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Dr Layla Al-Nakib

Paediatrics London

Dr Layla Al-Nakib

7 years of experience

4,963+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Layla Al-Nakib at a glance

Dr Layla Al-Nakib is a Paediatrics practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 42+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2015). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Layla Al-Nakib is a Consultant Paediatrician with more than 35 years of experience in the NHS and over 30 years of specialist practice in Paediatric Neurodisability and Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics.

She specialises in supporting children and young people with:


Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Developmental delays & learning difficulties

Cerebral Palsy.

Special educational needs

Genetic and syndromic conditions

Complex neurodevelopmental presentations


Dr. Al-Nakib trained in London (North West Thames) where she developed her expertise in Community Child Health, a subspecialty focusing on the care of children with developmental and neurodisabling conditions. She has been an NHS Consultant in Child Development and Neurodisability in North West London, where she combines clinical practice with teaching and mentoring. She also trains and assesses paediatricians working towards consultant roles in the UK.

She completed her MRCPCH in 1998 and was elected as a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) in 2011.

In addition to her NHS work, Dr. Al-Nakib has over 18 years of private practice, specialising in the assessment and management of ADHD, autism, and sleep difficulties in children and adolescents. She is a trained Sleep Practitioner with The Sleep Charity and has particular expertise in supporting young people with autism who experience sleep challenges.

Her clinical interests include ADHD alongside learning disabilities, and she manages a wide range of complex presentations with a thoughtful and family-centred approach.

Dr. Al-Nakib is passionate about nurturing neurodiversity and strongly believes that early identification and support are key to helping children achieve the best possible outcomes. Families value her for her compassionate care, clear communication, and commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.

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

— Dr Layla Al-Nakib

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-738286 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-4A7B6A7D · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,443
Annual physical exam 99395 973
Vaccination administration 90471 381
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,106

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Layla Al-Nakib in consultation
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Layla Al-Nakib with the team
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Layla Al-Nakib at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Layla Al-Nakib

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
    Layla Al-Nakib, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2273/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36874115 · cited by 75
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Layla Al-Nakib, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9063/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38479238 · cited by 201
  3. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
    Layla Al-Nakib, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5098/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32793491 · cited by 15

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 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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Patient liaison · dr.layla.al.nakib@euroclinics.example

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Layla Al-Nakib's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Layla Al-Nakib 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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  • What does Layla Al-Nakib specialise in?

    Layla Al-Nakib specialises in Paediatrics in London, GB. 42 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Layla Al-Nakib treat?

    Layla Al-Nakib treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Layla Al-Nakib practise?

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    Layla Al-Nakib speaks English, Arabic.

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