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Dr Kumar Somasundaram

Paediatrics Ifield

Dr Kumar Somasundaram

10 years of experience

4,857+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kumar Somasundaram at a glance

Dr Kumar Somasundaram is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Ifield, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Ifield, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Kumar Somasundaram is a renowned and respected Consultant Paediatrician in the UK. Practising privately at Nuffield Health and at Maidstone and Tunbridge wells NHS Trust, his extensive experience across all areas of paediatrics enables him to provide the best possible care.
Specialising in general children's health, Dr Somasundaram is experienced in many paediatric fields including cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and nutrition, neurology and nephrology. He has a special interest in children's allergies and provides immunotherapy services and allergy testing. He provides an in-depth consultation and offers a holistic approach to treatment to avoid unnecessary intervention. He works closely with other healthcare professions including dieticians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide a complete insight into a child's wellbeing. He has a keen interest in medical education and is heavily involved in the training of junior paediatricians, GP's and paediatric nurses. He regularly lectures at the prestigious Kings College London and St Georges University London, and has completed extensive research and clinical trials in his field.
Dr Somasundaram graduated from Tamil Nadu Medical School India with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 2000, and a Doctorate in Child Health in 2003, before moving to the UK to continue training in the field of paediatrics in Guys and St Thomas Hospital and Kings College Hospital London.
In his scarce free time, Dr Somasundaram enjoys travelling, playing football and photography.




Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Allergen desensitisation
Allergy blood test
Food provocation (challenge) test
Allergy shots (immunotherapy)
Paediatric dermatology
ECG
Exercise testing
Lung function tests (spirometry)
FeNO
PEFR
Food allergies
Allergies
Childhood obesity
Drug allergies
Insect or bee sting allergies
Constipation
Food intolerance
Reflux and colic
Vomiting
Asthma
Eczema
Sleep issues
Weaning issues
Developmental delay
Chest pain
Cardiac disease
Chronic cough
Snoring
Urticaria
Headache
Bed wetting
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Autoimmune issues
Puberty issues

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

— Dr Kumar Somasundaram

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Ifield (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universitat de València, Ifield (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-725904 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-6732D493 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,703
Annual physical exam 99395 793
Vaccination administration 90471 593
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 694

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 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kumar Somasundaram
HEADSHOT
Kumar Somasundaram in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kumar Somasundaram with the team
WITH TEAM
Kumar Somasundaram at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 146s
Meet Kumar Somasundaram

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Kumar Somasundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5117/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31557461 · cited by 199
  2. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
    Kumar Somasundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3685/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30158054 · cited by 53
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Kumar Somasundaram, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4947/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37609708 · cited by 67

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.kumar.somasundaram@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Kumar Somasundaram's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Kumar Somasundaram 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

Why local healthcare in Ifield matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Ifield carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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    Kumar Somasundaram specialises in Paediatrics in Ifield, GB. 27 years of clinical experience.

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    Kumar Somasundaram speaks English, Tamil.

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