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Dr Nicholas Barnes
👤 10 years of experience
8,818+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Nicholas Barnes is a Consultant Paediatrician specialising in general paediatrics, paediatric cardiology and neonatal medicine. He is based in Northampton and currently practises at Northampton General Hospital and King Edward Road Surgery.
He completed his medical degree in 1995 at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London. He began his specialty training in Paediatrics in 1996 where he trained at several London hospitals including the world renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Royal Brompton Hospital. He later trained in Oxford, further developing his expertise in paediatric intensive care, cardiology and neonatal medicine.
In his current practices, Dr Barnes treats children and newborns with a wide range of conditions, including:
Cow's milk protein allergy
Feeding problems
Abdominal pain
Headache
Reflux
Asthma
Heart palpitations and heart murmur
Breathlessness
Collapse
His approach to care is to take into account all medical, psychological and social symptoms relevant to a child's condition in order to develop the most accurate and effective treatment plan. He utilises the expertise of his peers to provide multidisciplinary treatment, wokring closely with a paediatric psychologist, physiotherapist and dietitian.
He is skilled in a wide range of diagnostic imaging modalities, including ECG and echocardiogram, and can request x-ray and MRI imaging when required..
Dr Barnes has published several papers in peer reviewed journals on subjects in the areas of both paediatric cardiology and neonatal medicine.
Dr Barnes is a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
He completed his medical degree in 1995 at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London. He began his specialty training in Paediatrics in 1996 where he trained at several London hospitals including the world renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Royal Brompton Hospital. He later trained in Oxford, further developing his expertise in paediatric intensive care, cardiology and neonatal medicine.
In his current practices, Dr Barnes treats children and newborns with a wide range of conditions, including:
Cow's milk protein allergy
Feeding problems
Abdominal pain
Headache
Reflux
Asthma
Heart palpitations and heart murmur
Breathlessness
Collapse
His approach to care is to take into account all medical, psychological and social symptoms relevant to a child's condition in order to develop the most accurate and effective treatment plan. He utilises the expertise of his peers to provide multidisciplinary treatment, wokring closely with a paediatric psychologist, physiotherapist and dietitian.
He is skilled in a wide range of diagnostic imaging modalities, including ECG and echocardiogram, and can request x-ray and MRI imaging when required..
Dr Barnes has published several papers in peer reviewed journals on subjects in the areas of both paediatric cardiology and neonatal medicine.
Dr Barnes is a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Nicholas Barnes
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Paediatrics
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Paediatrics
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 585 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,919 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 895 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,632 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 8
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
DOI: 10.5085/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34704650 · cited by 25
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
DOI: 10.6187/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35712721 · cited by 139
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Paediatrics European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Paediatrics National Society Meeting · Northampton · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Northampton · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
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.nicholas.barnes.1@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
304 verified reviews4.97
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304 reviews
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.