Consultant Neuroradiologist
Dr Sahil Chhabda
BSc (Hons) · BMBS (Dist) · FRCR
2021
appointed consultant
Exeter
BMBS (Dist), 1st-class BSc
St George's
Atkinson Morley Neurosciences Centre
About Dr Chhabda
Dr Sahil Chhabda is a consultant neuroradiologist in the Department of Neuroradiology at the Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he was appointed as a substantive consultant in August 2021. He also holds an honorary consultant appointment at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
He graduated from the University of Exeter in 2013 with a first-class honours intercalated BSc and a BMBS with distinction. He completed his clinical radiology training on the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital training scheme, obtaining Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) in 2018.
His subspecialist training in neuroradiology was through the pan-London fellowship, during which he gained experience at leading neurosciences centres including the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square, Great Ormond Street Hospital and St George's Hospital.
His clinical practice encompasses adult and paediatric neuroimaging. He is a core member of the skull base, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders and complex spine multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist radiological expertise to support clinical decision-making, and he performs a wide range of minimally invasive image-guided spinal interventional procedures.
Dr Chhabda is actively involved in teaching and training radiology trainees. He is a co-author of Revision Notes for the Final FRCR Part A (second edition) and has publications in key peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Neuroradiology and the European Journal of Radiology.
At a Glance
- Medical School: University of Exeter (BMBS 2013, 1st-class BSc)
- NHS base: Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre, St George's Hospital, London
- Honorary Consultant: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- GMC: 7414043
- Fellowship: Pan-London Neuroradiology Fellowship - Queen Square, Great Ormond Street & St George's
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Dr Chhabda is a specialist neuroradiologist reporting brain, spine and skull base imaging for both adults and children, drawing on daily practice at one of the UK's major regional neurosciences centres.
Brain MRI
Adult and paediatric brain MRI across the full range of neurological indications, including tumours, demyelination, stroke, infection, hydrocephalus and developmental conditions.
Spine MRI
MRI of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including disc disease, nerve root and spinal cord compression, and complex spinal conditions reviewed in a specialist spine MDT setting.
Neuro CT
CT of the brain and spine, including assessment of haemorrhage, trauma, hydrocephalus and stroke, and CT of the skull base.
Skull Base Imaging
MRI and CT of the skull base, internal auditory canals and cranial nerves, including the facial nerve.
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Clinical Expertise
Dr Chhabda combines a broad adult and paediatric neuroradiology practice at a major neurosciences centre with specialist multidisciplinary team roles in skull base, CSF disorders and complex spine, and hands-on image-guided spinal intervention.
Adult Neuroradiology
Full-breadth adult neuroradiology practice at the Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre, covering brain and spine MRI and CT for the complete range of neurological and neurosurgical presentations.
Paediatric Neuroimaging
Neuroimaging of children, with fellowship experience at Great Ormond Street Hospital and published work on paediatric brain tumours, demyelinating conditions and their imaging mimics.
Skull Base Imaging
Core member of the skull base multidisciplinary team. Imaging of the skull base and cranial nerves, with a published review of facial nerve anatomy and pathology in the European Journal of Radiology.
CSF Disorders
Core member of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders multidisciplinary team, providing specialist imaging assessment of conditions affecting CSF pressure and flow, such as hydrocephalus.
Complex Spine & Spinal Intervention
Core member of the complex spine multidisciplinary team. Performs a wide range of minimally invasive image-guided spinal interventional procedures.
Second Opinions on Brain & Spine Imaging
With subspecialist neuroradiology training across leading London neurosciences centres, Dr Chhabda is well placed to provide second opinions on complex or uncertain brain, spine and skull base imaging for adults and children.
Training & Qualifications
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2013
BMBS (Distinction) & BSc (First Class Honours) - University of Exeter
Graduated from the University of Exeter with a first-class honours intercalated BSc and a BMBS with distinction.
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Radiology Training
Clinical Radiology - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Training Scheme
Completed specialist clinical radiology training on the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital training scheme in London.
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2018
FRCR - Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
Obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR).
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Fellowship
Pan-London Neuroradiology Fellowship
Subspecialist neuroradiology training at leading neurosciences centres, including the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen Square, Great Ormond Street Hospital and St George's Hospital.
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2021
GMC Specialist Register - Clinical Radiology
Entered the GMC Specialist Register for clinical radiology (February 2021).
Career Highlights
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2021 - Present
Consultant Neuroradiologist - St George's University Hospitals
Appointed substantive consultant neuroradiologist at the Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre in August 2021.
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Ongoing
Honorary Consultant - Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Holds an honorary consultant appointment at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
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Ongoing
Core Member - Skull Base, CSF Disorders & Complex Spine MDTs
Provides specialist radiological expertise to the skull base, cerebrospinal fluid disorders and complex spine multidisciplinary teams to support clinical decision-making.
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2017
Co-author - Revision Notes for the Final FRCR Part A
Co-author of the second edition of this revision textbook for the final radiology fellowship examination (JP Medical, 2017).
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Ongoing
Teaching & Research
Actively involved in teaching and training radiology trainees, with publications in peer-reviewed journals including the American Journal of Neuroradiology, the European Journal of Radiology and Pediatric Radiology.
Professional Memberships & Qualifications
Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)
FRCR - Fellow since 2018
General Medical Council (GMC)
Specialist Register - Clinical Radiology (2021)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS)
With distinction - University of Exeter (2013)
Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons)
First-class honours, intercalated - University of Exeter
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