Benjamin Turner MBBS, MRCP, DM

Dr. Ben Turner is a highly experienced Consultant Neurologist. He was appointed to St Bartholomew’s and The Royal London NHS Hospitals in 2003. An Honorary Senior Lecturer for his research work and publications in Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Conditions, such as Headache and Dizziness. Private patients are seen at London Bridge Hospital, Old Broad Street Clinic, The London Clinic, and The BUPA Cromwell Hospital.

Dr. Turner has a particular interest in headaches, notably migraine and dizziness. More than one in five people suffer from migraine making it one of the most common disabling conditions, according to the World Health Organisation, and yet it remains under-recognized.

Dr. Turner is also actively involved in research into Multiple Sclerosis, particularly clinical research into new therapies, and has over 20 years of clinical trial experience. He is Chief UK and Principal Investigator for several phase III clinical treatment trials and leads the HSCT stem cell therapy programs for MS at Bart’s Health NHS Trust. Through this work, Dr. Turner has extensive knowledge and experience in the full range of disease-modifying therapies available to MS patients. Thanks to new developments in this field, disease suppression is now a realistic option and early and effective treatment can now halt this previously disabling disease.

Dr. Turner is the Clinical and Educational Lead of Neurology for Barts Health NHS Trust, As Clinical lead Dr. Turner manages the Neurology department and helps develop its role in a large London Teaching Hospital, providing for one the most ethnically rich but economically poor areas of the UK. As Educational lead, Dr. Turner oversees the training of junior doctors both locally and nationally.