Dr Julius Bourke : General psychiatry

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Dr Julius Bourke

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Overview

Specialises in

Liaison

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

Areas of interest

Neuropsychiatry; Mild traumatic brain injury; Concussion; Sports psychiatry;
Functional somatic syndromes; Fibromyalgia; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME; Chronic pain syndromes; Physical and emotional responses to stress; Post-traumatic stress disorder

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

Cardiac conditions
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gynaecological disorders

Musculoskeletal conditions
Neurological disorders
Pain management

Psychophysiological disorders
Physical disability
Rheumatological conditions

Medical secretaries

Martin Coles-Gonzalez
Nightingale Hospital 11-19 Lisson Grove LONDON NW1 6SH
020 4531 1907
PA.DrBourke@nightingalehospital.co.uk

Outpatient Department (appointments)
Nightingale Hospital 11-19 Lisson Grove LONDON NW1 6SH
020 4531 1907
PA.DrBourke@nightingalehospital.co.uk

Re:Cognition Health
Re:Cognition Health 77 Wimpole Street London W1G 9RU
020 3733 5504
Referrals@re-cognitionhealth.com

About me

Research interests

Neuropshysiological investigation of the basis for stress responses, functional somatic syndromes and chronic pain
Functional gastrointestinal disorders
The Neuropsychiatry of functional somatic syndromes, chronic pain, movement disorders and other neurological syndromes

Awards received

Scholarship to The European School of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2011
Scholarship to The Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies, 2011
Nomination for Draperâ€™s Award for Excellence in Teaching at QMUL, 2011
Morris Markowe Prize for public education in psychiatry 2007 (Royal College of Psychiatrists)
The Eating Disorders Association National Essay Prize, 1999

Publications

Bourke JH, et al, Central sensitisation in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia; a case control study. J Psychosom Res. 2021 Nov;150:110624
Bourke, JH & Wall MB, phMRI: methodological considerations for mitigating potential confounding factors. Front. Neurosci. 2015; 9:167
Bourke, J, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Management Issues, In: Adv Psychosom Med. Eds: Balon R, Wise TN. Basel, Karger, 2015, 34: 78
Bourke, J, et al, The common link between functional somatic syndromes may be central sensitisation. J Psychosom Res, 2015. 78(3): 228
Kazmierski, J, Banys, A, Latek, J, Bourke, J, et al, Mild Cognitive Impairment with Associated Inflammatory and Cortisol Alterations as Independent Risk Factor for Postoperative Delirium. Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders 2014; 38:65
Kazmierski, J, Banys, A, Latek, J., Bourke, J, Jaszewski, R. Raised IL-2 and TNF-alpha concentrations are associated with postoperative delirium in patients undergoing coronary-artery bypass graft surgery. Int Psychogeriatr, 2013: 1
Bourke, J, et al, Pain in chronic fatigue syndrome; response to rehabilitative treatments in the PACE trial, Psychological Medicine, 2013; 23: 1
Bourke, J, White, P, 'Psychological Medicine', in Clinical Medicine, Eds: Kumar, P, Clark, M, 8th Edition, 2013, Elsevier.
Goodwin, L, Bourke, J, et al, Diarrhoea and vomiting (D&V) whilst on deployment in Iraq and its association with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) â€“ Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 2013, 48;11:1755
Kazmierski, J, Banys, A, Latek, J, Bourke, J, Jaszewski, R, Cortisol levels and neuropsychiatric diagnosis as markers of postoperative delirium, Critical Care, 2013; 17:R38
Bourke, J, et al, â€˜Idiopathicâ€™ intestinal failure â€“ the importance of identifying and treating primary psychopathology. Neurogastroenterol Motil, 2012, 24: 242-251
Lydall, GJ, Bourke, J, Rationalising Medical Careers?, The Psychiatrist, July 2009, , 33: 309
Bourke, J, Castle, M, Cameron, A.D. â€˜Crash Course: Psychiatryâ€™, 3rd Edition, Elsevier, London, July 2008
Bourke, J, â€˜Psychiatryâ€™, in: Daniels, R, â€˜nMRCGP Practice Papers: Applied Knowledge Testâ€™, 2nd Edition, PasTest, Cheshire, August 2008
Bourke, J, Wessely, S, Confidentiality, BMJ, Apr 2008; 336: 888
Bourke, J, Turner, B, Neuropathica Diabolica, Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 2008;14(4)
Bourke, J, et al, â€˜Ethnic variations in the management of patients with acute strokeâ€™, PMJ, 2006. 82 (963): 13

Courses offered to GPs

Most frequently requested by GPs (Others available on request):

PTSD and brain injury

Functional somatic syndromes, chronic pain and interoception

The neuropsychiatric management of functional gastrointestinal disorders

The neuropsychiatric management of chronic pain

The neuropsychiatric management of chronic dizziness and vestibular disorders
Tired of it hurting - chronic pain and fatigue following mild traumatic brain injury

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

MBBS (medical degree) Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL 2001
MRCPsych The Royal College of Psychiatrists 2006
MD(Res) QMUL 2021

GMC registration

Reference number 6027860

Details of entry to specialist register

Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist , 2010
Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist , 2010
Full registration , 2002
Pre-registration trainee , 2001

Affiliations / memberships

Royal College of Psychiatrists
British Medical Association
British Neuropsychiatry Association
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers expert neuropsychiatristÂ
British Association of Psychopharmacology
European College of Neuropsychopharmacology
European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine
British Pain Society
International Association for the Study of Pain
International Society for Sports Psychiatry
British Neuroscience Association
Federation of European Neuroscience Societies

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

The Nightingale Hospital 11-19 Lisson Grove...
Wednesday
09:00 - 19:00
020 7535 7907

The Nightingale Hospital 11-19 Lisson Grove...
Thursday
09:00 - 19:00
020 7535 7907

The Nightingale Hospital 11-19 Lisson Grove...
Friday
09:00 - 19:00
020 7535 7907

Post treatment communication

Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.

In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details

Please contact my secretary at The Nightingale Hospital on 020 7535 7907 or the main hospital switchboard on 020 7535 7700 at weekends or out of hours

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