Consultant Paediatrician
Dr Martin Gray
MB BS · MRCPCH · FRCPCH
"Evidence-based preventative care for every child — from newborn through to young adulthood."
Hospital affiliations
Biography
Over 30 years dedicated to children's health
Dr Martin Gray is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health with over three decades of clinical experience spanning Toronto, London, and international paediatric intensive care. He trained at McMaster University in Canada and Imperial College London, developing a breadth of expertise that spans complex acute paediatrics and comprehensive preventative care.
Throughout his career, Dr Gray has worked at some of the UK's most respected children's healthcare institutions, including Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and the HCA Harley Street Clinic. His international background gives him exposure to child health systems across North America and Europe, and he brings that global perspective to every consultation.
"Children in the UK deserve the same standard of preventative healthcare that families receive in North America and elsewhere in Europe. That conviction is what led me to found Bright Futures Health."
In 2020, Dr Gray co-founded Bright Futures Health after recognising a significant gap in UK child healthcare: structured preventative paediatric care effectively stopped at age two. Drawing on the evidence-based American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures framework, he established a clinic dedicated to well-child assessments, developmental monitoring, and proactive health management from birth through to young adulthood.
Dr Gray's approach is thorough, unhurried, and family-centred. He takes time to listen — not just to the clinical history, but to the concerns and observations of parents, who he believes are the most important observers of their child's health. Families regularly comment on his ability to explain complex medical matters in plain language, and on the reassurance he provides during uncertain or stressful situations.
He has particular clinical interests in preventative and well-child care, infant and newborn assessment, childhood allergies, respiratory conditions, and growth and nutrition. For complex cases requiring subspecialty input, he works within Bright Futures Health's network of leading London consultants to ensure families receive coordinated, comprehensive care.
Clinical expertise
Areas of clinical focus
Dr Gray sees children from birth through to young adulthood for both routine preventative care and complex medical concerns.
Well-child & preventative care
Structured developmental checks from newborn through adolescence, following the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures framework.
Newborn & infant assessment
Comprehensive newborn checks, feeding concerns, weight monitoring, jaundice, and early developmental milestones.
Growth & development
Monitoring height, weight, and developmental milestones; identifying concerns early and coordinating specialist assessment when needed.
Respiratory conditions
Assessment and management of asthma, recurrent chest infections, cough, wheeze, and other paediatric respiratory concerns.
Allergy & immunology
Evaluation of food allergies, eczema, urticaria, recurrent infections, and immune system concerns in children of all ages.
Nutrition & feeding
Guidance on infant feeding, weaning, fussy eating, and nutritional adequacy for healthy growth and development.
Developmental concerns
Assessment of speech delay, motor development, behavioural concerns, school difficulties, and referral to specialist services.
Complex & acute illness
Experienced in paediatric intensive care settings; adept at evaluating children with complex or undiagnosed conditions and coordinating specialist input.
Vaccinations & travel health
UK and international vaccination schedules, catch-up programmes, and pre-travel advice for families travelling with children.
Not sure which appointment to book?
Our team can help you choose between a Well Child Check, a general paediatric consultation, or a new-patient assessment. Same-week appointments are often available — no referral needed.
Or call 020 3633 2915
Verified patient reviews
What families say about
Dr Martin Gray
patient score on Doctify
"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. Gray is very thorough and his team including Sophie are very responsive. Very happy with our experience."
"Brilliant as always. Thorough examination and always goes the extra mile. Very grateful for his knowledge and care. Exceptional service."
"Dr Gray was really nice. He gave us strong reassurance that everything was fine with our baby, and advised of logical next steps for routine and regular check ups without being overly worried or concerned. Happy to have him as our baby's paediatrician."
"Both my visit to the clinic and the follow up video conference were well organised. The facility had lots of toys in the waiting area and so it was easy to keep my son entertained and at ease."
"Very knowledgeable doctor. Attentive to detail. Listening to the concerns."
"Overall a good experience with friendly staff and knowledgeable doctor. My daughter was also at ease which is not usual when she gets checked. A bit of waiting time to start the consultation but the specialist welcomed us and reassured us so happy with the way it was managed."
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Expert paediatric care,
when your child needs it
Same-week appointments are often available. No referral letter required. Dr Gray sees children from birth through to young adulthood for both routine care and complex concerns.
