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Dr. Deborah Zeitlin

Paediatrics London

Dr. Deborah Zeitlin

6 years of experience

11,867+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Deborah Zeitlin at a glance

Dr. Deborah Zeitlin is a Paediatrics practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2016). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Deborah Zeitlin is a leading Senior Consultant Paediatrician at Great Ormond Street Hospital, both in the NHS and the International and Private Care sectors. She sees patients from the UK and internationally from birth to 18 years old.

Dr Zeitlin manages all aspects of General Paediatrics including feeding and sleeping concerns at all ages, constipation, abdominal pain, chest infections, skin rashes and behavioural concerns.

Dr Zeitlin takes a family-centred, holistic approach to assessing and managing children and young adults and has a specialist expertise in Complex Care Paediatrics. This includes children with rare or difficult to treat conditions; chronic conditions; or multiple

conditions. Dr Zeitlin also provides tailored support for patients and families

to navigate through the UK health system.

Dr Zeitlin graduated from Birmingham University Medical School in 2001 with an additional degree in psychiatry. She initially trained in Adult Medicine before training in

Paediatrics with the sub-specialty qualification in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine, at the Evalina and the Royal Brompton Hospitals. She has been at Great Ormond Street Hospital since 2018 as a Consultant General Paediatrician and, since 2020, as the Named Doctor for Safeguarding.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr Zeitlin sits on the European Paediatric Life Support Committee and is a resuscitation instructor for children’s life support. She has written various publications (chapters, articles in peer-reviewed journals and various media

publications) in the areas of child development, maternal-foetal bonding, paediatric resuscitation, Kaposi’s sarcoma in children (an HIV-related condition), childhood anaesthesia and depression.




Conditions Treated (but not limited to):


General illnesses of childhood

Complex medical conditions (rare, difficult to treat, chronic or multiple conditions)

Infant, child, and adolescent nutrition and feeding (including weaning, reflux, and diet

management) 

Infant and child sleep management and disorders 

Neonatology and newborn physical examination 

Development and faltering growth (including general paediatric input for eating disorders) 

Constipation, bowel disorders and abdominal pain 

Childhood acute infections (including respiratory, urinary, and skin) 

Enuresis (including daytime bladder control and bed wetting) 

Respiratory and throat conditions (including chest infections and tonsillitis) 

Skin conditions

Atopic conditions (Hay fever, eczema, and asthma) 

School concerns (behavioral, academic regression and socialisation) 

Congenital Conditions (those a child is born with) 

Cleft palate and Lip (support in addition to national services) 

Physical assessments (including those required for children and teenagers' residential camps)


  

   

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Deborah Zeitlin

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-50891 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-72BE0A8F · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,973
Annual physical exam 99395 1,459
Vaccination administration 90471 91
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 924

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Deborah Zeitlin
HEADSHOT
Deborah Zeitlin in consultation
IN OFFICE
Deborah Zeitlin with the team
WITH TEAM
Deborah Zeitlin at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 94s
Meet Deborah Zeitlin

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Deborah Zeitlin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8705/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33685563 · cited by 13
  2. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
    Deborah Zeitlin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3422/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37994099 · cited by 71

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Paediatrics European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Paediatrics National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics 2026-03-15 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics? 2026-01-04 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · deborah.zeitlin@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Deborah Zeitlin's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Deborah Zeitlin treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Deborah Zeitlin specialise in?

    Deborah Zeitlin specialises in Paediatrics in London, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Deborah Zeitlin treat?

    Deborah Zeitlin treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Deborah Zeitlin practise?

    Deborah Zeitlin practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Deborah Zeitlin speak?

    Deborah Zeitlin speaks English.

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