Consultant Neuroradiologist
Dr Declan Johnson
MBChB · MRCP · FRCR
35yrs
in clinical practice
25yrs
as a consultant
St George's
NHS neuroradiology lead
About Dr Johnson
Dr Declan Johnson is a UK consultant neuroradiologist with over 35 years in clinical medicine and 25 years as a consultant. Unusually for a radiologist, he holds an honours degree in engineering from Birmingham before graduating in medicine from Birmingham University Medical School in 1990. He undertook his radiology training at Northwick Park and St Marks Hospital Trust before completing subspecialty neuroradiology training at three of the UK's leading neuroscience institutions: The Royal Free Hospital, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square, and Great Ormond Street Hospital. A year-long research post at Atkinson Morley's Hospital - one of the country's foremost specialist neuroscience centres - preceded his consultant appointment there in 2001.
He is a Consultant Neuroradiologist at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre) in Tooting, London, where he also serves as Neuroradiology Lead for the Regional Neonatal Neurology and Neuromuscular Multidisciplinary Team. His clinical expertise spans the full range of neurological imaging, with particular recognition in advanced brain MRI, cerebellopontine angle and skull base imaging, spinal disorders, and cerebral and spinal interventional procedures.
He has authored multiple scientific papers and presented his work at national and international meetings.
He provides expert neuroradiology opinion at Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, and sees private patients at Mount Alvernia Hospital, New Victoria Hospital, Nuffield Health Guildford and the Runnymede Hospital.
At a Glance
- Medical school: University of Birmingham Medical School
- NHS base: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London (Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre)
- Qualified: MBChB 1990 · MRCP 1993 · FRCR 1997
- Subspecialty training: Royal Free Hospital, The National Hospital Queen Square, Great Ormond Street Hospital & Atkinson Morley's Hospital
- GMC No.: 3471689
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Dr Johnson has hands-on clinical experience reporting all of the following scan types. Whatever your imaging, you can be confident it is being reviewed by a specialist who has spent decades working with it.
MRI
Brain and spine MRI is Dr Johnson's primary specialty. Advanced multiparametric MRI of the brain, posterior fossa, skull base, cerebellopontine angle, spinal cord and nerve roots. No radiation.
CT
CT of the head and spine, including CT angiography for cerebrovascular assessment. Fast, detailed imaging used in stroke, trauma, tumour staging and vascular emergency settings.
X-Ray
Spine and general plain-film radiography. Dr Johnson has particular expertise in spinal X-ray assessment in the context of vertebral disease and pre-procedural planning for vertebroplasty.
Interventional Neuroradiology
Cerebral and spinal interventional procedures including vertebroplasty and image-guided spinal procedures for pain relief. Dr Johnson is experienced in both reporting and performing these procedures.
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Clinical Expertise
Dr Johnson has spent his career developing deep subspecialty expertise in neurological imaging across both diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology. The following represent his principal clinical interests.
Brain Imaging
Advanced neuroimaging of the brain including the cerebellopontine angle, skull base, posterior fossa and supratentorial structures. Subspecialty expertise built across four of the UK's most respected neuroscience centres: the Royal Free, Queen Square, Great Ormond Street and Atkinson Morley's.
Spinal Imaging & Intervention
Comprehensive spinal imaging from cervical to sacral spine, including disc disease, spinal cord pathology, nerve root assessment and post-operative evaluation. Image-guided spinal interventional procedures for pain relief including vertebroplasty.
Cerebrovascular Radiology
Imaging of stroke, TIA, vascular malformations, aneurysms and cerebrovascular disease using CT angiography, MR angiography and advanced perfusion techniques. Experience in both acute and elective cerebrovascular assessment.
Neuro-oncology Imaging
Assessment of primary brain tumours, metastases and treatment response using advanced multiparametric MRI. Dr Johnson works within a major neurosciences centre, providing regular specialist neuro-oncological imaging for surgical and oncological multidisciplinary teams.
Neonatal & Paediatric Neurology Imaging
As Neuroradiology Lead for the Regional Neonatal Neurology and Neuromuscular MDT at St George's University Hospitals, Dr Johnson has particular expertise in neonatal brain imaging and neuromuscular conditions - a highly subspecialised area of neuroradiology.
Second Opinions on Brain & Spine Imaging
The depth and breadth of his neuroscience training makes Dr Johnson well placed to review complex neurological imaging, providing specialist second opinions for patients seeking greater clarity on their brain or spine scans.
Training & Qualifications
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Pre-Medical
BSc (Honours) Engineering
University of Birmingham. A rare foundation for a radiologist - analytical and problem-solving skills that complement the technical demands of advanced imaging.
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1990
MBChB (Medicine)
University of Birmingham Medical School.
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1993
MRCP
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians. Postgraduate internal medicine training before entering radiology.
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4
1994
Specialist Registrar - Radiology
Northwick Park and St Marks Hospital Trust radiology training scheme, London.
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5
1997
FRCR - Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
The highest qualification in clinical radiology in the UK.
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6
Neuroradiology Fellowship
Subspecialty Training - Four Neuroscience Centres
The Royal Free Hospital, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and a dedicated research post at Atkinson Morley's Hospital - one of the UK's most prestigious specialist neuroscience centres.
Career Highlights
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2001 – Present
Consultant Neuroradiologist - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Based at the Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre, Tooting, London - one of the UK's leading neuroscience units covering the full spectrum of neurological imaging and intervention for a major London NHS Trust.
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Ongoing
Neuroradiology Lead - Regional Neonatal Neurology & Neuromuscular MDT
Clinical lead for the multidisciplinary team meetings covering neonatal neurology and neuromuscular disease at the regional level - a highly specialised role requiring the deepest level of neuroradiological expertise.
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Ongoing
Expert Neuroradiologist - Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford
Provides specialist neuroradiology opinion at Royal Surrey County Hospital, extending tertiary-level neurological imaging expertise to the Surrey region.
Research & Academic Activity
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Multiple scientific papers in leading peer-reviewed journals
Dr Johnson has authored peer-reviewed publications across neurological imaging, with particular focus on advanced brain and spinal MRI, cerebrovascular imaging and interventional neuroradiology techniques.
National & International Presentations
Speaker at national and international radiology meetings
Dr Johnson has presented his research and clinical work at national and international conferences, contributing to the development of specialist practice in neurological imaging and interventional neuroradiology.
Research - Atkinson Morley's Hospital
Dedicated research post - neuroscience imaging
Prior to his consultant appointment, Dr Johnson undertook a dedicated year-long research post at Atkinson Morley's Hospital - the specialist neuroscience centre that became the foundation of the neuroradiology service at St George's University Hospitals - developing the evidence base for advanced neurological imaging techniques.
Professional Memberships
Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)
FRCR - Fellow since 1997
Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
MRCP - Member since 1993
British Society of Neuroradiologists (BSNR)
Member
General Medical Council (GMC)
Registered - No. 3471689
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