Dr Kushan Karunaratne areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr Kushan Karunaratne is a dedicated consultant neurologist in London currently practising at the Cromwell Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital.
He specialises in blackouts, epilepsy, and the management of first seizures (also known as fits), the latter of which he runs the service for the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, leading complex epilepsy clinics.
He offers services for calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) migraine treatment, a cutting-edge medicinal therapy to treat and prevent pain from migraines, exemplifying Dr Karunaratne’s commitment to providing the best care for his patients.
He completed his medical degree at King’s College London in 2012, and then underwent his neurology specialist training at the esteemed institutions of Charing Cross Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Dr Karunaratne has several research papers and studies that have been published and peer-reviewed.
In addition to his expertise, he treats all aspects of neurological issues, including headache, dizziness, stroke, tremor, Parkinson's disease, neuroinflammation, dementia, peripheral nerve, and neuromuscular conditions. He holds membership with the Assciation of British Neurologists (BAN). His extensive knowledge of the systems of the brain, coupled with his thoughtful and compassionate demeanour, means that he is an exceptional physician who will ensure that his patients are cared for with utmost respect and thoroughness.