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Dr Pravin Desai

Paediatrics Colchester

Dr Pravin Desai

15 years of experience

2,624+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Pravin Desai at a glance

Dr Pravin Desai is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Colchester, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Colchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Desai is a highly qualified Paediatrician.
Dr Desai's training included paediatric cardiology in Leicester.
Dr Desai holds memberships with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the British Congenital Cardiac Association and the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

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

— Dr Pravin Desai

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Colchester (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad de Sevilla, Colchester (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-693498 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-B8D7EB99 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,949
Annual physical exam 99395 403
Vaccination administration 90471 835
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,604

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

Office, team & in practice

Pravin Desai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Pravin Desai with the team
WITH TEAM
Pravin Desai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet Pravin Desai

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Pravin Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2357/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30840807 · cited by 21
  2. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Pravin Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3434/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38147192 · cited by 143
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Pravin Desai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8836/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34622895 · cited by 81

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.pravin.desai@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 Pravin Desai's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Pravin Desai 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 Colchester 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 Colchester 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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  • What does Pravin Desai specialise in?

    Pravin Desai specialises in Paediatrics in Colchester, GB. 36 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Pravin Desai treat?

    Pravin Desai treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Pravin Desai practise?

    Pravin Desai practises in Colchester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Pravin Desai speak?

    Pravin Desai speaks English.

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