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Dr Muhammed A Ottayil

Verified Paediatrics Chelmsford

Dr Muhammed A Ottayil

5 years of experience 5.0 (388 verified reviews)

4,708+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
2
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Muhammed A Ottayil at a glance

Dr Muhammed A Ottayil is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Chelmsford, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ottayil is an experienced paediatrician. He is the lead for paediatric epilepsy and neurology service in Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. Dr Ottayil is a member of British Paediatric Neurology Association and also teaches in paediatric epilepsy training courses. He also hold qualification for medical education and is a royal college tutor for post graduate paediatric doctors working in Broomfield Hospital. He is also an examiner for royal college of paediatrics and child health.

Dr Ottayil treat all types of general paediatric conditions between the ages of 0-18. He got special interest in management of children with epilepsy, head ache and other neurological conditions.

Dr Ottayil conducts appointments in a relaxed child friendly atmosphere to make sure that concerns of children and their parents are addressed.

He completed specialist training in the East of England including a special interest module in paediatric neurology. He joined Mid Essex Hospitals NHS Trust in 2013 as Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in paediatric neurology. Dr Ottayil has been instrumental in developing a new multi-disciplinary specialist paediatric epilepsy clinic at Broomfield Hospital. He is currently the lead for the paediatric neurology service and also holds an honorary consultant post in paediatric neurology in Great Ormond Street Hospital. He is also the departmental lead for audit.

Doctify Awards


Outstanding Patient Experience 2025


Conditions and Procedures


Paediatric Consultation

Well Baby Check

MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)

Paediatric Imaging

Paediatric Blood Tests

ECG (Electrocardiogram)

Paediatric Epilepsy (Initial Management and Follow-Up)

Ultrasound

Assessment for Acquired Head & Skull Deformity

Health Check (Screening)

Immunisations 

Allergies

Cow's Milk Protein Allergy

Chickenpox

Colic

Craniosynostosis

Food Intolerance

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Weight Loss

Wheezing

Threadworm

Diarrhoea

Blood in Vomit

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Lactose Intolerance

Napkin Dermatitis (Nappy Rash)

Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome)

Reflux and Colic

Rickets

Epilepsy 

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

— Dr Muhammed A Ottayil

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Chelmsford (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universitat de Barcelona, Chelmsford (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-426284 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-8A3343BC · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,457
Annual physical exam 99395 463
Vaccination administration 90471 2,071
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 616

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 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Muhammed A Ottayil
HEADSHOT
Muhammed A Ottayil in consultation
IN OFFICE
Muhammed A Ottayil with the team
WITH TEAM
Muhammed A Ottayil at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 79s
Meet Muhammed A Ottayil

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Muhammed A Ottayil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9015/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31198281 · cited by 161
  2. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
    Muhammed A Ottayil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8594/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33065255 · cited by 43

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Chelmsford · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.muhammed.a.ottayil@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

388 verified reviews
4.95
★★★★⯨
388 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Muhammed A Ottayil's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Muhammed A Ottayil 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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    Muhammed A Ottayil specialises in Paediatrics in Chelmsford, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

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    Muhammed A Ottayil speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu.

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