specialist care for every stage of childhood

Specialist Care for Every
Stage of Childhood

Advanced diagnostics, experienced consultants,
and family-centred care — all in one place

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Welcome to our Paediatric Centre

Your child’s health in expert hands

At New Malden Diagnostic Centre, we’re proud to offer a dedicated, family-friendly environment where children and young people receive expert care across a wide range of paediatric specialties.

We provide comprehensive, specialist-led care across neurology, dermatology, allergy, imaging and more — all in one convenient location. Trusted by parents and GPs alike, our experienced team supports children from infancy to adolescence.

  • Family-friendly
    Family-friendly

    Warm, welcoming and child-focused at all times.

  • Convenient
    Convenient

    Open 6 days a week and evenings with ample parking.

  • Quality of Care
    Quality of Care

    Committed to delivery exceptional care for families.

  • State-of-the-art technology
    State-of-the-art technology

    Modern facilities and the latest imaging technology.

General Paediatrics

General Paediatrics

Our general paediatricians offer support for all aspects of child health, including:

  • Common illnesses
  • Long-term conditions
  • Developmental concerns

We’re here to provide clarity, reassurance, and continuity of care as your child grows.

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Paediatric Specialisms

  • Neurology

    Neurology

    Assessment and management of neurological conditions including seizures, developmental delay, and headaches.

    • Our paediatric neurologists assess and treat conditions involving the brain, spine, and nervous system- including epilepsy, developmental delays, headaches, and more.
    • We manage thyroid disorders, type 1 diabetes, and other endocrine concerns with expert care tailored to each child’s development and wellbeing.
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  • Endocrinology

    Endocrinology

    Specialist care for hormone-related conditions such as growth concerns, early or delayed puberty, and thyroid disorders.

    • From growth concerns to puberty-related changes, our endocrinology team supports children with hormone and metabolic conditions.
    • We use advanced diagnostics like EEG and MRI in a child-friendly setting to deliver accurate, reassuring answers.
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  • Genetics

    Genetics

    Expert evaluation and guidance for children with inherited conditions, syndromes, and developmental differences.

    • If your child has an inherited or unexplained condition, our genetics specialists provide diagnostic testing and family-centred counselling.
    • We help families understand genetic findings and explore what they may mean for their child’s health, development, and care.
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  • Respiratory

    Respiratory

    Diagnosis and treatment for asthma, chronic cough, wheezing, and other breathing-related concerns.

    • If your child is experiencing frequent chest infections, chronic cough, or breathing difficulties, our respiratory team provides in-depth assessments.
    • We offer treatment to support better lung health and comfort.
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  • Dermatology

    Dermatology

    Expert care for common and complex skin conditions — including eczema, rashes, birthmarks, and acne.

    • Contact us for information on our paediatric dermatology services.
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  • Allergy Services

    Allergy Services

    Comprehensive allergy testing and tailored management for food, skin, and environmental sensitivities.

    • We offer allergy testing and management for children experiencing food allergies, hay fever, eczema, or unexplained reactions.
    • Our team helps families feel confident in navigating everyday life safely and comfortably.
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  • Orthopaedics

    Orthopaedics

    Specialist assessment and treatment of joint, bone, and movement concerns in growing children.

    • We assess and treat a wide range of bone and joint issues in children, from growth-related concerns to injuries and congenital conditions.
    • Our team supports your child’s mobility and development with expert orthopaedic care.
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  • Blood Tests

    Blood Tests

    We provide a full range of blood tests for children to support accurate diagnosis and ongoing care in a child-friendly environment.

    • Our paediatric blood testing service covers everything from routine checks to specialised investigations, including allergy panels, nutritional assessments, infection screening, and more.
    • We prioritise a gentle, reassuring approach to minimise stress and discomfort for both children and parents.
    • With fast, reliable results and close collaboration with your healthcare team, we help ensure your child receives the most appropriate and timely care.
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Diagnostics

Designed specifically for children, the testing is non-invasive, safe, and conducted in a calm, child-friendly environment by trained professionals. The results support our consultants in making quick, evidence-based decisions about your child’s treatment plan.

  • MRI

    MRI
    • Our MRI service offers detailed imaging for neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
    • We create a calm, supportive experience for children and offer sedation when needed to ensure comfort and clarity.
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  • X-ray

    X-ray
    • We use low-dose, high-quality imaging to diagnose injuries and conditions quickly and clearly.
    • Our child-friendly approach ensures the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
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  • Ultrasound

    Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound is a safe and gentle way to investigate symptoms or monitor internal organs.
    • Our team ensures children feel relaxed and well cared for throughout their scan.
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  • Lung Function

    Lung Function
    • Our paediatric lung function machine provides fast, accurate insight into how your child’s lungs are working.
    • Helping to diagnose and manage conditions such as asthma, chronic cough, and other breathing difficulties.
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    Our Paediatric Consultants

    Professor George Du Toit
    Professor George Du Toit Paediatric Consultant

    George du Toit is a consultant in children’s allergy at Evelina London and honorary senior lecturer at King’s College London.George trained as a children’s doctor and then further specialised in children’s allergy and asthma at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital and University of Cape Town, Allergy Diagnostic Clinical Research Unit.

    In 2000, George took up a post as consultant paediatric allergist at Imperial College London, St Mary’s Hospital, moving to the children’s allergy service at Evelina London in 2003.

    George runs dedicated clinics in children’s food allergy, drug allergy and chronic urticaria at Evelina London.Book with a Paediatric Consultant Today

    Dr Assunta Albanese
    Dr Assunta Albanese Paediatric Endocrinologist

    She trained in Medicine at the University of Florence (Italy) and was a research fellow at the institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital (London) for three years. Her postgraduate thesis was based upon constitutional delay of growth and puberty.

    In 1999 Dr Albanese was appointed as Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology at St George’s Hospital and at The Royal Marsden, where she runs long term endocrine service for oncological children. Her clinical practice includes general endocrinology, with a particular interest in disorders of growth and puberty, diabetes insipidus and hyponatraemia and endocrine late effects of cancer and its treatment.

    Dr Albanese has published 78 manuscripts and refereed articles and 64 abstracts. She is a regular invited lecturer at National and International Conferences.Book with a Paediatric Consultant Today

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    Dr Antonia Clarke Paediatric Neurologist

    Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at St George’s Hospital, London. Having qualified from University College Dublin in 1985, she did her general paediatric training in Oxford, Great Ormond Street Hospital London, Bristol and Bath. Her sub-specialist training in paediatric neurology was at St George’s Hospital London.Book with a Paediatric Consultant Today

    Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi
    Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi General Paediatrician

    Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi is a highly experienced consultant paediatrician and the founder of the prestigious London Child Clinic. Dr Al-Rubeyi adopts a holistic approach to the management of chronic and acute medical problems.

    Including asthmaeczemahayfeverconstipationheadacheslethargy, and growth and developmental problems. She sees children from birth to the age of 18, and her busy clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for investigation and diagnosis on-site.

    Originally graduating from Ain Shams University, Dr Al-Rubeyi completed her medical training in Paediatrics at Great Ormond Street, the Hammersmith Imperial College and University College Hospital. By 1995 Dr Al-Rubeyiwas a Consultant Paediatrician and Fellow of The Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health. She started the London Child Clinic in 2006, which is widely recognised as one of the foremost paediatric clinics in the UK. In addition to her clinical practice Dr Al-Rubeyi is published widely in leading paediatric journals and has provided teaching in a number of institutes.Book with a Paediatric Consultant Today

    Dr Michael Perkin
    Dr Michael Perkin Paediatric Allergist

    Dr Michael Perkin is a Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Allergy at St Thomas’ Hospital, the largest NHS children’s allergy service in the country, and is a Consultant in Paediatric Allergy at St George’s Hospital. Having qualified at St George’s Hospital Medical School (University of London) in 1993, he commenced training in Paediatrics and chose to specialise in Paediatric Allergy.

    Dr Perkin undertook allergy training at Southampton and St Mary’s Hospital as well as Great Ormond Street Hospital. His research interest is understanding why so many children develop allergies and his PhD looked at farming children and what protects them from allergic disease. He is now co-leading a large trial to try and prevent infants developing food allergies in the first place – the EAT Study.Michael is able to advise on the management of food allergy, eczema, asthma, rhinitis (hay fever) and conjunctivitis as well as specific drug and insect sting allergies.

    Michael provides a joint service with his wife, Dr Lucy Thomas (MB BCh, DRCOG, DFFP, MRCGP). Lucy qualified from University of Wales College of Medicine in 1992 and undertook training in general practice in Surrey. Having completed their family of four children she has chosen to develop a special interest in paediatric allergy working in conjunction with Michael.Book with a Paediatric Consultant Today

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    Dr Robert Boyle Children’s Allergy Specialist

    Dr Boyle is a fully accredited children’s allergy specialist in London, who is able to help children and adolescents affected by allergy problems. His NHS base at St. Mary’s Hospital is one of the country’s largest allergy clinics for children and young people. He is an expert in diagnosing and treating allergy in children, including food allergy, eczema, hayfever, and asthma. Dr Boyle has an active research programme at Imperial College, London and is able to access state of the art allergy tests and allergy treatments for his patients if they are needed.Book with a Paediatric Consultant Today

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    Dr Parviz Habibi Paediatrician Specialist in Children’s Respiratory Conditions

    I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. I am listed on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register.

    My Private Practice is based at 84 Harley Street in London, 243 Great Portland Street in London and New Malden Diagnostic Centre in Surrey. I am accessible, available and aim to provide the highest standard of consultation and care for children. I provide medical reports promptly and communicate properly with others involved in my patient’s care.

    I am the founder of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at St May’s Hospital London and one of the pioneers of “mobile intensive care” a system for transport of seriously ill children. I was one of 400 people invited to the Millennium Celebration of Achievement Luncheon, in the presence of Her Majesty, The Queen.I was appointed Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London and Consultant at St. Mary’s Hospital London in 1992, since when I have been in practice as a specialist. In 2006, I was promoted to Reader at Imperial College and have since practiced as Clinician Scientist doing translational research into serious childhood diseases such as meningitis and septicaemia and respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchiolitis. My current research focus is on sleep and breathing in children with asthma and sleep patterns in babies.

    I am an active fund raiser and co-founder of the charity COSMIC (Children of St. Mary’s Intensive Care), which was instrumental in the setup the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and provides ongoing support for families, research projects and training and education.Book with a Paediatric Consultant Today

    Dr Rima Al-Saffar
    Dr Rima Al-Saffar Paediatric Consultant

    Dr Rima Al-Saffar is a Paediatric Consultant at the Royal London Hospital as well as being the Clinical Lead for Paediatric. She is an advocate for quality improvement and the patient/family voice.  Dr Al-Saffar qualified with an MB BS and BSc from St. George’s Hospital Medical School in 2003 and completed a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the University of Liverpool in 2010.

    She is a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health since 2007 and entered the GMC specialty register in August 2015. Dr Al-Saffar is able to support consultations in both English and Arabic. Dr. Al-Saffar is experienced in managing all aspects of child health ranging from general check-ups and queries to more specialist investigations for specific diagnoses with onward referrals to a sub-specialist if needed.Book with a Paediatric Consultant Today

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