Dr Salman Haider

Consultant in Acute, Stroke & General Neurology

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (UCLH) •  Princess Grace Hospital •  Harley Street Clinic •  Queen Square Private Consulting Rooms

What I do

New or unexplained neurological symptoms are worrying — I help adults get answers quickly. I specialise in the rapid assessment of new neurological symptoms, offering same‑day diagnostic pathways and urgent specialist care. I have undertaken more than 6,000 urgent neurological assessments, including thousands of video consultations for suspected stroke, and I founded and lead the UK’s first Neurology Same Day Emergency Care (NeuroSDEC) service at UCLH, enabling many patients to be assessed, investigated and treated without hospital admission.

My approach

I listen carefully, give you time to explain your concerns, and explain findings in clear, straightforward language. I combine a thorough neurological examination with rapid diagnostics and decisive treatment where needed.

My aim is that every patient leaves with a clear understanding of:

• what may be causing their symptoms
• what investigations, if any, are required
• what happens next

Conditions I commonly treat

• Headache and migraine
• Stroke, TIA & post‑stroke rehabilitation
• Cluster headache; facial pain (trigeminal neuralgia, SUNCT/SUNA)
• Dizziness, vertigo and balance problems
• Pins and needles, numbness and weakness (?multiple sclerosis)
• Blackouts, fits (epilepsy) and fainting
• Memory and cognitive concerns (dementia)
• Tremor and Parkinson’s disease
• Concussion
• Unexplained neurological symptoms
• Huntington’s disease
• Specialist second opinions

Rapid access — diagnostics, treatments and access options

Diagnostics: same or next‑day urgent assessment; rapid MRI and specialist tests.

Treatments: migraine education and management; greater occipital nerve blocks; IV magnesium and other infusion therapies where clinically appropriate.

Access: video consultations or face to face; inpatient and outpatient care at Princess Grace or Queen Square;

Direct referral to subspecialist neurology and neurosurgery when needed.

Experience & innovation

Founder and clinical lead of NeuroSDEC at UCLH

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/emergency-services/neurology-same-day-emergency-care

Helped to pilot and develop the remote video assessment pathway used by London & East of England Ambulance Services for suspected stroke.

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-service/emergency-services/neurology-same-day-emergency-care

I hold a PhD in Huntington’s disease, have subspecialist training in dementia, and am a Senior Lecturer at UCL, combining clinical care with teaching and research.

What this means for you

Fast, friendly & expert neurological assessment from a clinician highly experienced in seeing urgent cases, with clear communication, diagnostic clarity and a personalised treatment plan.

To arrange a rapid assessment or second opinion, please book via Princess Grace Hospital or Queen Square Private Consulting Rooms.