Prof Silber is an experienced general neurologist and consults on common neurological problems including headaches, dizziness, tremor and seizures. He has a special interest in the management of patients multiple sclerosis.

He has been principle investigator in a number of trials of novel agents for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. He has an interest in extending MS care, including mental health as well as the provision of palliative care.

Prof Silber studied medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand and completed his neurology training in Johannesburg, South Africa. He came to the UK in 1997.

After spending a year as senior registrar at Charing Cross Hospital, he joined the department of neuroimmunology at Guy’s Hospital.