Prof
Prof Alexandra Sinclair
Neurology
About
She specialises clinically and does research on headache disorders, migraine and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)
As chair of the British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH) and a former board member of the International Headache Society (IHS) and European Headache Federation, her influence extends across key organisations in her field. She has also served on the research committee for the Association of British Neurologists, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society and previously acted as patron for the patient charity IIH UK.
Her research focuses on identifying disease pathways and discovering new drug therapies, with significant contributions to clinical studies assessing their efficacy.
She establish the headache department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. Since 2012, her clinical practice has encompassed various headache disorders, including migraine, cluster headaches, and concussion.
Professor Sinclair graduated with honors from the University of Birmingham's School of Medicine in 2000 and completed her MRCP in internal medicine in 2003. She underwent specialist training in neurology, earning her certificate of completion in 2012, and pursued a PhD focused on headache clinical practice. Her commitment to integrating clinical practice with research is evident in her roles as a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Lecturer and NIHR-funded Clinician Scientist.
She is currently the Chair for the British Association for the Study of Headache, the UK headache associaton advocating for excellence in pratient care and training health care professionals. Professor Sinclair's expertise is recognised widely, leading to numerous invitations for keynote lectures and presentations at international medical conferences.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof Alexandra Sinclair
Education & training
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2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2017–2021 Residency · Neurology
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,622 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,104 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,192 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 903 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 7
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Long-term follow-up of Neurology across
DOI: 10.2787/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35260801 · cited by 150
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Validation of clinical scoring in Neurology
DOI: 10.1829/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30157663 · cited by 164
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Long-term follow-up of Neurology across
DOI: 10.5402/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30680644 · cited by 146
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Validation of clinical scoring in Neurology
DOI: 10.8442/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39222964 · cited by 176
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Neurology European Annual Congress (Neurology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Neurology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Neurology — · 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 2022
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2022
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.74
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.89
- Value For Money
- 4.91
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Neurology
- Awareness When should you see a neurology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · alexandra.sinclair@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global