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Dr Mara Sittampalam

Consultant Neurologist

Dr Mara Sittampalam is a highly regarded Consultant Neurologist with extensive expertise in general neurology and neuroinflammatory conditions. She offers specialist care in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, first seizures, tremor disorders, memory problems, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.

Currently based at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Dr Sittampalam also runs a dedicated NHS clinic for pregnant women with epilepsy, providing tailored and safe care for complex neurological needs. She regularly offers second opinions for patients with suspected Functional Neurological Symptoms or medically unexplained symptoms, ensuring thorough assessment and clear guidance.

Dr Sittampalam studied Medicine at St Bartholomew’s and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 2002. She completed her general medical training at several leading London teaching hospitals, and went on to undertake her specialist neurology training and clinical research fellowship across two major neuroscience centres in the South West Peninsula and Edinburgh.

Renowned for her compassionate and meticulous approach, Dr Sittampalam is widely praised by patients for her professionalism and supportive care. She is also active in clinical education, mentoring both medical and allied health professionals.

She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, as well as the American, European, and British Neurological Associations, and the British Neuropsychiatry Association (BNPA).

Dr Sittampalam is available for private consultations at Chase Lodge Hospital, where her depth of experience and specialist knowledge significantly enhance the neurological services we provide.

OUR TEAM

People behind Chase Lodge

Our Consultants

Autism and ADHD Specialists

Cardiology & Internal Medicine

Professor Amitava Banerjee

Consultant Cardiologist

Dr. Joseph Tomson

Dr Joseph Tomson

Consultant Cardiologist

Tamanna Cassia

Cardiac Physiologist

Dermatology & Skin Health

Dr. Mariam Balogun

Dr Mariam Balogun

Consultant Dermatologist

Dr. Pawel Bogucki

Dr Pawel Bogucki

Consultant Dermatologist

Dietetics

Heather Daniels

Specialist Dietitian

Lana Pinshaw​

Specialist Dietitian

Endocrinology

Dr Mark Cohen

Consultant Endocrinologist

ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Mr. Eyal Schechter

Mr Eyal Schechter

Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon

Gastroenterologist

Dr Steven Mann

Consultant Physician & Gastroenterologist

Dr Cameron Braddy-Green

Consultant Gastroenterologist

Dr Daniel Crespi

Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist​

Haematology

Dr Drew Provan

Consultant Haematologist

Dr David Foldes

Consultant Haematologist & Haemato-Oncologist

Mental Health & Psychiatry

Dr. Sharon Taylor

Dr Sharon Taylor

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr. Jonathan Ornstein

Dr Jonathan Ornstein

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Muzafar Hawramy

Dr Muzafar Hawramy

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Robert Tobiansky

Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist

Dr Victoria Chamorro

Consultant Adult Psychiatrist

Lubna Dar

Specialist Psychologist in Eating Disorders

Nephrology

Dr Andrew Frankel

Consultant Nephrologist

Neurology

Dr Mara Sittampalam

Consultant Neurologist

Ophthalmology

Mr Andre Ismail

Consultant Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgeon

Dr Manvi Sobti

Consultant Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgeon

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Dr. Aroon Baskaradas

Dr Aroon Baskaradas

Consultant Hip and Knee Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Gavin Schaller

Consultant Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon

Dr Dan Shaerf

Consultant Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon

Dr Angelos Assiotis​

Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgeon

Paediatrics & Children's Health

Dr. Wolfgang Muller

Dr Wolfgang Muller

Consultant Paediatrician

Dr Olga Kapellou

Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist

Dr. Mohammad Alam

Dr Mohammad Alam

Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist

Dr. Alessandro Giardini

Dr Alessandro Giardini

Consultant Paediatric and Adolescent Cardiologist

Georgia Harari

Specialist Paediatric Practice Nurse

Physiotherapy

Karen Sibilia

Lead Physiotherapist

Magda Sogular

Specialist Physiotherapist

Radiology

Dr Saurabh Singh

Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist

Dr Nirav Bhatt

Consultant Radiologist

Rheumatology

Dr Malcolm Persey

Consultant Rheumatologist

Surgery

Professor Ben Miranda

Consultant Plastic, Cosmetic & Hand Surgeon

Mr Shilen Patel

Consultant Maxillo-facial Surgeon

Urology

Mr Vibhash Mishra

Consultant Urologist

Dr. Ashwin Sridhar

Dr Ashwin Sridhar

Consultant Urologist

Women's Health & Fertility

Dr. Rami Wakim

Dr Rami Wakim

Consultant Fertility Specialist

Naomi Frankfurt

Biofeedback and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Specialist

Miss Elaine Cheung

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Specialist in Fetal Medicine and General Gynaecology