About us
Independent Physiological Diagnostics (IPD) Limited is a physiologist led service, specialising in home sleep and neurological diagnostic testing. IPD was founded in 2019.​
Our Mission
“To become the foremost accessible physiological services provider for all. Offering seamless access to our services, hassle-free experiences, and delivering exceptional quality."
Our Values
Accessible
We prioritise accessibility by reaching patients anywhere and maintaining a hassle-free experience
Who we are
Julius Patrick BSc, RCCP
Managing Director & Clinical Physiologist
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Julius is an experienced Clinical Physiologist who specialises in Sleep and Respiratory physiology; with a keen interest in neuroscience. He received his bachelor’s degree in 2016 from the University of the West of England (UWE) with first degree honours. Julius has experience in both the private and public sector, previously becoming the head of a sleep department in a private hospital in London. He specialises in the analysis of complex sleep data and aids in the diagnostic processes of sleep disorders.
Ana​ Noia Pereira BSc MSc RPGST HCPC RCCP
Clinical Lead
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Ana qualified as a Clinical Neurophysiologist in 2011. During her BSc course, she trained in a number of different areas in Clinical Neurophysiology. However, her main passion became sleep physiology and sleep medicine, having completed her Masters in Oxford University. Her passion lies with complex cases, thoes who have overlap sleep disorders and seizures/epilepsy in all ages. She's also an advocate of good sleep practices and understands the difficulties most parents experience in early stages of their little one's life.
Courtney Dos Santos BSc, RCCP
Senior Clinical Physiologist
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Courtney is a Senior Clinical Physiologist, specialising in both Sleep and Respiratory medicine. He has worked in both adult and paediatric services within the NHS as well as private sector, most notably Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. His main interest is in the Respiratory aspects of sleep medicine, including ventilation and obstructive sleep apnoea. However, he also set-up and report complex Polysomnography, and have also taught this aspect of sleep medicine on a number of BSS (British Sleep Society) training courses. He has significant experience in adult and paediatric ventilation clinics, following up patients on both CPAP and NIV.
Ines Louro BSc, RCCP
Specialist Clinical Physiologist
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Ines is an experienced Clinical Physiologist who received her Baschelor’s degree in Lisbon, Portugal. She was trained in Cardiology, Respiratory and Sleep Physiology before moving to England in 2012. During her work in England, Ines was actively involved, she was actively involved in respiratory physiology trainings, delivering presentations, participating in thematic workshops, several forums, conferences, and courses where Ines developed a passion for Sleep Physiology and Sleep Medicine. Her strong drive and highly motivation, moves her every day to offer the support for her patients. Her expertise and dedication for excellent patient care consistently draws colleagues recognition.
Lara Goncalves​ BSc
Clinical Physiologist in Neurophysiology and Sleep​
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Lara graduated in Neurophysiology in Porto, Portugal in 2018. During her degree, Lara studied and trained in neurophysiology & sleep medicine. Lara started working at King’s College Hospital and Cromwell Hospital as Clinical Physiologist before moving to Great Ormond Street Hospital to work in a specialist role in the Neurophysiology department. Lara continues to develop her skills by caring for patients across all ages, in particular those of a paediatric age, both in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Lara is fascinated about the world of epilepsy and sleep medicine.
Maria Cunha BSc MSc
Senior Clinical Physiologist in Neurophysiology and Sleep
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Born and raised in Portugal, Maria completed her BSc in Neurophysiology in 2014, in Porto. That year, she moved to London, where she has been working as a Clinical Physiologist, being a senior Physiologist nowadays. In the meantime, she has also contributed to research in the areas of Cortical stimulation and Paediatric clinical events in Epilepsy. Since then, she has completed her MSc in Sleep Medicine in Oxford University, graduating in 2020. Across the years, she has developed her skills across the different areas of Neurophysiology, being experienced with adults, children and infants, including learning disabilities and special needs.
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