Dr Benjamin Wakerley
Neurologist
Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9EE
Verified profile
22 years of experience
Verified profile
22 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
33 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
13 Aug 2023
Ben is an excellent colleague who I'd recommend particularly for the investigation and management...
Mr Simon Cudlip
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About
Dr Benjamin Wakerley is a consultant general neurologist based at the Winfield Hospital in Gloucester. He has a special interest in the management of headache, and he is the director of the Birmingham Headache Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Dr. Wakerley provides comprehensive diagnostic services as well as treatment options for all forms of headaches. He is particularly interested in the treatment of individuals suffering from daily headaches, including chronic migraine, and he can advise on the most up-to-date treatment options available. He has expertise in the use of botulinum toxin injections (Botox) and greater occipital nerve blocks, as well as electronic treatment devices such as gammaCore, Cefaly and eNeura.
He also has vast experience with anti-CGRP monoclonal antibody treatments (Aimovig, Ajovy, Emgality) for migraine management and can prescribe these treatments privately.
Dr Wakerley received his neurology training in London and Oxford. He holds a PhD in molecular immunology and has published a number of research publications. Additionally, he is the headache clinical lead at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
He also gives lectures to medical students as well as talks to healthcare professionals on headache management. Furthermore, he runs the annual Oxford Symposium on Headache.
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Headache (33%)
- Migraine (27%)
- Peripheral Neuropathy (6%)
- Brain Tumours (3%)
- Clinical Neurophysiology (3%)
- Others (27%)
Subspecialties
- Headache
All conditions and treatments
- Headache
- Migraine
- Brain Tumours
- Clinical Neurophysiology
- Concussion
- Epilepsy
- Muscle Twitching
- Numbness & Sensation Abnormalities
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
- Neuroradiology (Imaging)
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Gait Analysis
- Gait Analysis
- Medicolegal
- Myelogram
- Nerve Conduction Test
- Perfusion MRI
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6028684
Qualifications
1997 - BSc in Neuroscience (1st class), University College London, London
2001 - MBBS, Imperial College School of Medicine, London
2003 - MRCP, Royal College of Physicians, London
2009 - PhD in Molecular Immunology, Imperial College, London
2012 - MRCP (Neurology), Royal College of Physicians, London
2019 - FRCP, Royal College of Physicians, London
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £275
- Follow-up appointment: £150
insurers
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Bupa
- WPA
- Cigna
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Benenden
Location
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Tewkesbury Road,, Longford, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL2 9EE
Tewkesbury Road,, Longford, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL2 9EE
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
15 reviews
5
I found Dr Wakerley to be very knowledgeable and understanding of my symptoms and cause. I left the appointment confident that I had a clear plan of treatment.
5
A friendly manner, and was at ease during consultation and also with follow on communications.
5
Very helpful and informative.
4.5
Very efficient and patient centered in service delivery
5
Very thorough and too the point, made me very well looked after. Listened to everything and didn't dissmis anything.
5
Mr Wakerley has been incredibly supportive with my teenage daughter whilst we investigated ongoing migraine issues that were compromising her quality of life and wellbeing. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him as a consultant, we feel reassured by his treatment plan. Thank you.
5
Dr Wakerley was very good. He listened, took appropriate action and continues to help me investigate my symptoms.
5
Dr Wakerley was thorough in his assessment and took the time to explain his diagnosis and advice in a way that I could understand
5
I have been going to Dr Wakerley since 2020 for my neurological symptoms and he has always throughly investigated and helped each time. He is extremely knowledgable and approachable and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
5
Dr Wakerley has puts his patients at easy, starts afresh with a new patient history, rather than relying on existing pathways of diagnosis. Appointments have been very promptly arranged and follow up appointments booked. Listening to patient I have found to be excellent.
Endorsements
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1 endorsement
Ben is an excellent colleague who I'd recommend particularly for the investigation and management of headache and migraine
13 Aug 2023Mr Simon Cudlip
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What are Dr Benjamin Wakerley's reviews like?
Dr Benjamin Wakerley's overall patient rating is 4.78 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 15 reviews
What languages does Dr Benjamin Wakerley speak?
Dr Benjamin Wakerley speaks English
Where is Dr Benjamin Wakerley located?
Dr Benjamin Wakerley primarily practices at Winfield Hospital, located at Tewkesbury Road,, Longford, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL2 9EE
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What are Dr Benjamin Wakerley working hours?
Dr Benjamin Wakerley is working Monday (18:00 - 21:00), Thursday (17:30 - 21:00)
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