Consultant Profile

Dr Irshaad Ebrahim
MBChB MRCPsych
Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Speciality: Sleep Disorders
Professional Profile
Irshaad Ebrahim obtained his medical degree from the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South Africa. After completeing a research fellowship in Canada, he trained in Psychiatry at University College, London and Guy’s King’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals. He has postgraduate qualifications in Family Therapy, Neuropharmacology and the Neuropsychiatry of Sleep and Memory disorders. He was appointed as a substantive Consultant Neuropsychiatrist in Sleep Disorders in 2002 at St. Thomas’ Hospital, London. His research interests include studying the role of the brain peptide Hypocretin (Orexin) in Narcolepsy, Excessive Sleepiness, Memory and Neurological Disorders. In addition ,he leads an active clinical research programme for new treatments for Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety Disorders. He is the Medical Director of The London Sleep Centre.
Specialises In
Narcolepsy and Memory Disorders
Insomnia
Parasomnias
Professional Memberships
The British Sleep Society
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine
The British Neuropsychiatry Association
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
The Royal Society of Medicine section on Sleep Medicine.
Contact Details
NHS Base
St Thomas' Hospital
Contact
London Sleep Centre
020 7725 0523