Dr Micheál Taylor
Qualifications
MB , BCh , BAO, BSc, MRPCH
GMC number: 7140764
Practising since: 2011
Specialties
Paediatrics
Sub-specialties: Paediatric Neurology
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About
Dr Taylor is a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Leeds Children’s Hospital, specialising in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders in children.
He has particular expertise in epilepsy, Dravet syndrome, headaches and neurodevelopmental conditions, and provides assessment, investigation and ongoing management for a wide range of paediatric neurological disorders.
Areas of expertise
- Paediatric epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Dravet syndrome and other rare neurological conditions
- Headaches and migraine in children
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Movement disorders
Conditions treated
Dr Taylor assesses and treats a broad range of neurological conditions in children, including:
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Dravet syndrome
- Headaches and migraines
- Developmental delay and neurodevelopmental disorders
- Cerebral palsy
- Movement disorders and tremors
- Gait disorders, including toe walking
Assessment and management
Dr Taylor provides:
- Specialist neurological assessment
- Diagnostic investigation and interpretation
- Personalised treatment plans
- Long-term condition management and monitoring
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
Where appropriate, he works closely with colleagues in neurophysiology, neuroimaging, rehabilitation and other paediatric specialties.
Training, research and teaching
Originally from Northern Ireland, Dr Taylor is actively involved in neurological research and has published in peer-reviewed journals. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
Clinical approach
Dr Taylor is committed to providing child- and family-centred care, working closely with families to support the diagnosis and long-term management of neurological conditions.
Special interests
- Dravet Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Headaches/Migraine
Other interests
- Cerebral Palsy
- Gait Disorders
- Movement Disorders
- Developmental Delay
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Micheál Taylor at Nuffield Health
- CT scan (or CAT scan)
- MRI scan
Locations Dr Micheál Taylor works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Member of the British Paediatric Neurology Association
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds
Other posts held
- Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Leeds Children’s Hospital
Insurers Dr Micheál Taylor works with
Dr Micheál Taylor works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Bupa
Declaration
Dr Micheál Taylor does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Micheál Taylor does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Micheál Taylor does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.