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Dr John Philip O'Dwyer

Verified Neurology London

Dr John Philip O'Dwyer

2 years of experience 5.0 (414 verified reviews)

2,258+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
5
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr John Philip O'Dwyer at a glance

Dr John Philip O'Dwyer is a Neurology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2020). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr John Philip O’Dwyer is a highly regarded Consultant Neurologist with practices in both London and the South-East. He currently sees private patients at Mayo Clinic London, The Lister Hospital, Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth, Spire Clare Park Hospital, and Spire Dunedin Reading. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in treating conditions such as headache, dementia, migraine, epilepsy, dizziness/vertigo and botulinum toxin therapy. Additionally, he specialises in addressing issues related to parkinsons, movement disorders, dystonia and stroke.

Dr O’Dwyer completed his medical degree at Trinity College Dublin in 1998. He then pursued advanced training in neurology, obtaining a doctorate in neuroscience and a fellowship in movement disorders. He is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.

In the NHS, Dr O’Dwyer was appointed as a Consultant Neurologist at several leading London hospitals, including St George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust. He finally worked at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, NW London's regional neuroscience centre, where he eventually became the Head of Neurology.

Dr O’Dwyer is also a Consultant Neurology Advisor for the British Army and holds the rank of colonel in the Royal Army Medical Service. He attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2016. He has also earned a Master’s in military leadership and business administration and management, in partnership with King’s College London.

Dr O’Dwyer has authored numerous academic articles published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. He mostly values being the best clinician possible, for patient care, but is involved in research and has been principal investigator/sub PI for several pivotal national clinical trials related to epilepsy and headache. Beyond his clinical work, he has lent his expertise as a specialist advisor for the NHS and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in the development of therapeutic strategies. Dr O’Dwyer further shares his insights with lectures/presentations, where he imparts valuable knowledge to a broader audience.

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

— Dr John Philip O'Dwyer

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Neurology
    Universitat de València, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-287393 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-1B01D74A · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,399
Annual physical exam 99395 2,769
Vaccination administration 90471 1,961
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,726

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 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Philip O'Dwyer
HEADSHOT
John Philip O'Dwyer in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Philip O'Dwyer with the team
WITH TEAM
John Philip O'Dwyer at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet John Philip O'Dwyer

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurology
    John Philip O'Dwyer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6328/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35755875 · cited by 87
  2. Long-term follow-up of Neurology across GB
    John Philip O'Dwyer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2060/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37566502 · cited by 133

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 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.john.philip.odwyer.2@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

414 verified reviews
4.98
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414 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 John Philip O'Dwyer's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr John Philip O'Dwyer 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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