Trust score 8/100
Dr. Mariana Colmenares
Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor · London
👤 14 years of experience
7,147+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Mariana Colmenares is a highly experienced paediatric specialist, tongue-tie practitioner, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), with over 14 years of expertise in community child health. She is renowned for her high standards of professional and humanistic care, particularly in breastfeeding support and tongue-tie release. Over the past ten years, she has performed more than 1000 tongue-tie releases.
Dr. Colmenares earned her medical degree from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and completed her paediatric specialisation at the Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, the foremost referral centre for child care in Mexico. She also undertook an internship at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición, Salvador Zubirán, a premier training and research centre.
Passionate about developmental paediatrics and feeding, Dr. Colmenares has extensive experience in counselling, educating, and training healthcare professionals, along with clinical investigation. She has specialised in neurodevelopmental paediatrics and breastfeeding medicine for over a decade, with additional training in autism and autism assessment.
Dr. Colmenares is a strong leader dedicated to numerous national and international projects. She collaborates internationally with the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine ABM, where she is Secretary since 2022. She also collaborates with the National Public Health Institute in Mexico and UNICEF and is currently serving as a Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London.
Dr. Colmenares earned her medical degree from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and completed her paediatric specialisation at the Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, the foremost referral centre for child care in Mexico. She also undertook an internship at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición, Salvador Zubirán, a premier training and research centre.
Passionate about developmental paediatrics and feeding, Dr. Colmenares has extensive experience in counselling, educating, and training healthcare professionals, along with clinical investigation. She has specialised in neurodevelopmental paediatrics and breastfeeding medicine for over a decade, with additional training in autism and autism assessment.
Dr. Colmenares is a strong leader dedicated to numerous national and international projects. She collaborates internationally with the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine ABM, where she is Secretary since 2022. She also collaborates with the National Public Health Institute in Mexico and UNICEF and is currently serving as a Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Mariana Colmenares
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor
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2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,307 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,165 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,045 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,834 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 13
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Outcomes of Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9806/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37292028 · cited by 91
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European registry analysis of Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor outcomes
DOI: 10.3457/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35965389 · cited by 17
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor European Annual Congress (Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
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 Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor
- Awareness When should you see a breastfeeding and lactation counsellor?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mariana.colmenares@euroclinics.example
Location
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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.