Dr Christine Burness

About Christine Burness

Dr Christine Burness is a Consultant Neurologist at The Walton Centre. She is joint clinical lead of the Functional Neurology Team and also the Trust Guardian of Junior Doctor Safe Working. 

Her clinical research includes assessment of outcomes for patients receiving treatment for functional neurological symptoms and she is the Principal Investigator for the Physio 4FMD randomised controlled trial of physiotherapy for functional motor symptoms. 

She is also focused on improving care for patients with complex presentations through MDT working, patient partnership and developing clinical guidelines. 

Speciality

Epilepsy 

Functional neurology 

Obstetric neurology 

Neurological infection 

Qualifications

MbChB, MRCP, BA(Hons), MSc 

Clinical/research interests

Assessment of outcomes for patients receiving treatment for functional neurological symptoms 

Improving care for patients with complex presentations through MDT working, patient partnership and developing clinical guidelines 

Membership of professional regional and national bodies

Association of British Neurologists 

British Medical Association 

North of England Neuroscience Association 

Functional Neurological Disorder Society Fo7under Member 

British Neuropsychiatry Association 

International League Against Epilepsy 

American Academy of Neurology