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Dr Kayal Vijayakumar

Verified Paediatric Neurology London

Dr Kayal Vijayakumar

14 years of experience 4.9 (324 verified reviews)

4,861+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kayal Vijayakumar at a glance

Dr Kayal Vijayakumar is a Paediatric Neurology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Kayal Vijayakumar is an experienced consultant paediatric Neurologist at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. Dr. Kayal has a particular interest in neurology and consults on a wide range of common neurological conditions, including fits and funny turns, seizures, movement disorders, and headaches.
Her special interest is in neuro-muscular disorders and neurological diseases including:
epilepsy,
paroxysmal movement disorders,
complex headaches and migraines,
neuro-inflammatory, neurovascular, and neuro-genetic/metabolic diseases.
Dr Kayal graduated from MGR Medical University in India and underwent specialty training in paediatrics and paediatric neurology in hospitals across the UK, including Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. She gained a wealth of experience as a consultant at Bristol Children's Hospital before moving to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Dr. Kayal brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of paediatric neurology to the Childhealthy team and loves to meet, support, and reassure families with any paediatric neurological concerns and questions.

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

— Dr Kayal Vijayakumar

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Paediatric Neurology
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-564042 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Neurology
#EB-57077E4B · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,009
Annual physical exam 99395 2,319
Vaccination administration 90471 1,903
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,280

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kayal Vijayakumar
HEADSHOT
Kayal Vijayakumar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kayal Vijayakumar with the team
WITH TEAM
Kayal Vijayakumar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 118s
Meet Kayal Vijayakumar

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatric Neurology outcomes
    Kayal Vijayakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4193/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34473979 · cited by 185
  2. Outcomes of Paediatric Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kayal Vijayakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2324/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32419472 · cited by 51
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatric Neurology outcomes
    Kayal Vijayakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8852/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31050051 · cited by 149
  4. Outcomes of Paediatric Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kayal Vijayakumar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3883/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33390987 · cited by 111

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Neurology — London · 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 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatric Neurology
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatric neurology?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

324 verified reviews
4.91
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324 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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

  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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 Kayal Vijayakumar's Areas of Specialty

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Paediatric Neurology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Kayal Vijayakumar specialise in?

    Kayal Vijayakumar specialises in Paediatric Neurology in London, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Kayal Vijayakumar treat?

    Kayal Vijayakumar treats conditions within Paediatric Neurology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Kayal Vijayakumar practise?

    Kayal Vijayakumar practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Kayal Vijayakumar speaks English, Tamil.

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