Neurology and Neurosurgery
The Neurology and Neurosurgery Service provides routine and emergency referral services for veterinary surgeons
in general practice. The service covers areas of both medical and surgical neurology in small animals.
The service offers routine appointments, with a clinician coordinating and receiving emergency cases. Diagnostic procedures are available for the investigation of spinal, intracranial and neuromuscular
disorders. Surgical facilities are available for treatment of lesions in all three of these systems.

Caseload includes the investigation and treatment of:
- Intervertebral disc disease
- Wobbler syndrome
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Intracranial neoplasia
- Inflammatory disorders of the central nervous system
- Spinal fractures
- Seizures
Investigation of neuromuscular disorders is enhanced by a state of the art diagnostic electrophysiological unit, an MRI scanner at the hospital, a CT scanner and two radiology suites.
The Neurology and Neurosurgery Service offers a comprehensive service for the diagnosis and treatment of intracranial neoplasia. Postoperative nursing is an essential component in the successful treatment of intervertebral disc disease and spinal trauma. The Queen Mother Hospital for Animals has a large team of dedicated surgical nurses and facilities to provide this care.
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Clinical Trials
See Clinical Investigation Centre for details of current trials.
Key Clinicians
Patrick Kenny
Patrick is a Lecturer in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) and is an American and European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
Holger Volk
Holger is head of the Neurology & Neurosurgery service and currently a Lecturer in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Royal Veterinary College. His main research interests are Chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and canine and feline epilepsy.
Emma Davies
Emma is a Staff Clinician in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA).
Colin Driver
Philip Jull
Shenja Loderstedt
Shenja is a resident in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA)
Nadia Shihab
Nadia is a Resident in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA)
