London Medical Paediatrics

Neonatal care

Here at London Medical, we are dedicated to your child’s total health and well-being. Whether you are looking for ongoing paediatric support or a second opinion from a specialist paediatrician, our world-class consultants deliver care you can trust in a warm and comfortable environment.

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Holistic paediatric care for infants and toddlers

The first few years of your child’s life can be both challenging and rewarding. Each child is unique, and you naturally want to ensure you’re providing the best possible care for your baby. At London Medical, we can help support you every step of the way. We specialise in neonatal care of newborns, premature babies, infants and toddlers. Whether you’re a first-time parent looking for extra reassurance or worried about your preterm baby’s ongoing growth and development, we’re here to help you navigate the questions, concerns and illnesses of early childhood.

Expertise in common neonatal conditions and illnesses

Our neonatal specialists understand the unique challenges of raising an infant. They can offer holistic support, advice, and treatment for common paediatric illnesses and rare neonatal conditions. Our specialities include:

Care of premature and small of gestational age infants
Infant neurodevelopmental follow-up after complicated pregnancies and deliveries
Infant feeding issues, including failure to thrive, gastroesophageal reflux, cow’s milk protein intolerance and allergy
Recurrent fevers, recurrent tonsillitis, glue ear, lumps
Respiratory illnesses including croup, bronchiolitis, chest infection, ear infections, viral-induced wheeze, hyper-reactive airway disease
Gastrointestinal problems including acute viral and bacterial gastroenteritis, abdominal colic, lactose intolerance, abdominal pain and constipation
Infantile eczema and cradle cap
Breath-holding spells and reflex anoxic seizures
Management of umbilical granulomas

Our approach to paediatrics

At London Medical, we are dedicated to your child’s total health and well-being. Our patients are not just another number in a time-strapped system. Our consultant paediatricians take a holistic approach that combines pathology and wellness. They will take the time to get to know your child by looking at their medical indicators and nutritional status, diet, birth history, family history and behaviour. All these factors are essential in assessing your child’s health and determining a personalised treatment plan for them.

Visiting the paediatrician with your baby can be stressful, but London Medical isn’t your typical hospital setting. Our centrally located London clinic features top-notch paediatric staff, state-of-the-art facilities and an in-house pharmacy — all under one roof. Our calm and caring environment will set you at ease, and our friendly staff will ensure you feel supported throughout your visit.

Our neonatal services

Whether you are looking for a single consultation or want to develop an ongoing relationship, we are here to support you and your child. Sometimes you want reassurance that your child is growing or developing as they should. We offer top-to-toe assessments of your child’s health to put your mind at ease. If you choose us as your child’s primary paediatrician, we can support you and your child from birth to adolescence.

Our neonatal services include:

newborn and routine baby health checks
treatment of acute infantile illnesses and infections
urgent prescription writing and fulfilment from our in-house pharmacy
rapid referral to specialist consultants
holistic advice on neonatal health and well-being
childhood immunisations.

Meet our paediatricians

Dr Olga Kapellou

Consultant paediatrician and neonatologist operating in the London area.

Dr Sunit Godambe

Consultant neonatologist and paediatrician, interests include care of newborns and dealing with problems in children in early years of life.

Our Paediatric specialties

We offer specialist treatment across a wide spectrum of common childhood illnesses and complex chronic conditions.

Explore our paediatric specialties:

Diabetes in the young

When your child is diagnosed with diabetes, it can be difficult and overwhelming for your child and the whole family. Our expert professionals offer cutting-edge technologies and treatments for diabetes to make it easier for children and parents to control blood sugar levels and safeguard your child’s future health.

Symptoms and conditions:

Treatments:

Insulin injections
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
Insulin pumps
Closed-loop pump systems
Carb counting

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Paediatric endocrinology

The endocrine system is a complex network of glands that secrete hormones — chemical messengers that carry important messages and instructions to the body. Our hormones are responsible for controlling and regulating almost every key process in our body. Hormone problems in children and adolescents can affect their growth and development and significantly impact their physical and emotional well-being.

Symptoms and conditions:

Treatments:

Hormone replacement therapy
Medications to stop excess hormone production
Surgery to remove pituitary tumours
Fertility assessment

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Paediatric allergy testing and treatment

We understand the alarm and concern that accompanies your child’s first allergic reaction. Managing your child’s allergy can impact your everyday life and pose a big challenge for the whole family. We can help identify the cause of the problem and develop a care plan to reduce your child’s future risk.

Symptoms and conditions:

Food allergies
Drug allergies
Allergic rhinitis
Asthma
Eczema

Treatments:

Skin prick testing
Blood testing
Allergen desensitisation

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Neonatal care

We specialise in neonatal care, including the treatment of newborns, premature babies, infants and toddlers. Whether you’re a first-time parent looking for extra reassurance or worried about your preterm baby’s ongoing growth and development, we’re here to help you navigate the questions, concerns and illnesses of early childhood.

Symptoms and conditions:

Care of premature and small of gestational age infants
Infant neurodevelopmental follow-up after complicated pregnancies and deliveries
Infant feeding issues including failure to thrive, gastroesophageal reflux, cow’s milk protein intolerance and allergy
Recurrent fevers, recurrent tonsillitis, glue ear, lumps
Respiratory illnesses including croup, bronchiolitis, chest infection, ear infections, viral-induced wheeze, hyper-reactive airway disease
Gastrointestinal problems including acute viral and bacterial gastroenteritis, abdominal colic, lactose intolerance, abdominal pain and constipation
Infantile eczema and cradle cap
Breath-holding spells and reflex anoxic seizures
Management of umbilical granulomas

Treatments:

Treatment of acute infantile illnesses and infections
Urgent prescription writing
Referral to specialist consultants
Advice on neonatal health and wellbeing
Immunisations

Read more about this specialty

General paediatric care

From early childhood through to adolescence, our general paediatricians are readily available for consultation on any acute medical issue and can provide quick referrals to specialists as required. Whether you are looking for reassurance that your child is growing and developing as they should or want to receive prompt treatment for a worrying symptom, our general paediatricians are here to deliver holistic care, support and advice to you and your child.

Growth and development
Sore throat, strep throat, colds, coughs and influenza
Ear pain and ear infections
Bronchitis
Sinusitis
Skin infections
Childhood asthma
Gastroenteritis
Urinary tract infections (UTI)
Pink eye

Treatments:

Treatment of acute childhood illnesses and infections
Urgent prescription writing
Referral to specialist consultants
Advice on childhood health and wellbeing
Immunisations

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Psychology services

Emotional health is a critical element of our holistic approach. If your child is diagnosed with a chronic condition or has been dealing with medical problems that are affecting their everyday life, it can help to speak to one of our in-house psychologists.

Symptoms and conditions:

Diabetes
Chronic illnesses
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Treatments:

Individual and family counselling sessions
Remote and in-person appointments

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Our Locations

London

London Medical is located in the Harley Street medical area. Together with top experts across a range of multi-disciplinary fields, we offer the finest facilities for your care, all under one roof.

London Medical, 49 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 5HJ

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+44 (0)800 0483 330

Email
info@londonmedical.co.uk

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