Trust score 8/100
Dr Venu Poothirikovil
👤 5 years of experience
10,067+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
5
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Venugopalan (Venu) Poothirikovil is an experienced Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Paediatric Cardiology at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience under his belt, he has a proven track record when it comes to teaching, research and management.
Dr Poothirikovil has been instrumental in establishing and updating the paediatric cardiology services at his Trust, and holds full accreditation from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI). He is an Honorary Consultant at both the Evelina London Children's Hospital and Royal Brompton London Hospital, where he specialises in cardiology. In addition, he is Executive member and immediate past Chair of PECSIG – the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health subspecialty group for paediatric cardiology. Consequently, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his field.
Dr. Poothirikovil holds several prestigious positions within the medical community. He has played a significant role in numerous clinical research projects and his work has been published in many respected medical journals. He also holds an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer position at Brighton & Sussex Medical School and is the Deputy Lead for MSc Paediatrics and MSc Cardiology programs at BSMS. In addition, he has co-authored a textbook on paediatric medicine. He is an expert in his field and someone whose advice should be sought out by those seeking the very best care for their children.
His particular interests include:
Heart murmurs
Chest pain
Palpitations
Syncope (fainting)
Funny turns/dizzy episodes/seizures
Screening for heart disease/adolescent heart problems/screening athletes
Chest infections/wheeze
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Headache
Hypermobility syndromes and the heart
Allergy
Dr Poothirikovil has been instrumental in establishing and updating the paediatric cardiology services at his Trust, and holds full accreditation from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI). He is an Honorary Consultant at both the Evelina London Children's Hospital and Royal Brompton London Hospital, where he specialises in cardiology. In addition, he is Executive member and immediate past Chair of PECSIG – the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health subspecialty group for paediatric cardiology. Consequently, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his field.
Dr. Poothirikovil holds several prestigious positions within the medical community. He has played a significant role in numerous clinical research projects and his work has been published in many respected medical journals. He also holds an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer position at Brighton & Sussex Medical School and is the Deputy Lead for MSc Paediatrics and MSc Cardiology programs at BSMS. In addition, he has co-authored a textbook on paediatric medicine. He is an expert in his field and someone whose advice should be sought out by those seeking the very best care for their children.
His particular interests include:
Heart murmurs
Chest pain
Palpitations
Syncope (fainting)
Funny turns/dizzy episodes/seizures
Screening for heart disease/adolescent heart problems/screening athletes
Chest infections/wheeze
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Headache
Hypermobility syndromes and the heart
Allergy
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Venu Poothirikovil
Education & training
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2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2017–2021 Residency · Paediatrics
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2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Paediatrics
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,073 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,031 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 743 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,888 |
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: 3 · i10: 7
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European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
DOI: 10.3271/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31301116 · cited by 145
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Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4180/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35879915 · cited by 195
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Paediatrics European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Paediatrics National Society Meeting · Horley · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Horley · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
- Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · poothirikovil.venugopalan@euroclinics.example
Location
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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.
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