I qualified from Nottingham in 1987, completed general medical training in Stoke-on-Trent, moved to Edinburgh in 1992, and after my DM thesis in stroke spent a year in Australia, before returning to Edinburgh as one of the last Senior Registrars. I was appointed consultant in 1999. While very much a general neurologist, I undertake NHS first seizure, movement disorder and MND clinics.

I was elected to the Association of British Neurologists Council in 2009, appointed Chair of the Training and Education committee in 2010, demitting in 2016. In 2019 I was appointed ABN Meetings secretary and in April 2020 elected President Elect of the ABN, to start in 2023. I was Chair of National Advisory Committee for Neurological Conditions (Scotland) for three years from 2017. 

Reflecting my interest in education and training, I am on the standard setting boards for the MRCP Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) for Neurology, secretary of Neurology SCE exam board and member of the MRCP part 1 exam board (2017-2019). I organise and chair the annual Edinburgh Neurology Course, and organise the weekly local neurology trainee teaching, including regular neurology book clubs. Outside of neurology, I cycle increasingly slowly and decreasing distances.

My private practice in Edinburgh is based at Spire Shawfair Park hospital where I consult on a Friday morning.

My private practice in Edinburgh is based at Spire Shawfair Park hospital where I consult on a Friday morning.