Professor Fayyaz Ahmed
Neurologist
MBBS, MD, FRCP, MBA, MRCP (neurology), PGCME
I am a General Neurologist with interest in headache disorders. I have pioneered the treatment with Botox® in the UK and have > 30 years' experience in diagnosing and treating headache disorders. I have co-authored the British Association for the Study of Headache guidelines on headache disorders (2019) and have contributed to the NICE guidelines on headache in adolescents and adults -CG150 (2015). I have been a trustee of the Migraine Trust (2010-2022) and currently their ambassador. I also advise the Association of British Neurologists on headache disorders since 2015. I organise a national meeting on headache disorders in Hull every other year since 2005. I have lectured around the globe on headache disorders and have assisted many countries in establishing and setting up the headache services.
I have particular expertise in the injection treatments for headache disorders including the nerve block and Botox® injections. I also have expertise in the use of neuro-modulation (non-invasive) in headache disorders.
I have treated more than 5,000 patients with Botulinum toxin for chronic migraine and have delivered more than 20,000 treatment cycles. I have performed more than 10,000 nerve blocks on headache patients.
I have published 83 original peer reviewed articles in leading neurology and headache journals. I peer review for cephalalgia, The Journal of Headache and Pain, European Journal of Neurology and Journal of Clinical Medicine. I am an international examiner for the MRCP UK PACES examination.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Professor Fayyaz Ahmed at Spire include:
Other treatments
Neurological illnesses particularly diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders with use of Botulinum toxin.
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Neurology
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan / 1986
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MRCP (UK) / Royal College of Physician, London / 1989
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians
FRCP (London) / London / 2000
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physician
MBA / University of Hull / 2010
Master of Business Administration
MRCP (neuro) / Royal College of Physicians, London / 2011
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians
PGCME / University of Hull / 2015
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
Professional memberships
Association of British Neurologist
British Association for the Study of Headache
International Headache Society
Anglo-Dutch Migraine Association
Professional leadership
Clinical Director Neurosciences - Department of Neurology Hull Royal Infirmary (2002-2010)
President - British Association for the Study of Headache (2011-2013)
Educational Officer - British Association for the Study of Headache (2014-2022)
President - Anglo-Dutch Migraine Association (2019-2022)
Treasurer - Anglo-Dutch Migraine Association (2015 - date)
Treasurer - International Headache Society (2021 - date)
Current NHS posts
Consultant Neurologist and Professor (Hon) in Clinical Neurologist Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Personal profile
I played cricket most of my life and am a qualified cricket umpire. I love watching cricket. I also love travelling and have been to more than 45 countries on holidays and doing professional lecturing.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01482 311 774 |
| fayyaz.ahmed@nhs.net | |
| Private secretary | Adele Riches |
| Private secretary telephone | 01482 672 470 |