Dr Stephen Wroe
Qualifications
BA, MB ChB, MD, FRCP
GMC number: 2503938
Practising since: 1979
Specialties
Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology
Consultation times
- Wednesday 08:30-18:30 (Brentwood)
- Monday 18:00 - 21:00 (Ipswich)
- Thursday 18:30 - 20:30 (Ipswich)
- Overview
About
Dr Stephen Wroe (BA, MB ChB, MD, FRCP) is a highly experienced Consultant Neurologist with a specialist clinical practice spanning more than four decades. He has been practising since 1979, providing expert assessment and management of complex neurological disorders across both the private sector and the NHS.
At Nuffield Health Brentwood & Ipswich Hospitals, Dr Wroe offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and ongoing management for a wide spectrum of neurological conditions. His sub-specialist interests include epilepsy, headache and migraine disorders, Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, stroke medicine, memory disorders, dementia, head injury, and the neurological consequences of trauma. He provides Botulinum Toxin injections for migraines, or other neurological conditions.
Dr Wroe’s clinical expertise is complemented by an extensive academic and research background. He has authored research papers in epilepsy, dementia, and headache, contributing to the evidence base that informs modern neurological practice.
He holds consultant posts across several major centres, including the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, one of the UK’s leading tertiary neuroscience institutions. He also provides neurological services in Ipswich, Cambridge, Brentwood, and Romford, reflecting his broad regional practice across East Anglia, Essex and London.
Dr Wroe is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and an active member of multiple professional bodies, including the Association of British Neurologists (where he has served as Assistant Secretary), the American Academy of Neurology, and the American Epilepsy Society.
In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr Wroe has extensive experience in medico‑legal neurology, providing expert witness reports and court evidence, and is a founder member of the Ipswich Medico‑legal Society. His medico‑legal expertise includes neurological trauma, head injury, epilepsy, and long‑term neurological disability.
Dr Wroe is recognised for his thorough, evidence‑based approach, clear communication style, and commitment to high‑quality patient care. His long-standing clinical experience, combined with specialist expertise across multiple neurological subspecialties, makes him a trusted consultant for patients, GPs and multidisciplinary teams alike.
Special interests
This includes:
- General neurology
- Epilepsy
- Headache
- Dementia
- Movement disorders
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
Treatments and tests offered by Dr Stephen Wroe at Nuffield Health
- Electromyography (EMG)
- MRI scan
Locations Dr Stephen Wroe works with
Related experience
Research
Papers on epilepsy, dementia and headache.
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians UK
- Association of British Neurologists (Assistant Secretary)
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Epilepsy Society
Other posts held
- Consultant Neurologist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London
Insurers Dr Stephen Wroe works with
Dr Stephen Wroe works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- APRIL
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- Bupa On Demand
- Childsure
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- ESMI
- The Exeter
- Freedom Health
- Health-on-Line
- HealthFund
- InterGlobal
- Medical Care Direct
- PHC
- SecureHealth
- Simplyhealth
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
- WPA
Declaration
Dr Stephen Wroe does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr Stephen Wroe does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr Stephen Wroe does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.