Dr Raeburn Forbes: Neurology

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Overview

About me

Trained at University of Dundee, Tayside Regional Medical Rotation, Dundee Royal Infirmary, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School Dundee and Regional Neurology Unit Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast.

Areas of interest

Headache;
Migraine;
Chronic migraine;
Cervicogenic headache;
Tension-Type Headache
Non-pharmacologic treatment of Headache

Medical secretaries

Elaine Johnston
Level 3 MEC Craigavon Area Hospital Lurgan Road Portadown Craigavon BT63 5QQ
028 3861 3824
028 3861 3825
elaine.johnston@southerntrust.hscni.net

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About me

External resources

The Headache Friendly Lifestyle - information for peple with difficult to control headaches
Severe Headache Expert Facebook Page
Dr Forbes Twitter Account

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant Neurologist Southern HSC Trust since January 2005 (locum appointment March 2004 to Jan 2005)

Research interests

Designing effective headache services, managing acute neurological conditions

Personal interests

Surfing, Information Technology

Awards received

Heller Prize University of Dundee 1992
Douglas Miller Memorial Prize, Scottish Association of Neurological Science, Nov 1996

Languages spoken

English

Publications

23 publications, including 15 first- author publications in PubMed

Courses offered to GPs

Regular speaker at Regional and Local GP meetings

About my work

View videos on youtube

Training Video on Neurological Examination
Dr Raeburn Forbes YouTube Channel (mostly medical education)

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

MBChB University of Dundee 1992
MD with Honours University of Dundee 2000
MRCP (UK) Royal Colleges of Physicians 1994

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

Training Programme Director for Neurology NIMDTA 2009-2012 2009
NI Representative ABN Standards and Services Subcommittee 2009-13 Association of British Neurologists 2009 to date 2009
NI Representative Neurology SAC Royal Colleges of Physicians 2009-12 2009
Lead Clinician for Neurology Southern HSC Trust 2008-date 2008

Details of entry to specialist register

Neurology, 2003

Affiliations / memberships

Fellow Royal College of Physicians of London
Fellow Royal college of Physicians Edinburgh
Member International Headache Society
Member British Association for Study of Headache
Member of Association of British Neurologists
Member of Irish Neurological Association
Member of Board of the Irish Institute for Clinical Neuroscience 2016-

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

Northern MRI
Thursday
18:30 - 20:30
028 3861 3824

Ulster Independent Clinic, BT9 5JH
Tuesday
18:30 - 21:00
028 3861 3824

Post treatment communication

Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.

In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details

I am contactable in an emergency via Craigavon Area Hospital switchboard 028 3833 4444.

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