I’m Nik Sharma, I am a Senior Consultant Neurologist and the CEO of a biotech company (see here). Before co-founding BioCorteX, I was a consultant at the National Hospital for Neurology, Queen Square, London and a Principal Investigator at UCL.
The National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery is the UK’s largest dedicated neurological hospital. ‘Queen Square’ is an internationally recognised centre of excellence. It is famous for the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological disorders.
I am fortunate to see and help people from across the UK and, indeed, the world.
I have specific expertise in complex cases and the early diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) or Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) including benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS). This is a difficult diagnosis and I provide a comprehensive review and additional specialist investigations (when necessary).
I appreciate that waiting weeks can be frustrating, so will try and see people quickly (though this is not always possible). I diagnose and treat people with a wide range of neurological disorders, including;
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General diagnostic neurology.
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Headache, including migraine.
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Neuromuscular disorders.
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Movement disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease.
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Epilepsy.
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Stroke.
My background
I qualified from the University of Liverpool in 1998 and completed my general medical training at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds. In 2002, I became a member of the Royal College of Physicians before moving to the National Hospital to continue my neurology training.
In 2007, I was awarded a Ph.D by the University of Cambridge. My thesis examined neuroplasticity and neurodegeneration of the human brain. In other words, I explored how the brain changes to maintain or improve function.
After Cambridge, I spent a number of years working at the National Institute of Health (NIH), Bethesda, USA where I was awarded a prestigious NRSA fellowship. My research at NIH used state of the art imaging to explore how the human brain learns.
My background
Recent patient testimonials
"Thank you Dr Sharma for genuinely listening to all my concerns and taking the time to thoroughly explain my diagnosis. A very knowledgeable professional doctor. I feel like I am now in very safe hands. I would highly recommend booking a consultation with Dr Sharma."
“I usually do not give reviews but wanted to put my pen to paper to say a good word about Dr Sharma. We had a very productive meeting, he listened to all my complaints, paying attention to even minor details, after which performed a few tests and explained what is happening. We discussed a management programme and I left his office reassured and more positive.”
“Im normally not very good at writing reviews, but this has been the best doctors experience I've ever had.
Dr.Sharma listens and pays attention to details, and you immediately feel comfortable in the room. He has been so considerate, and really make sure to explain things properly and in a way so that you understand them.
“I would like to thank you [Dr Sharma] for the kindness and consideration that I received from you at Queen Square.”
“I really cannot thank you [Dr Sharma] enough for your help and intervention."
Teaching
I enjoying teaching medical students, junior doctors, nurses and physiotherapists. Over the years I supervised for a number of Cambridge Colleges including Trinity.
I used to lecture on the Clinical Neuroscience MSc & Neuromuscular MSc at University College London.
Fund raising
On 4th June 2016, myself and other members of the MND team at the National Hospital of Neurology, Queen Square, London, cycled 100 km overnight as part of the Night Rider Challenge.We raised over £3000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
In 2017 & 2018, we cycled from London to Paris to raise money for the MND Association.
In 2019 we cycled from London to Geneva in 2019 to raise even more money for the MND association.
Finally, you are likely to see me around on my trusty Brompton bicycle.
