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Dr Paul Worth

An initial consultation with Dr Paul Worth is from £295.

Dr Paul Worth

Dr Paul Worth

Consultant Neurologist

BM BCh PhD FRCP

"Spire provides excellent treatment for patients in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. If I need an opinion about a patient from another specialty, I have access to a wide range of consultants available."

Specialises in

  • Headaches
  • Migraines
  • Fits / Epilepsy
  • Treatment of Parkinson’s

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Languages spoken

English

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As a neurologist, I have extensive experience of common neurological problems such as headache, sensory disorders, weakness, migraine and fits / epilepsy. However, I specialise in diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s and movement disorders such as ataxia, dystonia, progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple systems atrophy. I have 20 years’ experience in the use of botulinum toxin (Botox) for the treatment of focal dystonia.

I trained in medicine at Cambridge and Oxford Universities qualifying in 1992. I trained in neurology in London including at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. My PhD was awarded after a period of three years as a MRC Clinical Training Fellow at the Institute of Neurology, London, for research into the genetics of Parkinson’s disease and cerebellar ataxias. I was appointed consultant neurologist in Norwich in 2004 where I led and developed the clinical services for Parkinson’s which were cited on the Parkinson's UK website as an example of best practice. I have been a consultant in neurology at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge since 2013.

My previous leadership roles have included the Parkinson’s Excellence Network eastern region and specialty lead for research in neurological disorders and Parkinson’s in the Clinical Research Network (Eastern), member of Council of the Association of British Neurologists with particular responsibility for development of UK neurology guidelines. I am a member of the UK Parkinson’s Clinical Studies Group to identify gaps in our knowledge and to help develop ideas and prioritise research into Parkinson’s and related conditions.

While in Norwich, I introduced a multidisciplinary team assessment and developed an integrated care pathway for Parkinson’s. I also led an important patient safety initiative to set up a Parkinson’s medicines management team to address the problem of missed medication doses in hospital. My Norwich team was runner up in the Hospital Doctor Parkinson's Team of the Year Award in 2006.

I teach and lecture regularly on various aspects of Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, ataxia and other movement disorders at national and international meetings including the Royal Institution of Great Britain and I am a faculty member of the Parkinson’s Academy. I have led and taken part in numerous UK multi-centre and international research studies. I was ‘champion’ for the Parkinson’s Best Practice Tariff which incentivises hospitals to provide good care in accordance with NICE guidelines.

I am a recognised expert and key opinion leader on advanced therapies for Parkinson’s. I have published extensively in this area and was one of the first neurologists in the UK to use Duodopa®.

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General Medical Council Number: C3669497

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Paul Worth at Spire include:

Neurology

Other treatments

  • Fits/ Epilepsy
  • Injections for the treatment of dystonia
  • Migraine
  • Movement disorders: ataxia, dystonia, progressive supranuclear palsy, and multiple systems atrophy
  • Treatment of Parkinson’s

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Additional information

Epilepsy
Headache
Movement disorders
Muscle disease
Neurology

Ataxia, botulinum toxin (non cosmetic), dystonia and Parkinson's disease.

BM BCh / Oxford / 1992
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

Ph D / London / 2002
Doctor of Philosophy

FRCP / London / 2007
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians

Professional memberships

Member, Association of British Neurologists

Member, Movement Disorders Society

Fellow, Royal College of Physicians of London

Member, Clinical Studies Group, UK Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases Network (DeNDRoN)

Consultant Neurologist, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge

Away from work, I am a keen cyclist and rower. I play the piano and sing. I am a cricket and rugby fanatic following the England teams wherever possible. I have a vintage campervan which absorbs many hours with tinkering and spontaneous weekends away. I enjoy cooking and entertaining, and spending time with my family.