Dr James McDonald

Dr James McDonald is a dedicated Consultant Neurologist who provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing a wide array of neurological conditions. He is committed to delivering thorough clinical evaluations, precise diagnostic assessments, and compassionate, patient-centred care. Working across both outpatient and acute medical settings, he treats individuals presenting with both common and complex disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.

Within the field of Neurology, Dr McDonald maintains special clinical interests in multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, and persistent headache conditions, including migraine and facial pain disorders. His practice also encompasses movement disorders, motor neurone disease, chronic meningitis, and neuro-inflammatory conditions. By combining evidence-based therapeutic strategies with individualised treatment planning, Dr McDonald strives to manage symptoms effectively and improve overall quality of life for his patients.

Dr McDonald earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and completed a Master of Science (MSc) alongside extensive postgraduate medical training. He holds Specialty Certificate Certification in Neurology from the Royal College of Physicians, MRCP (UK) (Neurol), and was elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCP Edin). In addition to his clinical work, Dr McDonald actively contributes to clinical research and medical literature, particularly in relation to the epidemiology and regional incidence of multiple sclerosis.