Professor Dennis Chan
University Professor and Consultant Neurologist
BSc, PHD, MB BChir, MD, FRCP
I am an academic neurologist with a special interest in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease prior to the onset of dementia. I specialise in treatments of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system.
I hold dual research doctorates in basic and clinical neuroscience. My NHS practice is based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, where I undertake clinics in general neurology, dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Professor Dennis Chan at Spire include:
Other treatments
- Memory assessments for dementia
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Important information about COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Memory disorders
Movement disorders
Special Clinical Interests: dementia, general neurology, epilepsy
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc (Neuroanatomy) / University College London / 1988
1st Class Honours
PhD / University College London / 1992
Thesis title: A topographical analysis of hippocampal field connectivity in the rat (supervisor: Nobel Laureate Professor J O’Keefe FRS)
MB BChir / University of Cambridge (Trinity College) / 1993
Doctor of Medicine
MRCP / London / 1997
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, UK
MD / University of Cambridge / 2008
Thesis title: Structural and neuropsychological investigations in the diagnosis of early dementia (supervisor: Professor MN Rossor FMedSci)
FRCP / London / 2009
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Professional memberships
Association of British Neurologists
American Academy of Neurology
Professional leadership
Research lead for mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer’s disease, University of Cambridge
Executive Committee, NIHR Surrey and Sussex Comprehensive Local Research Network (2010-2014)
National Special Advisory Committee for Neurology (2010-2013)
Training Programme Director for Neurology, Kent Surrey and Sussex (KSS) Deanery (2011-2013)
Current NHS posts
University Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Neurology, University of Cambridge
Contact information
| Telephone | Spire Gatwick Park Hospital - 01293 778 906 || The Montefiore Hospital - 01273 828 148 |
| Website | https://www.ucl.ac.uk/icn/dennis-chan |
| Private secretary | Sheryl Weston |
| Private secretary telephone | 07769 317 654 |
| Private secretary email | secretarytodrchan@gmail.com |