Dr Dominic Paviour
Consultant Neurologist
About Dominic Paviour
Specialty: Consultant Neurologist specialising in diagnostic neurology, movement disorders and neurological problems in pregnancy
Conditions seen: Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, tremors, muscle spasms, restless leg syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), blackouts, seizures and epilepsy, headache and chronic migraine, sensory disturbance, pins and needles, peripheral nerve damage
Tests, treatments and procedures: specialist neurological assessment, Botox injections for migraines, greater occipital nerve injections for chronic headaches, home video telemetry
Often consulted by patients with: tremor, involuntary movements, restless legs, unexplained blackouts or seizures, chronic or severe headaches, dizziness, or pins and needles
Patient ages seen: 18+
Also: clinical lead for Movement Disorders at St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Medical School Gold Medallist; PhD from the Institute of Neurology
Language: English
Dr Dominic Paviour is a Consultant Neurologist at Welbeck’s Neurology centre in London. He assesses a wide range of neurological problems, with a particular focus on clinical diagnostic neurology – establishing the cause of a patient’s symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be planned.
He has specialist interests in movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, tremor, muscle spasms and restless legs syndrome, as well as neurological problems in pregnancy. His practice also covers symptoms such as involuntary movements, unexplained blackouts or seizures, chronic or severe headaches, dizziness and pins and needles.
Investigations and treatments available through his clinic include home video telemetry for seizure monitoring, Botox injections for chronic migraine and greater occipital nerve injections for chronic headache.
Alongside his practice at Welbeck, Dr Paviour has a busy NHS practice and is Clinical Lead for Movement Disorders at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He is a member of the Association of British Neurologists and the Movement Disorder Society.
Expertise
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Movement Disorders
- General Diagnostic Neurology
- Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)
- Neurological Problems in Pregnancy
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 18+
- Qualifications
Dr Paviour graduated in 1998 after training in London, winning the Medical School Gold Medal. Following junior medical posts in London and at the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals, he passed his MRCP examinations and returned to London to complete a PhD at the Institute of Neurology. He then completed specialist neurology training in London and has been a consultant since 2011.
Qualifications:
MRCP
PhD, Institute of Neurology
Medical School Gold Medal (1998)
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
Dr Paviour completed a PhD at the Institute of Neurology and has published widely on movement disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease and related conditions.
He is Clinical Lead for Movement Disorders at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and a member of the Association of British Neurologists and the Movement Disorder Society.
- Professional memberships
Association of British Neurologists
Movement Disorders Society
- Certifications and Awards
Medical School Gold Medal (1998)
Consultations and services
Appointments are available in London at 1 Welbeck Street, Marylebone, London W1G 0AR.
Enquire online or call 020 3653 2045.
- Self-pay available from £250
- Health insurance
- 30 mins consultation
- Self-pay available from £150
- Health insurance
- 30 mins consultation
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Frequently asked questions
Dr Paviour is a movement disorders specialist and the clinical lead for movement disorders at St George's University Hospital. He has extensive experience in diagnosing Parkinson's disease, differentiating it from other movement disorders, and developing personalised management plans.
Yes, Dr Paviour provides Botox injections as a treatment for chronic migraine, as well as greater occipital nerve injections for other types of chronic headache.
Tremor and muscle spasms are core conditions within Dr Paviour's movement disorders practice. He can carry out a detailed neurological assessment to determine the underlying cause, whether Parkinson's-related, essential tremor, or another movement disorder, and recommend appropriate treatment.
Dr Paviour investigates blackouts, seizures, and epilepsy using a range of advanced diagnostics and can arrange home video telemetry to monitor brain activity in your own home. This helps distinguish epileptic seizures from other causes of blackouts such as cardiac or autonomic conditions, so that the most appropriate treatment can be offered.
Yes, Dr Paviour treats restless leg syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), both of which can significantly disrupt sleep. He can assess whether there’s an underlying neurological cause and prescribe targeted treatment to improve symptoms and sleep quality.