Private Paediatrician in London: General Paediatrics & Preventative Health
Whether your child needs a structured health check or your child is unwell, we're here to help. Our consultant paediatricians see children from birth to 18 — for preventive well-child screening, general paediatric consultations, access to diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up. Same-week appointments. No GP referral needed.
Registered patients
Your child’s health,
in your hands
Registered patients can access their child’s appointments directly through the Bright Futures Health patient app. Not yet registered? It takes just a few minutes. More features coming soon.
The UK's child health screening gap is wider than most parents realise
In North America and mainland Europe, children receive structured health assessments at every stage of development — not just when something goes wrong. In the UK, routine screening essentially stops after age 2.
Routine Developmental Reviews
After the initial NHS checks, there are no scheduled assessments to track your child's developmental milestones through school age and adolescence.
Scheduled Blood Work
Routine blood tests that could identify early signs of conditions like anaemia, thyroid dysfunction, or vitamin deficiencies aren't part of standard UK childhood care.
Proactive Monitoring
The UK system is largely reactive — waiting until symptoms appear rather than screening to catch conditions early, when they're easier to treat.
The AAP Bright Futures programme — in London
The award-winning American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures programme provides a framework for preventive care and early detection across four age groups — from first breath to first day of university.
Infants
Birth to 1 year — critical foundations including growth tracking, feeding assessment, and early developmental checks.
Toddlers
1 to 3 years — language development, motor skills, behavioural screening, and immunisation review.
Preschoolers
3 to 5 years — school readiness, vision and hearing, social-emotional development, and routine blood work.
School-Age & Adolescents
5 to 18 years — comprehensive health assessments including mental health, nutritional screening, and age-appropriate guidance.
Founded by two consultant paediatricians with over 30 years of experience each
Both trained at leading institutions in Canada and the United States. Both recognised the gap. Both committed to closing it.
Dr Margarita Burmester
Co-founder & DirectorConsultant paediatric specialist with over 30 years of experience. Awarded Consultant Paediatric Specialist of the Year 2024 (London) for her outstanding contributions to the field.
- St Thomas' Hospital Medical School, University of London
- Clinical Fellow, Toronto Hospital for Sick Children
- Consultant, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard University
- Consultant Paediatric Intensivist, Royal Brompton Hospital (since 2002)
- Creator of the SPRinT simulation training programme
Dr Martin Gray
Co-founder & DirectorConsultant in paediatrics and paediatric critical care. Preventative healthcare practice aligned with the AAP Bright Futures approach.
- Research Fellow, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
- Associate Professor, McMaster University
- MSc Digital Health Leadership, Imperial College (2023)
- Fellow, Faculty of Clinical Informatics
- Lead for Children's High Dependency, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
Comprehensive care under one roof
Well-Child Health Check
A structured preventive health assessment following the AAP Bright Futures programme. Covers developmental milestones, growth, immunisations, and routine screening — the proactive care the UK system doesn't provide.
General Paediatric Consultation
When your child is unwell and you need answers. A thorough history and examination, a clear diagnosis where possible, and a treatment plan. We commonly see persistent infections, skin conditions, abdominal pain, allergies, sleep difficulties, behavioural concerns, and growth or feeding worries.
Immunisation Review
Full review and update of immunisation records. Flexible services including the chickenpox vaccine. Bring any records and we'll ensure complete protection.
Laboratory Work
Routine blood tests assessing heart, liver, kidney function, thyroid health, vitamin levels, and diabetes screening — tailored to your child's age and needs.
Diagnostic Imaging
Chest X-rays and referrals for ultrasound, CT, or MRI scans through partner centres at Oryon and HCA when clinically indicated.
Follow-Up & Treatment Review
Review results, track progress, and adjust treatment plans. Whether following up after an initial consultation or monitoring an ongoing condition, your paediatrician stays with your child's care over time. Available face-to-face, by video, or by phone.
London Locations
Appointments available at 77 Wimpole Street, Chiswick Outpatients & Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. Video teleconference consultations also offered.
No surprises. No hidden fees.
Consultation fees only — any additional tests or treatments are charged separately by the hospital or diagnostic centre.
Vaccination Consultation
Review & administration £170 Per consultation- Immunisation record review
- Catch-up vaccinations
- Flexible vaccine options
Initial Consultation
45-minute consultation £320 Per consultation- Well-child check or general paediatric assessment
- Comprehensive history and examination
- Developmental review or symptom assessment
- Personalised health or treatment plan
Follow-Up Consultation
30-minute consultation £260 Face-to-face, video or phone- Results review
- Treatment plan updates
- Flexible appointment formats
Trusted by London families
Dr. Gray was warm, patient, and made my child feel very comfortable. He took the time to listen to our questions and explain everything clearly.
Dr Burmester was extremely thorough with her diagnosis, explained everything to us very clearly, and guided his recovery in a way that made us feel calm, reassured, and well supported.
Punctual, friendly, got straight to the point with her advice and took the time to answer all of my questions. I felt really reassured by Dr Burmester's expertise.
