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Dr Richard Sylvester

Verified Neurology London

Dr Richard Sylvester

11 years of experience 5.0 (13 verified reviews)

11,873+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Richard Sylvester at a glance

Dr Richard Sylvester is a Neurology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2011). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Richard Sylvester is a Consultant Neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Homerton University Hospital. After graduating from Oxford University in 1999, Dr Sylvester completed specialist training in London and was awarded a doctorate in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCL.
Within the field of neurology, Dr Sylvester specialises in cognitive neurology and runs a clinic for neuro-rehabilitation following traumatic brain injuries. Additionally, he runs a general neurology practice at UCLH and Homerton, diagnosing and treating patients with a wide range of neurological disorders.

Dr Sylvester pays a special interest to sports related concussion and manages athletes following head injuries at the UCL Institute of Sport and Exercise Health. He sits on the expert concussion advisory panel for the English Football Association and worked as an independent concussion expert for the Rugby World Cup.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
General Neurology
Cognitive Disorders
Sports Related Concussion

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

— Dr Richard Sylvester

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Neurology
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-1391 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-8341AEFF · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,317
Annual physical exam 99395 59
Vaccination administration 90471 2,971
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 196

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 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Richard Sylvester
HEADSHOT
Richard Sylvester in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Sylvester with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Sylvester at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 140s
Meet Richard Sylvester

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Sylvester, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3234/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32061605 · cited by 85
  2. European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
    Richard Sylvester, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1982/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34549495 · cited by 191
  3. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Sylvester, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1104/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30227611 · cited by 177

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
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

13 verified reviews
4.97
★★★★⯨
13 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
98.0
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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 Richard Sylvester's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Richard Sylvester 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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  • What does Richard Sylvester specialise in?

    Richard Sylvester specialises in Neurology in London, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Richard Sylvester practise?

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    Richard Sylvester speaks English.

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