Dr Chris Derry

Dr Derry is a Consultant Neurologist based in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Edinburgh. He also holds a position in the Department of Sleep Medicine, and is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer and NHS Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh.

He provides care for patients with the full range of neurological conditions, with his NHS practice centred around general and acute neurology services within NHS Lothian.

Dr Derry has a particular interest in epilepsy, and is one of two Consultant Neurologists leading the regional Edinburgh and South East Scotland Epilepsy Service. He also has expertise in the diagnosis and management of neurological sleep disorders, including parasomnias, sleep-related movement disorders, and sleep-related epilepsies.

His research focuses on the interactions between sleep disorders and epileptic seizures, and he has authored numerous scientific publications as well as delivered invited lectures at national and international conferences.

Dr Derry graduated with distinction from the Royal London Hospital Medical College (University of London) in 1996. His neurology training took place in London, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh. He undertook a five-year clinical and research fellowship at the Austin Hospital and University of Melbourne, Australia, where he completed his PhD, gaining subspecialist experience in epilepsy and sleep medicine.

In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the International League Against Epilepsy (UK) Gowers’ Young Physician of the Year award in 2006. He has been practising in Edinburgh since 2009.

Please note: Dr Derry does not see patients under the age of 16. He does not work with insurance companies, and all patients must have a GP referral prior to booking a consultation.