Dr Ellen Merete Hagen

Dr Ellen Merete Hagen is a Consultant Neurologist with extensive expertise in autonomic nervous system disorders, spinal cord injuries, and neurorehabilitation. With a commitment to delivering comprehensive and patient-centred care, Dr Hagen evaluates and manages complex neurological conditions, helping individuals navigate disorders affecting involuntary bodily functions such as blood pressure regulation and heart rate control. Her thorough approach ensures that patients benefit from precise diagnostic testing and individualised management plans tailored to their specific health needs.

Dr Hagen earned her medical degree from the University of Oslo before completing specialist training in Neurology in Norway. She subsequently completed a doctoral thesis focusing on traumatic spinal cord injuries at the University of Bergen in 2010. Broadening her clinical and academic expertise, Dr Hagen undertook visiting research fellowships in London and held academic appointments as an Associate Professor, during which she led clinical research and established specialised autonomic assessment facilities. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and holds active professional memberships with the Association of British Neurologists Advisory Group and the American Spinal Injury Association.

In her clinical practice, Dr Hagen specialises in autonomic neurology, spinal cord medicine, and cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction. She frequently assesses patients experiencing orthostatic intolerance, unexplained fainting, autonomic neuropathies, and autonomic dysregulation following spinal cord injury. Alongside her clinical duties, Dr Hagen actively contributes to advancing digital health systems and clinical research to refine diagnostic coding and improve patient outcomes. Her clinical knowledge and reassuring manner provide supportive care for patients seeking specialist neurological assessment.