Dr Agam Jung

Dr Jung is a highly experienced Consultant Neurologist and Director of the Leeds Regional Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Service. She specialises in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions, with a particular focus on motor neurone disease and complex neurological disorders.

She provides expert care through specialist clinic assessment, screening, diagnostic evaluation, and multidisciplinary treatment planning, ensuring patients receive personalised and compassionate care.

Areas of expertise

Dr Jung specialises in:

• Motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis and management
• General neurology conditions
• Nerve and muscle disorders
• Headaches and migraines
• Blackouts and unexplained neurological symptoms
• Neurological infections and complex conditions

Her work focuses on accurate diagnosis, therapy planning, and long-term rehabilitation support.

Conditions diagnosed and treated

Dr Jung provides comprehensive clinical assessment, screening, and diagnosis for:

• Motor neurone disease (MND)
• Peripheral nerve disorders
• Neuromuscular conditions
• Headaches and migraine disorders
• Fainting episodes (blackouts) and neurological events
• Complex neurological disorders requiring specialist investigation

She ensures a thorough diagnostic pathway, including referral for appropriate imaging, testing, or specialist procedures where required.

Treatments, procedures and clinical care

Dr Jung delivers a wide range of neurological care and management services, including:

• Detailed neurological assessment and diagnosis
• Personalised treatment and therapy plans
• Long-term condition management and rehabilitation support
• Coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams

While neurology is primarily non-surgical, Dr Jung works closely with specialists across:

• Orthopaedics and spinal services
• Neurosurgery and interventional procedures
• Cardiology and oncology (where neurological symptoms overlap)

She supports referrals for procedures such as biopsy, imaging, or surgical treatment when required to confirm diagnosis or guide care.

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) leadership

Dr Jung is a nationally recognised leader in MND care and innovation.

She developed the concept for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND, a purpose-built specialist facility designed to deliver:

• Holistic, patient-centred care
• Integrated therapy, rehabilitation, and clinical support
• Advanced treatment pathways for MND patients

The centre has become a nationally recognised model, supported by public funding and continued research development.

Her work in MND has been featured in BBC documentaries:

• Rob Burrow: My Year with MND
• Rob Burrow: Living with MND

Clinical approach

Dr Jung places compassion at the centre of her care, offering:

• Clear explanations in plain English
• Thorough clinical assessment and diagnosis
• Personalised care plans tailored to each patient
• A focus on holistic treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation
• Ongoing support for patients and families

She is also committed to improving healthcare access, providing virtual pro bono neurological consultations for underserved communities.

Training and qualifications

• Medical training in India (1990)
• MD in General Internal Medicine (1993) – thesis on unexplained fevers
• Neurology specialist training in the UK (Yorkshire Deanery, from 2004)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education – University of Leeds
• Post-CCT Fellowship in Neurological Infections – University of Liverpool

She was appointed Consultant Neurologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals in 2011.

Leadership, research and global work

Dr Jung has held senior national and international roles, including:

• Associate International Director for International Medical Graduates, Royal College of Physicians (London)
• Leadership in addressing NHS workforce challenges
• Development of global medical education programmes and training curricula

Her international work spans:

• India
• Oman
• Malawi
• Uganda
• Rwanda

She is recognised for reducing health inequalities through education, training, and low-cost teaching solutions.

Teaching and education

Dr Jung is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Leeds and is actively involved in:

• Training doctors and medical students
• Developing educational programmes in neurology
• Improving clinical teaching standards globally

What patients can expect

Patients attending Dr Jung’s clinic can expect:

• Comprehensive neurological assessment and screening
• Accurate and timely diagnosis
• Personalised treatment and therapy plans
• Access to specialist MND services and multidisciplinary care
• Ongoing rehabilitation and long-term condition support
• Compassionate, patient-centred care

Why choose Dr Jung?

Patients choose Dr Jung for:

• Specialist expertise in motor neurone disease and neurology
• Leadership of a nationally recognised MND centre
• Extensive international training and experience
• Strong focus on diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
• Commitment to compassionate, holistic care
• Involvement in research, education, and innovation
• Multilingual communication (Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Punjabi)