Dr Salman Haider

Dr Salman Haider

Consultant Neurologist — Acute Neurology, Stroke Medicine & General Neurology
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery (UCLH & NHNN- NHS)
Princess Grace Hospital • The Harley Street Clinic • Queen Square Private Consulting Rooms (Private)

What I Do

New or unexplained neurological symptoms are worrying — I help patients get answers quickly.

Many patients worry they may have a stroke, brain tumour, multiple sclerosis (MS) or dementia. After careful assessment and timely testing, a reassuring alternative diagnosis is often found. Even if a neurological condition is identified, further treatment is provided.

I can do this because while I can absolutely provide traditional outpatient care,  I actually specialise in the rapid assessment of new neurological symptoms, offering same‑ or next‑day diagnostics and urgent specialist care, acute neurology. If required there is also the option of admission for rapid inpatient testing and treatment either at Princess Grace or Bloomsbury at The National Hospital of Neurology.

This specialisation comes from more than 6,000 urgent neurological assessments, including thousands of hyperacute video consultations for suspected stroke, tia and acute neurological presentations.

At the National Hospital of Neurology, one of the world's leading neurological hospitals, I founded and lead the UK’s first and only Neurology Same Day Emergency Care (NeuroSDEC), enabling both acute and chronic neurological problems to be assessed, investigated and treated without hospital admission.

My practice is thus designed to deliver prompt and flexible care (traditional & rapid access including video consultations as well as evening & weekend appointments), diagnostic clarity & reassurance with a clear plan from the very first consultation.

My Approach

I take time to listen carefully, understand your symptoms, and explain findings in clear, straightforward language.

Every consultation combines:

• a detailed neurological examination
• rapid access to investigations
• decisive, personalised treatment

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

• what may be causing their symptoms
• what tests—if any—are required
• what happens next

Conditions I Commonly Treat

• Headache & migraine
• Stroke, mini-stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
• Dizziness, vertigo & balance disorders
• Pins and needles, numbness & weakness (including suspected MS)
• Blackouts & faints
• Seizures & epilepsy
• Visual symptoms
• Post‑stroke rehabilitation
• Specialist second opinions
• Cluster headache & trigeminal neuralgia
• Memory & cognitive concerns (including dementia)
• Tremor & Parkinson’s disease
• Head injury & Concussion
• Functional Neurological Disorders (initial diagnosis and treatment)
• Back & neck pain
• General, Peripheral & entrapment neuropathy eg diabetic or carpal tunnel
• Huntington’s disease
• Unexplained neurological symptoms

Rapid Access Diagnostics & Treatment

Diagnostics: same‑ or next‑day neurological assessment versus 1-2 weeks for standard private neurology appointments; fast‑track MRI and specialist tests

Treatments: migraine management; greater occipital nerve blocks; IV magnesium, IV steroids & other infusion therapies; migraine education

Access: video or face‑to‑face consultations; inpatient & outpatient care at Princess Grace or National Hospital of Neurology.

Experience & Innovation

• NHS work at National Hospital of Neurology Queen Square, one of the world's leading neurological hospitals.
• Founder & Clinical Lead of NeuroSDEC, the UK’s first rapid‑access neurology emergency care service

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

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/news/new-emergency-neurology-service-improves-diagnosis-and-saves-admissions

• Developed the London Ambulance Service video stroke triage pathway, now used across London & many parts of the UK.

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/news/how-stroke-team-transformed-service-uclh

• PhD in Huntington’s disease and subspecialist training in dementia
• Leading private acute neurology service development at HCA & soon to be announced at National Hospital of Neurology!
• Lead an international based medical philanthropic project at UCLH & UCL
• Senior Lecturer at UCL, combining clinical practice with teaching, research, nationally and internationally impactful activity.

What This Means for You

Fast, expert neurological assessment from a clinician highly experienced in both urgent, traditional and complex cases — with high accessibility, clear communication, diagnostic certainty and a personalised treatment plan.

For same day including evenings & weekends rapid access appointments (self-pay only), please ring or whatsapp my PA direct +447732 184606 or use 24/7 HCA medical concierge +4402076164999.