Personal Profile
Dr Antony Thomas is a highly experienced Consultant Neurologist providing private care at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. He also holds NHS consultant roles at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Alexandra Hospital Redditch, and Princess of Wales Community Hospital Bromsgrove.
He qualified in medicine in 1989 and initially completed postgraduate training in general medicine, before undertaking specialist training in neurology at leading UK centres, including:

St James’s University Hospital, Leeds
Leicester Royal Infirmary
University Hospital Southampton

Dr Thomas also conducted clinical research in Motor Neurone Disease at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, contributing to his expertise in complex neurological conditions.
He is widely recognised for his specialist expertise in headache disorders, having established a regional specialist headache service at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. His advanced training includes experience with the Headache Group at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, one of the UK’s foremost centres for neurological care.

Clinical Expertise
Dr Thomas specialises in general neurology, with particular expertise in:

Migraine and complex headache disorders
Neuro‑ophthalmology
Functional neurological disorders
Neuromuscular and neurodegenerative conditions

He offers comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management using a personalised and evidence-based approach.

Conditions Treated
Dr Thomas treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including:
Headache & Migraine

Migraine (including chronic and complex migraine)
Cluster headaches
Tension headaches
Refractory (treatment-resistant) headache disorders

Neurological Conditions

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Motor neurone disease (MND)
Myasthenia gravis
Functional neurological symptoms

Neuro‑Ophthalmology

Visual disturbances related to neurological conditions
Optic nerve disorders
Neurological causes of double vision and vision loss


Treatments & Services
Dr Thomas provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including:

Comprehensive neurological assessment
Specialist headache and migraine management
Investigation and management of complex neurological symptoms
Ongoing care for chronic neurological conditions

He delivers care supported by access to advanced diagnostic pathways, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

Specialist Headache Service
Dr Thomas established a regional specialist headache service, designed to support patients with:

Severe and disabling migraines
Chronic headache conditions
Cases that have not responded to standard treatments

This service offers advanced, tailored management plans aimed at improving quality of life and reducing symptom burden.

Neuro‑Ophthalmology Expertise
Dr Thomas has a dedicated interest in neuro‑ophthalmology, running a weekly specialist clinic focusing on neurological conditions affecting vision.
This includes diagnosis and management of complex cases where neurological and visual symptoms overlap.

Research & Professional Development
Dr Thomas has contributed to neurological research, particularly in motor neurone disease, and continues to stay at the forefront of developments in headache and neurological care.

Patient‑Centred Approach
Dr Thomas is known for his thorough, thoughtful and patient-focused approach, ensuring patients:

Receive clear explanations of their symptoms and diagnosis
Understand their treatment options
Benefit from tailored management plans

He focuses on delivering accurate diagnosis and effective long-term management, particularly for complex and chronic neurological conditions.

Professional Memberships

International Headache Society (IHS)
British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH)

• Clinical neurology
• Migraine and all other headache syndromes
• Neuro-ophthalmology
• Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
• Motor neurone disease
• Myasthenia gravis
• Functional neurological symptoms

• IHS

• BASH