Dr. David Brodie-Mends BSc, MBChB, MWACP, MGCP

Dr. David Brodie-Mends is a neurologist at the Department of Internal Medicine, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana. He has developed a strong professional focus on movement disorders and stroke care, and currently leads the Stroke Unit at his institution. His clinical work is complemented by international experience, having served as visiting faculty in movement disorders at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital. He also completed a neurology internship at Apollo Hospital in India and participated in a medical exchange in obstetrics and gynecology at Akron City Hospital in the United States.

Dr. Brodie-Mends has undergone extensive training in neurology and internal medicine, holding fellowships and memberships with the West African College of Physicians and the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons. He holds degrees in Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, and Medicine from the University of Lagos and the University of Ghana Medical School. His continued professional development includes training in global health research, EEG interpretation, biomedical imaging, and leadership in health.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, he is active in medical education and mentorship, contributing to national programs such as the Ghana Heart Initiative and the WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme. He serves as a reviewer for the Ghana Medical Journal and has presented at major international conferences, including the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. His research interests include stroke imaging timelines and quality of life in Parkinson’s disease, with publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Brodie-Mends holds leadership and membership roles in several professional bodies including the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, the Neurology Society of Ghana, the African Academy of Neurology, and the American Academy of Neurology. He is involved in community outreach through medical missions and support groups for Parkinson’s disease. His work has earned him various awards, including recognition from the American Neurological Association and the West African College of Physicians.

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