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Dr Richard Sylvester

BM BCH PHD

Neurologist

26 years of experience

London, W1U 5NY

(+1 more)

4.97

/5

(13 reviews)

26 years of experience

London, W1U 5NY

(+1 more)

Areas of expertise

Concussion
10
Headache
2
Video Consultation
1

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About Dr Richard Sylvester

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

Subspecialties

  • Neurological Rehabilitation

Areas of expertise

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Concussion
10
Headache
2
Video Consultation
1
Dizziness
1
Dementia
1
Rehabilitation
1
Migraine
1
Sleep Disorders
1
Nausea and Vomiting
1

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

  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • WPA
  • Bupa
  • Aetna
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • The PHC
  • General and Medical
  • Benenden Health
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Bupa Fee Assured

Location

All locations for Dr Richard Sylvester

HCA Healthcare UK The Princess Grace Hospital

4.75

(3330)

42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY

4.85

(191)

170 Tottenham Court Road, London, United Kingdom, W1T 7HA

Reviews

5.0
verified patient
22 Feb 2024

Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
31 Jul 2023

Very professional

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
03 Jul 2023

Dr Richard Sylvester was helpful and explained in detail.

5.0
verified patient
25 Jan 2023

Very professional and explained well

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
07 Apr 2022

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.

5.0
verified patient
21 Mar 2022

Very kind and clear with his questions, extremely patient with your answers and extremely informative with his answers and care.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
02 Feb 2022

Very personable and knowledgeable. Was appropriate and straightforward with diagnosis and generally friendly to talk to.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
28 Nov 2021

Very positive

5.0
verified patient
29 Oct 2021

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!

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
10 Oct 2021

Very good experience

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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 HCA Healthcare UK The Princess Grace Hospital, 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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