neurology, currently serving as Professor of Neurology at the University of Birmingham and as Head of the Translational Brain Science Research Group.
She specialises clinically and does research on headache disorders, migraine and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)
As chair of the British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH) and a former board member of the International Headache Society (IHS) and European Headache Federation, her influence extends across key organisations in her field. She has also served on the research committee for the Association of British Neurologists, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society and previously acted as patron for the patient charity IIH UK.
Her research focuses on identifying disease pathways and discovering new drug therapies, with significant contributions to clinical studies assessing their efficacy.
She establish the headache department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. Since 2012, her clinical practice has encompassed various headache disorders, including migraine, cluster headaches, and concussion.
Professor Sinclair graduated with honors from the University of Birmingham's School of Medicine in 2000 and completed her MRCP in internal medicine in 2003. She underwent specialist training in neurology, earning her certificate of completion in 2012, and pursued a PhD focused on headache clinical practice. Her commitment to integrating clinical practice with research is evident in her roles as a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Lecturer and NIHR-funded Clinician Scientist.
She is currently the Chair for the British Association for the Study of Headache, the UK headache associaton advocating for excellence in pratient care and training health care professionals. Professor Sinclair's expertise is recognised widely, leading to numerous invitations for keynote lectures and presentations at international medical conferences.
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Subspecialties
- Headache
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4703369
Education
University of Birmingham
Medicine
Graduated 2000
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London, UK 2018,
- PhD, University of Birmingham, UK 2010
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), UK, 2003
- MBChB, University of Birmingham, UK 2000
Memberships
- Association of British Neurologists (ABN)
- British Association for the Study of Headaches (BASH)
- British Medical Assocaition (BMA)
- General Medical Council (GMC): 4703369
- Member by Distinction of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, UK 2024
Publications
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04 / 02 / 2024
Guidelines of the International Headache Society for controlled trials of pharmacological preventive treatment for persistent post-traumatic headache attributed to mild traumatic brain injury
Published in Cephalalgia
16 / 06 / 2022
European headache federation consensus on the definition of resistant and refractory migraine
Published in Journal of Headache and Pain
19 / 07 / 2024
Evaluating the Phenotypic Patterns of Post-Traumatic Headache: A Systematic Review of Military Personnel
Published in Military Medicine
05 / 06 / 2024
Sumatriptan‐naproxen sodium in migraine: A review
Published in European Journal of Neurology
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Bupa
- WPA
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Healix Health Services
Fees
New appointment
£420Follow-up appointment
£210
Locations
Spire South Bank Hospital
139 Bath Road, Worcester, United Kingdom, WR5 3YB
University Hospitals Birmingham Nhs Foundation Trust
West Midlands., Birmingham., United Kingdom, B15 2GW
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Professor Alexandra Sinclair is professional, kind, and understanding, listening to her patients during consultations. She provides thorough assessments and clear explanations for diagnoses, offering comprehensive treatment plans including Fremanezumab injections and nerve blocks. These interventions lead to improved quality of life and reduced symptom frequency for many patients. Her expertise aids patients with managing headaches and migraines.
What a wonderful Consultant and I’m very grateful to have engaged with Professor Sinclair my sincere thanks Sam
Prof Sinclair was absolutely wonderful, it really pays to find someone with the right knowledge. She found me an a way to reduce migraines, keep breastfeeding and gave me the information I needed to have a much easier pregnancy next time round. She listened, took in my full medical history and really made me feel so understood. Thank you so much for your help.
Very professional, knowledgeable, and explains things nice and clearly. I would highly recommend Professor Sinclair to anyone.
Pleasant and focused. Clear plan going forward based on my experiences In between visits-this gives me confidence to build on the improvements I’ve seen in my health.
Very clear and conscientious consultation which understood my issues and problems and proposed various solutions to improve my quality of life. Professor Sinclair ensured she covered my full history and was also reassuring that there were no red flags that I needed to be aware of. She clearly explained next steps including treatment options available with the prods and cons of each option. Would highly recommend.
Professor Sinclair was excellent. I am prone to rambling but she was able to get the answers from me quickly with well worded questions. She went through my assessment quickly but I did not feel that it was rushed in any way. All in all very friendly and I would not hesitate to get back into contact with any further information.
Professor Sinclair has been so helpful with advising me on managing my migraines. The treatment she has prescribed has greatly improved the regularity of attacks which has really improved my quality of life again. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
Professor Sinclair was able do diagnose me very quickly and was very reassuring.
Improved my headaches and migraines with well targeted medicines, very friendly and professional.
Skill Endorsements
Professor Sinclair is an outstanding neurologist and highly respected colleague with expertise in headache medicine and disorders of intracranial pressure. Her academic leadership and commitment to advancing patient care make her an exceptional clinician and researcher.
02 Sep 2026MT
Mr Georgios Tsermoulas
Neurosurgeon
Mr Lance Hollis
ENT SurgeonAlex Sinclair is a highly experienced and excellent neurologist with an exceptional track record and expertise in the management of headache including migraine and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. She is kind, patient and up to date with developments in research into these disorders, to which she has contributed significantly. I have no hesitation in endorsing her.
06 Feb 2025
Dr Paul Worth
NeurologistProf Sinclair is an internationally renowned authority on idiopathic intracranial hypertension and an excellent clinician
06 Feb 2025
Dr Manjit Matharu
Neurologist
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Professor Alexandra Sinclair's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 262 reviews.
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Professor Alexandra Sinclair speaks English
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Professor Alexandra Sinclair primarily practices at Spire South Bank Hospital, located at 139 Bath Road, Worcester, United Kingdom, WR5 3YB
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