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Dr Skandhini Carthigesan
Trust score 8/100

Dr Skandhini Carthigesan

Child Mental Health · London

👤 2 years of experience

1,605+ Patients seen
2 Years in practice
3 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Skandhini Carthigesan is a highly specialised Paediatrician with expertise in neurodevelopmental paediatrics. They possess extensive experience in assessing and managing infants, children, and adolescents presenting with a range of developmental challenges. These include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning difficulties, developmental coordination disorder, and cerebral palsy.
Their training encompasses general paediatrics at prominent teaching hospitals in London. Following this, Dr Carthigesan undertook specialised training in neurodevelopmental paediatrics at esteemed institutions such as Queen Elizabeth Children's Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and The Middlesex Hospitals in London.
Dr Carthigesan is registered under the specialist register for Paediatrics with the NHS and holds full accreditation in paediatrics, with a subspecialty in Paediatric Neurodisability. In addition to their clinical practice, they contribute to medical education as a Senior Lecturer at the Imperial School of Medicine.

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

— Dr Skandhini Carthigesan

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Child Mental Health
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Child Mental Health

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-534740 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Child Mental Health
#EB-724F1952 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,107
Annual physical exam 99395 2,965
Vaccination administration 90471 1,781
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,554

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Skandhini Carthigesan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Skandhini Carthigesan with the team
WITH TEAM
Skandhini Carthigesan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 136s
Meet Skandhini Carthigesan

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Child Mental Health in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Skandhini Carthigesan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7297/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32065791 · cited by 67
  2. European registry analysis of Child Mental Health outcomes
    Skandhini Carthigesan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6553/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33319947 · cited by 201

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Child Mental Health European Annual Congress (Child Mental Health) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Child Mental Health National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Child Mental Health — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

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 Child Mental Health
  • Awareness When should you see a child mental health?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.skandhini.carthigesan@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.

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