Dr Saiz qualified as a medical doctor in the Basque Provinces in the North of Spain; she then undertook psychiatric training in London “Guy’s and St Thomas’ training programme” and obtained the Membership with the Royal College of Psychiatrist in 1995.

Dr Saiz is a Consultant Psychiatrist specialised in older adults services (people over 50). She has been a Consultant for Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust since 1999. Her special interest is the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative conditions like dementia. She has been the Clinical Lead for the Memory Services in the Trust for the past three years having contributed to the development of this service and the subsequent accreditation with the Royal College of Psychiatrist.

She has done a lot of work in primary care settings helping to promote early diagnosis of dementia and early interventions to improve the prognosis of this condition.

Expertise

Ana is specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of older adults (aged over 50) with a wide range of conditions including:

• Dementia of Alzheimer’s
• Vascular dementia
• Lewy-body dementia
• Other less common types of dementia
• Advise to families and carers on the impact of dementia on behaviour, and other associated mental health problems
• Younger people with dementia
• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Other psychotic conditions
• Assessment of capacity

Assessment and Treatment

Ana provides thorough diagnostic assessments, treatment and ongoing reviews. She aims to see you within a matter of days from referral and can see you at your home or at our consulting rooms.

Appointment prices

Initial assessment of 90 minutes incl. report, priced at £450.

Comprehensive diagnostic & capacity assessment of 120 minutes incl. report, priced at £750.

Optional follow-ups at £300 for 60 minutes, and £200 for 30 minutes.