Dr Valentina Simioni

I am a Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology with over a decade of experience in the field, having worked in this specialty since 2013. I have extensive expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders.
My clinical practice includes performing and reporting nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG), with a particular focus on peripheral nerve disorders, muscle diseases, and neuromuscular junction dysfunctions. I am committed to delivering accurate, high-quality diagnostic evaluations to support effective patient management.
I provide a professional, patient-centred service, ensuring clear communication and maintaining high clinical standards in all aspects of my work.

I specialise in the assessment and diagnosis of disorders affecting the peripheral nervous system, muscles, and neuromuscular junction.
I perform and interpret nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG) to evaluate conditions such as peripheral neuropathies, entrapment neuropathies (including carpal tunnel syndrome), facial neuropathies, radiculopathies, motor neuron disorders, myopathies, and disorders of the neuromuscular junction.
The areas of the body I commonly assess include the upper and lower limbs and cranial nerves, providing comprehensive diagnostic input to support multidisciplinary management of neurological conditions.

I am a Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology with extensive experience in a wide range of neurophysiological investigations and procedures, developed through my practice in both the UK and Italy since 2013.

At Queen’s Hospital , I have independently reported and reviewed more than 1,000 EEGs across inpatient and outpatient settings, including adult, paediatric, and intensive care cases. I have personally performed and reported over 2,500 nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) examinations, covering a broad spectrum of neuromuscular disorders. I have also performed over 200 botulinum toxin injections under EMG guidance and contributed to more than 150 intraoperative neuromonitoring (IOM) procedures across a variety of neurosurgical contexts, including brain, spinal, posterior fossa, peripheral nerve, and deep brain stimulation surgeries.

During my previous role at Ferrara University Hospital (2015–2021), I worked as a Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist, independently reporting investigations and contributing to multidisciplinary discussions, particularly for complex cases. I reported over 1,000 EEGs and more than 1,000 NCS/EMG studies. In addition, I have extensive experience in specialised neurophysiological techniques, including over 200 single fibre EMGs, 100 visual evoked potentials (VEPs), 200 somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs), 200 motor evoked potentials (MEPs), as well as laser-evoked potentials (LEPs), quantitative sensory testing (QST), autonomic testing, sphincter EMG, electroretinography, and brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs). I also performed over 200 botulinum toxin injections and contributed to more than 200 intraoperative neuromonitoring procedures.

Overall, my experience reflects a high procedural volume and breadth of expertise across diagnostic and interventional neurophysiology, supporting complex neurological care in both routine and highly specialised settings.

I am actively involved in activities that support clinical governance, research, and the ongoing development of clinical neurophysiology services.

I regularly participate in both local and national audit programmes, contributing to quality improvement, service evaluation, and the maintenance of high clinical standards. My involvement in audit work supports continuous monitoring and enhancement of patient care within neurophysiology.

I also maintain active research interests, particularly in the fields of peripheral neuropathy, intraoperative neuromonitoring, and the use of botulinum toxin in neurological conditions. I contribute to departmental research activities and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to support the advancement of clinical practice.