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.