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Dr Venu Poothirikovil

Kindergeneeskunde Horley

Dr Venu Poothirikovil

5 jaar ervaring

10,067+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
5
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Venu Poothirikovil at a glance

Dr Venu Poothirikovil is a Kindergeneeskunde practitioner based in Horley, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 49+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Horley, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

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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

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

— Dr Venu Poothirikovil

Opleiding & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Horley (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Kindergeneeskunde
    Universidad de Sevilla, Horley (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Kindergeneeskunde

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-705070 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Kindergeneeskunde
#EB-801DB1F8 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,073
Annual physical exam 99395 1,031
Vaccination administration 90471 743
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,888

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

Venu Poothirikovil
HEADSHOT
Venu Poothirikovil in consultation
IN OFFICE
Venu Poothirikovil with the team
WITH TEAM
Venu Poothirikovil at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 82s
Meet Venu Poothirikovil

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 3 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Kindergeneeskunde outcomes
    Venu Poothirikovil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3271/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31301116 · geciteerd door 145
  2. Outcomes of Kindergeneeskunde in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Venu Poothirikovil, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4180/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35879915 · geciteerd door 195

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Kindergeneeskunde — Horley · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2022

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Kindergeneeskunde
  • Awareness When should you see a kindergeneeskunde?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · poothirikovil.venugopalan@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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 Venu Poothirikovil's Areas of Specialty

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

Kindergeneeskunde

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Horley matters

Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Horley carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Venu Poothirikovil specialise in?

    Venu Poothirikovil specialises in Kindergeneeskunde in Horley, GB. 49 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Venu Poothirikovil treat?

    Venu Poothirikovil treats conditions within Kindergeneeskunde. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Venu Poothirikovil practise?

    Venu Poothirikovil practises in Horley, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Venu Poothirikovil speak?

    Venu Poothirikovil speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam.

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