EXPERT CARE FOR EPILEPSY AND NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
Consultant Neurologist in London
Dr. Evangelia Theochari is a Consultant Neurologist in London, offering private neurological consultations for adults dealing with a wide range of neurological conditions. Dr. Theochari strives to provide patients with clarity, reassurance, and a well-defined plan of care.
Clinical Experience and Background
Dr Theochari is an experienced Consultant Neurologist with specialist expertise in epilepsy and broad experience across both NHS and private practice. She completed her neurology training within the Kent, Surrey and Sussex region, including the tertiary neuroscience centres of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s Hospital, where she managed a wide range of neurological conditions, including complex and hyperacute presentations.
She currently undertakes private practice at The Wellington Hospital and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, providing senior neurological assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Her NHS practice is based at King’s College Hospital, where she works as an attending consultant within the Tertiary Neurosciences Centre and is involved in the care of acutely unwell neurological patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr Theochari is actively involved in postgraduate medical education and serves as Deputy Lead for the MSc in Clinical Neuroscience at King’s College London.
Dr Theochari is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), a member of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH), and the International Headache Society (IHS).
EXPERT CARE FOR EPILEPSY AND NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
Areas of Clinical Practice
Dr Theochari assesses and manages a wide range of neurological conditions, including:
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Transient loss of consciousness and diagnostic uncertainty
- Headache and migraine
- Functional neurological disorder (FND)
- Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
- Peripheral nerve and neuromuscular conditions
- Cranial neuropathies, including facial nerve palsy
- Neuropathic pain
- Traumatic brain injury and post-concussion symptoms
- Cognitive, balance, and gait disorders
- Vascular disorders
Specialist Interest
Dr Theochari has a specialist interest in epilepsy, including first seizures, recurrent or treatment-resistant epilepsy, and second opinions where diagnosis or management is uncertain.
Her approach emphasises careful clinical evaluation, appropriate investigation, and considered treatment selection. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams when required and places importance on ensuring patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
Approach to Care
Consultations are conducted in a calm, unhurried manner, with time allocated according to clinical complexity. Dr Theochari places emphasis on careful listening, review of prior investigations, and clear discussion of diagnosis and management options.
Academic and Educational Roles
Dr Theochari is actively involved in postgraduate medical education and serves as Deputy Lead for the MSc in Clinical Neuroscience at King’s College London.
She is actively participating in research at King's college hospital.
She holds an MSc in Medical Education and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), UK., member of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), the British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH), and the International Headache Society (IHS).