Dr Ben Turner, Consultant Neurologist

Dr Ben Turner

Consultant Neurologist

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Dr Ben Turner MBBS MRCP MD

Consultant Neurologist

MBBS MRCP MD

Dr Ben Turner

Consultant Neurologist MBBS MRCP MD

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MBBS MRCP MD
HCA-Healthcare-UK

Areas of expertise

  • Headache
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-Rehabilitation
  • Neurogenetics
HCA-Healthcare-UK

Recommendations for Dr Turner

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Recommended by:

  • byDr Sridevi Parvathareddy, GP

    Personable and caring with patients. Really takes the time to listen to their concerns. Knowledgeable and an excellent clinician.

  • byDr Ian Benjamin Colvin, GP

    Excellent bedside manner and clinically very good

  • byDr Reem Hasan, GP

    Excellent care and communication.

  • byDr Unnati Desai, GP

    Recommended neurologist

  • byMr Ian Sabin, Neurosurgeon

    Dr Ben Turner has a particular interest in demyelination, but is an excellent general neurologist as well.

  • byMr Simon Owen-Johnstone, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Trusted colleague. Had good experience with patients I have referred.

  • byMr Bahram Fakouri, Consultant Spinal Surgeon

    An excellent Neurologist. I usually refer patients to Ben.

  • byDr Sridevi Parvathareddy, GP

    Personable and caring with patients. Really takes the time to listen to their concerns. Knowledgeable and an excellent clinician.

  • byDr Ian Benjamin Colvin, GP

    Excellent bedside manner and clinically very good

  • byDr Reem Hasan, GP

    Excellent care and communication.

  • byDr Unnati Desai, GP

    Recommended neurologist

  • byMr Ian Sabin, Neurosurgeon

    Dr Ben Turner has a particular interest in demyelination, but is an excellent general neurologist as well.

  • byMr Simon Owen-Johnstone, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Trusted colleague. Had good experience with patients I have referred.

  • byMr Bahram Fakouri, Consultant Spinal Surgeon

    An excellent Neurologist. I usually refer patients to Ben.

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    About Dr Ben Turner

    GMC number: 3591284

    Year qualified: 1991

    Place of primary qualification: University of London

    Dr Ben Turner is a highly experienced Consultant Neurologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions. He has a particular interest in headache, dizziness, and multiple sclerosis. Dr Turner has been serving as a Senior Consultant Neurologist at Barts Health NHS Trust since his appointment and is also actively involved in research for multiple sclerosis and headache.

    Dr Turner believes that the key to effective management of medical conditions lies in accurate diagnosis and identifying treatable causes. He is adept at providing prompt assessment, investigation, and necessary interventions for common symptoms such as headache and vertigo, which are often misdiagnosed.

    In his role as Training Programme Director for Neurology, Dr Turner oversees the training of future Consultant Neurologists. He also holds the position of Senior Neurology Consultant and Network Lead for Neurology at HCA Shard and London Bridge.

    Dr Turner’s expertise extends beyond the UK, having worked as a visiting doctor in Kuwait, UAE, and Jordan. He has also delivered lectures on multiple sclerosis in cities like Tehran and Beirut, where the disease is prevalent.

    Dr Turner is proficient in a variety of medical tests and treatments, including Botox injections for headache, 'GammaCore' vagal nerve stimulator, greater occipital nerve block for headache, stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis, Epley manoeuvre, and vestibular rehabilitation. He treats conditions such as headache, migraine, dizziness, multiple sclerosis, stroke, seizures, loss of consciousness, facial pain, labyrinthitis, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

    Dr Ben Turner’s commitment to patient care and his extensive experience make him a leading specialist in his field.

    Areas of expertise

    • ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
    • Alzheimers Disease
    • Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Ataxia
    • Autonomic Disorders
    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Brain Tumours
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    • Clinical Neurophysiology
    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
    • Concussion
    • Dementia
    • Dural Arteriovenous Fistulae
    • Dysarthria
    • Dyscalculia
    • Dysgraphia
    • Dyslexia
    • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
    • Electromyography (EMG)
    • Epilepsy
    • Guillain Barre Syndrome
    • Headache
    • Memory Disorders
    • Migraine
    • Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
    • Movement Disorders
    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • Myelogram
    • Narcolepsy
    • Nerve Conduction Test
    • Neuro-Oncology
    • Neuro-Ophthalmology
    • Neuro-Rehabilitation
    • Neurocritical Care
    • Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
    • Neurogenetics
    • Neuromuscular Disease
    • Neuroradiology (Imaging)
    • Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
    • Prion Disease
    • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD)
    • Seizures
    • Sleep Disorders
    • Spinal Cord Tumour
    • Spinal Disorders
    • Spinal Tap
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
    • Ultrasound
    • Vascular Dementia