Dr Devi Priya Rathna Sabapathi

Dr Devi Priya Rathna Sabapthi is a UK-trained Consultant Clinical Neurophysiologist with over 10 years of experience in Neurophysiology. Dr Rathna Sabapathi provides expert diagnostic services for disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles, helping to bring clarity to complex neurological conditions. Currently, she works as a Consultant at University Hospital Southampton and offers private clinical neurophysiology services. Her expertise includes:

Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

Electromyography (EMG), including paediatric and complex neuromuscular cases

Single-Fibre EMG

These investigations allow her to diagnose a wide range of neurological and neuromuscular conditions, such as nerve entrapments like carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, radiculopathy, plexopathy, myasthenia gravis, muscle diseases, and unexplained numbness or weakness.

With accreditation in Clinical Neurophysiology and robust training experience in Neurology, Dr Rathna Sabapathi takes a comprehensive approach to diagnostic assessment. She is committed to providing timely, accurate reports that support effective clinical decision-making and patient care. In addition to her clinical work, she is passionate about teaching and regularly educate junior doctors and clinical neurophysiology staff. She is also involved in service development, with a special interest in advancing neuromuscular ultrasound.

Dr Rathna Sabapathi is a member of the British Society for Clinical Neurophysiology (BSCN) and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM).

Postgraduate Medical Training:

• Specialty Training in Clinical Neurophysiology – University Hospital Southampton (Aug 2015 – Jul 2018)
• Specialty Training in Neurology (ST4–ST5) – Wessex Neurology Centre, Southampton (Aug 2013 – Aug 2015)
• ST3 Neurology – Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool (Apr 2012 – Aug 2013)
• Core Medical Training (CMT1–CMT2) – West Midlands Deanery (Aug 2009 – Aug 2011)
• Core Medical Training CMT1 – Northern Deanery (Dec 2008 – Aug 2009)
• Senior SHO, A&E – Blackpool Victoria Hospital (Aug 2008 – Sep 2008)
• SHO A&E – Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital (Feb 2007- Sep 2007)
• SHO A&E Romford (Apr 2005–Dec 2005)