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Dr Olga Kapellou
👤 2 years of experience
10,076+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Olga Kapellou is a highly respected consultant paediatrician and neonatologist with expertise in both preterm and full-term neonatal brain injury. She provides specialised care for babies following complex pregnancies and births, offering comprehensive baby follow-up services. Dr Kapellou holds an NHS appointment at Homerton Hospital in London and consults privately at leading healthcare institutions, including The Portland Hospital, Harley Street, and The Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth.
Her clinical practice encompasses general paediatric care and baby follow-up clinics, where she assesses developmental progress using the Griffiths Neurodevelopmental Scales. Dr Kapellou is also experienced in addressing a range of infant health concerns, such as feeding issues, colic, excessive crying, food aversion and allergies, respiratory problems, constipation, diarrhoea, and recurrent infections. As a recognised breastfeeding specialist, she is passionate about supporting mothers through feeding challenges and is a UNICEF-certified Neonatal Life Support instructor, enhancing her ability to provide lifesaving care for newborns.
Dr Kapellou's medical training took place at some of the most prestigious London institutions, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London. Her groundbreaking research on the impact of preterm birth on brain development has earned her significant recognition within the medical community. She has been part of the team at The Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth since 2010, having first become a consultant at Homerton Hospital in 2009, and later joining The Portland Hospital for Women and Children.
Her clinical practice encompasses general paediatric care and baby follow-up clinics, where she assesses developmental progress using the Griffiths Neurodevelopmental Scales. Dr Kapellou is also experienced in addressing a range of infant health concerns, such as feeding issues, colic, excessive crying, food aversion and allergies, respiratory problems, constipation, diarrhoea, and recurrent infections. As a recognised breastfeeding specialist, she is passionate about supporting mothers through feeding challenges and is a UNICEF-certified Neonatal Life Support instructor, enhancing her ability to provide lifesaving care for newborns.
Dr Kapellou's medical training took place at some of the most prestigious London institutions, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London. Her groundbreaking research on the impact of preterm birth on brain development has earned her significant recognition within the medical community. She has been part of the team at The Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth since 2010, having first become a consultant at Homerton Hospital in 2009, and later joining The Portland Hospital for Women and Children.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Olga Kapellou
Education & training
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · Paediatrics
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Paediatrics
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,948 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,498 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 98 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,301 |
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 | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 7
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
DOI: 10.6220/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38752291 · cited by 4
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
DOI: 10.3645/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37375033 · cited by 46
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
DOI: 10.1456/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39792978 · cited by 80
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
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
- Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.olga.kapellou@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
108 verified reviews4.89
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108 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.9
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.6
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.9
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.8
- Value For Money
- 4.8
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97.0
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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.
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