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Trust score 8/100
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Dr
Dr Kumar Somasundaram
Paediatrics
English
Tamil
4,857+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Kumar Somasundaram is a renowned and respected Consultant Paediatrician in the UK. Practising privately at Nuffield Health and at Maidstone and Tunbridge wells NHS Trust, his extensive experience across all areas of paediatrics enables him to provide the best possible care.
Specialising in general children's health, Dr Somasundaram is experienced in many paediatric fields including cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and nutrition, neurology and nephrology. He has a special interest in children's allergies and provides immunotherapy services and allergy testing. He provides an in-depth consultation and offers a holistic approach to treatment to avoid unnecessary intervention. He works closely with other healthcare professions including dieticians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide a complete insight into a child's wellbeing. He has a keen interest in medical education and is heavily involved in the training of junior paediatricians, GP's and paediatric nurses. He regularly lectures at the prestigious Kings College London and St Georges University London, and has completed extensive research and clinical trials in his field.
Dr Somasundaram graduated from Tamil Nadu Medical School India with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 2000, and a Doctorate in Child Health in 2003, before moving to the UK to continue training in the field of paediatrics in Guys and St Thomas Hospital and Kings College Hospital London.
In his scarce free time, Dr Somasundaram enjoys travelling, playing football and photography.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Allergen desensitisation
• Allergy blood test
• Food provocation (challenge) test
• Allergy shots (immunotherapy)
• Paediatric dermatology
• ECG
• Exercise testing
• Lung function tests (spirometry)
• FeNO
• PEFR
• Food allergies
• Allergies
• Childhood obesity
• Drug allergies
• Insect or bee sting allergies
• Constipation
• Food intolerance
• Reflux and colic
• Vomiting
• Asthma
• Eczema
• Sleep issues
• Weaning issues
• Developmental delay
• Chest pain
• Cardiac disease
• Chronic cough
• Snoring
• Urticaria
• Headache
• Bed wetting
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Autoimmune issues
• Puberty issues
Specialising in general children's health, Dr Somasundaram is experienced in many paediatric fields including cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and nutrition, neurology and nephrology. He has a special interest in children's allergies and provides immunotherapy services and allergy testing. He provides an in-depth consultation and offers a holistic approach to treatment to avoid unnecessary intervention. He works closely with other healthcare professions including dieticians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to provide a complete insight into a child's wellbeing. He has a keen interest in medical education and is heavily involved in the training of junior paediatricians, GP's and paediatric nurses. He regularly lectures at the prestigious Kings College London and St Georges University London, and has completed extensive research and clinical trials in his field.
Dr Somasundaram graduated from Tamil Nadu Medical School India with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 2000, and a Doctorate in Child Health in 2003, before moving to the UK to continue training in the field of paediatrics in Guys and St Thomas Hospital and Kings College Hospital London.
In his scarce free time, Dr Somasundaram enjoys travelling, playing football and photography.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• Allergen desensitisation
• Allergy blood test
• Food provocation (challenge) test
• Allergy shots (immunotherapy)
• Paediatric dermatology
• ECG
• Exercise testing
• Lung function tests (spirometry)
• FeNO
• PEFR
• Food allergies
• Allergies
• Childhood obesity
• Drug allergies
• Insect or bee sting allergies
• Constipation
• Food intolerance
• Reflux and colic
• Vomiting
• Asthma
• Eczema
• Sleep issues
• Weaning issues
• Developmental delay
• Chest pain
• Cardiac disease
• Chronic cough
• Snoring
• Urticaria
• Headache
• Bed wetting
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Autoimmune issues
• Puberty issues
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Kumar Somasundaram
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Paediatrics
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Paediatrics
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,703 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 793 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 593 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 694 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 11
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
DOI: 10.5117/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31557461 · cited by 199
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
DOI: 10.3685/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30158054 · cited by 53
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
DOI: 10.4947/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37609708 · cited by 67
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Paediatrics European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Paediatrics National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
- Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dr.kumar.somasundaram@euroclinics.example
