Dr Basaam Aweid
BSc, MBBS, MSc
General (Internal) Medicine
19 years of experience
London, NW8 7JA
(+3 more)
11 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Arun Rajendran, Dr Georgios Karagiannis
19 years of experience
London, NW8 7JA
(+3 more)
11 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Arun Rajendran, Dr Georgios Karagiannis
Latest Patient Review
06 Aug 2025
Latest Skill endorsement
22 May 2024
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About Dr Basaam Aweid
Dr Basaam Aweid is a Consultant Physician specialising in Geriatric Medicine and Stroke Medicine. He completed his medical degree alongside a Bachelor’s (BSc) degree in Neuroscience at St George’s University of London in 2006. He later completed his specialty medical training in General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at various Northwest London hospitals, including Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Following a stroke fellowship at Charing Cross Hospital, he now specialises in Stroke Medicine and has served as a Consultant Physician at The Hillingdon Hospital since 2016. He also sees private patients at Spire Thames Valley Hospital and HCA Outpatients & Diagnostic Centre Elstree.
Dr Aweid currently leads the Stroke Early Supported Discharge service under the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL). Alongside his clinical responsibilities, he served as the Medical Director at Brunel Medcial School London from 2017 to 2024. He actively coordinates collaborative projects between the three organisations he is associated with. He continues to actively work in Medcial education He is currently the Head of assessment for Hertfordshire Medical school.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Aweid is an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians. He also teaches medical students and junior doctors.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & skill endorsements by other professionals
- Stroke (17)
- Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) (7)
- Migraine (2)
- Others (8)
Subspecialties
- Geriatric Medicine
- Stroke Medicine
All conditions and treatments
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6141377
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2006
Qualifications
BSc Neuroscience - St George's University of London, UK in 2003
MBBS - St George's University of London, UK in 2006
FRCP - Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, UK in 2012
Specialist Certificate in Geriatrics (SCE) - Royal College of Physicians, UK in 2015
CCT - in General (internal medicine), Geriatric medicine and Stroke medicine, GMC, UK in 2016
MSc Medical Education - University College London, UK in 2023
Languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £200
insurers
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- AXA Health
- WPA
- Bupa
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Aetna
Location
All locations for Dr Basaam Aweid
(2910)
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
(1061)
The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BS
(375)
39-42 Osborne Road, Windsor, United Kingdom, SL4 3SJ
Reviews
5
Very patient and helpful. Giving clear explanation of symptoms.
5
It was good. Dr. Aweid explained everything very well. He is very kind and answered all my queries. Thanks for the consultation.
5
A very thorough examination and explained everything clearly.
5
DR Basaam, was very friendly and helpful, he explained everything well, overall we had a great experience.
5
I was completely impressed with Doctor Aweid professionalism, with care, efficiency and punctuality. A very good Doctor.
5
Dr Basaam treated me with care, professionalism, empathy, careful attention to detail, respect and kindest.
5
Immediately put me at ease, very approachable consultant, very thorough and knowledgeable. It was one of the best experiences with a consultant I have had at a hospital. Followed up with me the next day by telephone. Cannot praise Dr Aweid enough!!
5
Dr Aweid, was very professional, understanding and caring
5
Great help. Doctor was answering all my questions. Fantastic professional approach.
5
Excellent doctor, made the whole experience a breeze.
Endorsements
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Excellent physician colleague, pleasant and friendly
22 May 2024
Dr. Arun Rajendran
GastroenterologyDr Aweid is an excellent stroke physician, who has provided exceptional care for a number of my patients over the years. Very thorough and professional.
09 May 2024
Dr Georgios Karagiannis
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What are Dr Basaam Aweid's reviews like?
Dr Basaam Aweid's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 26 reviews.
What languages does Dr Basaam Aweid speak?
Dr Basaam Aweid speaks English and Arabic
Where is Dr Basaam Aweid located?
Dr Basaam Aweid primarily practices at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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