Dr Shaun E C Foo
Qualifications
MBChB, MRCP (UK) (NEUROLOGY)
GMC number: 7084707
Practising since: 2011
- Overview
About
Please note, Dr Foo only performs Nerve Conduction tests
Dr Shaun Foo is a dual-accredited Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. He is also Co-Director of the Leeds MND Care Centre, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds.
Dr Foo completed his medical degree at the University of Manchester. He then pursued his specialist training in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology and currently holds specialist accreditation in both specialities. He has a keen interest in electrodiagnosis, peripheral nerve and neuromuscular disorders.
His clinical practice spans a broad range of diagnostic and sub-specialist services, including complex nerve conduction studies and EMG, peripheral nerve and neuromuscular disorders and motor neurone disease (MND). He is also trained in ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin (Botox) injections. He collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, patient-centred care.
Dr Foo is actively involved in research, with multiple peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at national and international conferences. In his role co-leading the Leeds MND service, he is closely involved in developing research and clinical trials for the upcoming Rob Burrow Centre for MND.
Beyond clinical practice, he is committed to medical education, having led neurology teaching programmes for doctors in training, and medical students at Leeds University Medical School.
Special interests
- Peripheral nerve disorder
- Neuromuscular disorder.
Languages spoken
English, Mandarin, Malay
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Shaun E C Foo at Nuffield Health
- Nerve conduction study
Locations Dr Shaun E C Foo works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Royal College of Physicians (London)
- Association of British Neurologists
- British Peripheral Nerve Society
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- British Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
Other posts held
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals – Consultant in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology
Insurers Dr Shaun E C Foo works with
Dr Shaun E C Foo works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Allianz
- Cigna
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Shaun E C Foo does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Shaun E C Foo does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Shaun E C Foo does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.