Dr Imtiaz Ahmed

Qualifications

MD, MD (RES), DIC, MRCP, MRCP (Neuro), FENB

GMC number: 6031893

Practising since: 1995

Specialties

Neurology

Consultation times

  • Thursday 14:00-17:00
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About

Dr Imtiaz Ahmed is a highly accomplished Consultant Neurologist who provides specialist care at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital. He has been practising since 1995, bringing more than three decades of clinical and academic experience to the diagnosis and management of complex neurological disorders.

Dr Ahmed specialises in a wide range of neurological conditions, with particular expertise in Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, cerebrovascular disease, headache, and general neurology. He also has advanced skills in treating cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, spasticity, and sialorrhoea in Parkinson’s disease.

He completed his MBBS in India in 1995, followed by clinical research into Stroke in the Young, which led to the award of an MD in 2001. After moving to the UK, he undertook extensive training in General Medicine, Stroke, and Parkinson’s disease within the Cambridge Deanery, and later conducted research in Parkinson’s disease, dementia and dyskinesias at Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College London.

Dr Ahmed further trained at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, one of the world’s leading neuroscience centres. He was awarded an MD (Res) and Diploma of Imperial College (DIC) from Imperial College London, and completed his Specialist Neurology Training in the Severn Deanery (Bristol).

He received MRCP (Neurology) in 2010 and completed a prestigious Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology in Zurich, Switzerland. In 2012, he was made a Fellow of the European National Board (FENB).

Dr Ahmed currently holds an NHS consultant post at Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust, where he is also actively involved in teaching medical students and junior doctors. He is a member of several professional bodies, including the American Academy of Neurology, the European Neurology Society, and the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS).

At Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Dr Ahmed is known for his thorough clinical assessment, evidence‑based management, and patient‑centred approach. His broad expertise, combined with advanced sub-speciality training, enables him to provide high‑quality care for patients with both common and complex neurological conditions.

Special interests

Movement disorders, Parkinson's disease, dementia, stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, headache, treatment for cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, Siallorhoea in Parkinson’s disease and spasticity.

Treatments and tests offered by Dr Imtiaz Ahmed at Nuffield Health

  • Blood test
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • MRI scan

Locations Dr Imtiaz Ahmed works with

Related experience

Memberships

  • Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
  • American Academy of Neurology
  • European Neurology Society

Other posts held

  • Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust

Insurers Dr Imtiaz Ahmed works with

Dr Imtiaz Ahmed works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Alliance Healthcare
  • Allianz
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Benenden Health
  • Bluline
  • Cigna
  • First Health Trusts Limited
  • Healix
  • Healthcare RM
  • International SOS
  • Tri-Care
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • WPA

Declaration

Dr Imtiaz Ahmed does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Imtiaz Ahmed does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Imtiaz Ahmed does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.