Dr Sathyajith Ambawatte

Clinical interests

• Alzheimers disease
• Epilepsy
• Headache
• Memory disorders
• Movement disorders
• Muscle disease
• Neurogenetics
• Neuro-immunology
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Neuro-ophthalmology
• Pain management
• Peripheral nerve disease
• Strokes

Current memberships

• Royal College of Physicians
• Association of British Neurologists
• American Academy of neurology
• The Movement Disorders Society

Professional Profile

Dr Sathyajith Ambawatte is a consultant neurologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of neurological conditions, including headaches, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, cognitive disorders, and other common neurological conditions. Dr Ambawatte is currently practising at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, with honorary consultant responsibilities at St George’s University Hospital. The specialist interests include headache disorders, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, cognitive neurology, and other common general neurological conditions and is recognised for delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care, alongside active roles in medical education, research, service development, and GMC specialist registration assessments.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Ambawatte holds leadership and governance roles as a Medical Appraiser at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and a Specialist Application Associate for the General Medical Council. He is passionate about medical education, mentoring the next generation of doctors, leading service improvement projects, and contributing to strategic decision-making and multidisciplinary care within neurology services.

Personal Profile

Beyond his professional commitments, Dr Ambawatte is a passionate musician, songwriter, and recording artist, with original music released on major international streaming platforms and viewed by audiences worldwide. Music has been a lifelong passion and provides an important creative balance to his career. Dr Ambawatte also enjoys travelling extensively with his wife, exploring different cultures and destinations around the world, and values the opportunities these experiences provide for personal growth, inspiration, and lifelong learning.