An initial consultation with Dr Andria Merrison is from £300.
Dr Andria Merrison
Consultant Neurologist
MA MBChB MD FRCP
"At Spire Bristol Hospital, I am happy to provide an opinion, a plan of management and care for people with neurological symptoms and conditions. My practice at Spire mirrors my NHS and university."
Specialises in
- Epilepsy
- Headache
- Movement disorder
- Muscle disease
- Neuromuscular disorders
I have been a Consultant Neurologist in the NHS since 2009. In that time I have established and lead two regional specialist services. I am the Director of the South West Neuromuscular Network and Director of the Bristol Motor Neurone Disease Centre, providing care for people living with Neuromuscular conditions and Motor Neurone Disease throughout the South West.
I was awarded a Doctorate in Medicine for my research into the muscle regenerating properties of bone marrow stem cells.
I am an honorary lecturer for the University of Bristol and provide teaching and mentorship for students and doctors in training. I am an NHS consultant appraiser and a Medical Examiner for the University of Bristol and for the Royal College of Physicians.
The South West Neuromuscular network, which I lead, holds both UK network and centre of excellence awards. The network serves over 6,000 people living with Neuromuscular conditions in the South West.
I contribute regionally and nationally to NHS service development through my role in the South West Clinical Senate and as an advisor for NHS England Specialised Commissioning.
General Medical Council Number: C4294942
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Andria Merrison at Spire include:
Neurology
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Important information about COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Bristol Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Headache
Movement disorders
Muscle disease
Neuromuscular disorders
Peripheral nerve disease
Qualification and professional memberships
MA MBChB MD FRCP / MA (Hons) Cambridge University 1993, MBChB University of Bristol 1996 / 1996
Master of Arts (with Honours) Cambridge University, Bachelor Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Bristol
I undertook pre-clinical training at Cambridge University and clinical training at the University of Bristol.
Professional memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Member of the Association of British Neurologists
Member of the British Medical Association
Member of the British Myology Society
Member of the World Muscle Society
Professional leadership
I am the Director of the South West Neuromuscular network, providing Specialist Neuromuscular services throughout the South West. I am the Director the Bristol Motor Neurone Disease Centre, providing care for people living with Motor Neurone Disease in the North of the South West. I am an Honorary Lecturer for the University of Bristol, providing teaching and mentorship for students and doctors in training.
Research and publications
I have published work in peer reviewed international journals on Neuromuscular conditions, Motor Neurone Disease, Eye movements, Trigeminal Neuralgia and Cerebrovascular Disease.
Articles
Current NHS posts
Consultant Neurologist, North Bristol NHS Trust
Director of the South West Neuromuscular Network, Director of the Bristol Motor Neurone Disease Centre
Personal profile
I love spending time with my husband and three children. I also enjoy running (including the London marathon), walking & skiing in the mountains and reading novels and poetry.
Financial interests
Contact information
| Private secretary | Karen Parker |
| Private secretary telephone | 07936994563 |
| Private secretary email | karen.parker15@nhs.net |