Dr Richard Ibitoye
Consultant Neurologist
DipHE, BA, MA, MB, BChir, PhD, MRCP
I have been an NHS Consultant Neurologist for three years and have unique experience and expertise in dizziness and balance (vestibular) disorders. In parallel with my clinical work, I am engaged in research, including a recent post-doctoral fellowship at University College London investigating the link between balance, and ageing of small vessels in the brain (cerebral small vessel disease).
I run a specialist neurology clinic for patients with dizziness and balance problems. I am also the lead for the developing neurology services for the treatment of complex migraine at our regional neurosciences centre (North Bristol NHS Trust).
I studied medicine at the University of Cambridge. I later trained in neurology in Bristol, where I was awarded a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Academic Clinical Fellowship in Neurology. Within this fellowship, I conducted research with the Bristol neuro-inflammatory diseases group. I then completed a clinical research fellowship and PhD at Imperial College London, investigating the link between dizziness and small vessel disease - while gaining expertise in the management of dizziness and balance disorders. I was awarded the Hallpike (national) prize for research excellence for this work. Thereafter, I applied for, and succeeded in obtaining a personal (Guarantors of Brain, UK) post-doctoral research fellowship award to advance my interest in small vessel disease effects on balance control, which I completed at University College London. I continue to undertake collaborative research with colleagues at University College London.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Richard Ibitoye at Spire include:
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COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Bristol Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Pain management
Neuro-ophthalmology
Sleep disorders
Qualification and professional memberships
DipHE / Open University / 2024
Diploma of Higher Education in Mathematical Sciences
PhD / Imperial College London / 2021
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Sciences
MA / University of Cambridge / 2010
Master of Arts in Medical Sciences
MB, BChir / University of Cambridge / 2009
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
BA / University of Cambridge / 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Medical Sciences
Professional memberships
British Medical Association
Current NHS posts
North Bristol NHS Trust
Personal profile
My free time is mostly spent with my family, and playing badminton both socially and competitively (league).
Contact information
| Website | https://neurology.ibitoye.co.uk/ |
| Private secretary | Private Secretary Group |
| Private secretary telephone | 0117 452 5525 |
| Private secretary email | neurology@ibitoye.co.uk |