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Dr Bal Athwal

Verified Neurology London

Dr Bal Athwal

14 years of experience 4.9 (17 verified reviews)

5,052+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Bal Athwal at a glance

Dr Bal Athwal is a Neurology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Bal Athwal is a highly regarded Consultant Neurologist. With a focus on providing comprehensive care, he conducts thorough consultations and assessments for a wide range of conditions covering a wide spectrum, ranging from common concerns like migraines, seizures, gait problems, muscle weakness, and memory issues to more specialised areas such as stroke prevention, stroke rehabilitation, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and motor neurone disease. With over 20 years of experience as a consultant, he is adept at both the diagnosis and management of neurological concerns.
Dr. Bal Athwal serves as a Consultant Neurologist at the Royal Free Hospital and holds an honorary consultant position at UCL Hospitals. He brings a wealth of experience to his practice, having trained in Neurology at prestigious institutions, including the National Hospital for Neurology and the Royal Free Hospital. He completed his medical degree at the University of Edinburgh, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
Dr. Athwal plays a vital role as the lead for the specialist headache service at the Royal Free Hospital. Furthermore, he serves as a consultant in Hyperacute Stroke at the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at UCLH. He is dedicated to providing high quality care to patients.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Bal Athwal

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Neurology
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-639304 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-965AC185 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,743
Annual physical exam 99395 2,001
Vaccination administration 90471 929
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,646

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Bal Athwal in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 111s
Meet Bal Athwal

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
    Bal Athwal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1003/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38733275 · cited by 31
  2. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Bal Athwal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1484/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31124337 · cited by 117

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Neurology European Annual Congress (Neurology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Neurology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurology
  • Awareness When should you see a neurology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.bal.athwal@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

17 verified reviews
4.92
★★★★⯨
17 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Bal Athwal's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Bal Athwal treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Neurology

Brain, spinal-cord and nerve disorders including headaches, epilepsy, stroke, MS and Parkinson disease.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Bal Athwal specialise in?

    Bal Athwal specialises in Neurology in London, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Bal Athwal treat?

    Bal Athwal treats conditions within Neurology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Bal Athwal practise?

    Bal Athwal practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Bal Athwal speak?

    Bal Athwal speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Bal Athwal?

    Bal Athwal has a verified rating of 4.92/5 from 17 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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