MBBS, MSc, FRCPsych
Psychiatrist
33 years of experience
Chelmsford, CM1 7SJ
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by Dr. Anna Crozier, Dr Arghya Sarkhel
33 years of experience
Chelmsford, CM1 7SJ
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6 connections in healthcare
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by Dr. Anna Crozier, Dr Arghya Sarkhel
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Dr Edwin Ugoh is a Consultant Psychiatrist with visiting privileges at Priory Hospital Chelmsford. He has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of a broad range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance misuse, and dual diagnosis. His clinical approach is recovery-focused and collaborative, placing strong emphasis on involving patients in their treatment and supporting them throughout their recovery journey.
Dr Ugoh is on the specialist register for both General Adult Psychiatry and Substance Misuse Psychiatry. He has been working in the field for over a decade, holding senior roles in both public and private healthcare. Since 2018, he has served as a Consultant in General Adult and Addiction Psychiatry within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, where he provides clinical leadership for substance misuse teams in West and South Essex.
He obtained his medical degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 1993 and went on to complete an MSc in Psychiatric Practice at the University of Hertfordshire in 2010. He achieved MRCPsych status after completing his specialist training in psychiatry in London and Hertfordshire. He was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrist for his contribuction to Psychiatry.
Dr Ugoh is actively involved in clinical research, particularly in the area of prescribed opiates, and has presented his work at national conferences. He is passionate about addressing stigma in dual diagnosis and about improving support for individuals with co-occurring mental illness and addiction.
He is fluent in English, Igbo, and Yoruba.
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General Medical Council
No. 6068072
Fellow, Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
Member, Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
MSc in Psychiatric Practice, University of Hertfordshire, UK (2010)
MBBS, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria (1993)
CCT in General Adult and Addiction Psychiatry, UK
Diploma in Abnormal Psychology
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Stump Lane Springfield Green, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7SJ
Throughout all my meetings with Dr Ugoh I have felt his compassion and high level of knowledge within each and every meeting. We met recently online to review my current mental health.
Dr Ugoh has been incredible, since starting treatment my anxiety has been reduced and finally been able to get back to myself.
It was with some trepidation that I finally, in my fifties, decided it was time to address my mental health issues, I googled to find a psychiatrist who specialises in the fields that I thought would most benefit my needs, and happened upon Doctor Ugoh at the Priory clinic, after a little research and reading several reviews, I made up my mind to make the call, the call that would result in myself becoming the person that I would have thought inconceivable a year ago. My first point of contact was Sarah, doctor's secretary, who was very reassuring, patient, and above all, caring, I often think that had it not been for Sarah herself on the end of the phone that day, I may never have gone through with any of it, after all, seeing a psychiatrist, was not really the done thing in the era in which I grew up. The appointment was made, a bundle of anxiety presented himself to Doctor U, any feelings of anxiety and trepidation were short lived, I'm not sure what I had imagined a psychiatrist to be like, the reality turned out to be anything other than I'd expected. Doctor Ugoh's bedside manner, isn't really what I'd call a bedside manner at all, I felt as though I was talking to a friend, his attention to detail is second to none, he misses nothing, during the sessions his focus is unwavering, and above all, I believe he genuinely cares about his patients, and their wellbeing, which sadly seems to be in short supply these days. When it came to medication, I was treated as an adult, and allowed to make suggestions, and try to find what works best for me (within reason of course)...
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Thank you very much for taking your time to share your feedback. I appreciate your kind and thoughtful words. Your emotional well-being , mental health and recovery to a better quality of life are all important to me and I wish you all the very best.
Edwin is an incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate person who has worked with myself for several years now. His level of support is great and would happily recommend him.

Thank you very much for taking your time to share your feedback. I appreciate your kind and thoughtful words. Your emotional well-being , mental health and recovery to a better quality of life are all important to me and I wish you all the very best.
From my first meeting of Dr Edwin Ugoh he put me at ease and I was happy to have met a Dr who listens.

Thank you very much . I am glad I was able to help .
Excellent treatment from Dr Ugoh. Very understanding and supportive. Gave a concise account of my issues with appropriate medication review.
Great experience, honest and thoughtful about my situation, endeavours to make it better, and great bedside manners!
Dr Uogh has been absolutely brilliant, from diagnosis to continued support, advice and help,He has really helped me manage and find strategies to cope with my ADHD and life in general. I would highly recommend Dr Ugoh he is a top class Physciatrist and person.

Thank you very much for taking your time to share your feedback. I appreciate your kind and thoughtful words. Your emotional well-being , mental health and recovery to a better quality of life are all important to me and I wish you all the very best.
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Dr. Anna Crozier
PsychiatristA brilliant psychiatrist and a generous colleague. His clinical acumen is matched only by his calm presence and unwavering support !
13 May 2025
Dr Arghya Sarkhel
Psychiatrist
What are Dr Edwin Ugoh's reviews like?
Dr Edwin Ugoh's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 12 reviews.
What languages does Dr Edwin Ugoh speak?
Dr Edwin Ugoh speaks English, Igbo and Yoruba
Where is Dr Edwin Ugoh located?
Dr Edwin Ugoh primarily practices at Priory Hospital Chelmsford, located at Stump Lane Springfield Green, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7SJ
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Does Dr Edwin Ugoh accept new patients?
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