Dr Bhavini Patel
Qualifications
FRCP MDRes MBBS BSc
GMC number: 6103220
Practising since: 2004
Specialties
Neurology
Consultation times
- Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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About
Dr Bhavini Patel is a Consultant Neurologist based in London, UK. Having graduated from Guy's, King's, and St Thomas' School of Medicine in 2004 with an MBBS and a BSc in Neuroscience, she went on to work in various district general hospitals before passing the MRCP exams in 2007. She joined St George's University of London in order to conduct her research into diseases affecting the blood vessels in the brain, after which she continued her specialist neurology training at St George's Hospital.
Dr Patel also completed specialist training in Stroke Medicine at St George's Hospital and has been a dual-certified Consultant Neurologist there since 2015. With additional interests in the causes and treatment of headaches and general acute neurology, including the running of weekly headaches and general neurology clinics, she is well-equipped to advise on a range of neurological symptoms.
Dr Patel sees patients over 16 years old.
Special interests
- Stroke
- Transient ischaemic attackes
- Headaches (Greater Occipital Nerve Injections, Supraorbital nerve injections, BOTOX)
Other interests
- Dizziness
- Pins & needles
- Vascular dementia
- Neuropathies
Personal interests
I am a triathlete and marathon runner. I am about to do an IRONMAN in August 2025 which will be the most challenging for me.
Languages spoken
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Bhavini Patel at Nuffield Health
- Nerve blocks
Locations Dr Bhavini Patel works with
Related experience
Research
Current: Clinical Research lead for Neurology.
I am building a team of neurology research nurses and co-ordinators to provide St George’s neurology research the platform it needs to match the excellent clinical work it does.
2016-2019 Clinical Research Lead for Stroke.
Since June 2016, I have been in charge of the research team at St George’s. I support the promotion and initiation of research trials in the department, as well as attend CRN and HSRC meetings to discuss our progress.
Co-PI for HDClarity.
Dr Ed Wild’s study on HD gene therapy pilot. I provide the neurology support.
Principal investigator for HEADPOST trial in stroke.
International study assessing the effect on head positioning in the first 24 hours after stroke on outcome.
Principal investigator for ACTION2 trial in stroke.
International study assessing the effect of Nataluzimab in acute phase of stroke.
Principal investigator for ATTEST2 trial in stroke.
National study investigating tenekteplase vs alteplase in hyperacute stroke patients
Principal investigator for DNA lacunar 2 in stroke.
Genetic GWAS study looking into the genetics of lacunar stroke.
Principal investigator for ELAN.
Study investigating early initiation of DOACs in stroke patients with AF.
Principal investigator for LACI-2.
Study investigating cerebral blood flow in SVD.
Memberships
- GMC
- ABN
- BASP
Other posts held
- St George's Hospital, Consultant Neurologist
Insurers Dr Bhavini Patel works with
Dr Bhavini Patel works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Healix
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
Declaration
Dr Bhavini Patel does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Bhavini Patel does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Bhavini Patel does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.
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