About Dr Mike
Dr. Mike is a highly experienced paediatric neurologist with a passion for helping children with neurological disorders. With over 10 years of experience in Paediatrics, he has helped countless families navigate the complexities of neurological conditions. Dr. Mike is committed to providing the highest level of care to patients and their families, and he takes pride in being a trusted partner in their healthcare journey.
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2022 - Present
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Leeds Children's Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer University of Leeds
As a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Leeds Children’s Hospital I have a specialist interest in complex epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, neuroinflammatory and paediatric headache disorders. I have significant experience in the assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management of children with developmental epileptic encephalopathies and complex headache disorders . I am an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds and provide supervision and training to other professionals in the UK National Health Service.
2020 - 2022
Honorary Demyelination Fellow to NORCID
Alderhey Children's Hospital
2019-2022
Paediatric Neurology GRID Registrar
Yorkshire and Humber School of Paediatrics
2014-2019
Paediatric Trainee
Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Association
2011-2014
Foundation training and LAT Emergency Medicine
Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Association
2005-2011
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Queens University of Belfast
As a Demyelination Fellow to NORCID through Alderhey Children's Hospital, I collaborated with other experts in the field to improve the lives of young patients with demyelinating disorders.
Paediatric Neurology GRID training in the UK is a specialised program for Paediatric doctors who want to further subspecialise as Paediatric Neurologists. It is a highly competitive program, lasting between 3 and 4 years and includes opportunities for clinical and research education.
I completed Level 1 & 2 paediatric training in Northern Ireland (Belfast, Craigavon and Derry/Londonderry) with placements in paediatric neurology, paediatric neurodisability, community paediatrics, paediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care and general paediatrics.
I completed my Foundation Training in Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. I undertook a year post foundation training in Emergency Medicine in Craigavon Area Hospital.
I studied medicine at the Queens University of Belfast. I undertook an intercalated degree in anatomy.
Outside of work
I am originally from Northern Ireland having moved to Leeds to complete sub-specialist Paediatric Neurology Grid training in 2019. I originally anticipated moving back to Northern Ireland after completing training but have now made my home in Yorkshire and in Leeds Children's Hospital.
I live with my wife (and private medical secretary) Lauren, young son Henry and our 14 year old dog Millie.
I am a keen cyclist, amateur chef, avid comic book reader and Disney nerd.
Professional Memberships
Exceptional Quality
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Member of the British Paediatric Neurology Association
Honorary Senior Lecturer
School of Medicine
Member of the European Paediatric Neurology Society
General Medical Council Registration: 7140764
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