Dr Richard Orrell
Consultant Neurologist
BSc (Hons), MB, ChB, MD, DCH, FRCP
Specialises in
I qualified from Manchester University in 1982. I trained in neurology in Leeds and London. I was Senior Registrar in Neurology at Charing Cross Hospital, London, and Visiting Professor in Neurology at University of Rochester, New York, USA for 12 months.
I am interested in the whole range of neurological conditions, including headache, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and rarer conditions. I have special interests in disorders of nerve, muscle and brain, and international recognition in disorders of muscle, nerve, motor neuron disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), and neurogenetics.
I was appointed Consultant Neurologist at the Royal Free Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (UCLH), and QE2 Hospital Welwyn Garden City, in 1998. In my NHS practice I provide a muscle and nerve biopsy service, and perform nerve conduction studies and EMG. I offer steroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome, and botulinum toxin injection for movement disorders (with advance notice).
I am a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Neuroscience at UCL Institute of Neurology, University College London. I am active in neurology research, publication and teaching.
At the Spire Harpenden Hospital, I provide a consultation and diagnostic service for patients with all neurological problems. These include headache, migraine, epilepsy, dizziness, stroke, brain tumours, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, memory problems, Alzheimer’s disease, nerve and muscle disorders (myopathy, muscular dystrophy, myositis, neuropathy, myasthenia, motor neuron disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), and rarer conditions, with further investigation and management to suit the patient and their condition.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Richard Orrell at Spire include:
Neurology
Other treatments
Neurology consultation, diagnosis and management.
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Headache
Movement disorders
Multiple sclerosis
Muscle disease
Neuromuscular disorders
Neurogenetics
Special clincial interests: All aspects of general neurology. Parkinson's disease, muscle disorders, peripheral nerve disorders, motor neuron disease / amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, neurogenetics.
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc (Hons) / University of Manchester / 1979
Physiology
MB, ChB / University of Manchester / 1982
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
DCH / Royal College of Physicians London / 1984
Diploma in Child Health
MRCP / London / 1987
Member of the Royal College of Physicians
MD / University of Manchester / 1996
Doctor of Medicine, Research
FRCP / London / 2002
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians UK
Professional memberships
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
Member of the Association of British Neurologists
Member of the British Society for Human Genetics
Member of the British Neuropathological Society
Member of the World Muscle Society
Member of the Peripheral Nerve Society
Member of the British Medical Association
Member of the British Peripheral Nerve Society
Subscribing Member of the British Clinical Neurophysiology Society
Member of the European ALS/MND Study Group.
Member of the World Federation of Neurology Research Group on Motor Neuron Diseases.
Associate International Member of the American Academy of Neurology.
Associate Member of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
Member of the British Myology Society
Professional leadership
Departmental Graduate Tutor, Clinical Neuroscience, UCL Institute of Neurology
Chairman Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Local Negotiating Committee
Council Member, Section of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Society of Medicine
Treasurer, Section of Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Society of Medicine
Member of Editorial Board, Neuromuscular Disorders
Council Member, British Peripheral Nerve Society
Council Member, British Peripheral Nerve Society
Deputy Chair of London and the South East Coast Neuromuscular Managed Clinical Network Steering Group
Research and publications
Dr Orrell is Senior Lecturer in Clinical Neuroscience at UCL Institute of Neurology, University College London. He is active in neurology research, publication and teaching
For details of publications please see:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/departments/clinical/department-staff/richard-orrell
Current NHS posts
Consultant Neurologist - Royal Free Hospital (London)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (London)
QE2 Hospital / Lister Hospital (Hertfordshire).
Senior Lecturer in Clinical Neuroscience - UCL Institute of Neurology (London)
Contact information
| Telephone | 0800 585112 |
| Private secretary | Vicki Owen-Knight |
| Private secretary telephone | 07939 182508 |
| Private secretary fax | 01438 288397 |
| Private secretary email | Vicki.owen-knight@richard-orrell.com |