Dr Karen Chung
Consultant Neurologist
- Available from
- London
About Karen Chung
Dr Karen Chung is an experienced consultant neurologist with a busy acute and general Neurology practice. She has a subspecialty interest in multiple sclerosis, and women's health in Neurology. She qualified in Medicine from Guy's, King's and St. Thomas School of Medicine, London, before completing medical and higher Neurology training in Southampton, Sussex and London, including at the world-renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square.
Her NHS consultant practice is based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and at Homerton University Hospital. She was awarded an MDRes from the University College London UCL Institute of Neurology in 2020 for her research work. Her research project looked at the early prognostic markers and long-term outcomes in MS. She has a personal interest in obstetrics care and female health in women with MS, and set up the MS-Obstetrics care service at the National Hospital.
She was awarded a fellowship in the Royal College of Physicians Emerging Women Leaders Programme in 2020-21.In her personal time, she is a keen reader, likes to play the piano, row and spend time with her family.
Expertise
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Pregnancy and Female Health in Neurology
- Headaches
- Migraines
- General Neurology
- Tremor
- Weakness
- Tingling
- Strokes and TIAs
- Parkinson's Disease
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 18+
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Professional memberships
Association of British Neurologists
Royal College of Physicians
General Medical Council
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £275
- Health insurance
- Self-pay available from £175
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
- +4 more
- Allianz Partners
- Cigna International
- Healix
- Henner
Tests & treatments
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.