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Dr Emily Derrick

Verified Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases Kent

Dr Emily Derrick

16 years of experience 5.0 (6 verified reviews)

5,923+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Emily Derrick at a glance

Dr Emily Derrick is a Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases practitioner based in Kent, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Kent, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Emily Derrick is a Consultant Paediatrician specialising in paediatric allergy and general paediatrics. She completed specialist training in paediatric allergy at St Mary’s Hospital, the Royal London Hospital and Evelina Children’s Hospital. During this time, she also obtained a Master’s degree in Allergy.

Dr Derrick is currently the Lead for Paediatric Allergy at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, where she provides care for children from birth through to 18 years. Her expertise covers the full spectrum of atopic conditions, including food allergy, asthma, respiratory allergy, gastrointestinal allergy, allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria. She is experienced in the diagnosis and management of common food allergies such as cow’s milk protein allergy, egg allergy, peanut and tree nut allergies, as well as environmental allergies including hay fever. 

Her clinical practice also incorporates the use of diagnostic techniques such as skin prick testing and specific IgE blood testing to guide accurate assessment and management. In addition, Dr Derrick has developed a community-based eczema education service, reflecting her particular interest in paediatric eczema.

Dr Derrick also works as a general paediatrician and is experienced in the management of paediatric conditions in infants, children and young people. 

Alongside her NHS role, she is the Paediatric Scientific Programme Director for the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) and leads the British Paediatric Allergy Network, a professional forum for clinicians in the field.

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

— Dr Emily Derrick

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Kent (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Kent (GB)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-849745 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases
#EB-0A829642 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 110
Annual physical exam 99395 696
Vaccination administration 90471 2,448
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,887

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 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Emily Derrick
HEADSHOT
Emily Derrick in consultation
IN OFFICE
Emily Derrick with the team
WITH TEAM
Emily Derrick at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Emily Derrick

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases outcomes
    Emily Derrick, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2201/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30603148 · cited by 134
  2. Outcomes of Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Emily Derrick, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8204/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38172050 · cited by 108
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases outcomes
    Emily Derrick, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7512/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33849402 · cited by 146

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases European Annual Congress (Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases National Society Meeting · Kent · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases — Kent · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatric allergy immunology and infectious diseases?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · emily.derrick@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

6 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

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Paediatric Allergy Immunology And Infectious Diseases

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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