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Dr Ru Xin Foong

Verified Paediatrics Marylebone

Dr Ru Xin Foong

4 years of experience 5.0 (16 verified reviews)

5,026+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ru Xin Foong at a glance

Dr Ru Xin Foong is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Marylebone, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 15+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Marylebone, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Melanie Ru Xin Foong is a Consultant in Paediatric Allergy with over 13 years of clinical and academic experience. She currently practises at The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, and at Evelina London Children's Hospital, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. She is also an Associate Consultant at London Allergy Consultants, where she is a long-standing and trusted member of the team.
Dr Foong holds an MBBS and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from King’s College London. She completed her MRCPCH paediatric training with subspecialty focus in Paediatric Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, and later earned a PhD in Paediatric Allergy, focusing on the natural resolution of food allergies over time. Prior to becoming a consultant, she worked as a Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Allergy.
Her clinical and research interests include food allergy prevention, diagnostics, and treatment. She also has expertise in sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for the treatment of aeroallergies. Known for her warm, evidence-based approach, Dr Foong collaborates closely with Professor George du Toit and Alia Boardman to provide personalised allergy care for children.

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

— Dr Ru Xin Foong

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Marylebone (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad de Sevilla, Marylebone (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-967369 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-EA0049D5 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,119
Annual physical exam 99395 1,857
Vaccination administration 90471 2,177
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,206

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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ru Xin Foong
HEADSHOT
Ru Xin Foong in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ru Xin Foong with the team
WITH TEAM
Ru Xin Foong at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Ru Xin Foong

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ru Xin Foong, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5146/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32858950 · cited by 7
  2. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Ru Xin Foong, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7515/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38304899 · cited by 181

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Marylebone · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · melanie.ru.xin.foong@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

16 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
16 reviews
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

Dr Ru Xin Foong's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ru Xin Foong 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 Marylebone matters

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  • What does Ru Xin Foong specialise in?

    Ru Xin Foong specialises in Paediatrics in Marylebone, GB. 15 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ru Xin Foong treat?

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  • Where does Ru Xin Foong practise?

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  • What languages does Ru Xin Foong speak?

    Ru Xin Foong speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Ru Xin Foong?

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