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Dr. Mariana Colmenares

Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor London

Dr. Mariana Colmenares

14 jaar ervaring

7,147+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Mariana Colmenares at a glance

Dr. Mariana Colmenares is a Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor practitioner based in London, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in London, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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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.

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

— Dr. Mariana Colmenares

Opleiding & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-756393 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor
#EB-CFD687C3 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,307
Annual physical exam 99395 2,165
Vaccination administration 90471 1,045
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,834

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Mariana Colmenares
HEADSHOT
Mariana Colmenares in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mariana Colmenares with the team
WITH TEAM
Mariana Colmenares at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 70s
Meet Mariana Colmenares

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 18 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mariana Colmenares, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9806/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37292028 · geciteerd door 91
  2. European registry analysis of Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor outcomes
    Mariana Colmenares, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3457/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35965389 · geciteerd door 17

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • 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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2013

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor 2026-03-03 · 10 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a breastfeeding and lactation counsellor? 2026-01-13 · 9 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

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Patient liaison · mariana.colmenares@euroclinics.example

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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Mariana Colmenares's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Mariana Colmenares treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Mariana Colmenares specialise in?

    Mariana Colmenares specialises in Breastfeeding And Lactation Counsellor in London, GB. 18 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Mariana Colmenares practise?

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  • What languages does Mariana Colmenares speak?

    Mariana Colmenares speaks English, Spanish.

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