Dr Sathyajith Ambawatte
Consultant neurologist
MBBS, MD, MRCP, FEBN
I am a Consultant Neurologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of neurological conditions, including headaches, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, cognitive disorders, and other common neurological conditions. I am currently practicing at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, with honorary consultant responsibilities at St George’s University Hospital. My specialist interests include headache disorders, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, cognitive neurology, and other common general neurological conditions and I am recognised for delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care, alongside active roles in medical education, research, service development, and GMC specialist registration assessments.
Alongside my clinical work, I hold leadership and governance roles as a Medical Appraiser at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and a Specialist Application Associate for the General Medical Council. I am passionate about medical education, mentoring the next generation of doctors, leading service improvement projects, and contributing to strategic decision-making and multidisciplinary care within neurology services.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Sathyajith Ambawatte at Spire include:
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Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka / 2011
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MD (Medicine) / University of Colombo, Sri Lanka / 2017
Doctor of Medicine (Internal Medicine)
MRCP (UK) / Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom / 2019
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom
MRCP (UK) SCE Neurology / Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK / 2020
Specialty Certificate Examination in Neurology
FEBN / Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS) / European Board of Neurology / 2021
Fellow of the European Board of Neurology
Professional memberships
Research and publications
I have authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, case reports, and conference presentations in leading neurology and medical journals, including the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry (JNNP), Journal of Medical Case Reports, Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Ethnicity & Disease, and the Sri Lanka Journal of Neurology. My research interests include epilepsy, headache disorders, movement disorders, stroke, neuromuscular diseases, spinal muscular atrophy, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and neuro-inflammatory disorders, with a particular focus on improving patient outcomes.
Current NHS posts
Consultant Neurologist, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals
Honorary Consultant Neurologist, St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Personal profile
Beyond my professional commitments, I am a passionate musician, songwriter, and recording artist, with original music released on major international streaming platforms and viewed by audiences worldwide. Music has been a lifelong passion and provides an important creative balance to my career. I also enjoy travelling extensively with my wife, exploring different cultures and destinations around the world, and I value the opportunities these experiences provide for personal growth, inspiration, and lifelong learning.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0127 305 1006 |
| Private secretary | Sophie Taylor |
| Private secretary email | Sophie.Taylor@spirehealthcare.com |