Dr Richard Sylvester
Neurologist
London, W1U 5NY
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24 years of experience
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Verified profile
24 years of experience
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Dr Richard Sylvester is a Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Homerton University Hospital. After graduating from Oxford University in 1999, Dr Sylvester completed specialist training in London and was awarded a doctorate in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCL.
Within the field of neurology, Dr Sylvester specialises in cognitive neurology and runs a clinic for neuro-rehabilitation following traumatic brain injuries. Additionally, he runs a general neurology practice at UCLH and Homerton, diagnosing and treating patients with a wide range of neurological disorders.
Dr Sylvester pays a special interest to sports related concussion and manages athletes following head injuries at the UCL Institute of Sport and Exercise Health. He sits on the expert concussion advisory panel for the English Football Association and worked as an independent concussion expert for the Rugby World Cup.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- General Neurology
- Cognitive Disorders
- Sports Related Concussion
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Concussion (48%)
- Headache (10%)
- Neuro-Rehabilitation (5%)
- Neurology (5%)
- Rehabilitation (5%)
- Others (29%)
Subspecialties
- Neuro-Rehabilitation
All conditions and treatments
- Concussion
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4647784
Qualifications
Education:
- PHD Neurological Sciences University College London 2009
- MRCP London 2002
- BM BCH Oxford University 1999
Memberships:
- Association British Neurologists
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £350.00
- Follow-up appointment: £185.00
insurers
- Bupa Platinum
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- WPA
- Bupa
- Aetna
- CS Healthcare
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Four Points Assistance
- Simply Health
- April
- Freedom Healthcare
- The Exeter
- The PHC
- General Medical
- Benenden
- Groupama
- Healix
- health-on-line
- Legal & General
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Bupa Fee Assured
Location
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42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
(183)
170 Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom, W1T 7HA
170 Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom, W1T 7HA
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
13 reviews
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Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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Very professional
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Dr Richard Sylvester was helpful and explained in detail.
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Very professional and explained well
5
Great experience with Doctor Sylvester, he conducted a series of tests to diagnose me and then I did an MRI. His diagnosis took slightly longer than expected but it was an overall very positive experience.
5
Very kind and clear with his questions, extremely patient with your answers and extremely informative with his answers and care.
5
Very personable and knowledgeable. Was appropriate and straightforward with diagnosis and generally friendly to talk to.
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Very positive
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Dr Sylvester was very kind to arrange a MRI quickly and took time to review the results with me over a video call. Thank you so much!
5
Very good experience
FAQ
What are Dr Richard Sylvester's reviews like?
Dr Richard Sylvester's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 13 reviews
What languages does Dr Richard Sylvester speak?
Dr Richard Sylvester speaks English
Where is Dr Richard Sylvester located?
Dr Richard Sylvester primarily practices at The Princess Grace Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at 42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
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What are Dr Richard Sylvester working hours?
Dr Richard Sylvester is working Tuesday (16:00 - 19:30)
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