Accepting new patients
Prof. Dr.
Dr Rajib Samanta
Neurology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Rajib Samanta
Dr Rajib Samanta is an experienced Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Dementech Neurosciences, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital and Spire Leicester Hospital. He specialises in addressing various neurological conditions in children up to the age of 18. His expertise includes: epilepsy, movement disorders, strokes in children, cerebral palsy, headaches, tension headaches, neurodevelopmental issues, neuromuscular and neuro-metabolic disorders, neuro-ophthalmological conditions, and neurogenetic disorders. Dr Samanta completed his medical degree in Calcutta, India in 1992 followed by his training in child health in India. He later relocated to the UK and gained specialised expertise in paediatrics from the North London Deanery. His focus on paediatric neurology led him to undergo additional training at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. He is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Dr Samanta holds professional memberships with the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA), the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) British Chapter, Epilepsy Action UK, and TREAT-NMD, with a specific emphasis on neuromuscular disorders. Additionally, he holds a diploma in EEG interpretation from the European Epilepsy Academy (EUREPA – Germany). Dr Samanta contributes to the field through teaching and examination. For the past five years, he has served as an examiner for the clinical exams of MRCPCH & Diploma in Child Health (DCH) and has hosted MRCPCH examinations at his home centre. Engaging in teaching and examination activities at Leicester Medical School, he also acts as an educational supervisor for paediatric trainees under RCPCH and Foundation year trainees under Health Education England Midlands (HEEM) at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-411220
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Neurology
#EB-D56DB669
Renewal due 2033
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Allianz Professional
5,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2012–2018
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de Navarra (GB)
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2018–2022
Residency · Neurology
Universitat de València (GB)
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08
Junior consultant
Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Neurology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,668 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,762 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
954 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,557 |
Patient reviews
See all 883"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Neurology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2023
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 3
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Neurology
DOI: 10.9200/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 132
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Long-term follow-up of Neurology across GB
DOI: 10.6280/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 110
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Validation of clinical scoring in Neurology
DOI: 10.5784/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 176
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Neurology · European Annual Congress (Neurology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Neurology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Rajib Samanta
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Rajib Samanta is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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