Dr Chris Derry

Dr Derry sees adult patients only (aged 16 and over). A GP referral is required, and he does not work with insurance companies.

Dr Derry is a highly experienced Consultant Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist based within the Department of Clinical Neurosciences in Edinburgh.

He provides expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with a wide range of neurological conditions, with particular expertise in epilepsy, seizure disorders and neurological sleep disorders.

Epilepsy

Dr Derry is one of two Consultant Neurologists leading the Edinburgh and South East Scotland Epilepsy Service, where he manages complex epilepsy cases. and supports patients through all stages of investigation, diagnosis and long-term treatment.

His expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of complex seizure disorders, medication management, advanced neurological investigations and ongoing therapeutic care for people living with epilepsy.

Sleep disorders

In addition to epilepsy, he specialises in sleep-related neurological conditions, including parasomnias, sleep-related movement disorders and sleep-related epilepsies.

Dr Derry has extensive experience in the evaluation and management of patients attending specialist neurology and sleep clinics, offering personalised treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Approach to patient care

Having practised in Edinburgh since 2009, Dr Derry is recognised for delivering evidence-based neurological care, combining the latest research with a compassionate approach to patient treatment.

His practice focuses on achieving accurate diagnosis, effective symptom management and improved quality of life for people with epilepsy and other complex neurological conditions.

By combining expertise in both neurology and sleep medicine, he provides an integrated approach to diagnosis, treatment and long-term management, helping patients improve both neurological health and sleep quality.

Education

Dr Derry completed his specialist training in London, Aberdeen and Edinburgh before undertaking a five-year clinical and research fellowship in Australia.

During this time, he gained advanced subspecialist experience in epilepsy medicine, sleep disorders, neurological diagnostics and patient-centred therapies, and was awarded a PhD for his research contributions.

Teaching and research

Dr Derry is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer and NHS Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, combining specialist patient care with medical research and education.