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Dr John Philip O'Dwyer

MD, FRCP

Neurologist

28 years of experience

London, W1B 1PT

(+4 more)

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Skill endorsed

by Ms Amanda Marsh, Dr. Adam Daneshmend and 16 other professionals

4.98

/5

(422 reviews)

28 years of experience

London, W1B 1PT

(+4 more)

51 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Ms Amanda Marsh, Dr. Adam Daneshmend and 16 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Migraine
132
8
Headache
91
4
Numbness & Sensation Abnormalities
81
2

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About Dr John Philip O'Dwyer

Dr John Philip O’Dwyer is a highly regarded Consultant Neurologist with practices in both London and the South-East. He currently sees private patients at Mayo Clinic London, The Lister Hospital, Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, Spire Clare Park Hospital, and Spire Dunedin Reading. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in treating conditions such as headache, dementia, migraine, epilepsy, dizziness/vertigo and botulinum toxin therapy. Additionally, he specialises in addressing issues related to parkinsons, movement disorders, dystonia and stroke.

Dr O’Dwyer completed his medical degree at Trinity College Dublin in 1998. He then pursued advanced training in neurology, obtaining a doctorate in neuroscience and a fellowship in movement disorders. He is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.

In the NHS, Dr O’Dwyer was appointed as a Consultant Neurologist at several leading London hospitals, including St George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust. He finally worked at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, NW London's regional neuroscience centre, where he eventually became the Head of Neurology.

Dr O’Dwyer is also a Consultant Neurology Advisor for the British Army and holds the rank of colonel in the Royal Army Medical Service. He attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2016. He has also earned a Master’s in military leadership and business administration and management, in partnership with King’s College London.

Dr O’Dwyer has authored numerous academic articles published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. He mostly values being the best clinician possible, for patient care, but is involved in research and has been principal investigator/sub PI for several pivotal national clinical trials related to epilepsy and headache. Beyond his clinical work, he has lent his expertise as a specialist advisor for the NHS and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in the development of therapeutic strategies. Dr O’Dwyer further shares his insights with lectures/presentations, where he imparts valuable knowledge to a broader audience.


Subspecialties

  • Movement Disorders
  • Headache

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(723)
Skill Endorsements
(93)

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Migraine
132
8
Headache
91
4
Numbness & Sensation Abnormalities
81
2
Neuroradiology (Imaging)
66
Dizziness
60
3
Epilepsy
42
5
Seizures
39
2
Balance Problems & Disorders
32
7
Movement Disorders
35
1
Peripheral Neuropathy
20
6
Parkinson's Disease
19
7
Stroke
12
3
Head Injury
13
2
Tremor
13
1
Memory Disorders
11
1
Alzheimers Disease
4
2
Nerve Conduction Test
6
Neuromuscular Disease
1
4
Neurodegeneration
3
2
Dementia
1
3
Spinal Disorders
4
Cluster Headache
4
Gait Analysis
3
Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
2
1
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
2
1
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injections
3
Muscle Weakness
1
2
Restless Leg Syndrome
3
Loss of Consciousness
2
Concussion
1
1
Brain Tumours
1
1
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
2
Non-Epileptic Seizures
2
Myopathy
2
Muscle Twitching
1
1
Traumatic Brain Injury
1
1
Ataxia
1
Myasthenia Gravis
1
Angiogram
1
Vertigo
1
Referral Letter
1
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
1
Smell Disorders
1
Clinical Neurophysiology
1
Amnesic Syndrome
1
Open MRI
1
Sleep Disorders
1
Trigeminal Neuralgia
1
Bell's Palsy
1
Back Pain
1
Muscle Fatigue & Wasting
1
Facial Spasm
1
Fainting (Syncope)
1
Speech Impairment
1
Visual Impairment
1
Dysphasia
1
Foot Drop
1
Cerebrovascular Diseases
1
Frontotemporal Dementia
1
Primary Progressive Aphasia
1
Spinal Cord Injury
1
Dystonia
1
Dementia with Lewy Bodies
1
Trigeminal Neuropathy
1
Vestibular Migraine
1
Neuroinflammation
1
Eyelid Twitching (Blepharospasm)
Brain Aneurysm
Cognitive Neurology
Cavernoma
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Vascular Dementia
Transient Epileptic Amnesia
Botox for Migraines

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 7044767


Education

University of Dublin, Trinity College

Medicine

Graduated 1998


Qualifications

MBBCh - University of Dublin, Ireland in 1998

PGDip Statistics - Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland in 2005

DipHSM - Institute of Commercial Management, in 2006

MRCPI - Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Ireland in 2010

MD Neuroscience - Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland in 2011

FRCP - Royal College of Physicians in 2018


Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Irish
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Insurers

  • Aviva Health
  • General and Medical
  • Vitality
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Healix Health Services
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Benenden Health
  • Aetna
  • Self-pay only
  • Allianz Worldwide Care

Fees

  • New appointment

    £480.00
  • Follow-up appointment

    £260.00
*May vary on location

Locations

Mayo Clinic Healthcare

15 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1PT

4.88(43 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
08:00 - 16:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
08:00 - 16:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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The Lister Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH

4.77(2,086 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
13:00 - 16:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH

4.77(5,963 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Spire Dunedin Hospital

16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG1 6NS

4.85(286 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Spire Clare Park Hospital

Clare Park, Crondall Lane, Farnham, United Kingdom, GU10 5XX

4.85(401 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Migraine
132
8
Headache
91
4
Numbness & Sensation Abnormalities
81
2

Contact

Book

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr John Philip O'Dwyer is consistently praised for his professional, thorough, knowledgeable, kind, patient, and reassuring patient interactions. He performs detailed examinations, offering clear explanations for neurological conditions, diagnoses, and treatment options. Many patients report feeling listened to, at ease, and confident with their care plan, especially for migraine and seizures. The positive feedback frequently highlights his effective management of head pain conditions and comprehensive assessment of sensation abnormalities.

5
verified patient
01 Jul 2026

Dr O'Dwyer took the time to listen to my concerns and he was very reassuring throughout the examination. He thoroughly explained all the options available to me and I would highly recommend seeing him.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
24 Jun 2026

Dr O’Dwyer is an outstanding neurologist who combines exceptional expertise with a warm, approachable manner. He has a remarkable ability to ask the right questions without making you feel uncomfortable, quickly putting you at ease and creating an open, relaxed conversation. He is an excellent listener, non-judgemental, and takes the time to understand the full picture. His knowledge is clearly extensive, but he shares it in a way that adds depth and understanding without making the discussion feel overly technical or medical. I particularly appreciated how he included my wife in the conversation, ensuring we both felt listened to and involved throughout. We left feeling informed, reassured and genuinely cared for. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Dr O’Dwyer.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
02 Jun 2026

I was quite nervous about the appointment but Dr O’Dwyer put me at ease really quickly. He was very thorough and explained everything really clearly so I came away from the appointment with a clear understanding, relief from my diagnosis and a plan moving forward.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 Jun 2026

Dr O’Dwyer was charming and professional. He was thorough and extremely generous with his time. After two years of pain and anxiety for my son, we came away feeling someone had listened, heard, had a plan- and that there is hope for my son to be pain free. Thank you so much.

5
verified patient
01 Jun 2026

Very thorough and comprehensive consultation. Clear, warm and considerate.

5
verified patient
01 Jun 2026

Dr O Dwyer was attentive, explained everything with ease and very knowledgeable on the subject matter. He answered all questions and left me with hope which I was not expecting.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
26 May 2026

Dr O'Dwyer was very kind, patient and understanding. He took the time to listen and understand, clearly explained everything and was reassuring at every step. His knowledge and confidence came across strongly, felt I was in the right hands with my situation. What stuck with me was his understanding of how disabling my condition was and how that was affecting multiple areas in my life.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
21 May 2026

Dr O Dwyer was helpful and explained everything very clearly. He was on time with my appointment. Examined me to see if symptoms had worsened.And was thorough and not in a rush.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
06 May 2026

Excellent consultation. We were given plenty of time, clear explanations, and reassurance throughout the appointment.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
16 Apr 2026

Friendly professional manner everything explained clearly. Difficulty in obtaining NHS records very frustrating.

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Skill Endorsements

Very caring and professional

18 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Headache
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Ms Amanda Marsh

Ms Amanda Marsh

Physiotherapist
I have referred patients to them

John is an eminent colleague who I have worked with over the years. He always has the best interests at heart for his patients and is professional and knowledgeable. He is a highly skilled neurologist with a wealth of expertise who I would recommend to my patients, family members or colleagues.

29 Jun 2025
Endorsed for
Clinical Pharmacology

Dr. Adam Daneshmend

Dr. Adam Daneshmend

General (Internal) Medicine Specialist
Is a colleague

04 Mar 2025
Endorsed for
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Angiogram

DV

Dr Susan Varghese

General Practitioner
Is a colleague

An excellent neurologist who I have worked with for many years.

15 Jul 2024
Endorsed for
Headache
Stroke
Head Injury

DR

Dr Neil Rane

Radiologist
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr John Philip O'Dwyer's reviews like?

Dr John Philip O'Dwyer's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 422 reviews.

What languages does Dr John Philip O'Dwyer speak?

Dr John Philip O'Dwyer speaks English, French, Irish, Italian and Spanish

Where is Dr John Philip O'Dwyer located?

Dr John Philip O'Dwyer primarily practices at Mayo Clinic Healthcare, located at 15 Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1PT
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What are Dr John Philip O'Dwyer working hours?

Dr John Philip O'Dwyer is working Monday (08:30 - 16:00), Tuesday (08:00 - 14:00), Wednesday (08:00 - 16:00), Thursday (13:00 - 16:00)

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