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Dr.
Dr Ben Ko
Paediatrics
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Ben Ko
Dr Man (Ben) Ko is a Senior Consultant Paediatrician based at Barts NHS Trust and he also sees patients privately, including at The Harley Street Clinic and The Portland Hospital. He has over 20 years' experience as an NHS Consultant and an extensive clinical portfolio within neurodisability and child development. This covers physical and learning disabilities, autism and the full range of developmental disorders. Dr Ko graduated from Edinburgh University and then undertook further training, rotating through tertiary centres, including Great Ormond Street Hospital London and the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh, He was previously Honorary Consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital, prior to his current NHS appointment. He holds a Department of Health national level Clinical Excellence Award, which is only bestowed to the top 10% of UK consultants. His approach is parent and child centred, allowing parents and children to make decisions with the best possible opinion and options. He provides robust, evidence based developmental diagnosis, which many parents find invaluable in helping to choose intervention and secure support for their children. He has also worked with the Motor Disorder Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital and so has expertise in medical assessment and management of children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders. Dr Ko has held numerous offices at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and is currently an Advisor to the Neurodisability Training Committee. He was a ministerial advisor to the Department of Work and Pensions and has contributed to central government policies for disabled children. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Paediatric Neurodisability • Child Development • Autism • Dyspraxia • Cerebral Palsy • Learning Difficulties • Spasticity and Dytonia Medical Management • Autism • ADHD • Physical Disabilities • Learning Disabilities • Cerebral Palsy
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-709680
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-FF164C77
Renewal due 2033
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Generali Healthcare
3,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2012–2018
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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2018–2022
Residency · Paediatrics
Universitat de Barcelona
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08
Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,035 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,165 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,277 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,522 |
Patient reviews
See all 2676"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Paediatrics — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 11
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across
DOI: 10.4324/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 75
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
DOI: 10.5000/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 161
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across
DOI: 10.8420/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 183
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Additional publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Paediatrics · European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Paediatrics · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Ben Ko
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Ben Ko is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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